Days of our Lives spoilers for August 18-22 tease a shocking end to Johnny’s trial after this week’s twists and turns in the courtroom.

Weekly Recap

Monday, August 11, 2025, Episode #15180

After Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) kissed Chad (Billy Flynn), he continued taking care of her and when she later asked if she kissed him while feverish, he said it must have been a dream. Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) and Xander’s (Paul Telfer) confrontation turned into Sarah kissing Brady (Eric Martsolf), then Xander attempting to punch him. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) tore into Xander for his inappropriate behavior, then Sarah demanded Xander have sessions with Marlena (Deidre Hall). After venting to Marlena, Belle (Martha Madison) went to see EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Episode #15181

Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) and Brady (Eric Martsolf) brought Rachel (Alice Halsey) to court to testify. EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) asked Marlena to try another hypnosis session with him and he remembered the person holding the gun was a woman. Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Javi (Al Calderon) received a letter from Tesoro’s birth mother. Later, Javi ran into Amy (Shi Ne Nielson) and Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and Amy learned that Tesoro has three foster dads, two being a gay couple. Later, the judge sequestered the jury and Rachel testified.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Episode #15182

Cat took care of Chad when he came down with the same illness. EJ subpoenaed Marlena and the two wondered if Belle could be his shooter. Ari (Marissa Reyes) comforted Sophia (Rachel Boyd) when she was down and admitted she wants to go to Salem U. Tate (Leo Howard) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis) hit the sheets and Belle later walked in on them.

Thursday, August 14, 2025, Episode #15183

EJ shared his suspicions about Marlena knowing her shot him with Gwen and they both wondered if it could be Belle. Marlena admitted to Belle she Johnny suggested striking Chanel (Raven Bowens) from the witness list. Later, EJ questioned Marlena, who revealed that EJ recalled a woman shooting him. When Sarah confronted Xander about sleeping with Gwen, he assured her he hadn’t.

Friday, August 15, 2025, Episode #15184

Leo learned his juror roommate is an annoying fan of his, so he faked stroke symptoms so he’d call 911 and Javi arrived. EJ agreed not to badger Chanel on the stand, but when the time came, he played the doctored video of Chanel and himself in court. Later, Johnny fired him. Ari revealed to Javi that she plans on going to Salem U instead of going back to her dads in Arizona. Javi also hinted at his past foster daughter, who he’s not telling Leo about. At the pub, Tate told Sophia that he got an email from the adoptive parents denying him a visit, then Ari came in with Tesoro and Sophia broke down.

Week Ahead

Soon, in Salem, the trial will end as the shooter is finally revealed.

Next Week’s Breakdown

Monday, August 18, 2025, Episode #15185 Chanel urges Johnny to focus on clearing his name instead of hers.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Episode #15186 The identity of EJ’s shooter is finally revealed.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Episode #15187 EJ and Marlena discuss the next move forward.Kristen is unable to ignore the facts.