Shocking Update: Days of Our Lives Full Episode: || DOOL Spoilers Sunday, April 26, 2025
Salem is no stranger to drama, but Sunday’s episode of Days of Our Lives delivers an unforgettable rollercoaster of explosive secrets, painful truths, and emotional reckonings.
From shattered romance to simmering revenge plots, the Peacock soap is raising the stakes—and no character is safe from the storm. Here’s a full breakdown of everything that went down.
Chad DiMera’s Emotional Reckoning: A Father’s Heartbreak
Chad DiMera stands at a crucial crossroads. Still grieving the tragic loss of his beloved wife, Abigail, Chad has been slowly letting Cat Green into his heart—and more importantly, into the lives of his children. But Sunday’s episode made it painfully clear: the wounds of the past are still far from healed.
In one of the episode’s most heartbreaking scenes, Chad watched as Cat played a board game with his children, Charlotte and Thomas, in the DiMera mansion nursery. The moment was light, filled with laughter—until young Charlotte’s voice trembled with fear: “Daddy, you’re not going to leave again, are you?”
That innocent plea cut deep. Later, Chad sat alone on the terrace, the weight of fatherhood and grief crushing his spirit. Cat joined him, understanding but firm. “It’s too soon,” she said gently. Chad didn’t argue. He knew it in his bones. His children needed stability, not another mother figure who might disappear. Chad’s decision to pull back from romance, for now, is a powerful testament to his devotion as a father—and it sets the stage for a potentially lonely but necessary healing journey.
Maggie the Peacemaker: Can She Save Xander from Himself?
Maggie Horton Kiriakis is the matriarch who never stops fighting for her family, and on Sunday, she found herself once again stepping into the fire—this time between Xander Cook and Philip Kiriakis.
Xander, incensed over Philip’s betrayal involving Sarah, stormed into the Kiriakis mansion, ready to explode. Old Xander might’ve thrown punches or worse, but Maggie stepped in with reason, her voice strong and steady. She reminded Xander of what truly matters: his daughter, his future, and the man he’s striving to become.
What Xander didn’t know—but Maggie did—is that Sarah is still keeping a devastating secret from him. As the tension crackled in the room, Maggie urged him not to let his rage cost him everything. Her message was clear: retaliation is easy, but staying true to his new path takes real strength.
By episode’s end, Xander stood at a cliff’s edge—torn between vengeance and redemption. With Maggie as his guide, could he finally choose peace?
Kristen DiMera’s Chilling Discovery: EJ Wakes With Secrets
After weeks in a medically induced coma, EJ DiMera has finally opened his eyes—and nothing feels right. When Kristen arrived at the DiMera estate after being summoned by Susan Banks, she expected confusion, weakness, maybe even gratitude. Instead, she was met with something else entirely: cold calculation.
EJ’s demeanor was eerie. Though he acknowledged he had been shot, his flat tone and measured gaze sent chills down Kristen’s spine. “You’ve been cleared,” he said. “Susan told me.”
But something about his attitude didn’t sit well with Kristen. He wasn’t scared or even curious. He was composed, strategic. When Kristen asked if he remembered anything, EJ’s smirk was slight but unmistakable. “Of course I remember,” he said. “But I’m not ready to say what I remember. Not yet.”
That cryptic response left Kristen—and viewers—rattled. Is EJ hiding the truth? Could he know more than he’s letting on about his shooter? Kristen suspects the danger is far from over—and the real threat may be much closer than anyone thinks.
JJ’s Fiery Gamble: Love, Accusations, and a $15,000 Bid
Over at the Salem hospital fundraiser, sparks flew—and not the romantic kind. JJ Deveraux is a man on a mission to win back Gabi Hernandez, but their recent falling-out over EJ’s shooting has left a crater in their once-promising relationship.
After accusing Gabi of being involved in the attack, JJ was left reeling when she walked out, her pride and fury fully ignited. And Gabi, in true Salem fashion, isn’t taking it lying down.
She made a dramatic show of bidding $10,000 on Alex Kiriakis at the hospital’s charity bachelor auction—all while JJ watched. It was a public power play meant to sting, and it worked. But JJ wasn’t about to back down.
Storming across the room, JJ challenged Gabi head-on and upped the bid to a jaw-dropping $15,000. The room gasped. The auctioneer closed the bid. And just like that, JJ won. But what did he really win?
As Gabi locked eyes with JJ, the tension between them was palpable. Anger, desire, heartbreak—it was all bubbling just beneath the surface. And while JJ might’ve claimed the winning paddle, it remains to be seen if he can truly win Gabi’s heart back.
What’s Next in Salem?
With emotions running high and secrets waiting to explode, Days of Our Lives is delivering one of its most riveting story arcs yet. Chad’s retreat from love is noble but heartbreaking. Maggie’s fight for Xander’s soul is rooted in wisdom and maternal instinct. Kristen’s suspicions about EJ could unravel everything. And JJ’s risky romantic play may backfire in ways he never saw coming.
This Sunday’s episode reminds fans why they keep coming back to Salem—because in this town, the stakes are always personal, the drama is always real, and the next twist is just around the corner.
