Just as things got back on track with Stephanie and Alex, Days of our Lives spoilers for April 27-May 1, 2026 reveal that Joy’s return throws Alex for a loop.
Key Takeaways
- Joy showed up on Alex’s doorstep.
- Gabi accidentally learned about Theo’s feelings for her.
- Chad and Lani both returned to Salem.
- Steve gave Stephanie a gun.
Weekly Breakdown
Monday, April 20, 2026, Episode #15360
Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) journaled about his feelings for Gabi (Cherie Jimenez), then he ran into her at the pub and confided in her about not being interested in Jada (Elia Cantu). Later, Gabi noticed he left his journal and noticed he wrote about “G.” While Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) confided in Chanel (Raven Bowens), Stephanie (Abigail Klein) called Jeremy (Michael Roark) over to talk things out. Later when Alex came home, they made up and Stephanie managed to be intimate with him. Rafe (Galen Gering) told Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) he enlisted Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) to help take down EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), then wondered if Abigail could be in the mystery pod. Lani (Sal Stowers) arrived in Salem and reunited with Chanel.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Episode #15361
Chad (Conner Floyd) had an awkward run-in with Cat, then he reunited with EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and asked him if it was Abigail in the pod, but EJ assured him it wasn’t. When Leo (Greg Rikaart) learned that Gwen (Emily O’Brien) was moving into the room across from his, he asked her to get a drink with him. Theo retrieved his journal from Gabi, then when he visited his mother, she moved her hand.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Episode #15362
Lani and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) caught up. Tate (Leo Howard) informed Brady (Eric Martsolf) he doesn’t plan on going back to PCU. Later, when Tate ran into Sophia (Rachel Boyd), he warned her to stay away from Holly (Ashley Puzemis). Kristen told Sophia that they move on Johnny (Carson Boatman) tomorrow. Xander (Paul Telfer) had a session with Marlena (Deidre Hall). When Johnny told Chanel (Raven Bowens) he made a doctor’s appointment for her, she blew up on him. Kate (Lauren Koslow) lied to Roman (Josh Taylor) about setting up Johnny.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, Episode #15363
Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) brought Stephanie a gun and taught her how to use it. Jeremy (Michael Roark) confided in Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) about being strong for Stephanie. EJ updated Gwen on Lexie’s (Nikki Crawford) movement, then prepared for his father’s will reading. Leo ran into Javi (Al Calderon) and asked him to dinner as friends, but Javi turned him down. Chad ran into Gwen and asked her if she ever heard anything about EJ’s research.
Friday, April 24, 2026, Episode #15364
Xander suggested to Johnny that he cease and desist. Marlena informed Brady that Kristen barred her from seeing Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote). When Sarah learned how angry Brady was, she brought him to a smash room. Xander and Marlena butt heads over Titan. When EJ and Kristen got into another fight, she slapped him. After EJ spotted Sophia in the square and suggested she leave Salem, Kristen showed up and warded him off before she warned Sophia not to screw up their plan. Alex took Stephanie sky diving. Later, Alex answered a knock on the door and it was Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins).
Soon In Salem
Coming up, Joy’s return throws a wrench in Alex and Stephanie’s rekindled romance, while Johnny’s life is in danger.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Monday, April 27, 2026, Episode #15365
Gabi accepts Philip’s proposal.
Liam (Hank Northrop) rebuffs Ari’s (Vico Escoria) advances.
Sophia baits Holly.
Brady and Stephanie have a friendly competition.
Joy surprises Alex.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Episode #15366
Chad offers to help Marlena.
EJ vents to Cat.
Abe (James Reynolds) urges Theo to decline getting involved with Stefano’s will reading.
Alex delivers unexpected news to Stephanie.
Joy and Jeremy question each other’s motives.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Episode #15367
EJ and Johnny bond.
Chanel opens up to Lani.
Alex asks Sarah for a favor.
Jeremy misreads a moment with Stephanie.
Kristen pushes Sophia to take action.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, Episode #15368
Brady delivers good news to Marlena.
Kayla comforts Stephanie.
Sarah preps Chanel for her mammogram.
Johnny tries to get through to Sophia.
Shawn (Brandon Beemer) shows off in front of Jada.
Friday, May 1, 2026, Episode #15369
Sarah supports Chanel.
Javi realizes Johnny’s in trouble.
Brady and Jada search for Sophia.
Tate tries to lift Holly’s spirits.
Kristen gets revenge.
