Days of Our Lives Full Episode Recap | Betrayals, Break-ups & That Damn Necklace - Thursday, March 27, 2025 [SPOILERS]

What happens when secrets unravel faster than a cheap sweater? You get a Days of Our Lives episode that’s juicier than a ripe peach. But guess what, Xander's intel is off, like way off and Alex finds out. Brace yourself for betrayals, half-truths, and more misunderstandings than a bad game of telephone.

Alex thinks Philip slept with Stephanie | DOOL Peacock

Doug’s Shirtless Dilemma: Holly, Tate, and a Stolen Necklace

Doug, fresh from a scandal involving a certain stolen necklace, is out here making himself right at home in Holly’s room—shirtless, of course, because DOOL is nothing if not committed to unnecessary levels of undress. Holly, the queen of questionable decision-making, bursts in to find Doug in all his half-naked glory. Turns out, her boyfriend Tate decided to play detective and snitched on Doug for stealing Alice Horton’s diamond necklace. The betrayal! The drama! The utter lack of loyalty!

Doug, in classic self-sacrificing fashion, insists that it’s his fault for breaking Julie’s trust, but Holly is not here for it. She’s fuming at Tate for playing informant. Doug, ever the diplomat, suggests that maybe—just maybe—Tate was trying to protect her. Holly shuts that nonsense down immediately. Excuses won’t fly today. Then, in the most casual “this will definitely come back to haunt me” moment, Holly assures Doug that she’s pretty sure her grandma won’t mind if he crashes at the Kiriakis mansion. What could go wrong?

A little later, Doug is out trying to find a job when he runs into Sophia Choi, who casually tells him she’s pregnant with Tate Black’s baby. And just like that, Doug finds himself in the middle of another mess. He calls Sophia out for playing a long game, trying to get Tate back by sabotaging his relationship with Holly. But Sophia, all innocence and dramatics, insists she only wants Tate to be happy. Doug says the same about Holly. Looks like this pair is about to start some deceitful plotting in the near future.

Tate Faces the Music 

Tate, fresh from causing maximum chaos, tries to make amends by leaving a voicemail for Johnny about the adoption disaster. But before he can wallow in his own mess, JJ arrives on official police business. Tate is now part of a real-life crime investigation, and JJ needs his statement about the necklace theft. When Tate realizes this could lead to Doug’s arrest, his panic levels hit an all-time high.

And just when Tate thought his day couldn’t get worse, Holly storms in, ready to let him have it. She’s livid that he told Julie about Doug’s little jewelry heist. Tate insists he did it to protect Holly, but Holly isn’t buying it. She accuses him of trying to take Doug down on purpose, which—let’s be honest—might not be entirely false.

Then, in a move straight out of the “relationship mistakes you can’t come back from” handbook, Tate reacts very poorly when he finds out Holly gave Doug money. Holly clocks his jealousy and calls him a hypocrite. Tate, unable to keep up with her logic, tries to defend himself, but it’s too late. Holly’s over it. Not just the argument—she’s over him. When Tate asks if she’s really breaking up with him over Doug, Holly sets the record straight. It’s not just Doug, it’s Tate’s jealousy, it’s Sophia, and oh yeah, the baby "they can’t get rid of". Tate looks like someone just drop-kicked his soul. Holly tries to take the words back, but the damage is done. Maybe they just aren’t meant to be. Tate, officially broken, watches her walk away.

DiMera Disaster: Gabi Celebrates Too Soon

Gabi, forever the messy queen, is at work when Melinda Trask drops by to rain on her parade. Gabi, still riding the high of Leo Stark’s exposé on the DiMeras, is about to learn a hard lesson in karma. Melinda asks if she actually read the article, and when Gabi admits she just skimmed it (because, of course she did), Melinda delivers the bad news: Kristen was also taken down.

Now, most people would realize this is a problem. Not Gabi. She’s thrilled. Kristen getting dragged? Love that for her. But Melinda points out that their CEO being painted as a psychotic criminal isn’t exactly great for business. Vendors, suppliers, and business partners are cutting ties faster than a cheating ex. Stocks? In free fall. Gabi suddenly realizes she might have been a little too eager to pop open the champagne.

Then, JJ crashes the pity party, demanding answers about the necklace theft. Doug confessed, but JJ needs Melinda to hand over the stolen goods. One problem: Melinda already sold it. To whom? She’s not saying. JJ makes it clear—she will eventually.

Xander Exposes the Wrong Secret

Philip is scrolling through the latest headlines about the DiMera's on his tablet, but Xander is too preoccupied to care. He has questions about Philip and Stephanie’s little secret. Philip, caught off guard, asks how Xander even knows. Turns out (as we all know), Xander eavesdropped on their conversation in the town square. Xander, ever the bulldog, assumes Philip and Stephanie are sleeping together behind Alex’s back. Philip, visibly baffled, can’t believe what he’s hearing - cuz that ain't the secret he's keeping.

Stephanie and Sarah Try to Contain the Chaos

Stephanie, minding her own business, is in for a rude awakening when Sarah bursts in, looking like a woman with news. Sarah tells her they have a “massive problem.” Before Stephanie can even process this, Alex appears, demanding answers. What kind of secret, Alex asks. Sarah, quick on her feet, covers by making up a story about the hospital fundraiser crisis. Alex, leaves, allowing Sarah to reveal the actual crisis: Xander thinks Stephanie and Philip are having an affair. 

Stephanie, utterly stunned, confirms that the real secret was about Philip forging Victor’s letter. Sarah, seeing an opportunity, suggests letting Xander believe the affair lie. Why? Because if Xander finds out the truth, he will murder Philip. Stephanie isn’t thrilled about the idea of letting Alex believe she cheated, but Sarah pulls the ultimate guilt trip. If Xander finds out Sarah knew about the forgery, their entire relationship is over. And if Stephanie won’t do it for Sarah, she should at least do it for Sarah’s daughter.

That was Fast

Back at the mansion, Xander never one to hold back, asks Philip again, "So you aren't having sex with Stephanie Johnson?"And in walks Alex, who sees red! He grabs Philip by the coat, calls him a son of a bitch, and looks like he’s about two seconds away from throwing punches. Xander tries to mediate, but Alex is done. He storms out fuming.

Moments later, Alex walks back into Stephanie's, looking like he's been punched in the gut. Sarah rushes off. Hands on his hips, Alex demands Stephanie look him in the eye and tell him she’s not sleeping with Philip. Stephanie, backed into a corner, knows she’s about to detonate her entire life.

Sarah arrives at Xander’s, asking if he knows why Alex showed up at Stephanie’s looking like he just committed murder. Xander, completely oblivious to the real problem, tells her that Alex found out about Philip and Stephanie. 

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