Let’s take a stroll down the scandalous lane of Genoa City, where the twists are as frequent as the commercials, and the dead don’t always stay buried. ‘The Young and the Restless’ has more resurrections than a cat has lives, and today we’re counting down those jaw-dropping moments that had us spitting out our coffee. Buckle up, soap fans; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
JT Hellstroms death and cover up
Remember when J.T. Hellstrom was as dead as disco? Yeah, well, cue the dramatic music because the man pulled a Houdini. Nikki, Sharon, and Phyllis thought they’d sent him to meet his maker, but whoopsie-daisy, turns out J.T. was just taking a dirt nap. Nonetheless, the details of what had happened upon his last return seemed a little blurry… you know, when he attacked Victoria and Nikki came to her rescue and knocked him out cold — dead cold — or so she thought — and she, Sharon and Phyllis buried his body?!
And let’s not forget the collective gasp when J.T. turned up alive; it was like a magic trick gone wrong.
Adam Newmans multiple resurrections
Speaking of back from the beyond, Adam Newman has more lives than a zombie apocalypse. This guy’s come back from the great beyond so often you’d think he has a timeshare there. It wasn’t until Adam Newman’s resurrection that Nick reached out,
which is basically Genoa City code for ‘he’s baaack.’ And let’s be real, every time Adam returns from the presumed dead, it’s a mix of eye-rolling and intrigue. Like fine wine, his comebacks somehow get better with age. 
Sheila Carters plastic surgery to look like Phyllis
If you thought your last family reunion was awkward, imagine showing up with someone else’s face. Sheila Carter took identity theft to new heights when she got plastic surgery to look like Phyllis Summers. Sure, it defied all logic, but in soap land, that’s just another Tuesday. Fans were left scratching their heads and asking, Speaking of Sheila dying, does anyone know how they explained Sheila being alive after Lauren shot her dead on the Young and the Restless, when Sheila had plastic surgery to look like Phyllis?
It was the kind of twist that made you question everything you knew about biology…and common sense. 
Cassie Newmans ghost appearances
The only thing more reliable than taxes in Genoa City is Cassie Newman’s ghost popping up for a visit. These spectral cameos were emotional rollercoasters that had us reaching for the tissues while side-eyeing our TV screen. It’s one thing to bring characters back from the dead; it’s another to have them haunt their loved ones in broad daylight. But hey, who are we to judge? After all, Cassie was tragically killed in a car accident in 2005, so if she wants to drop by now and then, who’s going to stop her? 
The paternity reveal of Summer Newman
In a city where paternity tests are as reliable as a chocolate teapot, Summer Newman’s daddy drama was soap gold. The big reveal that Nick wasn’t her real father was the kind of plot twist that could make Maury Povich blush. It turned relationships upside down faster than you can say ‘You are not the father!’ And let’s not forget how this bombshell sent shockwaves through Genoa City like an earthquake at a china shop. Trust issues? In this town? Never! 
Victor Newmans fake death
Ah yes, Victor Newman’s fake death – because in soap operas, no one ever really kicks the bucket without fanfare. The man faked his own demise with more flair than a magician pulling rabbits out of hats. So what really did happen to Victor? Well we’re not quite sure but it seems pretty logical that he faked his death right?
The whole charade had us wondering if we were watching a telenovela or an episode of ‘Punk’d.’ But let’s give credit where credit is due; Victor could teach a masterclass on dramatic exits…and entrances. 
The reveal of Jack Abbotts real father
Last but not least on our tour de force of familial fiascos is Jack Abbott’s daddy debacle. When he found out John Abbott might not be his father after all, it was like someone dropped a bomb on his lap – and we’re not talking about a bath bomb here. The search for his biological dad was more twisted than a pretzel factory, with enough DNA drama to make Ancestry.com nervous. But in true Genoa City fashion, just when you think you’ve figured it out – surprise! – another curveball comes flying at your head.