Salem is spiraling into chaos next week on Days of Our Lives (August 4th–8th, 2025), and the drama is so thick you could cut it with a knife. From passionate revenge kisses to courtroom power struggles and ghostly whispers from beyond, every corner of Salem is heating up like never before. Here’s a spoiler-packed preview of what’s shaking the town to its core.

The Beastro Explosion: Love, Jealousy, and Flying Fists

At the Beastro, a hotspot known for its elegant ambiance and whispered secrets, Sarah Horton Kiriakis stumbles upon a gut-wrenching sight: her husband, Xander Kiriakis, locked in a kiss with none other than scheming Gabby Hernandez. Gabby, always playing chess while others play checkers, appears to be leveraging her charm for personal gain. But this isn’t just about attraction—this is strategy.

Sarah, known for her compassion as a doctor and fire as a woman scorned, refuses to be played. Fueled by betrayal and years of emotional whiplash with Xander, she retaliates in the most Salem way possible—by grabbing Brady Black and planting a kiss of her own. Her declaration of independence sends shockwaves through the restaurant. “You can do what you want. So can I,” she snaps.

Xander sees red. The brooding Kiriakis patriarch charges Brady like a bull in a china shop. The Beastro erupts in chaos—plates crash, patrons flee, and fists fly. But this isn’t just about Sarah. Deep down, Xander is battling guilt , regret, and his own inability to change. Could this confrontation finally force him to seek help—or sink him further into turmoil?

Psychic Secrets at the DiMera Mansion

Meanwhile, the DiMera mansion is alive with eerie revelations. Anna DiMera delivers a dramatic bombshell to her husband, Tony: Susan Banks claims she’s had a psychic vision—Stefano DiMera is alive. Anna, ever the queen of flair, paints a vivid picture, while Tony’s measured response and mysterious glint hint that he may know more than he’s letting on.

Could Stefano’s legacy be more than just a memory? Tony’s evasiveness, combined with rumors of cryogenics and old family journals, hints at a deeper conspiracy. Is Tony hiding something—perhaps even about Andre, his doppelganger brother with a talent for deception? The air thickens with intrigue as old loyalties are tested.

Courtroom Drama: EJ vs. Belle

Down at the courthouse, EJ DiMera is fighting tooth and nail to have his trial dismissed. Dressed in power and precision, EJ accuses prosecutor Belle Black of having a personal conflict of interest. Belle, both his ex and Johnny DiMera’s aunt, fires back with ice-cold logic and iron resolve. This courtroom showdown becomes less about the law and more about tangled personal history.

Belle holds her ground, but EJ, never one to back down, begins digging deeper. A leaked memo suggests judicial bias, fueling EJ’s fury. Then Mayor Paulina Price is called to testify—and her statement that she overheard Johnny saying his father “deserved it” adds fire to the already blazing courtroom.

As EJ presses forward, cross-examining witnesses with razor-sharp precision, his true talent emerges. He’s not just fighting a case—he’s fighting to control his legacy, repair fractured family ties, and prove he’s still the master of DiMera strategy.

Sami Brady Returns: A Reunion Drenched in Tears

Enter Sami Brady. The firecracker returns to Salem, her mission simple but emotional: to support her mother, Marlena Evans, after John Black’s heartbreaking death. The reunion between mother and daughter is tender and teary, filled with memories and long-held grief.

Sami arrives with mementos—perhaps a faded letter from John or a long-lost photo album—which only deepen the emotional resonance. But this isn’t just a visit. It’s a turning point. Sami’s presence reawakens Marlena’s strength and reminds Salem why Sami is both a hurricane and a heart.

EJ’s Secret Plan and Sydney’s Psychic Vision

Back in the DiMera office, EJ makes a call to Sydney, deeply concerned after her recent fall. But before he can fully express his fears, Gwen arrives with shocking news: Susan Banks now claims to be a full-fledged medium and insists Stefano is reaching out from the afterlife.

Initially dismissive, EJ can’t ignore the strange coincidences. Even Sydney, in her phone call, mentions a chilling detail—a voice she heard during her fall, whispering guidance. Could it really be Stefano? EJ begins to dig.

He confronts hospital administrator Rita with budget issues—elevators, ICU drama, and unaccounted expenditures. But the real reason is clear: EJ is funneling resources toward something massive. A lab? A resurrection chamber? A secret wing in Stefano’s honor? Nobody knows yet—but everyone feels it.

The Legacy Weighs Heavy

EJ’s grief bubbles to the surface. He admits to Rita that he never got to say goodbye to Stefano. Lost in presumed death himself during his father’s final days, EJ’s regrets are potent. The pain of unfinished business gnaws at him, and it’s driving him toward something big—something dangerous.

Sydney’s revelation only solidifies his suspicions. Could Stefano be reaching out from beyond, through his granddaughter? Rita brushes it off as fantasy, but even she isn’t completely convinced.

The Calm Before The Salem Storm

As Friday draws to a close, Salem enters a brief silence—the kind that always comes before the storm. EJ stands alone in his office, Sydney’s voice echoing in his mind. A vision. A whisper. A ghost from the past that refuses to stay buried.

Budget cuts, romantic explosions, psychic connections, and unspoken truths—all simmer beneath the surface of Salem’s picturesque facade. What is EJ building? Who is manipulating whom? And most of all… is Stefano DiMera truly gone?

As the week ends, viewers are left with chills and questions. Because in Salem, nothing stays dead—and no secret stays hidden—for long.

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