Days of Our Lives - Season 56 / Year 2025

Chanel and Johnny throw a New Year's Eve party; Alex and Stephanie secure dates for NYE.

Chanel confronts Johnny; Philip and Stephanie both make admissions; EJ flirts with Belle.

Javi interrupts Gabi and JJ; Joy and Alex share an awkward morning; Paulina supports Chanel.

Rafe suggests an alliance with EJ; Marlena urges Belle to tread carefully.

Leo and Javi reconcile; Chanel delivers shocking news to Johnny; Alex consoles Joy.

Brady and Tate stand united; Ava demands the truth from Kristen; Doug comforts Julie.

Philip and Xander cross swords; Holly tends to Doug III; Sophia apologizes to Tate.

Sarah warns Xander to stay on the right side of the law; Stephanie confronts Philip.

Sarah confronts Philip and Kate; Marlena cries on Steve's shoulder about John's absence.

Leo asks Abe for a favor; Shawn welcomes JJ back to the Salem PD; EJ plays dumb with Jada.

Xander makes a peace offering to Philip; Sarah asks Stephanie to keep her counsel.

Tate surprises Holly with a romantic gesture; Ava tries to break up with Brady.

Leo lays a trap for Lady Whistleblower; Doug pays off his debts.

Leo accuses Kerry in front of Javi; Alex and Joy define their relationship; Paulina advises Chanel.

EJ lays out his plan for Arnold; Sarah covers the truth with Kayla.

Jada questions Kerry; Stephanie and Alex confront their feelings for one another.

Ava gets caught in the crossfire of Sophia and Amy's clash; Holly expresses her feelings to Tate.

Brady turns to Ava for comfort; Rachel has a strange encounter; EJ and Kristen bond.

Javi and Leo reminisce; Holly vents to Doug III; Sophia makes a bold suggestion to Tate; Brady and Kristen search for their daughter.

"Rafe" and Jada have dueling bachelor parties; Paulina supports Chanel; Steve encourages Stephanie; Belle and EJ have a heated exchange.

Chanel wakes up at Shawn's; Marlena walks in on Belle and EJ; Brady worries about Ava.

Marlena questions Leo's actions; Arnold, pretending to be Rafe, forces Javi to keep a secret; Jada makes a confession to Stephanie.

Javi agonizes to Leo over revealing the truth; Steve shares a tender moment with Jada; "Rafe" and Jada's wedding begins.

"Rafe" and Jada's wedding comes to a screeching halt; Paulina takes action.

Several "Body & Soul" cast members discover shocking news; Hattie confronts Leo.

Abe makes a shocking discovery; Kayla, Johnny and Hattie all fight for their lives.

Alex assures Stephanie; Kate complains to Philip; Chad appreciates Julie's change of heart.

Ava screams for help; Kristen covers in front of Brady; Steve shares a theory with Jada.

Kristen makes a shocking discovery; Brady teams up with Steve to find Ava.

Bonnie admits her fear to Johnny; Stephanie opens up to Kayla; Joy makes Alex an offer.

Kayla and Stephanie receive shocking news; Holly and Tate make Valentine's Day plans.

EJ investigates the Blake house; Kristen and Sarah clash; Xander and Philip collaborate.

Stephanie helps Steve set up a surprise for Kayla; Johnny and Chanel consider starting a family.

Steve shares his concerns with Kayla; Alex and Stephanie bond; Johnny and Chanel stun Tate.

Holly and Tate take their relationship to a new level; Doug confides in JJ.

Kate questions Philip's plans; Xander surprises Sarah with some romance; JJ offers to help Gabi.

Javi reveals a secret to Jada; Belle tries to trap EJ; Kristen prepares to take drastic action.

Brady and Steve find Ava; Rafe tries to convince his new "guard" to release him.

Stephanie surprises Alex; Gabi confronts "Rafe"; Jada moves on with Shawn.

Arnold throws Gabi out; Jada makes it clear she isn't over Rafe; Chad and Cat connect.

Brady corners Kristen; Stephanie stuns Jada and Shawn; Belle remains skeptical of EJ.

Jada and Shawn arrest Rafe; Gabi asks Kayla to run a DNA test; Brady tries to persuade Ava.

Paulina supports Chanel through a procedure; Sophia exaggerates to Amy; Holly opens up to Maggie.

Jada feels guiltier than ever; Tate and Sophia warn Johnny and Chanel.

Alex has an awkward run-in with Joy; Sarah and Stephanie have a tense conversation.

Xander and Philip make some questionable hires at Titan; Belle and Ava excoriate Kristen.

Jada tries to spark Rafe's memory; EJ confides in Rita; Alex jumps to a conclusion about Stephanie.

Marlena and Steve seek answers about John's whereabouts; Ava and Brady hash out their feelings.

Kristen fears the worst; Tate and Brady are stunned by Theresa's return; Holly berates Melinda.

EJ taunts Rafe and Jada; Shawn confides in JJ; Gabi exposes Belle to Paulina.

Joy makes an announcement to Alex and Stephanie; Chad and Cat grow closer.

Theresa worries about Tate; Johnny gets tough with EJ; Paulina apologizes to Chanel.

EJ confesses to Belle; Sophia and Tate remain hopeful; Johnny learns an explosive secret.

Melinda and Ava share a tense encounter; Belle and Brady confide in each other.

Theresa shocks Xander; Philip tries to help Joy; Stephanie and Alex share a moment of relief.

Shane reveals devastating news to Theresa; Brady supports Tate; Sarah masks her concern with Maggie.

EJ lashes out at Kate; Jada fills Paulina in on her theory; Rafe tries to console Johnny.

Jada and Rafe look to the future; Holly comforts Tate; EJ and Rachel Blake clash.

JJ questions Melinda; Doug warns Holly; Leo and Javi enjoy a romantic evening.

Marlena reminisces with Steve; EJ and Ava share a heated argument; Kristen seeks revenge.

EJ tries to make amends with Johnny; Paulina and Chanel remain hopeful about the adoption.

Sarah asks Stephanie to go along with a lie; Melinda warns Gabi; Holly confronts Tate.

Steve receives an assist from Andrew; Paul and Marlena reminisce about John; Sarah and Philip panic.

Rafe surprises EJ; Jada asks Belle for help; Shawn confides in JJ; Steve searches for John.

Steve and Marlena fear the worst; Kristen reaches out to Brady; Jada reveals the truth to Rafe.

Brady and Belle catch up; Rafe opens up to Gabi; Chanel confronts EJ; Roman apologizes to Johnny.

EJ is shot; Cat tries to comfort Chad; Chanel worries about Johnny.

Kayla gives Chad the news about EJ's condition; Shawn finds Jada drowning her sorrows.

Sophia supports Tate; Holly questions Doug III about his feelings; Sarah lies to Xander.

Belle opens up to Brady about EJ; Tate catches Doug III in Holly's room.

Gabi recalls the night EJ was shot; Melinda questions Kristen; Xander and Philip make a play.

Sami catches Belle with EJ; Chad gives Johnny advice; Alex makes his feelings clear to Sarah.

Rex shares his fears with Roman; Vivian returns to Salem for what is rightfully hers.

Chanel comforts Johnny; Rafe reconnects with Sami; Roman questions Kate.

Javi defends Leo to Sami; Jada confides in Stephanie about Rafe; JJ reluctantly reaches out to Gabi.

Maggie gives Philip orders; Xander refuses Kristen's demands; Gabi rages at JJ.

Vivian stuns Xander; Sarah confesses to Maggie; Marlena and Steve spar with Orpheus.

Rafe opens up to Sami; Shawn and JJ warn Melinda; Xander berates Philip; Gabi and Vivian clash.

Philip and Belle make a promise; Susan visits EJ; Xander demands answers from Stephanie and Alex.

Cat and Gabi catch up; EJ wakes up; Sophia and Tate bond; Johnny has mixed emotions.

The hospital fundraiser takes place; Alex and Stephanie question whether they made the right choice.

Maggie encourages Xander to show compassion; Chad realizes he may not be ready to date again.

Jada and Rafe come to terms; Shawn gets news about Bo; EJ gets an admission from Belle.

Kayla shares devastating news with Marlena and Steve; Shawn leans on Jada; Tate asks Sophia to prom.

Maggie eviscerates Philip; Doug III finds himself in hot water; Xander confides in Sarah.

Paulina encourages Chanel; EJ reaches out to Johnny; Cat shocks Chad; Leo accuses Gabi.

Kayla and Stephanie talk about a secret; Xander and Alex put their heads together.

Sarah counsels Xander; Tate rips into Johnny; Marlena offers advice to Belle.

Steve and Shawn commit to a plan; Chanel rips into EJ; Chad tries to get Cat to reconsider.

Tate tries to cheer up Sophia; Doug ignores Holly; Shawn questions Jada.

EJ reveals his intentions to Dr. Jeffrey Russell; Kayla finds a way to accomplish two goals.

Kayla declines EJ's offer; Abe consoles an upset Chanel; Marlena tries to help Johnny.

Xander and Sarah's vacation plans are derailed; Alex lays on the charm with Stephanie.

Philip takes matters into his own hands; Kristen and Brady exchange barbs; Holly encourages Doug.

Paulina puts Johnny on notice; Roman confides in Kate; Cat sees EJ in a new light.

Rachel celebrates her birthday with Brady and Kristen; Gabi and Alex go on their date.

Shawn and Steve attempt a break-in; Marlena and Kayla commiserate; Stephanie considers Alex's offer.

Kayla, Steve and Shawn work to uncover a mystery; Sarah demands Xander be honest.

Stephanie asks Alex to stand down; Shawn and Steve search for the cure to save Bo.

Ari Horton arrives in Salem; Gabi and JJ renew an argument; Javi vents to Leo.

Sarah confronts Xander; Alex and Brady fear the worst; Stephanie gently warns Cat.

Holly helps Doug; Belle and Brady prepare for John's return; Steve and Shawn call for backup.

Ciara comforts Hope as they prepare to say goodbye to Bo; Kayla fills Marlena in on the mission.

Kayla works to save John; Brady, Belle and Paul sit vigil with Marlena; Steve deems John a hero.

Gabi and JJ search for Ari; Doug asks Leo for help; Sophia begins the adoption process with Melinda.

Belle questions Alex; Kate confides in Roman; Carrie arrives in Salem to see Marlena and John.

Maggie confides in Julie; Belle updates Jada; Kristen refuses Brady's request.

Will reunites with Marlena; Johnny feels isolated; Kristen confronts EJ.

Marlena sticks close to John's side; Hope, Shawn and Ciara rally around Bo.

All of Salem grieves the loss of John Black; Kristen confides in Brady; Marlena breaks down.

Hope, Shawn and Ciara celebrate a miracle; Paul and Andrew decide to go through with wedding plans.

Jack and Jennifer return to Salem; Holly comforts Tate; Chad and Cat go on a date.

Stephanie's manuscript gets passed around; Carrie and Anna attempt to comfort Marlena.

Salem prepares to say goodbye to John Black; Steve gives Kayla big news; Brady comforts Rachel.

John's funeral service begins; Chanel asks Tate about the adoption; Rachel becomes upset.

John's funeral service continues; Bo defies doctor's orders; Johnny expresses his fears to Chanel.

Marlena and John's friends reminisce at John's wake; Bo asks Steve to change his mind.

Kate sits vigil at Philip's bedside; Sarah and Xander clash over Victoria; Shawn apologizes to Jada.

Steve reminisces with his family and friends; Jennifer surprises Jack.

Gabi makes Javi an offer; Doug asks Leo for help; Chad apologizes to Cat; Tate and Holly reflect.

Bo and Hope make plans; pivotal moments in the lives of young Tom and Alice Horton are revealed.

Xander makes his intentions clear to Sarah; Philip sticks to his story; Belle comforts Marlena.

Brady fills EJ in on what he's learned; Chanel opens up to Abe and Paulina.

EJ vows to protect Johnny; Gabi tries to convince Chad; Shane forces Cat's hand.

Paul and Andrew marry; Rachel tells Marlena a secret; Belle opens up to Carrie.

Xander reveals a plan to save Titan-DiMera; Stephanie questions Philip.

Kate witnesses a moment between Roman and Marlena; Xander and Sarah argue.

Alex agrees to Kate's request; Jada gives Stephanie advice; Johnny worries EJ.

EJ insists Johnny is innocent; Rafe gets angry with Jada; Chanel rips into Paulina.

Sophia updates Tate; Ari questions Doug; Brady and Kristen argue about Rachel.

Sophia freaks out; Steve gives Julie news; Maggie gets Sarah to open up.

Tate reconciles with Holly; Maggie has a testy exchange with Xander; Brady encourages Sarah.

Abe checks on Chanel; Belle makes a promise to Paulina; Alex pitches an idea to Stephanie.

Sophia has mixed feelings; Xander and Sarah argue; Tate and Holly anticipate an upcoming getaway.

Gwen returns to Salem; Julie and Chad are stunned; Leo struggles with the baby; Rafe busts Ari.

Doug tries to push Ari away; Belle worries about Marlena; Bonnie tells Sarah a hard truth.

Chanel supports Johnny; Tony warns EJ; Jada and Belle are stunned by what they uncover.

EJ works Belle; Paulina fills Johnny in; Jada interrogates Chanel; Xander and Maggie clash.