You have likely tried to find these episodes on streaming services. You won't. CBS/ViacomCBS (now Paramount Global) has not officially released full seasons of Y&R from the 90s on DVD or standard streaming platforms outside of a few "best of" compilations.
While the Internet Archive remains a vital resource for finding snippets, commercials, and promotional materials from that year, the scarcity of full episodes reminds us of the importance of physical media and fan preservation. Whether you are revisiting the early days of Nick and Sharon or watching the masterful Eric Braeden for the first time, 1998 remains a testament to why The Young and the Restless is the number one drama in daytime. the young and the restless 1998 internet archive free
: Jill and Katherine fought a bitter court battle for the estate, ultimately being ordered by Judge Jennings to share the mansion. You have likely tried to find these episodes