Former cast member Michael Muhney may not be able to fill in Justin Hartley's exit in "The Young and The Restless" Season 44. Aside from that, CBS has released the official plot description of today's episode while yesterday's episode is recapped here for those who missed to watch it.

Former cast member Michael Muhney has been tagged by fans to return in "The Young and The Restless" following Justin Hartley's exit. However, Inquisitr has learned that the 41-year old American actor just had his minor skin surgery. Muhney had skin cancer and had a part of his facial skin removed via a skin biopsy which left him with ten stitches and a large bandage on his head.

As for the official plot synopsis for today's episode (October 4, 2016), Hollywood Hills notes, "Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) is going to comfort Nicholas 'Nick' Newman. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) will end up making a confession. Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) will pull out all the stops to help Sharon Collins Newman Abbott (Sharon Case).

Abby is going to anxiously tell Dr. Ben 'Stitch' Rayburn (Sean Carrigan) he should close the door. Sharon is going to meet with Patty Williams. Dylan 'Mac' McAvoy (Steve Burton) will end up working to discover the caller's identity with Kevin Fisher's (Greg Rikaart) help, and Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) will want to know what's going on." 

For a quick rundown of yesterday's episode (October 3), International Business Times reported that Sharon's situation got out of her control. Meanwhile, Billy gave Victoria a friendly advice. Elsewhere, Ashley ran into someone from her past.

"The Young and The Restless" Season 44 episode 024 airs today, October 4, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. on CBS Television Network in the U.S. and on Arena in Australia.

"The Young and The Restless" is an American daytime soap opera created by Lee Phillip and William J. Bell.