Several Salemites return, while others need to watch their backs. Days of our Lives spoilers for April 20-24, 2026 cover all the drama next week in Salem.
Key Takeaways
- Chad returns to Salem.
- Lani also comes home.
- Stephanie learns how to use her new gun.
- Kristen and Sophia set their plan in motion.
- Leo does some digging on Javi’s new boyfriend.
Weekly Breakdown
Monday, April 20, 2026
Lani’s (Sal Stowers) back in Salem, and she catches up with Chanel (Raven Bowens). Stephanie (Abigail Klein) continues to lean on Jeremy (Michael Roark) instead of Alex (Robert Scott Wilson). Rafe (Galen Gering);and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) are back on the DiMera case.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Chad (Connor Floyd) returns to Salem. Leo (Greg Rikaart) does a little online stalking of Javi’s (Al Calderon) new man. As the clock ticks, Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) believes Lexie (Nikki Crawford) will wake up.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Chanel’s latest health scare causes Johnny (Carson Boatman) to take action. Kate (Lauren Koslow) continues keeping secrets from Roman (Josh Taylor). Tate (Leo Howard) and Sophia (Rachel Boyd) clash.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
New gun owner Stephanie learns the ins and outs and gun safety from Steve (Stephen Nichols). Chad has questions from Gwen (Emily O’Brien). Something, or someone, blindsides EJ (Dan Feuerriegel).
Friday, April 24, 2026
Things get better between Alex and Stephanie. Brady (Eric Martsolf) has reason to become enraged for Marlena (Deidre Hall). While Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) slaps EJ, Sophia is waiting in the wings to make a move.
What To Watch This Week
When Chad returns on Tuesday, he’ll have a new face when The Young and the Restless alum Connor Floyd takes over the role. Look for Chad to have an unexpected reunion with Cat (AnnaLynne McCord).
Thursday brings Stephanie’s first gun lesson. The men in her life support her decision to own a gun after what she’s been through, but only time will tell if her trauma blinds her judgement and a bullet flies that shouldn’t.
Eli (Lamon Archery) previously told Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) that he and his family were moving back to Salem, and that day may be closer now that Lani is back on Monday. Look for her to reunite with her sister.
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