Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of March 23-27, 2026, tease an emotional week in Salem as Rachel prepares for her hearing, Tate feels odd, EJ manipulates (as always), and Johnny and Chanel prepare for a good day. Will that day go terribly wrong?
What to expect on Days of our Lives

Rachel's (Lorelei Mote) nerves about her hearing may prove to be spot on as the judge doesn't take too kindly to what happened last year. Before the hearing, Marlena (Deidre Hall) makes a discovery. Does it have anything to do with Rachel and will it affect the judge's decision?
Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) goes to bat for her daughter, but it could all be for naught as Rachel gets devastating news on Friday. Will she be forced to return to Bayview? That would make Sophia (Rachel Boyd) very happy, indeed. If Tate (Leo Howard) visits his sister again, will Sophia notice that something is off?
EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) is as sinister as ever and that ring on his finger is not helping the situation at all. He has Paulina right where he wants her when he makes threats. She has to do his bidding if she wants to make sure his Lexie (Nikki Crawford) "experiment" goes right.
In other Salem news, Liam (Hank Northrop) lies to Ari (Marissa Reyes), who is smitten by the young man. She also enjoys having someone around now that Holly (Ashley Puzemis) has moved out. Leo (Greg Rikaart) returns to Salem next week and runs straight to Marlena for some therapy. He is still torn between Javi and Dimitri (Peter Porte) while Dimitri remains in Alamainia. And finally, Belle (Martha Madison) may be surprised when Jada (Elia Cantu) asks Shawn (Brandon Beemer) to move in with her. She wanted to be the one to take care of her ex-husband after his gunshot wound, but Jada has now volunteered. We'd been wondering when that love triangle would re-emerge.
Salem Day-by-Day

Monday, March 23, 2026
Jeremy shares big news with Julie
Stephanie wants to believe EJ
Leo opens up to Marlena about Dimitri and Javi
Rafe and Jada review their cases
EJ uses Lexie’s existence to force Paulina to do his bidding
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Gabi offers Philip comfort
Sarah talks with Maggie about her feelings for Xander
Rachel gives Brady her blessing
Tate has trouble reconnecting with Holly
Liam lies to Ari
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Marlena makes a chilling discovery
Sarah calls out EJ
Kristen and Rachel prepare to face the consequences of EJ’s shooting
Ari gives Liam good news
Leo and Gwen trade insults
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Jada asks Shawn to move in with her
JJ opens up to Theo
Marlena and EJ find common ground
Kristen is defiant at the hearing
Belle fights to prevent charges against Rachel
Friday, March 27, 2026
Kristen threatens Marlena
The judge’s ruling devastates Rachel
Johnny and Chanel get ready for the adoption hearing
EJ steps up
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