Weekly Recap
Monday, August 25, 2025, Episode #15190
Marlena (Deidre Hall) broke it to Rachel (Alice Halsey) that her mother confessed to shooting EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), while Brady (Eric Martsolf) confronted Kristen (Stacy Haiduk). Chad (Billy Flynn) questioned the end result of EJ’s shooting. Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Javi (Al Calderon) reunited after the trial ended, when Gwen (Emily O’Brien) overheard Leo tell Javi that the jury was voting Johnny (Carson Boatman) not guilty. Later, Gwen informed EJ of what the verdict would have been. Gwen and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) met and bonded.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Episode #15191
Xander (Paul Telfer) welcomed Stephanie (Abigail Klein) to the company, then later, she convinced her dad to drop the case. Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) woke up in bed beside Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Belle (Martha Madison) arrived just as Gabi was leaving. Belle warned Philip that she knows who’s investigating him, while Ari (Marissa Reyes) grilled Gabi for answers about why she didn’t come home the night before, then finally told her mom she wants to stay in Salem. Jada (Elia Cantu) and Paulina (Jackée Harry) discussed the AI video of Chanel (Raven Bowens). Paulina and Ari both got copies of One Stormy Night.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Episode #15192
Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) gave Stephanie a whole new phone for her pseudonym. Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) asked Stephanie if she could work with Anastasia Sands so she could meet her. Sophia (Rachel Boyd) began working at the pub and Tate (Leo Howard) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis) found out she’ll be working there with Tate. Brady tried to cheer up a devastated Rachel, then visited Steve (Stephen Nichols) and asked him to investigate the adoption. Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) admitted to Alex that she still loves Xander.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, Episode #15193
Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) sneakily left a pen with a recording device on Xander’s (Paul Telfer) desk to get dirt on the company. Susan (Stacy Haiduk) returned and paid Johnny (Carson Boatman) a visit to celebrate his freedom. Later, Johnny got offered a professorship at Salem U. Susan warned Marlena (Deidre Hall) that whatever is going on with her has gotten worse. Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Belle did some bonding
Friday, August 29, 2025, Episode #15194
Holly showed up at the pub to confront Sophia about working at the pub because Tate is. Leo (Greg Rikaart) had some suspicions about how easily the trial wrapped up. Cat asked EJ for an administrative assistant job and he agreed, then Chad warned her not to take it. Steve discovered the name of the supposed lawyer who handled the adoption and Brady tracked her down and learned that she doesn’t know Tate.
Week Ahead
Soon, in Salem, a discovery, a homecoming, and a birthday will shake things up.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, September 1, 2025, Episode #15195
Brady makes a shocking discovery.
Marlena praises Tate.
Cat and Felicity (Kennedy Garcia) celebrate Aaron’s (Louis Tomeo) homecoming.
Chad comforts Thomas (Cary Christopher).
#15196 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Episode #15196
Brady updates Tate about an investigation.
Melinda (Tina Huang) tries to calm Sophia.
Marlena is tormented by her dreams.
Chad confides his true feelings to Cat.
#15197 Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Episode #15197
Cat and Brady bond.
Holly and Tate enjoy some romance.
Ari gets stuck with Aaron.
Xander and Marlena discuss the root of his anger.
Gabi encourages Philip.
Days of our Lives #15198 Thursday, September 4, 2025, Episode #15198
Johnny refuses to give EJ credit.
Chanel considers adoption.
Marlena asks Belle for a favor.
Gabi reports to Tony (Thaao Penghlis).
Philip tests Xander.
Days of our Lives #15199 Friday, September 5, 2025, Episode #15199
Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) come home for JJ’s (Casey Moss) birthday.
Jack and Gwen take one step forward and two steps back.
Chad worries about Cat.
Tate catches Sophia in another lie.
Brady and Steve search for answers.
