Full Episode 04/22/2025 Days of Our Lives: EJ is fighting death with a shot dead!
Days of Our Lives Weekly Shocker: EJ Awakens from Coma as Secrets, Heartbreak, and Betrayals Explode in Salem
April 22, 2025 – Salem isn’t ready for what’s coming.
Just when fans thought the drama couldn’t possibly escalate further, Days of Our Lives delivers another jaw-dropping week of betrayal, heartbreak, and emotional reckoning. The centerpiece? EJ DiMera’s dramatic awakening from a coma—a moment months in the making that promises to upend everything.
From the Bachelor Auction fundraiser to the unraveling adoption heartbreak, this week’s episodes are a whirlwind of tangled emotions, hidden truths, and explosive confrontations.
EJ DiMera: Back From the Brink—and Holding Secrets?
The week’s most anticipated moment finally arrives: EJ DiMera opens his eyes. Shot under mysterious circumstances, his near-death experience has cast a long, dark shadow over Salem. Now awake, EJ becomes both a symbol of resilience and the bearer of unanswered questions.
JJ Deveraux is first to confront him, eager to unearth the truth behind the shooting. But in classic soap fashion, EJ’s memory may not be so clear. Is it amnesia? A defense mechanism? Or a deliberate attempt to protect someone?
Theories are swirling—Did Johnny pull the trigger? Is EJ covering for someone he loves? Or is the real culprit hiding in plain sight? The suspense is thick as Salem’s most powerful families brace for the fallout.
Johnny DiMera: Torn Between Truth, Love, and Guilt
For Johnny, EJ’s awakening is both a relief and a nightmare. Guilt-ridden and emotionally fractured, he’s been living in torment over what might have happened the night his father was shot. Though he may not have pulled the trigger, his role in the mystery—and the fear that the truth may emerge—keeps him on edge.
Meanwhile, Johnny’s heart is tugged in another direction: Chanel Dupree. Their relationship has been rocky, and now, Chanel’s world is spiraling for a different reason.
Chanel’s Dream Turns to Dust: A Mother’s Choice Changes Everything
What started as a hopeful journey to motherhood could end in devastation. Chanel’s dream of adopting Sophia Choi’s baby faces unexpected complications as Sophia begins to reconsider. Her maternal instincts are growing stronger by the day, threatening to derail the adoption.
Chanel is crushed as the promise of a family begins to slip through her fingers. And as she leans on Johnny for support, the emotional tension between them only intensifies. Is Johnny emotionally available enough to help her through this? Or will their fragile connection crack under pressure?
Secrets, Lies, and Love Confessions: Belle, Kristen, and the Return of Susan Banks
While EJ recovers, old flames reignite and new suspicions surface. Belle Black, still harboring feelings for EJ, visits his hospital bedside and may finally confess her lingering love—again. But she’s not the only one concerned about EJ’s sudden recovery.
Kristen DiMera, the ever-watchful sister, returns to Salem, sensing something is off. Her suspicions that EJ may be withholding the truth about the shooting could lead to dangerous consequences.
And in a surprising twist, Susan Banks reappears—adding more fuel to the fire of chaos within the DiMera dynasty.
Family Feuds, Forgiveness, and Fleeing the City: The Kiriakis Chronicles Continue
Elsewhere in Salem, tensions simmer within the Kiriakis clan. Xander lashes out at Philip, reopening old wounds. But Maggie, the ever-wise matriarch, urges forgiveness and perspective—reminding Xander of the many chances he’s been given.
In an effort to escape the drama, Xander and Sarah Horton plan an anniversary getaway. But Sarah is carrying a heavy secret: she knew about a forged letter that could change everything—and never told Xander. Will the guilt destroy their romantic escape, or will she come clean?
Young Love and Future Promises: Sophia and Tate Take Center Stage
In a rare moment of sweetness amid the turmoil, Tate Black invites Sophia to prom—determined to give her a night to remember despite the heavy decisions she’s facing. But in true soap opera style, even prom night may not go off without a hitch. With pregnancy, adoption, and teen romance colliding, emotions are guaranteed to run high.
The Mystery Deepens, and Salem Holds Its Breath
As EJ regains strength and pieces together the events of the night he was nearly killed, Salem finds itself on edge. Secrets are about to surface. Relationships will be tested. And someone is going to pay for what happened.
Who really shot EJ? Will Johnny crack under pressure? Can Chanel hold onto her dreams? And what will happen when Sarah’s secret comes to light?
