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Days of Our Lives spoilers for Nov 17-21, 2025 expect EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) being cornered and Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) crushed.
As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s coming the rest of this week, then we’ll dive into what is coming next week.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Rafe Make a Disturbing Discovery
So on Wednesday, November 12th, we’ve got Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) uncovering something disturbing. And I wonder if he finds out Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) is back in town to work in EJ’s secret lab. That would be pretty disturbing. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) has a really hectic day and is suffering. And she may have another one of her spells.
The recognition of John Black’s (Drake Hogestyn) bequest to University Hospital at the gala may trigger some strong emotional reactions from Marlena. Plus, Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) is so happy to host a baby shower for her new grandson, Trey. And of course, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) are new parents. So, Sami made sure to let EJ know he’s not invited. And then Sami rubbed it in that Rafe is Lil T’s honorary grandpa.
This week also, we’ve got Will Horton (Chandler Massey) running into his mom Sami and asking her about her engagement. I wonder if they’ll talk more about who this Dante Vitali is, obviously related to Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun). But since Sami is rarely on screen, I’m wondering if this character is going to pop up or if they just created him and we’re never going to see him.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Abe’s Doubtful & Gwen is on Edge
Chandler Massey is back as Will for two episodes for the gala. Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) sit down and discuss her brother Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson). Lani is telling her dad that there must be a reason why Theo feels that he can open up to his stepmom Paulina Price (Jackee Harry), but not to his own dad. I wonder if Abe will have second thoughts about working with Theo’s uncle EJ to unseat Theo from the CEO position. On Thursday, November 13th, we’ve got Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) on edge.
She’s got a secret mission. Now, this could be because of her Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) thing where she’s trying to get him to go out of town to look for Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte), but Leo’s also head over heels in love with Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon). So, I don’t know how well her plan’s going to work. I am interested to see if Gwen has something to do with Kristen DiMera’s (Stacy Haiduk) kidnapping, which may start on Thursday but definitely comes to fruition on Friday.
DOOL Spoilers: The Horton Clinic Gala Kicks Off
Marlena and her grandson will share a sweet moment. I’m sure he’s checking in on his grandma’s medical condition and fainting spells. He’s also at the gala and has his daughter Arianna Horton (Marissa Reyes) on his arm, so this is going to be, I think, his last episode. Sami and EJ have another run-in. And it’s no less awkward than the last one.
Sami has three episodes and then she leaves Salem to go back to her gangster fiancé in Italy. I wonder if Sami is again going to warn EJ to keep his distance from Trey like he said he would. Leo and Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) are working at cross-purposes as they are both looking into this sketchy lab.
The Horton Clinic Gala kicks off on Thursday. On Friday, November 14th, we’ve got Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) returning to support Jennifer Horton (Cady McClain) who is gearing up to fight for custody of Thomas DiMera (Christopher Cary) and Charlotte DiMera (Olivia & Oakley Rondou).
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Eric Brady Returns
Jennifer is also doing the keynote speaking and talking about the Horton family at the gala. Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) has questions for EJ. And I wonder if these are about Theo or EJ’s true intention with the free clinic. Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) has an update for Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) about Xander Cook (Paul Telfer). He’s been working very hard to save Titan.
Also this week, Cat’s looking gorgeous and slinky for the gala. She’s carrying her Wuthering Heights book in the square. And I wonder if she’s hoping to run into EJ because she just had that memory flash. Also this week, Kristen is kidnapped fresh out of Statesville, still in her blues, blindfolded, asking where the heck she is.
We’re also going to see Julie Williams’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) brother, Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols), this week. And Sami’s twin, Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan). Also returning to Salem for the gala are Paul Narita (Christopher Sean) and Andrew Donovan (Colton Little). I’m sure it’s related to John being mentioned for his bequest since that’s going to be part of the gala presentation on Days of our Lives.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: November 17-21 Reveals EJ’s Sinister Lab
The week of November 17th through the 21st, we’ve got a big umbrella story launching that’s going to revolve around EJ’s new lab. If you don’t know what an umbrella story is, it’s a plot device that has a bunch of smaller storylines that all connect into that bigger EJ lab twisted science storyline. This obviously has something to do with new Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) and what’s going on with Marlena. They’ve been building up to it for so long. Hopefully, we’ll get some fruit off this slow-going tree soon.
Dr. Mark Greene (Jonah Robinson) and Dr. Rolf are starting on their first project in this sketchy lab next week. Mark may be hoping to use Versix, maybe in a clinical trial that he can get his mom Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) in. She’s got early onset dementia from trauma suffered at the hands of horrible Clyde Weston (James Read), who’s been name-dropped a few times lately.
Let’s hope he remains in that coma. Although I will say I wouldn’t mind if Dr. Rolf and Mark were experimenting on Clyde as long as they don’t let him loose. You know, I think he’d be a great lab guinea pig. So, we’re also waiting to find out if there’s going to be a secret new Stefano plan coming out of that lab.
Jeremy Horton Confronts Generational Trauma
Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan) comes to grips with the past. He is thinking about his behavior. And he’s thinking also about Mike Horton, his dad. And the conception and just generational trauma. It kind of is a little bit of a reminder of Johnny’s story, his origin story with EJ and Sami, you know, when Julie and Marie were telling Jeremy about Mike. So, it’s hard to say if he’s changed or not. He certainly was angry the other day, but I don’t know. I like the actor a lot, Michael Roark, so I’m actually hoping he sticks around.
Shocking Kidnappings and Salem Returns
Sarah may soon join kidnapped Kristen. There is a rumor that she is also going to be kidnapped right after this man, a henchman or a villain. I don’t know, maybe EJ breaks Kristen out of prison. The Wuthering Heights connection between EJ and Cat is going to be explored more. We saw that flashback where after she talked to Sami, Cat finally remembered that she saw her at that overseas clinic. If you remember, EJ was over there recovering. That was after he found out that Sami found out he’d been resurrected.
This was even before Dan Feuerriegel had been cast in the role. And they just had a dude in bandages. They went to this clinic overseas for him to recuperate. And that’s also where Cat was recuperating from her plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery after her terrible car accident. So, I’m very interested to see Cat talking to EJ. And maybe she’ll read him a passage from the book to see if it triggers his memory. That could be interesting.
Chad Crushed as Custody Battle for Thomas Heats Up
Rachel Black (Alice Halsey) is headed down a troubled road after the gala. And Chad may be crushed and fall to pieces if Jennifer takes Thomas (Christopher Cary). I don’t think it’s going to come down to a court thing, but it may come down to Thomas raging at Chad and him having to let his son go just to cool off.
By the way, Chad and Thomas have both been recast. And I think we’re not going to see the new actors until April of 2026. Now, Chad’s probably going to stay on screen in Salem, but Thomas probably will not.
