Spoilers for the week of August 19 – August 23, 2024 on Days of Our Lives tease the aftermath of several shockers from this week in Salem.
Weekly Recap
Monday, August 12, 2024, Episode #14920
Connie (Julie Dove) told Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) that she overheard Ava (Tamara Braun) talking about sleeping with Stefan (Brandon Barash). When she went to the square and saw Stefan talking to Ava, she decided to string them both along before going back and asking Connie to help her get proof of their affair. Leo (Greg Rikaart) was adding his baby swap secret about Nicole (ex-Arianne Zucker) into his Body & Soul script when Hattie (Deidre Hall) arrived to watch Drag Race. When Johnny (Carson Boatman) walked in on Bonnie (Judi Evans) trying to audition after Abe (James Reynolds) turned her down, he convinced Abe to give her a chance. After Johnny helped direct her audition, Abe gave her the part and went to break the news to Kate (Lauren Koslow).
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Episode #14921
Xander and Sarah enjoyed cake with their wedding guests when Fiona (Serena Scott Thomas) got a text from Brady (Eric Martsolf) asking her to meet him at the bar. The newlyweds decided to spend their wedding night at the cabin, where Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Tate (Leo Howard) were having dinner together and Holly told him it was time to take things to the next level, but they ultimately decided to wait. Meanwhile, Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) couldn’t find the key to the cabin and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) went back to help her look. At the same time, Fiona, who had been drinking, was driving a blacked-out Brady home when she took her eyes off the road and hit Sarah. Jack (Matthew Ashford) updated Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) on the search for Abigail while Chad (Billy Flynn) joined the mystery woman (AnnaLynne McCord) at the hospital to get her DNA test with Jack.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Episode #14922
Leo watched some more Drag Race with Hattie and when he later ran into Marlena and she had no recollection of their night. He then ran into Hattie again, and wondered if Marlena has a split personality. The DNA results showed a 50% genetic match, proving she’s Jack’s daughter and, in Chad’s eyes, Abigail. The mystery woman had a strong reaction, but Chad convinced her to spend the night at the DiMera Mansion. Jack later called Jennifer to let her know the test was a match. Fiona checked for Sarah’s pulse and fled the scene when Xander approached. He got her to the hospital and Fiona consoled him while Brady remained passed out in the car.
Thursday, August 15, 2024, Episode #14923
Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) and Rachel (Finley Rose Slater) hurried to Marlena’s needing to see Brady after Rachel woke up from a nightmare that something bad happened to her father. Brady woke up in the back of his car, trying to remember what happened the night before. When he finally got home, he was greeted by Kristen while Rachel figured out that her dad didn’t sleep in his bed the night before. Brady finally saw his daughter and assured her he’s okay. Fiona, Xander, and Maggie all waited for Sarah to get out of surgery and Kayla came out to let them know she’s stable. Jada (Elia Cantu) investigated the crime scene with Paulina (Jackée Harry) by her side. When she got word that Sarah made it out of surgery, she headed to the hospital to question her and Sarah revealed she couldn’t see past the headlights. Brady later called Fiona and asked her what happened the night before, and Fiona told him he drove himself home and she took a cab back to the Salem Inn. Later, Sarah told everyone she couldn’t feel anything or move her legs.
Friday, August 16, 2024, Episode #14924
Chad reintroduced Stefan to Abigail. Melinda (Tina Huang) warned Ava about Connie and said she needs to be terminated. Gabi revealed to Kristen what Connie told her she overheard and threatened to take Gabi Chicb from DiMera if Kristen didn’t tell her the truth. When Kristen admitted it, Gabi convinced Ava to join her and Stefan for drinks, where she revealed she knew the truth about them. Jack told Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) that Abigail is alive before Jennifer (Cady McClain, who returned to DAYS this week) came home to see her. Meanwhile, Abigail called an unknown person to let them know everything was going according to plan.
Week Ahead
Soon, in Salem, Jennifer will reunite with her daughter, while Body & Soul gets a new supercouple and things may be in jeopardy for a Salem supercouple.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, August 19, 2024, Episode #14925
With Jack by her side, Jennifer anxiously waits to see her daughter.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Episode #14926
Leo and Hattie continue to miscommunicate.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Episode #14927
Brady worries he may have committed a crime.
Johnny and Abe ask Chanel (Raven Bowens) and Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) to audition for Body & Soul.
Thursday, August 22, 2024, Episode #14928
Stefan makes an impassioned plea to Gabi.
Friday, August 23, 2024, Episode #14929
Sophia (Madelyn Keintz) makes a play for Tate.
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