The Days of our Lives spoilers weekly update for October 5-9 reveal that EJ goes on the warpath at Rita after he heard Marlena ask if she and Stefano were Dominic’s parents. Rita isn’t EJ’s only problem now that Johnny turned to Rafe for help, and it will land EJ in the hot seat again. Joy’s fake paralysis plan hits a major snag, especially as Alex becomes more determined to spend time with his wife. Plus, Dante surprises Sydney in Salem, and Kristen makes a startling discovery about Sophia.
Key Takeaways
- EJ unleashes his wrath on Rita.
- Joy has a whole new set of problems.
- Sydney’s shocked to see Dante in Salem.
- Is Sophia alive?
Weekly Recap
Monday, September 28, 2026 – Episode #15475
Paulina (Jackée Harry) summoned Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) to talk about his quitting DiMera. Theo informed Paulina that Johnny (Carson Boatman) was all about protecting EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel). Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) filled Xander (Paul Telfer) in on the lawsuit. Xander was furious. Brady and Xander sparred. Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) advised them to put aside their differences for Sarah. Xander agreed to let Brady guide the investigation with a twinkle in his eye. Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) shut down Stephanie’s (Abigail Klein) help with a crying Kelsey (Lena Chase and Mira Chase) because of the custody agreement with Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins). An upset Stephanie met Kayla at Small Bar and relayed what happened with Alex. Stephanie told Kayla she almost kissed Theo and that in the moment, she wanted him to kiss her. Joy threw her phone as she got upset at finding a solution to the nerve testing. When no one was looking, she got out of bed to retrieve it. Joy learned her father sent the muscle relaxers overnight. Her plan was thwarted when Kayla shared the test was moved up. Steve (Stephen Nichols) explained to Marlena (Deidre Hall) how he got Dominic’s birth certificate. Marlena refused to believe she was Dominic’s mother but stated it was possible. Steve insisted the birth certificate was real. He shared that the only way to know for sure, though, was to find Dominic. Steve vowed to find the truth. Marlena made Steve promise to keep this a secret. She agreed Steve could tell Brady since he was already on the case. Alone, Marlena grabbed John’s picture and broke down crying.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – Episode #15476
Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) found Leo (Greg Rikaart) with boxes of fake Gabi Chic bags. Leo revealed his plan to expose the person making them and insisted it was EJ. Philip advised Leo to follow the money and offered to do some digging for him. Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) filled Rafe (Galen Gering) in on her plan to get back in EJ’s good graces. She declared that she missed EJ and believed he missed her, too, which was her way back in. Rafe was concerned about her revelation. Cat admitted she never wanted to be in the ISA again after her accident. Being Marlena’s assistant put her back on the ISA’s radar. Rafe wanted her to walk away now. Later, EJ and Cat looked longingly at each other in the Horton Town Square. Chanel (Raven Bowens) ran into Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and used it as an opportunity to help Johnny (Carson Boatman). Gabi listened as Chanel asked if she wanted to be CEO of DiMera; she did not. Chanel explained she was looking for a way out of DiMera for her husband. Johnny realized EJ was behind the lawsuit against Sarah. When he called his father, EJ ignored him, so Johnny reached out to Sydney (Sydney Malakeh). Johnny confessed that he had done shady things for EJ and had to come clean. Sydney asked him not to go to the police or give her details, so Johnny called Rafe. Xander blasted EJ for setting up Sarah. EJ played coy as he reminded Xander someone died and it was Sarah’s fault. The more Xander defended EJ, the more the latter pushed his buttons. Xander was enraged as they argued. Later, Xander texted Marlena for a session. Marlena responded that she wasn’t available and didn’t know when she could meet with him again.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Episode #15477
Gwen (Emily O’Brien) and Cat had drinks in Horton Town Square. Leo popped by quickly before he went off to do his podcast. Cat informed them she quit working for EJ but didn’t give details. Leo filled Cat and Gwen in on his undercover work for Gabi Chic. Alone, Gwen and Cat talked about what they planned to do with their lives. Mason (Brandon Butler) showed up at Tate’s (Leo Howard) gym looking for martial arts classes and ran into. Holly (Ashley Puzemis). Once Holly left, Mason opened up to Tate about Sophia (Rachel Boyd). Tate explained he understood Sophia was in pain, but insisted she also caused a lot of pain to people. Mason revealed it felt like he failed Sophia because he couldn’t help her. Lani (Sal Stowers) and Eli (Lamon Archey) spent quality time together before he left town for work. Eli encouraged her to consider Paulina helping her get back on the force. Lani and Holly went on Leo’s first podcast, Stark Raving Mad. They discussed the mugging. Lani also shared that she saved Paulina from Ray (William Christian) and that she lost her job as a cop because of it. Leo insisted many people thought Lani should still be a cop and asked his listeners to chime in on the subject. Off the air, Lani thanked Leo for allowing her to tell her story. Kate (Lauren Koslow) learned what Philip did for Titan. Philip promised the poker game was a one-off and revealed he had promised Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) he would attend meetings. Kate turned down Philip’s offer to return to work at Titan. In Horton Town Square, Holly freaked out when she saw a woman she thought was Sophia and broke down in Tate’s arms. Philip introduced himself to Mason, who was wearing a Marine’s t-shirt. The two men bonded over their military service.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Episode #15478
Philip returned Maggie’s ring to her and confessed the reason he had it. Maggie was thrilled to learn Philip and Gabi were back together. Brady, Sarah, Kayla, Xander, and EJ watched Melinda (Melinda Trask) give a press conference calling out Sarah’s handling of Destiny’s (Sarah Bartholomew) case. Xander comforted Sarah when she broke down after the press conference. Brady checked in on Marlena after Belle (Martha Madison) called him worried. Belle left after Steve summoned her. At Black Patch, they discussed the clues she and Chad (Conner Floyd) followed that led them to Dominic’s compound in Italy. Belle gave Steve the Verdi program so he could test it for Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) and Rita’s (Maggie Carney) fingerprints. Marlena leaned on Brady as she insisted Stefano never touched her during the decades he tormented her. She wondered if Dominic was conceived another way and questioned if she even carried Dominic. Brady promised to find out the truth for her via Dominic’s DNA. Steve surprised Kayla at the hospital, but couldn’t tell her why he was upset. Kayla instantly became worried about him. Joy got the muscle relaxers from her father and took a few before the nerve test. Kayla informed Joy that the test showed nerve damage. Joy was out of it after taking too many of the pills, but told Kayla she didn’t sleep because she was worried about the test. Melinda stopped by the DiMera mansion to get paid by EJ. Philip and Xander almost spotted her. The two men arrived to give EJ the full Titan loan payment. Xander and Philip gloated. EJ was furious. Xander vowed EJ’s revenge on Sarah would blow up in his face, too.
Friday, October 2, 2026 – Episode #15479
Johnny confessed to Rafe that the allegations against DiMera Pharmaceuticals were true. Rafe was proud of Johnny for coming clean, but warned him that he could be implicated in the cover-up. Johnny knew that as he reiterated, someone needed to pay for what EJ had done with Coriseal and what he was doing to Sarah with the lawsuit. Rafe promised to help him in every way possible and wondered if Johnny was ready to lose his father forever. Johnny said he was and showed his gratitude for Rafe helping raise him. Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) picked Marlena up for Chanel’s shower, which Marlena forgot about. Lani convinced Abe (James Reynolds) to go to the shower, even though he never received an invite from Paulina. Chanel was shocked when Paulina, Lani, Abe, Julie, Marlena, and Sydney showed up for the baby shower, but was ultimately happy. Games were played, presents were opened, and pot doughnuts were eaten by Sydney, Abe, Paulina, and Julie. It turned out Sydney served Chanel’s pot doughnuts instead of Alice’s (Frances Reid) doughnuts that Julie brought. Chanel and Lani noticed sparks between Paulina and Abe. Later, Paulina informed Lani that the governor was thinking about her pardon. Lani expressed her gratitude for her mother. EJ was unhinged as he raged at Rita over losing Titan. Rita vowed her loyalty, but EJ walked away in a huff. Marlena showed up at the mansion to question Rita after Steve discovered her fingerprints on the Verdi program. Rita got upset and nervous, then walked away, declaring she knew nothing about Dominic. Marlena yelled at her, asking if she was Dominic’s mother and Stefano was his father, just as EJ walked in the door.
The Week Ahead
Monday, October 5, 2026 – Episode #15480
Joy can’t shake her fear about her future. Stephanie is pleasantly surprised by Alex. Chanel is there for Johnny as he makes a challenging decision. Maggie gets some help from Kate.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Episode #15481
Brady worries about Rachel. Roman shocks Kate. Theo and Gabi join forces. Philip has a new strategy.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Episode #15482
Joy’s plans are in jeopardy thanks to Tate and Sarah. Shawn and Jada have some romantic time. Leo’s good day quickly turns bad. EJ demands answers from Rita over Dominic. Brady faces a difficult task.
Thursday, October 8, 2026 – Episode #15483
Dante shows up to see Sydney. Paulina won’t back down from helping Lani. Chanel needs Johnny to make her a promise. Belle’s shocked at Marlena’s confession. Jada puts EJ in the hot seat.
Friday, October 9, 2026 – Episode #15484
Kayla’s discharge instructions upset Joy. Alex and Stephanie have some more alone time. Belle turns to Chad for assistance. Johnny shares upsetting news with Steve. Kristen discovers Sophia.
