Days of Our Lives Full Episode Recap - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Belle Blows Up at EJ, Gabi and JJ Go After the Truth

Get ready, ‘Days’ fans, because Salem is sizzling with deception, betrayal, and just the right amount of romance. This Days of Our Lives full episode recap breaks down all the drama from today’s episode, where Belle learns that EJ’s been gunning for her job, Gabi and JJ decide to take down EJ, and Philip makes a rather questionable living arrangement. Buckle up!

Kate Worries About Philip’s Next Move

If there’s one thing Kate knows, it’s that Philip doesn’t always make the best decisions. When she finds him packing, she’s worried he’s skipping town. But no, he’s just shacking up at the Kiriakis mansion—on Xander’s invitation, no less. Kate raises an eyebrow (as she should) and warns him that living with Xander might not be the best idea, given their love-hate (mostly hate) history. Philip brushes off her concerns, promising nothing will go wrong. We’ll see about that.

Sarah Worries About Xander’s Schemes

Sarah, Xander & Philip | Peacock

Back at home, Xander is playing doting husband, setting up a romantic dinner for Sarah. She’s delighted until he suggests Titan should buy the hospital to keep it afloat. Sarah’s skeptical, and honestly, can we blame her? Meanwhile, Xander casually drops the bomb that Philip is moving in, thinking Sarah would be thrilled. Spoiler: she is not. She tries to warn him, but Xander is unfazed. If Philip betrays him, so be it. Famous last words.

Philip interrupts their dinner, offering to leave, but Xander insists he stay. Later, Sarah and Philip have a hushed conversation about his move-in situation, and she pointedly reminds him it had better be good for everyone. Something tells us this is not going to end well.

Gabi and JJ Plot Against EJ

Gabi and JJ waste no time going from passionate kisses to plotting revenge. (Talk about multitasking.) While cuddling in bed, Gabi confesses she can’t stop thinking about Rafe and how out of character his actions have been. She’s convinced EJ framed Jada, and JJ, ever the loyal partner-in-crime, offers to help take him down.

JJ knows going after EJ won’t be easy, but Gabi? She’s ready for battle. However, she puts a pause on the scheming—at least until after Valentine’s Day. Priorities, right?

Belle Confronts EJ Over His Dirty Tricks

Belle & EJ

Over at the DiMera mansion, Belle and EJ’s flirtation is getting dangerously close to actual romance. But the sparks quickly fizzle out when Belle gets a call from Paulina, learns EJ tried to steal her job, and promptly throws water in his face. And honestly? He deserved it.

Their fight escalates as Belle realizes EJ has been plotting against her all along. Just when he assumes she’s about to walk away for good, she shuts him down. Nope, she’s not going anywhere. If he wants a fight, she’s ready to go toe-to-toe. Is it just us, or is their dynamic giving enemies-to-lovers energy?

Jada and Shawn’s Chemistry Heats Up

Jada’s downing drinks alone at the Brady Pub when Shawn stops by to play hero. He warns her that drowning her sorrows won’t solve anything and offers a distraction: a friendly game of darts. Jada struggles at first, so Shawn moves in for the classic “let me show you how to do it” move. Surprise, surprise—they get very close.

Jada teases Shawn about his terrible aim until he finally lands a bullseye—by picturing EJ’s face on the target. (Relatable.) She follows suit, and the moment gets a little charged. But before things go too far, Jada confesses she’s still hung up on Rafe. Shawn understands—they both have baggage. But that doesn’t stop him from leaning in for a kiss. Jada hesitates, reminding herself (and Shawn) that she’s still in love with Rafe. For now, at least.

Philip Officially Moves In, and Xander Drops a Bombshell

At the Kiriakis mansion, Philip and Sarah come to an understanding: they’ll play nice, for now. But the real shocker comes when Xander interrupts with a cake that reads, “Will you marry me?”—a callback to the morning after last Valentine’s Day. Even though they’re already married, he tells Sarah that saying yes to her was the best decision of his life. Sweet, right? Except Sarah doesn’t look thrilled. Something’s definitely brewing there.

Belle and EJ’s War is Just Beginning

Belle makes it crystal clear that she’s ready to fight EJ for her job. They argue, they flirt, and they shake on the deal before heading upstairs together. This battle is about to get messy, and we cannot wait to watch it unfold.

Coming Up on Days of Our Lives

The drama doesn’t stop here. Next time on DOOL, Kate has serious doubts about Philip’s living situation, and Belle and EJ continue their complicated dance. Will Gabi and JJ’s plot against EJ work? And is Sarah hiding something from Xander? Stay tuned—Salem’s only getting hotter!