Days of Our Lives Full Episode Recap | Sami Confronts Belle & [SPOILERS] Return - Thursday, April 10, 2025

From Belle and Sami clashing like it’s their job, to Gabi losing her fashion empire, and a surprise visit that even the devil would send away—Days of Our Lives full episode recap for Thursday is here!

Belle vs. Sami

Sami confronts Belle | DOOL, Peacock

Well, well, well, look who came strutting back into Salem—our forever chaotic queen, Sami Brady. And of course, the first thing she does is catch Belle getting all misty-eyed over EJ, who’s currently laid up in a coma. How touching. Except it’s Sami, so naturally she has thoughts. Loud ones.

“You’re professing your love to my ex-husband-slash-the-father-of-my-kids? Adorable,” she essentially sneers, her sass levels peaking at maximum. Belle tries to play it chill, but Sami’s not having that “civil” nonsense. She wants to make it crystal clear that Belle is nothing more than a placeholder for the real deal—her. And in case Belle forgot, EJ chased her. Not the other way around.

Belle, sweetie, Sami didn’t fly halfway across the globe because she cares about EJ. She’s here for Johnny. Or at least that’s what she says between dramatic sighs and passive-aggressive jabs. When Johnny eventually walks in and catches her mid-soliloquy at EJ’s bedside, it’s his moment to decide: forgive, rage, or bottle it up and let it explode next week. Classic Days move.

Gabi Gets Demoted & Humiliated

Poor Gabi. One minute she’s reliving her shady night outside the DiMera mansion with a firearm, and the next she’s being ambushed by the least funny duo in Salem: Xander and Philip. They waltz into her office with smug grins and a fresh ownership contract, gleefully informing her that Gabi Chic is now their little corporate toy.

Apparently, while EJ was busy being shot, Wei Shin decided it was the perfect time to sell Gabi’s legacy right out from under her heels. Now Gabi’s been demoted to brand mascot—she can still model the outfits, as long as she plays nice. She threatens to leave, and they’re like, “Byeee, but you can take that tacky blue stapler on your way out.”

She decides to stay, because duh, but not before snapping at the dynamic disaster duo to stop gloating. Gabi knows she’s been played, but don’t expect her to stay down for long.

Alex Explodes, Sarah Sprawls & Everyone’s Lying to Everyone

Titan’s takeover of DiMera has Alex in full meltdown mode. He’s furious that Philip now owns not just one, but two companies he absolutely shouldn’t. And Sarah? She’s still knee-deep in her own deceit.

Alex claps (literally) at her for using Philip to sideline Xander, which, plot twist, completely backfired because now those two are suddenly besties and co-CEOs. Yes, that Xander. That Philip. It’s like corporate therapy gone rogue.

Sarah pleads her case, trying to convince Alex to stay the course. The damage is done, she reminds him, so they might as well lean in. But Alex isn’t about that life right now. He stomps off in a huff, leaving Sarah breathless and questioning her very existence. Probably.

Johnny’s Anger Is Brewing & Chad’s Here to Pour the Tea

Back at Abe and Paulina’s place, Johnny’s glued to The Spectator, still reeling over the fact that he almost pulled a trigger the other night. Chad, in full “responsible uncle” mode, checks in with him, only to get a snarky “I might not care if EJ dies.”

Oof. That’s cold—even for a DiMera.

Johnny opens up about learning the real story of his conception and how EJ treated Sami. And worse? The fact that everyone knew except him. Shocking, but not surprising. Chad tries to be the voice of reason, telling Johnny that while EJ may be a grade-A jerk, this could be his last shot to say goodbye. No pressure, kid.

Johnny promises to think about it. Which, in Salem, usually means someone’s about to have an emotional breakdown in a hospital hallway.

Rex Is Back & So Is That Gun…

Kate is vibing upstairs when her son Rex knocks, looking like a discount action hero with his arm in a sling. Turns out he was in a minor scuffle and flew back from Chicago just to tell her about it. Sweet? Maybe. Suspicious timing? Always.

Rex returns & Kate hides her gun | DOOL

While Kate hides her own gun (yes, again with the firearms), Rex reassures her that EJ didn’t order the hit on him. Kristen, however, is a suspect, because of course she is. Before Kate can say “I’ve seen worse,” she gets a text from Philip wanting to celebrate his newest hostile takeover.

She leaves Rex behind to go toast her son’s villain era. And guess what? While on the phone, Rex stumbles upon Mama Kate’s gun stashed in her things. This is fine. Totally normal.

Philip & Xander Are Toasting—Gabi’s Warning Everyone

Later, at the Small Bar, Xander and Sarah are toasting their victory like a pair of overcaffeinated Bond villains. Titan has effectively steamrolled DiMera Enterprises, which was Victor’s dream, apparently. Rest in power, king of manipulation.

Meanwhile, Philip is back at the mansion doing the exact same thing—raising a glass to Victor’s portrait with Kate by his side, both of them drunk on ego and legacy.

That’s when Salem’s equivalent of a horror movie jump scare happens. Who crashes their little soirée but Vivian freakin’ Alamain. That’s right—Vivian. Because nothing screams “party’s over” like this viper waltzing in with a smirk and a catchphrase.

“You can’t start a celebration without moi,” she purrs, and you just know everything is about to go off the rails. Again.

Sami & Johnny Reunite

Sami & Johnny reunite | DOOL

Sami continues with Belle going over all of EJ's messy affairs. Then she says she doesn't even know how to explain to Johnny how she fell in love with EJ. On cue, Johnny walks in and says, "Mom, now's your chance."

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