Weekly Recap

Monday, November 3, 2025, Episode #15240

Johnny (Carson Boatman) and Chanel (Raven Bowens) found out they could adopt Tesoro, devastating Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Javi (Al Calderon). Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) supported Aaron (Louis Tomeo) after he gave up his parental rights to Tesoro. Later, Leo and Javi let Aaron hold Tesoro. As Susan (Stacy Haiduk) warned Stephanie (Abigail Klein) that what she wrote will come true, Rachel (Alice Halsey) and Thomas (Cary Christopher) launched the pumpkin into the square and it hit Alex (Robert Scott Wilson). Chad (Billy Flynn) realized Thomas and Rachel were behind it and aiming for Cat, and forced Thomas to apologize to Alex, but Alex blamed Jeremy (Michael Roark) for leaving the kids unsupervised.

#15241Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Episode

Brady (Eric Martsolf) confronted Rachel for her stunt with the pumpkin, then grounded her and told her she can’t see her mother tomorrow. Aaron revealed to Tate (Leo Howard) that he’s Tesoro’s father, then told Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Ari (Marissa Reyes). When Ari got upset over Tesoro being adopted, Aaron comforted her. Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) updated Kate (Lauren Koslow) on what’s going on between Xander (Paul Telfer) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey).

#15242Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Episode

On Tesoro’s adoption day, The Hernandezes gathered to say goodbye before Johnny and Chanel took their baby boy home. Chanel also found out that EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) had a talk with Amy (Shi Ne Nielson). Ari not-so-subtly gushed to Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) about Aaron. Marlena (Deidre Hall), Paulina (Jackée Harry), and Belle (Martha Madison) celebrated Tesoro’s homecoming. Johnny and Chanel renamed Tesoro, Trey, John the Third. Later, Johnny called Sami (Alison Sweeney) to tell her the good news and found out she’s coming home to Salem.

#15243Thursday, November 6, 2025

Stephanie (Abigail Klein) received her first author royalties, then when he and Stephanie looked at his pumpkin-stained shirt, they noticed a slice from a knife. Roman (Josh Taylor) and Paulina shared that Sami, Eric (Greg Vaughan), Lani (Sal Stowers), and Eli (Lamont Archey) would be coming to Salem for the gala. Gabi comforted Javi as he grieves his daughter who died and Tesoro’s adoption, then later revealed her plan with Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and that she’s dating Philip.

#15244Friday, November 7, 2025

Chad comforted Leo after learning of Tesoro’s adoption. Gwen (Emily O’Brien) continued her plan to distract Leo from uncovering what EJ’s up to. EJ brought Mark (Jonah Robinson) to the lab and introduced him to Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton). Thomas and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) saw Chad talking to Cat, then Thomas ran off and only a screeching car could be heard.

Week Ahead

Soon, in Salem, DAYS will celebrate its 60th anniversary with several beloved Salemites!

Next Week’s Breakdown

#15245Monday, November 10, 2025

Tate and Holly’s project sends the Hortons down memory lane.Jeremy presses Marie and Julie to reveal family secrets.Jennifer unloads her worries to Kayla.Chad and Mike bond.

#15246Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Sami makes a surprise return to Salem.Philip confides in Lucas.Jennifer threatens Chad.EJ comforts Cat.Maggie and Julie reminisce.

#15247Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Sami throws a shower for Johnny, Chanel, and Trey.Abe confides in Lani.Rafe learns troubling news.The day is too much for Marlena.

#15248Thursday, November 13, 2025

Salem gathers for the long-awaited gala celebrating the new Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic.A confidential task keeps Gwen on edge.Sami has a run-in with EJ.Will shares a tender moment with Marlena.Cat and Leo find themselves working at cross purposes.

#15249Friday, November 14, 2025

The gala continues as guests reflect on moments from the hospital’s history and their lives.Maggie gives Sarah news about Xander.Jack reassures Jennifer.Eli questions EJ.