Days of our Lives has a DiMera mystery on its hands that expands next week. Spoilers for September 21 to 25, 2026, show.....................
Back in Salem

Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) are back from their trip to Monte Carlo with some big news. They have oodles of cash and are ready to save the day. However, his triumphant return quickly sours when Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) takes him to task.
She is not happy with Philip and Xander (Paul Telfer). Does she have a problem with the way Philip got all this money? By the end of the week, things get better for Philip when he and Gabi decide to give things another try.
Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) plays more games next week when she tries to avoid more medical tests. Maybe Stephanie (Abigail Klein) was right to suspect that Joy is faking things. Meanwhile, Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) asks Abe (James Reynolds) for advice about his growing feelings for a married woman.
In other Salem news, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) finds herself in some legal trouble. It's a safe bet that EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) is behind this problem. By the end of the week, Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) and Sarah suspect foul play.
Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Brady (Eric Martsolf) continue to investigate, but Steve gets quite a surprise when he ends up learning disturbing news from Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso).
Salem Day-by-Day

Monday, September 21, 2026
Xander and Brady join forces
Philip’s triumphant return is soured
Alex foils Joy’s attempt to avoid further medical tests
Sarah finds herself in legal trouble
Theo vents to Gabi
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Xander and Philip face Maggie’s disapproval
Holly confronts Mason
Brady and Steve continue their investigation
Kayla defends Sarah
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
EJ confronts Johnny
Belle and Marlena share their concerns with Sydney
Theo asks Abe for advice
Maggie shares her concerns with Julie
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Paulina goes against both of her daughters’ wishes
Sydney encourages Johnny to stand his ground
Belle shares her concerns with Chad
Leo and Javi test the waters
Friday, September 25, 2026
Gabi and Philip give their relationship another chance
Chad welcomes Kate to The Spectator
Marlena is haunted by a troubling dream
Steve gets disturbing news from Bo and Hope
Sarah and Kayla suspect foul play
Is Joy really faking it? Can the Kiriakis mansion be saved? What trouble will EJ cause next? Sound off in the comments.