The Days of our Lives weekly spoilers update for September 7-11 reveal that Sarah and Xander continue to circle their feelings for each other. Xander has been pushing Sarah away, but as they begin to live apart, they can’t help but think about what might have been. Gabi and Philip gear up for the poker game, while Kayla has words of wisdom for her daughter. Plus, suspicion surrounding Johnny and EJ mounts.
Key Takeaways
- Xander and Sarah ponder what might have been.
- Kayla pushes Stephanie to fight.
- Philip and Gabi land in Monte Carlo.
- Johnny and EJ have more problems than they know.
Weekly Recap
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Episode #15455
Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) returned home to find Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) with their heads together. When Gabi left, Philip told Maggie that not all hope was lost for Titan or the Kiriakis estate. Maggie quickly realized that Philip planned to gamble and gave him a talking-to. Philip let Maggie think he changed his mind about the poker game, but later told Gabi it was still on. Xander (Paul Telfer) had a session with Marlena (Deidre Hall) and revealed Maggie was coming home. They discussed EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) calling in the loan. Xander vowed payback against EJ. He informed Marlena about the conversation Ari (Vico Escorcia) overheard between EJ and Johnny (Carson Boatman) about Holly (Ashley Puzemis). Marlena questioned whether there was proof of EJ’s involvement in the tainted Coriseal cases. EJ and Gwen (Emily O’Brien) sparred over her buying the hospital. They goaded each other before EJ declared they should work together since they have dirt on each other. EJ told Gwen he would be her silent partner so they could make bank off Versalix once it worked. Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) arrived and confessed to EJ that she had been in the ISA while they were in Italy. She insisted she wasn’t anymore. EJ didn’t buy it, but let her believe he did. Leo (Greg Rikaart) ran into Javi (Jacob Martinez) and asked him to hang out. Javi shut him down because he needed time after his breakup with Gus (Michael Ocampo). Later, Rafe (Galen Gering) reminded Javi that when Leo needed time, Javi moved on.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Episode #15456
Holly reunited with Maggie at the Kiriakis mansion. Maggie gave Holly a necklace from her father, Daniel (Shawn Christian). Holly filled Maggie in on what Ari overheard about her. Chanel (Raven Bowens) learned her tumor had shrunk 60%, and her placenta was cancer-free, so Olivia was just fine. Abe (James Reynolds) visited Johnny, Chanel, and Oliva. Chanel told Abe that he would always be Olivia and Trey’s (Joseph Ihlenfeldt and Jordan Perdue) grandfather. Johnny and Chanel took Olivia home. Marlena, Paulina (Jackée Harry), and Lani (Sal Stowers) got the apartment and nursery ready. Paulina confided in Marlena about her feelings for Abe since Lexie (Nikki Crawford) died. Marlena also learned from Paulina that Johnny had been keeping secrets from Chanel. While Chanel expressed her fears to Paulina about Johnny lying for EJ, Marlena put her grandson in the hot seat over Holly and Coriseal. Johnny acted like he knew nothing and asked what Marlena knew as Chanel listened to their conversation. Oliva cried, so Johnny quickly changed the subject. Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) reunited with Maggie and asked her to move into the Horton family home. Maggie excitedly agreed. Julie, who was selling textbooks, introduced Holly to her new classmate, Mason (Brandon Butler). The latter rushed off as he declared he already knew “Holly Jonas.” After Holly showed Julie her necklace, a mystery man followed and tried to mug her. Lani saved Holly as Mason arrived and asked if Lani was okay. Mason ignored Holly even though she was the one who was nearly mugged.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Episode #15457
Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) visited Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) in the hospital with Kelsey (Lena Chase and Mira Chase). They were interrupted by Philip. Alone, Philip grilled Joy over keeping her family in the dark about her condition. Even though Joy said it was because they were too much for her to handle, Philip clocked that it was to keep Alex close and called Joy on it. When Philip left, Joy fantasized about stealing Alex from Stephanie and being a family with Kelsey in a 1950s setting. Alex ran into Steve (Stephen Nichols), who offered to watch Kelsey so Alex could spend time with Stephanie (Abigail Klein). Eventually, Alex agreed. Stephanie and Alex ran into Victoria (Angelica Nero) and Xander in Horton Town Square as Victoria played the keyboard. Xander and Alex discussed parenthood, which made Stephanie uncomfortable. Alex and Stephanie reconnected in the park before heading home for some romance. Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) learned that Holly had been nearly mugged. They instantly thought EJ was behind it. Sarah showed up in Horton Town Square as Victoria began to sing a song for her parents. Victoria impressed them both and brought tears to their eyes with her adorable performance. At the pub, Philip filled Brady in on Joy keeping her condition a secret from Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin). Brady told Philip he would visit Joy. Philip also informed Brady of Xander and Sararh’s near kiss in the Kiriakis wine cellar, but left out the part he played in it.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Episode #15458
Xander impressed Sarah with his hair skills while helping Victoria get ready for the dance. Alone, Sarah and Xander talked about losing the mansion and the three of them living together. Brady calmed down an upset Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote) when she learned Sarah wasn’t around to help her get ready. Rachel revealed she missed Kristen (Stacy Haiduk). When a bracelet from Kristen was delivered, Rachel tried to play it off as no big deal, but it meant a lot to her. Chad (Conner Floyd) gave Charlotte (Pippa Blaylock) a corsage of peonies, which were Abigail’s (Marci Miller) favorite flowers. Charlotte missed her mom. At the dance, Brady confronted Sarah about the near-kiss and her feelings for Xander. Sarah vowed she loved Brady and wanted a future with him, as Xander overheard. Xander told Sarah they shouldn’t spend their last night in the mansion together. Sarah and Victoria went home with Brady and Rachel, which made Xander jealous, but he hid it. Marlena wondered if Belle (Martha Madison) and Chad weren’t missing clues in the chessboard. She mentioned Stefano’s (Joseph Mascolo) father being in love with Roman’s (Josh Taylor) Aunt Colleen from Ireland back in the day. Belle insisted they had to start somewhere. She left to meet Chad at the airport. Marlena flashed back to a blanket with a Celtic cross on it. Rita (Maggie Carney) returned from working for Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and reassured EJ that the Coriseal situation was under control. EJ questioned what she knew about the chessboard. Rita claimed to be in the dark. EJ decided to join Chad and Belle on their flight to Italy, using the excuse that he planned to visit Sydney (Sydney Malakeh).
Friday, September 4, 2026 – Episode #15459
Leo pitched Gabi a way to expose who’s behind the Gabi Chic fakes. Gabi was leery when Leo revealed he thought EJ and DiMera were behind it because of Chad. However, that changed when she called Chad to talk about it, and he blew her off. Gabi agreed to fund Leo’s scheme to help her. Holly filled Tate (Leo Howard) in on her near-mugging and her new classmate, Mason. Tate comforted her. They washed off the day with shower sex. A present for Olivia arrived at Chanel and Johnny’s. Chanel was annoyed when it was from EJ. Johnny asked her about her mood toward his father. Chanel admitted that since Johnny and EJ were so close, she wasn’t sure she could trust her husband. Johnny insisted he was all about their family. Later, Chanel questioned what it meant to Johnny to be a “real DiMera,” to which he replied that it was about morals and loyalty. The answer worried Chanel, but she kept quiet. Chad and Belle learned that EJ hadn’t sent them the champagne. The three of them discussed the clues from Stefano’s chessboard. EJ thought the missing pawn represented a missing piece from John’s (Drake Hogestyn) past. They discovered the name on the champagne bottle was a clue to a hotel in Rome. EJ realized his ring from Stefano was missing and called Rita to look for it. Rita lied that she didn’t know where it was. She picked it up off the coffee table as she stared at Stefano’s portrait. In a mystery location, a man sat next to a photo of Stefano as he poured a glass of champagne, moved a pawn on a chessboard, and watched EJ, Chad, and Belle at the airport on his tablet.
The Week Ahead
Monday, September 7, 2026 -Episode #15460
Alex is put in a difficult position because of Joy. Theo remains suspicious of Johnny. Paulina is there for Chanel amid her latest treatment. Marlena has a troubling memory.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Episode #15461
EJ worries Cat. Things get romantic between Belle and Chad. Kate and Gabi swap favors. Leo pushes Gwen for intel. A mysterious person gets their hands on Stefano’s ring.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Episode #15462
Joy deals with a terrifying setback. Kayla advises Stephanie to fight for her marriage. Sarah and Xander think about what might have been. Steve has news for Brady on the Coriseal investigation.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Episode #15463
Leo confronts Javi. Philip and Gabi run into a familiar face in Monte Carlo. Tate and Holly’s getaway takes a turn. Marlena can’t shake her suspicion of EJ. Ari receives some bad news.
Friday, September 11, 2026 – Episode #15464
Xander comes clean with Maggie. Leo gets an earful from Gwen. Cat leans on Rafe. Rita begins a new assignment. Chad and Belle follow another lead.
