Days of Our Lives spoilers preview a week like no other, one that will leave Salem reeling as scandals, betrayals, and life-altering revelations threaten to tear the town apart. Salem, already a place where secrets simmer beneath the surface, finds itself on the edge of total collapse. Next week’s episodes promise a whirlwind of chaos: a sudden citywide power outage that plunges residents into fear and uncertainty, health scares that put beloved figures in danger, adoption battles that could shatter families, and corporate wars that pit brother against brother. The stakes have never been higher, and Salem’s fragile peace may not survive the week.

A City in Darkness: Salem’s Power Outage Chaos

Imagine it—Salem, with its bustling Main Street and iconic gathering spots, suddenly consumed by darkness. The lights flicker once, then vanish, plunging the town into silence. The hum of electricity ceases, businesses grind to a halt, and communication lines falter. For Salem’s citizens, this is not just an inconvenience—it’s a breaking point. The outage forces old rivals to join hands, creates unlikely partnerships, and exposes just how vulnerable the town truly is.

At the center of this storm sits Sweet Bits Bakery, usually a symbol of warmth and comfort. Chanel Dupree and her sister Felicity fight desperately to keep the doors open as ovens sit cold, ingredients spoil, and frustrated customers bang on the windows. Every pastry at risk means more than lost profit—it represents their future, their dreams, and their connection to Salem’s community.

Then comes Alex Kiriakis, ever the charmer with motives as complicated as his heart. He offers to help, hauling ice, striking bargains, even fending off looters who see an opportunity in the chaos. But Alex isn’t here out of pure generosity. His growing attraction to Chanel complicates the already tense relationship between her and Felicity. Every move he makes threatens to push the sisters further apart. Will Alex’s help be the bakery’s saving grace—or the wedge that finally breaks Chanel and Felicity’s bond?

Elsewhere, Philip Kiriakis, Brady Black, and Gabi Hernandez are stranded in a derelict warehouse as the blackout stretches on. Supplies dwindle, patience wears thin, and the warehouse transforms into a pressure cooker of emotions. Philip, ever scheming, uses the situation to manipulate those around him. Brady wrestles with guilt over past choices, while Gabi refuses to surrender control to either man. Tensions flare, secrets surface, and a shocking revelation about Philip’s intentions for the Kiriakis empire shakes the trio to their core. By the time the power returns, their relationships may be changed forever—if they survive the ordeal at all.

Marina’s Health Crisis: The Shadow of Stefano

While Salem battles literal darkness, another shadow falls over the town’s heart. Dr. Marina Evans, beloved matriarch and voice of wisdom, collapses suddenly, sending her family into panic. Whispers of her fainting spells have been circulating for weeks, but this latest collapse feels more ominous than ever.

What makes Marina’s plight even more chilling is the connection between her episodes and her recurring nightmares of Stefano DiMera. Viewers watch in horror as Marina dreams of Stefano’s voice, his laughter, and his cold, piercing stare—a ghostly reminder of the villain who once tormented Salem. Could his dark legacy still be reaching across time to torment her? Or are these fainting spells purely medical in nature, with devastating consequences of their own?

John Black, Marina’s devoted husband, throws himself into finding answers. He consults specialists, digs through medical records, and prays this isn’t the beginning of something worse. Belle and Brady try to be supportive, but their own personal struggles pull them in different directions. The diagnosis that arrives by midweek is shrouded in secrecy, but one thing is clear—it will shake the Evans family to its very core.

Marina tries to keep her composure, hiding the full extent of her illness from those she loves most. But can she really bear the weight of this alone? And if Stefano’s influence is indeed at play, how can she ever hope to escape his shadow?

The Adoption Battle: Love Against Betrayal

Amid the power outages and health crises, a more intimate yet equally explosive drama unfolds. Chanel and Johnny DiMera pour their hearts into adopting young Tazaro, a boy who has already captured their love and dreams of family. But adoption in Salem is never straightforward.

Their rivals? None other than Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez. This unlikely couple brings their own unique case to the agency—Leo, sharp-witted yet surprisingly tender, and Javi, steady and determined. Both couples have compelling arguments, and the adoption agency finds itself torn in two. The decision is anything but simple.

Adding fuel to the fire is Sophia, Tazaro’s biological mother, who is determined to sabotage Chanel and Johnny’s chances. Some whisper she’s motivated by jealousy, others insist she’s simply protecting her child—but whatever the reason, her vendetta is undeniable. Sophia secretly meets with shadowy figures, plotting schemes that could destroy Chanel and Johnny’s credibility. Rumors swirl that she has dirt on Johnny’s past or even Chanel’s complicated history with Alex.

The adoption case escalates into a bitter war of whispers, threats, and emotional blackmail. Publicly, both sides keep up appearances, but behind closed doors the claws come out. In the end, Tazaro’s fate hangs in the balance—will love prevail, or will revenge dictate the outcome?

The Kiriakis Empire on the Brink

No week in Salem would be complete without a corporate battle shaking its foundations, and this time the Kiriakis family is at war with itself. Tony DiMera launches a brutal offensive against the Kiriakis empire, exploiting weaknesses with precision. His vendetta is personal, rooted in years of rivalry and resentment, and his every move brings the family closer to collapse.

The Kiriakis men—Alex, Brady, Philip, and Xander—are at each other’s throats. The boardroom turns into a battleground, where accusations fly and tempers explode. Alex wants bold, aggressive countermeasures, while Xander argues for ruthlessness at any cost. Philip, still haunted by betrayals past, questions whether any of them can truly be trusted. And Brady? He threatens to walk away entirely, dropping hints that his reasons may tie to Marina’s health or perhaps his own hidden agenda.

The family’s unity splinters just as Tony tightens his grip. With their empire hanging by a thread, a desperate plan forms—one that may require an uneasy alliance with an unexpected player. But with loyalties fractured, can the Kiriakis clan rise to the occasion? Or will Tony claim victory and strip them of their legacy once and for all?

Why You Can’t Miss Next Week

The week of September 22–26 on Days of Our Lives is one fans cannot afford to miss. From the darkness of Salem’s power outage that pushes Sweet Bits, Philip, Brady, and Gabi to their limits, to Marina’s health scare that may tie back to Stefano’s haunting legacy, every storyline brims with intensity. Add in the heart-wrenching adoption battle over Tazaro and the explosive war threatening to dismantle the Kiriakis empire, and Salem becomes a powder keg primed to detonate.

Every episode delivers high-stakes drama, emotional confrontations, and shocking twists that will leave viewers breathless. Will Chanel and Johnny’s dream of adoption survive Sophia’s schemes? Can Marina endure her medical crisis—or is Stefano’s shadow too powerful to escape? And will the Kiriakis family fight to protect their empire, or collapse under the weight of betrayal?

In Salem, no one escapes unscathed. Next week proves that when the lights go out, the secrets come to the surface—and the consequences may change lives forever.