The Young and the Restless Full Episode Recap - Tuesday, February 25, 2005

Trapped and Terrified: Sharon and Phyllis Play a Twisted Game

Quite the nail-biting episode of The Young and the Restless. Sharon and Phyllis—two women who barely tolerate each other on a good day—are locked away in what can only be described as a real-life horror movie - is this 'Saw'?! If you thought their usual spats were intense, you haven’t seen anything yet. Let’s dive into this full episode recap and break down every deliciously dramatic moment.

Sharon and Phyllis Wake Up to a Nightmare

Sharon & Phyllis held captive | CBS

Sharon wakes up to a siren blaring so loudly it could wake the dead. She’s groggy, disoriented, and instantly knows something is very, very wrong. She demands answers from whoever—or whatever—is behind this. When Phyllis wakes up and groans, oh, hell no, it’s clear that things are about to get messy.

The two women immediately start pointing fingers. Neither of them trusts the other, and let’s be real—who could blame them? Sharon wonders if this has something to do with Ian’s old cult, while Phyllis (in classic Phyllis fashion) is less concerned with why they’re there and more focused on getting out.

A Locked Door, Canned Goods, and A Very Shady Psychiatric Clinic

As the accusations fly, the two start searching their surroundings. That’s when Sharon stumbles upon a book labeled Property of Gravenhurst Psychiatric Clinic. Then, they find a stash of canned goods and bottled water—because apparently, their captor is thoughtful enough to keep them alive (for now). The problem? That water might just be poisoned (is Jordan really dead?). Because of course it is.

Sharon and Phyllis Have It Out—Again

Tensions reach an all-time high when Sharon decides it’s time for a little self-reflection. She owns up to her past mistakes and admits she’ll never be able to move on from what she’s done. Phyllis, being Phyllis, isn’t having it. She lists every single terrible thing Sharon has done over the years and makes it clear—Sharon has earned every bit of regret and suffering.

Sharon fires back with some choice words of her own. Phyllis faked her own death and put her children through actual hell. So who’s really the villain here? The insults fly back and forth, but one thing is clear: If they don’t start working together, they’re never getting out of this mess.

The Game Begins—and Their Captor is Watching

Just when things can’t get any worse, that siren again. But this time, it’s followed by eerie, scratchy music, maybe it's not 'Saw' - maybe it's 'Squid Game'. Sharon is convinced it’s some kind of message, and honestly, she’s probably right. Because the second Phyllis starts banging on the door and screaming, the music cuts out. A very bad sign.

Then, a voice crackles through the intercom. Their captor finally speaks. Their name? Not important. Their game? Very important. The goal is simple—Sharon and Phyllis have to work as a team. The prize? Oh, just staying alive.

As the camera pans out, we see what Sharon and Phyllis don’t—they’re being recorded. Which means that whatever twisted game is unfolding, someone is watching every second of it.

Sharon and Phyllis don't know their captor is watching

What Happens Next?

With Sharon and Phyllis forced into an uneasy alliance on Y&R, the stakes have never been higher. Will they escape this nightmare? Or will their inability to trust each other be their downfall?