The crossover between CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” and “Beyond the Gates” significantly boosted the ratings for “Beyond the Gates” during the week of June 8. The show garnered an average of 1.8 million viewers that week, marking an 11% increase from its average season numbers and making it the third most-viewed week since its debut in February 2025.
Simultaneously, “The Young and the Restless” experienced a modest rise in viewership during the same week, attracting 3.11 million viewers, which is an increase of 2% from its seasonal average of 3.06 million viewers. This surge was attributed to appearances by guest stars Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox.
The crossover event, initially announced in January, featured six characters from “The Young and the Restless” (Eric Braeden, Michael Mealor, Peter Bergman, Susan Walters, Melissa Ordway, and Bryton James) participating in a multi-episode storyline.
Consequently, “Beyond the Gates” achieved its highest-ever viewership numbers for a Thursday and Friday, with June 11 drawing 1.83 million viewers and June 12 attracting 1.84 million viewers, both up 11% from the previous week.
Moreover, the show’s Tuesday episode on June 9 reached 1.80 million viewers, a 16% increase from the same day in 2025, making it the most-watched Tuesday since February 24. The Wednesday episode on June 10 drew 1.87 million viewers, up 17% from the previous week, maintaining its record since February 24.
The crossover storyline involved longtime friends Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis from ‘Beyond the Gates’) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden from ‘The Young and the Restless’) reuniting at a prestigious political fundraiser. This event transported six iconic characters from Genoa City into the luxurious community of Fairmont Crest and culminated in a dramatic tornado.
Regarding “The Young and the Restless,” guest appearances by Moore and Fox on June 8 and June 9 episodes resulted in increased viewership. The episode on Monday, June 8, attracted 3.2 million viewers, a 9% rise from the same day in 2025, while the Tuesday, June 9 episode drew 3.01 million viewers.
