Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of July 14-18 tease a big week for Salem’s teen scene after a return rocked some lives.
Weekly Recap
Monday, July 7, 2025, Episode #15155
Xander (Paul Telfer) apologized to Felicity (Kennedy Garcia) for how he treated her during Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) allergic reaction, then ran into Sarah and took her to dinner to discuss custody of Victoria. Tate (Leo Howard) visited Sophia (Rachel Boyd), no idea she was wearing a fake baby bump. Later, he met up with Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and they prepared for their upcoming senior getaway. Chad (Billy Flynn) and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) continue to bond. Gwen (Emily O’Brien) showed up at the Horton House wearing Julie’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) necklace.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Episode #15156
When Gwen showed up at the Horton House, she revealed she has no plans of giving back the necklace. When Tesoro wouldn’t stop crying, Leo (Greg Rikaart) took him to the hospital. Later, Gwen made her presence known Leo. Rafe (Galen Gering) ratted out Ari’s (Marissa Reyes) close relationship with Doug III (Peyton Meyer) after Roman (Josh Taylor) gave him a heads up. Later, Ari went to the pub, where she was followed by the thug Doug III owes money too.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Episode #15157
Gwen reunited with Xander and when the two got drunk, Xander went back with her to get room at the Salem Inn. Ari confronted Doug III about him pushing her away and he explained that he owes a guy money. Belle lent Marlena (Deidre Hall) a listening ear as she believed John (the late Drake Hogestyn). Leo was forced to explain his past with Gwen to Javi. Bonnie (Judi Evans) offered Sarah some advice about Xander.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, Episode #15158
When Gwen woke up, she remembered Xander almost sleeping with her before he told her he couldn’t and hurried out. JJ (Casey Moss) arrived at her door to take the necklace but she fought him on it. Xander arrived at work where he ran into Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier). Tony (Thaao Penghlis) suggested EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) help him get DiMera back. Jada (Elia Cantu) and Belle watched the footage on the memory stick and discovered that Chanel (Raven Bowens) was caught on the footage threatening EJ’s life.
Friday, July 11, 2025, Episode #15159
Jada brought Chanel in for questioning and Chanel denied shooting EJ or ever threatening him. Belle showed EJ the footage of Chanel. When Sarah showed up at Titan-DiMera, she and Xander fought over her wanting to take Victoria on vacation with you, prompting Sarah to beg Philip to come clean about what Xander did to him. Xander confronted Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) about Sarah wanting to take off with Victoria and decided to leave with his daughter.
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Week Ahead
Soon, in Salem, drama will hit the teen scene when Ari and Holly have a dangerous run-in and Sophia grieves her baby boy.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, July 14, 2025, Episode #15160
Sophia writes a letter.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Episode #15161
Holly and Ari are in danger.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Episode #15162
Gwen tells EJ she wants to move in.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, Episode #15163
Holly and Ari fear for their lives.
Gabi learns Ari never made it to the lake.
Friday, July 18, 2025, Episode #15164
Xander comforts Gabi.