Days of our Lives Full Episode Monday 8/18/2025 || A Week of Reckonings Begins
Chaos Ignites in Salem: A Week of Reckonings Begins
Monday, August 18th – Salem wakes to a storm brewing beneath its quiet surface. Tension ripples through every corner of the city as secrets unravel, alliances shift, and lives teeter on the brink. What begins today could change everything—families, businesses, and relationships hang in the balance.
At Titan Industries, Stephanie Johnson finds herself blindsided by Alex Kuryakis. Known for his ruthless ambition, Alex shocks her by exposing a trove of incriminating documents—evidence of corporate betrayal buried deep within Titan’s records. But instead of using it to his advantage, Alex insists on bringing the truth to light, risking everything. For the first time, Stephanie sees a man who might value integrity over power—or is this just another calculated move?
Meanwhile, Steve Johnson grapples with the emotional toll of the same investigation. The deeper he digs, the murkier the truth becomes. At home, he confides in Kayla, questioning whether unveiling the truth is worth the collateral damage. Her response is both comforting and cautionary—doing the right thing may come with a price they’re not prepared to pay.
At the Beastro, Gabby Hernandez offers a rare apology to Xander Kuryakis. Gone is her usual fire—she comes with vulnerability, admitting she was wrong. But Xander isn’t quick to forgive. The tension crackles between them as they stand at a crossroads: will they form a fragile alliance, or will pride and mistrust keep them on opposing sides?
In the grand Dera mansion, the simmering conflict between EJ and Tony Deare finally explodes. Accusations fly as EJ lashes out, accusing Tony of sabotage, while Tony warns that EJ’s obsession with control is tearing the family apart. Their confrontation isn’t just a sibling spat—it’s a war for the soul of the Dera dynasty, with stakes that could fracture their family forever.
And in the quiet corners of the city, Johnny DeMera and Chanel Dupree face their own reckoning. As Johnny risks everything to protect Chanel, she begs him to fight for himself—for their future. In a tearful plea, she forces him to see that true love means survival, not just sacrifice.
As the sun sets on this explosive Monday, one thing is clear: the storm has arrived. The choices made today will set Salem ablaze. The days ahead promise betrayal, redemption, and consequences no one can outrun.
