Sami Returns! Stefano’s Shadow Near: Days of Our Lives Week of Aug 4–8 Delivers Shocking Reveals

Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of August 4-8, 2025 tease a beloved return and an unwanted presence.

Sami’s Back!

The one major Salemite missing from John’s (the late Drake Hogestyn) memorial was his step-daughter, Sami (Alison Sweeney), who was said to be taking care of an injured Sydney. Now, Sami is coming back home to Salem when Sweeney returns for a single episode and shares an emotional reunion with Deidre Hall’s Marlena. Spoilers also tease that we should look for Sweeney to return again in November.

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Gabi’s Got A Plan

After hiring Steve (Stephen Nichols) to investigate Xander (Paul Telfer) and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier), it looks like Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) sets a new plan in motion. After complaining to Rafe (Galen Gering) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) mid-week, Gabi will try learning Titan-DiMera secrets from Xander by attempting to get closer to him. Xander has already been hurt by Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), so will he see Gabi’s true intentions coming, or be blinded by a sudden romance?

Odds and Ends

The week will kick off with JJ (Casey Moss) worrying alongside Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes). The two may find out that Chad (Billy Flynn) and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) are stuck in the Salem University Hospital elevator? Whatever happens, by Tuesday, Chad will catch Julie off guard.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Anna (Leann Hunley) is back, and she’s got news for Tony (Thaao Penghlis) about Stefano (the late Joe Mascolo). Susan (Stacy Haiduk) already got a vibe that the DiMera patriarch’s presence is near, now what will Anna have to share about him?

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