Days of Our Lives Full Episode Recap | Marlena Gets the Shock of Her Life When [SPOILER] Shows Up - Friday, March 28, 2025 [SPOILERS]

Friday on Days of Our Lives, the drama reaches peak insanity: Alex gets the truth bomb he wasn’t ready for, Steve cracks a major case wide open, and Marlena’s trip turns into a nightmare when [SPOILER] shows up.

Marlena gets a shocking visit | DOOL, Peacock

Steve's Spy Games Pay Off

Steve’s got his detective hat on, kicking back at an outdoor café, waiting on some very important information. Just as he’s about to scroll through the menu, Andrew plops down across from him. Plot twist! Turns out Andrew’s been sent by dear old dad to keep an eye on things. But that’s not all—his fiancé Paul is in on this too, because nothing says romance like an international manhunt.

After some back-and-forth about classified intel (because what’s a spy mission without red tape?), Andrew finally spills the beans. Offscreen, of course, because why let us in on the juicy stuff? Whatever he says has Steve looking like he just swallowed a lemon. Turns out, John’s gotten himself tangled up in something even more dangerous than they thought. And whatever this mess is? Not even Paul or Marlena can be in the know.

Marlena and Paul Take a Walk Down Memory Lane

Meanwhile, across the globe in Tallinn, Marlena is trying (and failing) to keep Brady in check over the phone when there’s a knock at the door. Enter Paul, ready to offer hugs and moral support. While Marlena appreciates the gesture, she also thinks he should have stayed home where it’s safe. Cute, but has she met him? He’s all in, ride-or-die for his dad.

As they catch up, Paul gets all nostalgic, reminiscing about how it’s been almost a decade since he learned John was his father. Flashbacks ensue—John being all fatherly, Paul saving John’s life, the whole shebang. Just when they’re getting deep in their feels, Steve and Andrew arrive with a bombshell: someone in Tallinn is building a nuclear device. Oh, and John found the super-secret facility where it’s being stashed. Casual. The men gear up to handle business, despite Marlena’s very valid concerns about the fact that they are, in fact, walking into a nuclear hideout. But sure, boys, go off.

Kate Gives Philip a Wake-Up Call

Over at the Pub, Philip bursts in, looking like he’s about to hyperventilate. He tells Kate that EJ is out for blood, and in classic Kate fashion, she doesn’t even blink. Instead, she warns him that she’s already put the whole family on high alert. But Philip’s not just worried about EJ—he’s convinced his love life is in shambles, too, all thanks to Xander’s big mouth.

Kate, always the queen of pragmatism, tells him to suck it up and fix things. She’s not about to let him wallow in self-pity. Roman wanders in just in time to witness Philip storming out, then side-eyes Kate, wondering what that was all about. Kate shrugs it off as “relationship drama,” successfully distracting Roman with talk of John’s predicament.

Xander Stirs the Pot

Speaking of messy men, over at the Kiriakis mansion, Sarah is absolutely losing it on Xander for spilling the wrong beans at the wrong time. Xander, clueless as ever, doesn’t see what the big deal is. But Sarah does, because she’s figured out that Alex stormed over to Stephanie’s place like a man on a mission.

Xander doubles down, ranting about how Stephanie lied to Alex and how betrayal is the ultimate crime (as if he hasn’t personally mastered that art). Sarah finally snaps and reminds him that, oh yeah, she herself has made some “small” mistakes in her time. But Xander isn’t budging. With Victor gone, he’s decided it’s his personal mission to keep the family from imploding. Because that always works out well.

Stephanie Tells Alex Everything, and It Goes Exactly as You’d Expect

Over at Stephanie’s, Alex has reached his breaking point. He demands the truth, and for once, he actually gets it. Stephanie spills: Yes, she and Philip are keeping secrets, but no, they’re not sleeping together. The real tea? Philip forged a letter and stole half of Titan.

Alex, who has been burned by fake letters before (shoutout to Theresa), is absolutely livid. He’s determined to come clean because, according to him, Xander deserves the truth. Stephanie, however, points out the obvious: If Alex runs his mouth, it’s not just Philip who’s going down—it’s Titan, it’s his own job, and it’s Sarah’s marriage. But Alex? He’s not hearing it.

Just when the tension couldn’t get any thicker, Philip walks in, ready to “explain.” Too late. Alex immediately lays into him, calling him a fraud and a liar. Philip tries to argue that they’re this close to taking down DiMera, so Alex needs to keep his mouth shut and think about Victor’s legacy. But before Alex can do much more than seethe, there’s another knock. Enter Xander and Sarah, looking like they’d rather be anywhere else. And just like that, Alex makes his grand announcement: it’s time for the truth to come out.

The Fallout Begins…

Just when we think things are about to explode, Alex pulls a fast one. Instead of spilling everything, he tells Xander that Stephanie admitted to an affair and that she and Philip will “never see each other again.” Wait. What? Even Xander is confused. That’s it? That’s all we’re doing here? Sarah and Stephanie exchange looks of sheer disbelief.

Over at the Pub, Kate tells Roman how grateful she is that he gave up his badge to run Brady’s. She’s been through too much to lose him now. Roman reassures her, promising she’ll never have to.

And back in Tallinn, Steve, Andrew, and Paul storm the nuclear facility, taking out bad guys like it’s just another day at the office. Steve picks up a random folder, takes one look inside, and immediately mutters, “Of course. I should have known.” Cryptic much? Meanwhile, back in Marlena’s hotel room, she’s making calls to fill Belle in when suddenly, the door creaks open. She turns around and—oh no. Orpheus is standing there, looking smug as ever. “Forget your shampoo?” he quips.

Cue Marlena’s look of utter horror. And scene. 

Orpheus pays Marlena a visit | DOOL

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