Episode 11,000

The plot revolved around Neil and Lucinda's reunion, the exposure of Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) and Billy Abbott's (Jason Thompson) affair and Chloe Mitchell's (Elizabeth Hendrickson) plan to kill Adam Newman (Justin Hartley), among other stories.

Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson), wanting revenge for the death of her daughter, Delia Abbott (Sophie Pollono) in a hit and run, tries to kill Adam Newman (Justin Hartley).

[1] It was also announced that Michael Graziadei and Tristan Rogers would be returning to the soap as Daniel Romalotti and Colin Atkinson, respectively, for the episode.

[1] CBS News teased that "the drama continues as relationships are tested, scores are settled, and lives are changed forever".

[1][5] Michael Logan from TV Insider called the "beloved television pioneer" co-creator's appearance "the Mother of All Cameos" and teased that her scenes with the characters would be "super charming".

[6] Speaking of joining the soap, Nichols told Mashable, "I'm thrilled and honored to be a member of the cast of this historic moment in daytime television.

This time, when we met, I was thrilled to be working with such an iconic actress, just by default of being part of the '60s era, when there were very few African American leads, male and female, on television.

[13] The episode featured a "vengeful" Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson) put her plan in motion to kill Adam, which results in his being presumed dead in an explosion.

[13] Prior to the airing of the episode, a writer from CBS News wrote that fans would be "treated" to Bill and Nichols' special appearances.