Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of January 26-30 tease EJ’s return home after a rollercoaster week in Salem!
Key Takeaways
- Javi decided to go back to Texas to tend to his sick father.
- Holly visited Sophia in Bayview, where Sophia turned to violence.
- Julie hosted her first bookclub/bereavement meeting.
- Jeremy got arrested when Steve and Jada discovered evidence that led to him being Stephanie’s stalker.
- Chad was granted custody of Thomas, who made his father put in writing that he will not pursue a relationship with Cat.
Weekly Recap
Monday, January 19, 2026, Episode #15295
Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) laid into Ari (Marissa Reyes) for being hungover. Holly (Ashley Puzemis) arrived at Bayview and Sophia (Rachel Boyd) attempted to hit her. Javi (Al Calderon) arrived at Leo’s (Greg Rikaart) door to tell him he’s going back to Texas. Everyone attended Trey’s christening , then Javi said goodbye to Gabi, Rafe (Galen Gering), Ari, and Leo.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Episode #15296
Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) gave Marlena (Deidre Hall) a clean bill of health. Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) clashed over Rachel’s (Alice Halsey) care. After Gwen’s (Emily O’Brien) card got declined at the bookstore, she confronted Dimitri (Peter Porte) and blamed him for destroying her friendship with Leo. Foster (Miles Anderson) bonded over the struggles of bereavement with Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes). Javi confronted Leo about his kiss with Dimitri and Leo admitted he wishes it never happened and that Javi deserves better.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Episode #15297
Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) met with Chad (Billy Flynn) with a mediator to discuss custody and they all agreed that Chad would keep custody as long as he never gets involved with Cat again. Thomas (Cary Christopher) confided in Jeremy (Michael Roark) about the hearing, then when he later learned about the agreement, he admitted to his parents he doesn’t trust Chad. Julie hosted Maggie (Suzanne Rogers), Marlena, and Foster at the bookstore for her first bookclub/bereavement meeting, but Marlena realized it was too soon for her. Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) confided in Felicity (Kennedy Garcia) about not being able to be with Chad.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, Episode #15298
JJ (Casey Moss) visited Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) and the two reconnected. Gabi and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) went on a date. Stephanie (Abigail Klein) confided in Jada (Elia Cantu) about her stalker situation. Steve (Stephen Nichols) joined Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) at work as his body guard. Jeremy told Julie that leaving Salem is the right move for him. Later, when Steve and Jada got a lead, Jada arrived at the Horton House to question Jeremy.
Friday, January 23, 2026, Episode #15299
Melinda (Tina Huang) arrived to represent Jeremy and he assured everyone he is not stalking Stephanie, so Jada told him he can’t leave town. Julie insisted to Jada that Jeremy is innocent. Later, Stephanie and Alex received an engagement gift from EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), but it actually had a bug in it from her stalker. Belle (Martha Madison) suggested to Marlena that she works at Basic Black. Jennifer argued with Chad about Thomas’ trust in him, so he agreed to add to the agreement that they can pursue custody again if he pursues a relationship with Cat.
Week Ahead
Soon, in Salem, EJ is back and ready for revenge, while the mysterious bones from the crypt are finally identified.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, January 26, 2026, Episode #15300
Cat and Rafe (Galen Gering) ponder their respective cases.
EJ lays into Gwen.
Kristen puts Sarah on notice.
Johnny (Carson Boatman) and Chanel (Raven Bowens) enjoy some romance.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Episode #15301
The bones found in the DiMera crypt are identified.
Kristen rejects EJ’s sympathy.
Chad withholds information from Theo.
Paulina (Jackee Harry) worries about Chanel.
Abe (James Reynolds) works with Liam (Hank Northrop).
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Episode #15302
Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) and Marlena celebrate milestones.
Johnny asks Kate about a business matter.
Alex, Stephanie, Jada, and Steve finalize a plan to catch the stalker.
Rafe delivers disturbing news to Abe.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, Episode #15303
Chanel reaches out to Sophia.
Gabi warns Ari.
Jennifer promises to help Chad.
Johnny gives good news to Bonnie (Judi Evans).
Friday, January 30, 2026, Episode #15304
Marlena puts Xander (Paul Telfer) on notice.
Sarah is honest with Brady.
Kristen and Belle try to prep Rachel.
Leo tries to get Dimitri out of his head.
Gwen goes on the offense.
