Newest Update!! Days of Our Lives Full Episode: Gabi Strikes Hard, Chad Follows Cat in Secret!

Salem was alive with laughter and color as the hospital’s annual fundraiser kicked off in grand style, but behind the cheerful facade, tensions simmered, secrets brewed,

and drama exploded. In a jam-packed episode that marks the exciting debut of the new head writing team—Gene Marie Ford and Paula Quickley—viewers were treated

to an emotionally charged rollercoaster featuring old grudges, new suspicions, and jaw-dropping betrayals.

Chad’s Watchful Eye on Cat

The heart of the episode unfolded beneath the festive tents and cheerful street fair decorations as children ran around enjoying the event. Charlotte and Thomas DiMera clutched their father Chad’s hands tightly, excited for balloon animals and face paint. Chad, ever the vigilant father, trailed slightly behind, unable to shake off the shadows of Abigail’s memory or his lingering doubts about Cat Green.

Cat was a vision of warmth as she interacted with Chad’s children, kneeling to hand them lollipops and coaxing laughter with promises of balloon dinosaurs. But Chad wasn’t merely watching from a distance; he was investigating. Something about Cat had piqued his instincts—her sudden attachment to his kids, her evasiveness, the undeniable charm she exuded. Was she sincere, or was there something more calculated beneath that smile?

When their eyes met, Cat’s smile faltered. Chad turned away quickly, pretending to sip his lemonade, but the unease grew. “What’s her angle?” he muttered. In Salem, nothing is ever as it seems.

Stephanie and Alex in Emotional Fallout

Meanwhile, elsewhere at the fair, the air was thick with regret and tension between Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis. The fallout from Philip Kiriakis’ forged letter, meant to deceive Sarah Horton, still haunted them. Though their intentions were to protect Sarah, the consequences were far-reaching.

“I still think we did the right thing,” Stephanie murmured, but her voice lacked conviction.

Alex wasn’t convinced. “Right thing for who? Sarah? Us? Because Xander thinks we betrayed him.”

Indeed, Xander had erupted when the truth surfaced, and with his trust now fractured, Stephanie and Alex found themselves adrift. The fair, which brought families together, only emphasized how their own bonds had frayed.

Xander and Philip: Explosive Confrontation

Tensions came to a head in a violent clash between Xander and Philip. In a fit of rage, Xander slammed Philip against a vendor booth, nearly shattering the illusion of peace the fair hoped to project. The source of Xander’s fury? Philip’s deceptive letter that caused Xander to believe Sarah didn’t want to marry him.

“You miserable bastard!” Xander growled, eyes blazing. “You let me think the woman I love didn’t want me.”

Before things turned deadly, Sarah rushed in, forcing herself between them. Xander backed off reluctantly, but the damage was done. Philip, ever defiant, sneered, “You think he’s any better than me?”

But Xander didn’t respond. His eyes were locked on Sarah’s, where disappointment shimmered just below the surface. “I’m trying,” he told her softly. “I know,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Gabi Faces Accusations and Makes a Bold Move

Back at the DiMera mansion, Gabi Hernandez was a storm unleashed. Fuming over psychic Susan Banks’ claim that she was present the night EJ DiMera was shot, Gabi stormed into the room, her anger echoing in every step.

“She thinks I pulled the trigger!” Gabi raged to Javi Hernandez and Leo Stark. Though she admitted being there that night, Gabi vehemently denied shooting EJ. “Yes, I had motive. He took DiMera from me, he humiliated me—but I’m not that stupid!”

Leo, never one to miss a dramatic moment, gasped with mock horror. “Darling, please say you didn’t.”

Things escalated further when Gabi revealed JJ Deveraux had confronted her the previous night, accusing her of lying about her whereabouts. That betrayal stung more than she let on. She had been vulnerable with JJ—shared real moments, even imagined a future. Now, he had turned against her without hesitation.

“You’re just like the rest,” she’d snapped. “I should have known.”

The betrayal pushed Gabi to the edge—and then to action.

Gabi’s $10,000 Power Play

Fuelled by fury and the need to reclaim control of the narrative, Gabi made a move that sent ripples through Salem. At the bachelor auction held during the hospital fundraiser, Gabi placed an outrageous $10,000 bid on Alex Kiriakis—sending jaws dropping and cameras flashing.

Her goal wasn’t romance. It was strategy. A bold, public statement that said: Gabi Hernandez plays to win. And if jealousy was a tool in her arsenal, she wasn’t afraid to wield it. Whether it was to throw JJ off or spark speculation among Salem’s elite, one thing was clear—Gabi was done playing defense.

A New Era for ‘Days’

Amid all the chaos, this episode also marked a significant turning point for Days of Our Lives, with the introduction of co-head writers Gene Marie Ford and Paula Quickley. Their debut episode promised a fresh but faithful take on the soap’s storied legacy—infusing it with deeper emotional nuance, thrilling drama, and a renewed focus on character development.

From Chad’s internal struggle and Gabi’s firebrand retaliation to the strained romance between Alex and Stephanie, every storyline pulsed with intensity and complexity.

Final Thoughts

Wednesday’s episode proved that Days of Our Lives is far from slowing down. As Chad’s curiosity grows, Cat’s intentions remain murky. Gabi’s enemies multiply, but so does her resolve. And the emotional cracks in Salem’s relationships are only just beginning to split wide open.