Y&R has been the top-rated daytime drama for 26 consecutive years. The Young and the Restless marked 26 consecutive years as daytime's #1 drama, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week of December 8-12, 2014. For the week, The Young and the Restless averaged 4.76 million viewers, up +4% over last week. The program also led the week in both women 25-54 (1.8/12) and women 18-49 (1.2.09). Season-to-date, Y&R is daytime's #1 drama in viewers (5.04m), women 25-54 (2.1/14) and women 18-49 (1.4/10). The Young and the Restless , currently in its 42nd season, began its winning streak the week of December 26, 1988. RELATED: * CBS Daytime Holiday Preview: 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers * Melody Thomas Scott Health Scare: 'The Young and the Restless' Star Says She Was 'Incapacitated' By Reaction to Medication * Daytime Soap Operas: Best & Worst of 2014 * 'The Yo...
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