DAYS BOMBSHELL: Johnny’s TRIAL Ignites, STEFANO’S SHADOW Looms Over Salem!

Days of our Lives spoilers for August 4-8, 2025 tease an unexpected return after a week of shocks across Salem.

Weekly Recap

Monday, July 28, 2025, Episode #15170

Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) gloated to Gwen (Emily O’Brien) about having her necklace back. Later, Foster (Miles Anderson) came to Julie’s defense with Gwen and Julie found out he’s selling his business, Hourglass Bookstore. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) hired Steve (Stephen Nichols) to investigate Xander (Paul Telfer) and Philip John-Paul Lavoisier).

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Episode #15171

Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) trial began and EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Belle (Martha Madison) wound up at odds in the courtroom. Later, Chad (Billy Flynn), Jada (Elia Cantu), and Roman (Josh Taylor) all took the stand, forced to be honest about their recounts of the night of EJ’s shooting.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Episode #15172

Belle and EJ tore into each other for their approaches to the trial. Later, during a conversation with Susan, she suddenly felt Stefano’s (the late Joe Mascolo) presence in the mansion. Tate (Leo Howard) confided in Holly (Ashley Puzemis) about Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and the baby. Sophia had a checkup with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), who confronted her about the sex of her baby. When Sarah questioned whether the baby was in danger, Sophia was forced to tell her what happened.

Thursday, July 31, 2025, Episode #15173

Chad caught Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) and Rafe (Galen Gering) chatting in the square. Later, when he ran into Cat at the hospital, they got in the elevator together and it stopped. After feeling his presence, Susan believed Stefano was alive and revealed she’s a medium in training. Xander (Paul Telfer) offered to let Sarah have Victoria for the night and asked her to sign the separation papers. When Stephanie (Abigail Klein) found the galley of her book and noticed the passage she wanted taken out was still in it, Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) realized he never got around to it. But when he called about it, he found out it was too late and Stephanie was forced to admit the passage was about her ex. Steve (Stephen Nichols) admitted to Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) that during his investigation into The Kiriakises, he discovered that Alex had previously been arrested.

Friday, August 1, 2025, Episode #15174

When Chad and Cat wound up stuck in the elevator, Sarah called EJ to come help fix it. Rachel (Alice Halsey) admitted to Marlena (Deidre Hall) that EJ wants her to lie about the night of his shooting. Rita (Maggie Carney) assured EJ that as far as she knows, Stefano is dead. Later, EJ found out that Sami (Alison Sweeney) was on her way to Salem. Xander had dinner with Gwen (Emily O’Brien) while Sarah bonded with Brady (Eric Martsolf).

Week Ahead

Soon, in Salem, Sami (Alison Sweeney) is making her way back home, while Tony gets some news about his presumed-dead father.

Next Week’s Breakdown

Monday, August 4, 2025, Episode #15175
JJ (Casey Moss) worries with Julie.
Marlena shares an emotional reunion with Sami.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Episode #15176
Chad catches Julie off guard.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Episode #15177
Gabi complains to Rafe and Leo.

Thursday, August 7, 2025, Episode #15178
Anna (Leann Hunley) surprises Tony with news about Stefano.

Friday, August 8, 2025, Episode #15179
Gabi tries to learn secrets from Xander.