Days of Our Lives — Season 2026

Chanel resents Johnny; the Hernandez family prepares for Javi's upcoming marriage to Leo.  

It's Leo and Javi's New Year's Eve wedding day; Alex gives Stephanie a late Christmas gift.  

Leo and Javi face a life-altering challenge; Sarah rings in the new year with Brady.  

Abe and Paulina receive a New Year's miracle; Dimitri faces off with Gwen.  

Kate gives Bonnie bad news; Alex puts his foot down with Xander; Kristen makes a difficult decision.  

Theo grapples with the reality of being a DiMera; Belle and Chad agree to help each other move on.  

Chanel stands her ground with Johnny; Sarah opens up to Maggie; Dimitri gets the upper hand on Gwen.  

Dimitri shocks Leo; Sarah comforts Brady; Steve and Alex object to Stephanie's idea.

Cat questions Gwen; Kristen persuades Sarah; Brady voices his concerns to Rachel's doctor.  

Holly asks Ari to join a sorority with her; Brady and Tate discuss Basic Black.

Brady confides in Marlena; Sarah confronts Xander; Jada congratulates Stephanie.

Javi receives troubling news; Johnny tips Rafe off; Cat attempts a break in.

Chanel and Johnny prepare for Trey's christening; Leo shares a bittersweet moment with Javi.

Sarah gives Marlena an update on her health; Brady and Kristen clash; Gwen confronts Dimitri.

Jack and Jennifer meet with Chad to decide Thomas and Charlotte's custody; Cat opens up to Felicity.

Philip and Gabi enjoy a flirtatious date; Stephanie and Jada spend the day "wedding shopping."  

Julie supports Jeremy; Stephanie and Alex are shaken by a sudden development; Jada updates Steve.

EJ lays into Gwen; Kristen puts Sarah on notice; Johnny and Chanel enjoy some romance.  

The bones found in the DiMera crypt are identified; Chad withholds information from Theo.  

Alex, Stephanie, Jada and Steve finalize a plan to catch the stalker; Rafe delivers news to Abe.  

Chanel reaches out to Sophia; Jennifer promises to help Chad; Johnny gives good news to Bonnie.  

Marlena puts Xander on notice; Kristen and Belle try to prep Rachel; Gwen goes on the offense.  

Rafe squeezes info about the DiMera kidnappings out of Liam; Gabi questions Theo.  

EJ and Cat share a fraught moment; Susan admits she was wrong; Dimitri dares Leo to give in.  

Vivian spins a convincing story; Rafe and Eli discover new information; Philip surprises Gabi.  

Holly and Sophia reconcile; Tate helps Brady get through to Rachel; Rafe questions Kristen.  

Abe is taken aback by Theo's request; Chanel cautions Johnny; Chad asks EJ and Kristen to play nice.  

Alex and Jeremy have a heated confrontation; Eli surprises Julie; Gabi asks Gwen for a favor.  

The DiMeras say goodbye to Stefano; EJ receives a special gift; Tony makes a suggestion to Chad.  

Leo opens up to Marlena; Gwen senses a shift in EJ; Kristen offers Brady joint custody of Rachel.

Chad makes plans to leave Salem; Johnny and Chanel share a romantic Valentine's afternoon.  

Gwen and Julie trade icy barbs; Marlena, Maggie and Julie reminisce about Valentine's past.  

Gwen instructs Xander; Leo and Dimitri work together; Philip bolsters Gabi's spirits.

Chad and the kids leave Salem; Stephanie and Alex enjoy their honeymoon night.  

Theo and Jada pick up where they left off; Gabi takes care of Philip; Cat tries to jog EJ's memory.

Sophia remains determined to ruin Holly's life; Xander struggles with feelings for Sarah.

Leo and Dimitri arrive in Alamainia and receive a not so warm welcome; EJ questions Rita about Cat.

Steve and Jada go over evidence; Kayla makes a shocking discovery; Johnny thrills Bonnie.  

Alex makes a vow; Stephanie encounters her kidnapper; Chanel and Sarah bond over motherhood.  

Holly snaps at Ari; EJ makes Liam an offer; Cat and Rafe frantically try to find Stephanie.  

Johnny apologizes to Chanel; Sophia plays hardball with Rachel; Abe and EJ discuss their agreement.  

Steve and Jada search for leads; Leo and Dimitri share their fears; Stephanie tries to free herself.  

Stephanie is stunned to learn the identity of her stalker; Rolf busies himself with the pod.  

Xander and Kate lay out their plan; Theo makes Johnny an offer; Stephanie remains stuck with Jeremy.  

Maggie and Sarah question Holly's behavior; Paulina questions EJ; Tate asks Ari for help.  

Johnny and Chanel face a crucial appointment; Melinda tries to get through to Sophia.  

Roman and Abe comfort Kayla; Steve and Jada continue to pour over tips; Stephanie plans an escape.  

Gwen tries to get Melinda to switch sides; Javi offers Leo a chance for them to reconcile.  

Kristen struggles with her emotions; Dimitri and Leo finalize a plan; Liam asks Ari out.  

Steve and Brady question what they believe about Jeremy; Stephanie pulls a fast one on her stalker.  

Steve turns to Rafe for help; Stephanie and Jeremy work together; EJ reveals his plan to Paulina.  

Cat confronts EJ; Steve and Brady track down Stephanie's kidnapper; Alex helps Rafe.  

Brady grills Owen; Alex thinks he's recusing Stephanie from Jeremy; Cat impulsively kisses EJ.  

Sarah gives Holly advice; Gwen and Philip have a scratchy encounter; Marlena comforts Rachel.  

Leo and Dimitri find themselves in danger; Philip confesses to Gabi; Belle interrogates EJ.  

Paulina lies to Abe; Liam is confronted by Klaus; JJ and Shawn are involved in a shootout.  

Holly shares her fears with Sarah; Belle updates Jada; Rachel gives Tate a gift for Holly.  

Alex struggles with how to comfort Stephanie; Leo opens up to Marlena about Dimitri and Javi.  

Gabi offers Philip comfort; Tate has trouble reconnecting with Holly; Liam lies to Ari.  

Kristen and Rachel prepare to face the consequences of EJ's shooting; Ari gives Liam good news.  

Jada asks Shawn to move in with her; JJ opens up to Theo; Kristen is defiant at the hearing.  

The judge's ruling devastates Rachel; Johnny and Chanel get ready for the adoption hearing.  

Tate and Holly begin to figure things out; Belle reassures Marlena that she did the right thing.  

Stephanie confides in Chanel; Owen provokes Jeremy and Alex; Amy begs Sophia to stay home.  

Kristen rips into Sophia; Gwen brings EJ news about Dimitri; Xander struggles to be around Sarah.  

Philip asks Maggie for a favor; Gabi and Theo talk business; Justin urges Bonnie to see reason.  

Steve offers Jeremy an apology; Julie encourages JJ to seek help; Leo writes about his heartbreak.  

Leo and Dimitri open up about their feelings for each other; EJ extends an invitation to Cat.  

Stephanie feels uneasy around Alex; Marlena questions Johnny; Philip and Gabi enjoy some romance.  

Holly attempts to repair her relationship with Ari; Brady and Kristen clash over Rachel's situation.  

Lexie wakes up; Gwen and EJ revel in victory; Abe and Paulina find themselves on opposite sides.  

Sarah and Brady take their relationship to the next level; Gwen celebrates with Xander.  

Javi sets Gabi and Rafe straight; Stephanie gets frustrated with Alex; Chanel questions Theo.  

Maggie rips into Kate; Bonnie's book signing goes poorly; Jeremy comforts Stephanie.  

Gabi and Philip enjoy a night out together; Theo loses his cool with Jada; Gwen threatens Dimitri.  

Javi presses Leo for answers; Johnny frustrates Chanel; Kristen lets Sophia in on her devious plan.  

Theo shares a secret with Marlena; Paulina vents to Belle; Gwen and Xander share a playful morning.  

Chanel and Lani catch up; Theo opens up to Gabi; Rafe and Cat revisit the DiMera medical mystery.  

Leo online stalks Javi's new boyfriend; Theo remains hopeful Lexie will return to him.  

Kristen reconnects with Lani; Johnny acts when it comes to Chanel's health; Tate and Sophia clash.  

Steve walks Stephanie through gun safety; Jeremy opens up to Julie; EJ is blindsided.  

Alex and Stephanie grow closer; Sarah chastises Xander; Brady is enraged on Marlena's behalf.  

Gabi accepts Philip's proposal; Sophia baits Holly; Brady and Stephanie have a friendly competition.  

Chad offers to help Marlena; EJ vents to Cat; Joy and Jeremy question each other's motives.  

EJ and Johnny bond; Alex asks Sarah for a favor; Jeremy misreads a moment with Stephanie.  

Brady delivers good news to Marlena; Kayla comforts Stephanie; Sarah preps Chanel for her mammogram.  

Brady and Jada search for Sophia; Tate tries to lift Holly's spirits; Kristen gets revenge.  

EJ and Kristen trade accusations; Jada reveals Sophia's fate; Leo reaches out to Javi.  

Tate, Ari and Holly process their complicated feelings about Sophia; Alex asks Joy to stay in Salem.  

Roman asks Kate to keep her distance; Theo is conflicted over his mother's return; EJ warns Kristen.  

Gabi and Ari clash; Alex and Justin bond over fatherhood; Roman presses Kate for the truth.  

EJ prepares for the reading of Stefano's will; Leo offers to cover for Cat; Chad reassures Theo.  

Lexie crashes Stefano's will reading; Tony makes Gabi an unexpected offer; Kristen sees Sophia.  

Belle asks Marlena for advice; Holly lashes out at Tate; Brady and Sarah comfort each other.  

EJ pulls a fast one on Gwen; Marlena offers Paulina support; Abe and Theo wait for Lexie to wake up.  

Jada moves Shawn into her place and opens the door for renewed romance; Amy confronts Holly.  

Kristen and Chad discuss life and death; Javi opens up to Rafe; Gwen plays hardball with Xander.  

Brady goes out of his way for Sarah; Gwen vents to Leo; Stephanie admits a hard truth to Alex.  

Lexie demands to meet Paulina; Philip checks up on Joy; Alex and Stephanie steal a romantic moment.  

Amy mourns Sophia; Cat questions EJ; Belle and Chad finally have their long-awaited dinner date.  

Anna gets frustrated with Tony; Xander makes a suggestion to Gwen; Paulina visits Lexie.  

Gabi confesses; Kayla and Steve reminisce before heading to China for Tripp and Wendy's wedding.  

Philip opens up to Brady; Gabi and Gwen commiserate; Sarah tries to change Xander's mind.

Jennifer proposes a truce to Cat; EJ updates Johnny on Tony's plan; Chanel gets her biopsy results.  

Theo comforts Paulina; Marlena hypnotizes EJ; Tate urges Holly to do the right thing.  

Lexie demands answers from EJ; Abe admits the truth to Theo; Ari becomes suspicious of Gabi.  

Holly shares her emotional struggles with Sarah; Eli comforts Lani; Foster asks Julie to dinner.  

Paulina supports Chanel; Gabi makes Philip an offer; Mark makes an unsettling discovery.  

Marlena gives Xander an ultimatum; Joy opens up to Kate; Sarah struggles with a patient.  

Abe, Lexie and Theo enjoy time as a family; JJ and Javi bond; Rolf gives EJ some disturbing news.  

Rafe and Ari question Gabi; Sarah is torn between two lovers; Julie and Foster have a first date.  

EJ asks Theo to step in as Johnny's second-in-command; Johnny urges Chanel to reconsider her choice.  

Mama bear Kate berates Gabi; Sarah asks Brady for help; Philip threatens Xander.  

Joy comes between Alex and Stephanie; EJ warns Gwen; Javi asks Gabi for a favor.  

Leo pleads for Gwen to be careful; Tate and Holly enjoy some romance; Jada and Shawn grow closer.  

Paulina takes extreme action for Chanel; Theo supports Johnny; Kate comes clean to Roman.

Steve and Kayla support Stephanie; Chad and Belle take Thomas and Charolette to a baseball game.  

EJ extends a romantic invitation to Cat; Belle and Chad are game to team up in search of answers.  

Brady and Sarah review the latest developments in Destiny's case; Kate confronts Marlena.  

Belle asks Marlena for permission; Philip apologizes to Theo; Xander confesses to Johnny.  

Kristen warns Johnny; Rolf gives EJ good news about Lexie; Lani and Theo rally around Chanel.  

Tate, Ari and Aaron do their best to cheer up Holly; Chad and Theo investigate the chessboard.  

Marlena thinks back on her fifty years in Salem; Andrew scolds Cat; EJ confronts Kristen.

Brady officially joins Black Patch; Sarah asks Xander for a favor; Stephanie opens up to Kayla.

Sarah and Brady dig deeper into the recent Coriseal deaths; Holly collapses; Gabi surprises Theo.

Kristen asks Xander for protection; Ari demands the truth from Gabi; Sarah confides in Brady.

EJ puts Xander on the spot in front of Sarah; Alex and Philip worry about what comes next.

Kristen and Gwen bond over a common enemy; Lexie supports Abe; Chanel begins chemotherapy.

Chad opens up to Julie; Tate tries to cheer up Holly; Brady goes on a mission for Sarah.

Lexie keeps a secret from Abe; Gwen takes care of Leo; Xander and Philip are blindsided.

Stephanie vents to Kayla; Sarah confides in Brady; Joy tries to keep Alex distracted.  

The Carvers and Prices celebrate Trey's birthday; Lexie asks Chad to keep looking out for Theo.  

Leo tries to calm Gwen; Brady and Kristen clash over Rachel; A mysterious clue could save Holly.  

Lexie lashes out at EJ for using her as a guinea pig; Cat undergoes hypnosis with Marlena.

Philip apologizes to Stephanie; Gabi and Theo share some heated words; Gwen opens up to Tate.  

Paulina loses her cool with Abe; Lexie tries to sooth Theo; Sarah accuses Holly of taking drugs.  

Xander and Philip reject Alex's proposition; Steve reassures Stephanie she isn't alone.  

Alex is puzzled by what he hears from Joy; Stephanie makes a confession to Kayla.  

Julie reaches out to Marlena; Belle and Chad search for clues in connection to Stefano's chessboard.  

Stephanie and Theo bond as they each grapple an unexpected challenge, Gabi and Gwen bond.  

Cat sees EJ in a new light; Lexie shocks Kristen; Holly struggles under mounting pressure.  

Abe apologizes to Theo; Holly and Ari find common ground; Tate makes a shocking discovery.  

Leo makes a difficult admission to Marlena; EJ apologizes to Cat; Sarah and Tate confront Holly.  

Kristen proposes an escape plan to Lexie; Eli and Lani celebrate their anniversary.  

Kayla makes Cat an offer; EJ shares his concerns with Rita; Holly continues to deny taking drugs.  

Shawn makes his feelings clear to Jada; Chad offers Alex support; Stephanie vents to Belle.  

Sarah and Xander enjoy a rare moment of peace; Johnny confronts EJ; Leo asks Cat for help.  

Philip tries to convince Gabi he's innocent; Joy makes a shocking demand of Alex; Marlena warns Cat.  

Tate reaches out to Holly; Kate apologizes to Roman; Marlena urges EJ to listen to his conscience.  

Johnny tries to lift Chanel's spirits; Leo asks Rafe for help; Abe and Theo catch Lexie in a lie.  

Alex assures Stephanie he will never agree to Joy's terms; Joy seeks legal advice from Belle.  

Javi and Gus discuss their future together; Kristen and EJ share a rare moment of honesty.  

Matchmaking Philip traps Sarah and Xander together; Rafe prepares to bring down EJ once and for all.  

Sarah can't shake her feelings for Xander; Brady seeks Marlena's guidance; Leo finally finds Gwen.  

Theo opens up to Stephanie; Alex makes a heartfelt plea to Joy; Paulina turns to Lani for help.  

Xander and Philip's celebration comes to a crashing halt; Kristen pays Rachel a secret visit.  

Javi refuses to back down; Leo and Gwen make a desperate move; Titan's future hangs in the balance.  

Stephanie makes a heartbreaking decision; Chanel offers Alex some perspective; Cat questions EJ.  

Belle makes her case to Marlena; Leo makes Dimitri a shocking offer; Chad asks Cat for a favor.  

Rachel opens up to Brady about Kristen; Xander makes a drastic decision; Devlin makes EJ an offer.  

Dimitri refuses to give up on Leo; Rafe makes Gwen a tempting offer; Alex turns to Steve for help.  

Theo and Chad make a devastating discovery; Lani comforts Abe; EJ and Rita take drastic action.  

Javi learns Leo's fate; Kayla delivers difficult news to Abe and Theo; Chanel goes into labor.  

JJ reaches out to Gwen; Theo confronts Johnny; Julie's date with Foster takes an unexpected turn.  

Brady and Sarah take a big step forward; Marlena's pulled into the chessboard mystery.  

Stephanie turns to Chad; Theo refuses to forgive Johnny; Gwen reunites with Leo.  

Jada questions EJ; Abe and Theo hope for more time with Lexie; Salem experiences the circle of life.  

Marlena helps Cat unlock a hidden memory; Abe and Theo mourn Lexie's death; EJ confronts Rolf. 

Jack reaches out to Gwen; Julie questions Chad's plans; Gabi gives Javi some advice about Leo.  

Cat tries to get answers from EJ; Roman helps Abe honor Lexie; Belle's plans concern Marlena.  

Alex arranges for some alone time with Stephanie; Paulina urges Johnny to come clean with Chanel.  

Steve and Jack catch up; EJ questions Chad about Stefano's chessboard; Kate asks Ari for a favor.  

Gwen rejects an offer from EJ; Cat makes a confession to Rafe; Philip shocks Gabi with a proposal.  

Chanel and Johnny receive good news; Paulina opens up to Marlena; Maggie gives Holly a special gift.  

Philip confronts Joy; Steve and Kayla get a special opportunity; Sarah and Brady grow suspicious.  

Chad and Charlotte share a bittersweet moment; Xander impresses Sarah; EJ surprises Belle and Chad.  

Leo asks Gabi to back him; Holly opens up to Tate; Rita doesn't exactly follow orders.  

Joy puts Alex in a difficult position; Paulina supports Chanel through her treatment.  

Cat worries about EJ; Belle and Chad take a romantic step forward; Gabi and Kate exchange favors.  

Xander and Sarah reflect on what might have been; Steve updates Brady on the Coriseal investigation.  

Leo confronts Javi; Holly tries to clear the air with Mason; Marlena grows suspicious of EJ.  

Xander admits his struggles to Maggie; Gwen vents to Leo; Belle and Chad follow another clue.  

Gabi gets herself into hot water; Philip, Sydney and Dante face off at the poker table.  

Holly asks Tate for help; Gabi questions Philip's risky move; Xander, Brady and Sarah compare notes.  

Theo grows suspicious of Johnny; Stephanie confides in Kayla; Xander and Sarah reflect on the past.  

Paulina asks Stephanie for advice; Theo makes a confession to Lani; Cat comes clean with Leo.  

EJ presses Rita for information about Dominic Marino; Chad confronts Cat; Sydney returns to Salem.  

Philip's triumphant return is soured; Sarah finds herself in legal trouble; Theo vents to Gabi.  

Holly confronts Mason; Brady and Steve continue their investigation; Kayla defends Sarah.  

EJ confronts Johnny; Belle and Marlena share their concerns with Sydney; Theo asks Abe for advice.  

Paulina goes against both of her daughters' wishes; Sydney encourages Johnny to stand his ground.  

Gabi and Philip give their relationship another chance; Steve gets disturbing news from Bo and Hope.  

Joy's plans hit an unexpected snag; Xander vows to help Sarah; Marlena begs Steve to keep a secret.  

Cat updates Rafe on her risky plan; Chanel makes Gabi an offer; Philip catches Leo red-handed.  

Eli encourages Lani to consider her future; Leo, Gwen and Cat bond; Holly is haunted by her guilt.  

Steve shares a theory with Belle; Philip comes clean with Maggie; Joy takes a dangerous risk.  

Chanel is surprised with a baby shower; Sydney makes an unexpected mistake; EJ confides in Rita.  

Joy worries about her future; Alex surprises Stephanie; Kate gets an idea to help Maggie.  

Rachel gives Brady cause for concern; Theo agrees to help Gabi; Philip faces a familiar temptation.  

Leo's good day takes an unexpected turn; Brady is forced to make a difficult call.  

Chanel asks Johnny for a promise; Marlena makes a shocking confession to Belle; Jada questions EJ.  

Stephanie and Alex steal a private moment; Belle enlists Chad's help; Kristen finds Sophia.  

Mason makes Holly an unexpected offer; Alex draws a line with Joy; Kristen makes a deal with Sophia.  

Roman surprises Kate with a romantic gesture; Sarah confides in Maggie; Marlena questions Cat.  

EJ asks Cat to return as his assistant; Lani gets surprising news; Gwen makes Philip uncomfortable.  

Maggie offers Julie some advice; Holly and Mason bond; Abe and Theo prepare to honor Lexie.  

Jada offers Lani her old job back; Sophia returns to Salem; Kristen sneaks in to see Rachel.  

Steve surprises Cat with his understanding; Johnny fires O'Halloran; Kayla is glad to be rid of EJ.  

Bonnie gives Joy some advice; Stephanie shares her suspicions with Alex; Sophia watches Amy mourn.  

Brady offers Kristen a glimmer of hope; Joy narrowly avoids being caught by Alex.  

Abe confides in Kayla about his health; Steve's investigation of O'Halloran takes a shocking turn.  

Johnny calls 911; Stephanie and Alex get troubling news; Sarah and Xander find themselves in danger.  

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