Days of our Lives spoilers for April 13-17, 2026 tease a return that changes everything after another thrilling week in Salem!
Key Takeaways
- Theo dreamed that Lexie woke up.
- Javi returned to Salem.
- Johnny decided to remain CEO of DiMera.
- Steve offered Brady a job at Black Patch.
- Stephanie decided she wants to get a gun.
Weekly Recap
Monday, April 6, 2026, Episode #15350
Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) informed Johnny (Carson Boatman) that he’s not returning as DiMera CEO, so the position is his. Dimitri’s (Peter Porte) return surprised Leo (Greg Rikaart), who opened up to him about his feelings for him. Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) suggested to Sophia (Rachel Boyd) a way that she can get revenge on EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Sophia get revenge on Johnny, and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) overheard them plotting. Later, when Dimitri and Leo ran into Cat, Dimitri wondered if they’d met before, then told Leo that her voice sounded like the ISS agent he’d spoken to. Steve (Stephen Nichols) offered Brady (Eric Martsolf) a job as his partner at Black Patch. Later, Kristen moved out of Brady’s.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Episode #15351
Kate (Lauren Koslow) told Marlena (Deidre Hall) that Johnny’s not returning to Titan. When Johnny apologized to Stephanie (Abigail Klein) for the impending lawsuit, Stephanie revealed she no longer has a writing career. Later, Stephanie told Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) she wants to get a gun. When Johnny ran into Marlena, Kate, and Roman (Josh Taylor) at the pub, he informed his grandparents about the lawsuit, leaving Marlena and Roman to pick up the pieces. Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) informed Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) that they’re both moving in. Xander (Paul Telfer) and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) remained at odds over Titan, then he revealed to her that he made the payment to help keep the company afloat.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Episode #15352
Brady asked Tate (Leo Howard) to sneakily get Sophia’s DNA. Tate also admitted to Brady that he might not want to go back to school. Holly (Ashley Puzemis) apologized to Ari (Vico Escoria) and explained what happened. Steve suggested to Stephanie that she talk to Marlena. Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote) begged Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) not to leave her in Bayview.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, Episode #15353
Theo chatted to Lexie (Nikki Crawford) at her bedside and dreamed she woke up. Chanel (Raven Bowens) told Johnny she’s on board with him remaining CEO of DiMera, so Johnny informed his father of his decision. Theo told Abe (James Reynolds) and Paulina (Jackée Harry) that he’s stepping down as CEO. Dimitri made Gwen (Emily O’Brien) think he slept with Leo when they didn’t. Later, they were about to kiss when Gwen banged on their door, and Leo got them to agree to a truce. Later, Gwen and EJ toasted to their victories: Dimitri agreeing to divorce and Johnny remaining CEO.
Friday, April 10, 2026, Episode #15354
Rafe (Galen Gering) arrived at Kristen’s room to take her up on her offer to take EJ down. Xander and Gwen celebrated her divorce in bed. Leo’s memories of Javi (Al Calderon) kept him from moving forward with Dimitri, while Sarah and Brady took the next step. Kristen lashed out at EJ over everything that happened with Rachel. In the square, Rafe ran into Javi and Dimitri spotted them.
Week Ahead
Soon, in Salem, everything changes for Leo now that Javi’s back in Salem.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, April 13, 2026, Episode #15355
Marlena helps Leo make a breakthrough.
Javi sets Gabi and Rafe straight.
Stephanie gets frustrated with Alex.
Chanel questions Theo.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Episode #15356
Maggie rips into Kate.
Bonnie’s book signing goes poorly.
Ari presses Liam.
Alex confides in Gabi.
Jeremy comforts Stephanie.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Episode #15357
Gabi and Philip enjoy a night out together, as do Theo, Jada, and more for Trivia Night in Salem.
Leo reunites with Trey.
Chanel catches Johnny off guard.
Gwen threatens Dimitri.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, Episode #15358
Javi presses Leo for answers.
Kate and Xander strategize.
Johnny frustrates Chanel.
Brady and Sarah spend quality time together.
Kristen lets Sophia in on her devious plan.
Friday, April 17, 2026, Episode #15359
Theo shares a secret with Marlena.
Paulina vents to Belle.
Gwen and Xander share a playful morning.
EJ and Kristen clash.
Alex surprises Stephanie, but it does not go well.
