Days of our Lives weekly spoilers for August 17-21 reveal that Marlena lands in the middle of Chad and Belle’s chessboard mystery. Chanel goes into labor, and things take a drastic turn. Plus, Abe and Theo want more time with Lexie, while Gwen receives an olive branch from a family member amid her latest legal troubles.
Key Takeaways
- Marlena joins the investigation.
- Kayla shares news about Lexie with Theo and Abe.
- JJ reaches out to Gwen in her time of need.
- EJ is in the hot seat.
Weekly Breakdown
Monday, August 17, 2026 – Episode #15445
Rafe works to get Gwen to cooperate. Javi finds out what happened to Leo. Kayla has news for Abe and Theo. Chanel is in labor.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Episode #15446
JJ reaches out to Gwen. Holly and Tate play matchmaker. Theo blasts Johnny for lying to him. Julie and Foster’s date takes a surprising turn. Ari and Aaron are on baby Trey duty.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Episode #15447
Xander gets an offer for the Kiriakis estate. Sarah and Brady move forward in their relationship. Marlena joins the chessboard mystery investigation. Philip pleads with Gabi for poker money. Leo gives Dimitri a reality check.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Episode #15448
Gus puts Javi on the spot. Stephanie leans on Chad. Theo won’t forgive Johnny’s betrayal. Gwen and Leo reunite. Alex stands by Joy.
Friday, August 21, 2026 – Episode #15449
Jada has questions for EJ. Theo and Abe want more time with Lexie. Chanel’s labor leads to a medical crisis. Eli and Lani remember baby David. Salem experiences the circle of life.
What to Watch
Obviously, everything with Lexie (Nikki Crawford) is must-see as time is running out for her. Based on the spoilers, all signs point to Lexie dying and leaving Abe (James Reynolds) and Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) reeling.
The fallout from Johnny (Carson Boatman) covering for EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) is also a don’t-miss. Johnny must face the music for his actions, and it will be the last thing he needs. Chanel’s (Raven Bowens) labor crisis will only add to Johnny’s guilt over keeping secrets.
Speaking of Chanel, things don’t sound good for her, and that has us concerned. Chanel has been through enough. Does she really need another medical crisis?
Another must-watch is Gwen (Emily O’Brien) reconnecting with JJ (Casey Moss). The two barely get along and certainly don’t act like the siblings they are. So his seeking her out amid her latest trouble is very interesting.
Last but not least, Marlena (Deidre Hall) finally gets involved in the cheeseboard mystery with Belle (Martha Madison) and Chad (Conner Floyd), which is exciting. It was only a matter of time before Marlena got suckered into Stefano’s (Joseph Mascolo) latest game. After all, the whole mystery has to do with her and John (Drake Hogestyn).
