Monday's Days of Our Lives full episode recap is dripping in drama, deception, and just enough scandal to make your inner gossip queen gasp. From a half-naked fugitive in a teen’s bedroom to a Kiriakis plotting party over EJ’s bullet wounds, DOOL is serving the chaos on a silver platter.
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| Doug & Holly | DOOL, Peacock |
Tate Can’t Catch a Break, and Sophia’s Already Celebrating
Tate is in full teenage angst mode, slumping down at home and texting Holly like she didn’t just shatter his little heart. Before he can spiral further, in waltzes Sophia with her own brand of sunshine and chaos, dropping the bomb: EJ got shot. Yes, that EJ. And naturally, Tate’s first reaction is pure panic. From Rachel to Johnny and even Holly, he’s mentally running through EJ’s entire contact list like he’s prepping for a prayer vigil.
But Sophia? Oh, she sees this as a potential blessing in soap opera disguise. If EJ’s out of commission, maybe—just maybe—her mom will finally cave and let Johnny and Chanel adopt. Her words, not mine: “This pregnancy has caused enough problems.” Girl, who says that out loud?
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| Sophia & Tate | DOOL |
Tate, still emotionally raw, reminds her that Holly dumped him so her drama is now above his pay grade. Sophia tries the ol' “she’ll come around” routine, but Tate’s not buying the romantic comeback. Apparently, their love train derailed thanks to one shirtless intruder named Doug. More on that dumpster fire shortly.
Meanwhile, Holly’s Harboring a Fugitive. In Her Bedroom. In His Underwear.
Holly’s cozy in bed when she gets Tate’s text, but before she can respond, up pops Doug. From the floor. In his boxers. Stretching like he owns the place. Nothing says morning like a near-naked runaway crashing in your teenage bedroom.
They chit-chat like this is all completely normal, and Doug’s torn between staying hidden or facing the Maggie music. Holly assures him Grandma Maggie isn’t a problem, and as for Tate? Please. Old news. They’re broken up and Doug isn’t to blame. Allegedly.
She hops in the shower (yep, leaving Doug to casually loiter in her room), and when she’s back, Doug’s still guilt-ridden about being the catalyst for her breakup. Holly, mature beyond her years, insists there were a lot of reasons—mainly, that pesky pregnancy drama. But just as they settle into their little moment, she gets the alert: EJ was shot.
Her reaction? Meh. Former stepdad or not, she’s not crying over it. She heads off to snag breakfast, telling Doug to keep his undressed self hidden. Doug, left alone, gives the photo of Holly and Tate a little smirk. This is a Days full episode recap, so yes, it’s just as creepy as it sounds.
Kate the Unbothered Queen... With a Gun in Her Purse
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| Philip & Kate | DOOL |
Philip bursts into his mom Kate’s orbit, high on the news that Alex is down to keep their dirty little Kiriakis secret. Kate, however, could not care less. She shoves her tablet at him, which conveniently has a front-page piece titled “Who Shot EJ?” Because Salem can’t even have a shooting without a media frenzy.
Philip’s jaw drops, and Kate? She’s casually sipping her metaphorical tea, unfazed and even a little too pleased about the bullet in EJ. When Philip straight-up asks if she was the one who pulled the trigger, Kate flips. As in, full offended diva mode. “Me? Murder? Again?” Not her favorite accusation.
Philip isn’t exactly out of pocket, though. The woman’s got a track record: Chloe, Sami, Victor… and oh yes, Vivian (who’s apparently about to grace our screens again). Kate insists it wasn’t her—this time—and Philip eventually backs off. But once he leaves? She stares at that article again like she’s watching her favorite telenovela and mutters something chillingly satisfied. Oh, and she casually checks her phone… before eyeing the actual gun in her purse. Innocent? We think not.
The Secret Club: Alex, Stephanie, and One Giant Web of Lies
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Stephanie shows up to wake Alex with coffee and pastries like some sort of domestic goddess. But what’s brewing isn’t just coffee—it’s anxiety. Her dreams are haunted by lies, betrayal, and possibly Sarah. Alex tries to lighten the mood by suggesting it was a sex dream. Turns out it was... but not the kind he hoped for.
She’s stressed about the whole Sarah-Alex-Philip debacle, and now that Alex is knee-deep in it, he’s feeling the sting. Especially because his cousin basically called him a bedroom disappointment. Yikes. The sexual tension flares (again), and before you know it, they’re testing that theory out under the sheets. Post-romp, Alex demands a rating: Is he better than Philip? Stephanie dodges, flirts, and finally throws him a bone—he’s better. Happy now?
But love games aside, Alex is on the fence about coming clean. Stephanie promises she’ll back his play, but the secret they’re keeping could blow Titan sky-high. No pressure, babe.
Sarah’s Still Lying, and Xander’s Just Happy to Be Here
Xander, post-workout and full of testosterone, is practically purring over Sarah. He’s blissfully unaware that his girlfriend is one giant lie in eyeliner. Again, she tries to confess… and again, she wimps out. This time, she spins a slightly new story: she knew about the affair, she faked her surprise, and Stephanie swore her to secrecy.
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| Xander & Sarah | DOOL |
Xander is briefly annoyed, then grins like a golden retriever. “Of course I forgive you,” he says. Because apparently being lied to by Sarah is just another Tuesday. She’s visibly squirming in his arms, but Xander doesn’t notice—he’s too busy patting himself on the back for his emotional maturity.
Philip walks in just as they're mid-hug, and Xander immediately shifts gears to brotherly business: EJ’s been shot, which means the DiMeras are distracted. Translation? It’s time to strike. Philip’s onboard, and the wheels of war begin to turn.
Surprise! Your Ex Is in His Underwear. In Your Bedroom.
While Holly is out attempting a phone call to her mom (because apparently she still thinks she can adult), she bumps into Sophia. Cue awkwardness. Sophia already knows about the breakup and casually drops that Tate is super upset. So upset, in fact, that he showed up at her house.
Cut to Holly looking horrified because—plot twist—Tate is currently barging into her bedroom. And who’s still half-dressed and lurking like a cockroach? Doug. In his underwear. Again. You can almost hear the dramatic piano sting.
The Kiriakis Men Are Ready for War… Sort Of
Xander is practically salivating over the chance to pounce on the DiMeras while they’re weak. He shows Alex the EJ article and declares it’s time for a corporate coup. Alex hesitates, because even in this town, shooting someone doesn’t automatically mean “go for their boardroom jugular.”
But before Xander can convince him, in walks Kate, cool as ever, checking her phone, tossing it aside like yesterday’s gossip, and oh yeah—casually admiring the weapon in her bag. Just a woman and her accessories, right?
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