Days of our Lives has two schemers back on the scene next week. According to spoilers provided by Corday Productions for October 12 to 16, 2026, Joy might be in trouble, Kristen reunites with a frenemy, and Johnny is still determined to make things right.
Suspicions Rise

Stephanie (Abigail Klein) might not catch Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) walking, but she does get suspicious that things are not what they seem with Miss Wesley. She first shares her suspicions with Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), but then brings her thoughts to Joy and Alex (Robert Scott Wilson). Meanwhile, Joy enjoys her sessions with Tate (Leo Howard) and flirts with him. Will he be the one to figure out that there's nothing really wrong?
Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) and Sophia (Rachel Boyd) reunite in a Kentucky diner, where Sophia explains where she's been and Kristen gets her to cut a deal. By the end of the week, Sophia returns to Salem and Kristen sneaks in to see Rachel. Marlena (Deidre Hall) also warns Brady (Eric Martsolf) to be wary of Kristen.
Johnny (Carson Boatman) may not want his father to go to jail, but he also doesn't want to see any more people hurt because of him. To that end, he offers Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) and Xander (Paul Telfer) his assistance with uncovering the truth. That would also solve Sarah's lawsuit problems, which were instigated by EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel).
Salem Day-by-Day

Monday, October 12, 2026
Mason makes Holly an unexpected offer
Alex draws a line with Joy
Stephanie shares her suspicions with Kayla
Brady learns disturbing news about Kristen
Kristen makes a deal with Sophia
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Roman surprises Kate with a romantic gesture
Xander and Philip make a last appeal to save the family home
Marlena questions Cat
Chad confronts EJ
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
EJ asks Cat to return as his assistant.
Lani gets surprising news
Gwen makes Philip uncomfortable
Chad and Belle agree they need answers from Dominic
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Stephanie shares her suspicions about Joy with Alex
Maggie offers Julie some advice
Joy flirts with Tate
Holly and Mason bond
Abe and Theo prepare to honor Lexie
Friday, October 16, 2026
Marlena urges Brady to be cautious about Kristen
Jada offers Lani her old job back
Sophia returns to Salem
Johnny offers to help Sarah and Xander expose the truth
Kristen sneaks in to see Rachel