Guilt, betrayal, and dark family legacies are pushing Salem to the brink as July draws to a close. Spoilers for the week of July 27 to 31, 2026 on Days of Our Lives reveal that EJ DiMera’s (Daniel Feuerriegel) ruthless scheming may finally backfire. As his covert operations against Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) hit unexpected roadblocks and his frame-up involving Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) comes under fire, EJ finds himself haunted by his own conscience—and the chilling fear that he is becoming the second coming of his sinister father.
The Coriseal Frame-Up and Holly’s Vindication
EJ’s scheming regarding Holly faces imminent exposure as Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) pieces the puzzle together. Xander suspects that a crucial Coriseal clue is hidden right inside Holly’s overnight bag, and he quickly shares his theory with Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf). The core question remains: did EJ plant those pills in her bag, and how can they prove it?
On the bright side for Holly, her personal nightmare eases up when she and Tate Black (Leo Howard) make amends. Tate finally comes around and believes that she did not take any Coriseal, restoring trust between the young couple.
Susan Returns as EJ’s Guilt Consumes Him
EJ’s week deteriorates rapidly as a heavy weight of guilt begins eating away at him. Seeking guidance, he turns to Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), who urges him to listen to his inner conscience before he strays too far into darkness.
Adding to his psychological turmoil, Susan Banks (also Stacy Haiduk) makes a dramatic return to Salem to confront her son. Susan is terrified that her beloved “Elvis” is morphing into a heartless villain, following straight in the footsteps of his late, mean-spirited father, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo).
Kristen and Lexie’s Flawed Escape Plans
Meanwhile, Kristen and Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) plot their escape from Salem, but their covert exit strategy stumbles into major complications. Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) catch Lexie in a lie and have a surprise in store for her—viewers are left wondering if they purchased tickets for a visit to Celeste.
As for Kristen, she brings Rachel Black (Lorelei Mote) home for a family celebration following her release. However, a tense conversation with EJ could alter everything. Whether EJ genuinely changes his mind regarding his sister or sets a dangerous trap remains to be seen, though the siblings eventually share a rare moment of complete honesty.
Salem Day-by-Day Breakdown
Monday, July 27, 2026 The week kicks off with Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) desperately trying to convince a skeptical Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) that he is innocent of stealing her designs. Joy makes a shocking demand of Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), while Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) has an unexpected run-in with Gus (Michael Ocampo). Meanwhile, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) focuses all his energy on solving Gwen Rizczech’s (Emily O’Brien) disappearance, and Marlena issues a stern warning to Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord).
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Xander loops Sarah and Brady into his theory regarding Holly’s overnight bag, while Tate and Holly formally reconcile. Elsewhere, Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) offers a sincere apology to Roman Brady (Josh Taylor), and Marlena presses EJ to follow his conscience.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) steps up to lift Chanel Dupree’s (Raven Bowens) spirits. Leo turns to Rafe seeking assistance, while Susan arrives convinced that EJ is channeling Stefano’s dark nature. Plus, Abe and Theo catch Lexie red-handed in a deception.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 The Black family gathers to celebrate Rachel’s release from Bayview. Alex assures Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) that he will never yield to Joy’s extreme terms, driving Joy to seek legal counsel from Belle Black (Martha Madison). Meanwhile, Gabi delivers a stunning move that leaves Philip completely thrown.
Friday, July 31, 2026 Abe and Theo spring their surprise on Lexie, while a panicked Leo desperately tries to make his way to Alamainia. Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) updates Rafe on the latest concerning Gwen, and Javi (Jacob Martinez) joins Gus to discuss the future of their relationship. Finally, Kristen and EJ lay their cards on the table in a surprisingly candid exchange.
Do you think Lexie’s return storyline is delivering the drama fans wanted, or has it missed the mark? And as the DiMera war heats up, are you standing with Team Kristen or Team EJ? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments below!
