Days of Our Lives Recap | Tate Punches Johnny, EJ Thinks He Knows Who the Shooter Is - Friday, May 2, 2025 [SPOILERS]
Friday's Days of Our Lives full episode recap dishes out a hefty serving of heartbreak, punches, and just a smidge of maybe-murder as Tate goes full rage mode, Sophia collapses, and EJ might finally remember who shot him.
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| Johnny gets punched by Tate | DOOL, Peacock |
EJ’s Memory Lane Is Paved With Bullets
Let’s just start with the man of the hour, shall we? EJ DiMera—yes, that walking, brooding pile of daddy issues—is fresh outta the hospital and just itching to confront the ghost of trauma past. After skipping out on his medical team like they were offering him decaf, he’s home, lounging around the DiMera estate, playing detective with a video that could blow Salem to smithereens.
EJ's got this memory card from a hidden camera he apparently just now remembered existed. Bless his dramatic little heart. He summons Rita from the DiMera crypts, hands over the incriminating footage, and demands she hide it where no one—not even a DiMera—can find it. Because what’s a Days episode without secret memory cards and shady alliances?
But wait, what did he see on the video? Oh, you know, just his own son pointing a gun at him. That’s right. Johnny. With. The. Gun. EJ wakes up from a groggy painkiller haze practically screaming. But instead of maybe calling the police, or at least sounding an alarm, he brushes it off as a bad dream. Sure, EJ. Let’s all ignore the literal smoking gun.
Belle's Big Love Confession & Marlena's Surprisingly Chill Reaction
Elsewhere in Salem, Belle’s got love on the brain. Who saw that coming? Oh, right, everyone. She struts into Marlena’s place like she’s not carrying around a suitcase full of emotional contradictions and drops the bomb: she’s in love with EJ. Marlena, surprisingly, doesn’t spit out her tea or reach for holy water. Instead, she gives Belle the green light to follow her icy little heart, and hey, good for her. Therapy works, apparently.
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| Belle & Marlena | DOOL |
Marlena even gives Brady a boost of confidence later at the hospital. Between John being MIA and Kristen being, well, Kristen, the guy could use a pep talk. Marlena assures him he’s doing great, even while his life is basically a dumpster fire.
Sophia's Breakdown & Amy’s Divine Delusion
On the other side of town, Sophia’s trying to hold it together, but it’s not going well. Amy corners her for a little adoption update and nearly combusts when Sophia admits Johnny’s out. No more baby-daddy dreams, just the crushing reality of single parenthood. Amy, naturally, goes full-blown biblical and claims this is a sign from above that Sophia should raise the baby herself.
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| Amy & Sophia | DOOL |
Cue tears. Cue dizziness. Cue dramatic collapse in the middle of Salem’s most overused public square. Luckily, Sarah and Xander just happen to stroll by like this is a scene from Grey’s Anatomy: Salem Edition. Sarah’s all “I’m a doctor!” and whisks Sophia off to the hospital where she prescribes a strict diet of bed rest and no prom. Sorry, girl.
Tate Throws Punches & Punchlines
Now let’s talk about the most unexpected (but weirdly satisfying) beatdown of the day: Tate clocking Johnny right in the face. Johnny answers the door looking like he just woke up from a fashion magazine shoot, and before he can even say “Chanel?” BAM—Tate’s fist says hello.
Tate is fed up. With Johnny. With Sophia’s tears. With the adoption fiasco. With everything. And honestly? He’s not wrong. He calls out Johnny’s adulting skills—or lack thereof—and reminds him that people’s lives aren’t just disposable storylines. Johnny mumbles something about not wanting to be like his dad. Tate, ever the unexpected therapist, tells him he’s not Stefano and storms off to go call Holly.
Kristen’s Delusions & Power Plays, as Usual
Kristen, meanwhile, is doing what she does best: being manipulative in three-inch heels. First, she shuts Brady out, insisting Rachel doesn’t need therapy anymore because clearly Kristen knows better than every mental health professional in the city. When Brady isn’t falling for her crocodile tears, she switches tactics and asks him to play corporate matchmaker with her enemies. Bold move, but no dice.
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| Kristen & Brady | DOOL |
Then she bursts into EJ’s moment of rare introspection, throwing not-so-subtle shade at Rita, whom she suspects of knowing too much about her mother’s disappearance. Rita denies everything, obviously. Kristen storms off in a huff, failing to get what she wants for the second time in a single day—which might be a record.
Xander Wants Blood, Sarah Wants Chill
Back at Casa Xander, our favorite shirtless scoundrel is working from home, grinding his gears over Philip. He can’t get rid of him, and it’s driving him up the mahogany-paneled walls. Sarah, ever the voice of reason (and blessedly over all the DiMera theatrics), gives him a massage and gently suggests “easing” Philip out instead of committing felony assault. You know, like a normal person.
Xander, of course, wants Philip to suffer, but Sarah reminds him vengeance is so last season. If he goes off the deep end again, he could lose everything—including her and little Victoria. That shuts him up for a moment. Progress?
More Secrets & More Side-Eyes
As we hit the final beats of this Days of Our Lives full episode recap, everyone’s waiting anxiously in the hospital lounge. Amy, Marlena, Brady and Tate are on edge until Sarah delivers Sophia’s status: she’s fine, but needs to stay in bed until the baby is born. Amy practically faints at the thought of missing prom, but Sarah is firm. No high heels. No slow dances. No exceptions.
Out in the square, Xander crosses paths with Johnny again, and instead of throwing fists like Tate, he actually apologizes for Titan taking over Johnny’s company. Johnny doesn’t care about corporate drama anymore—he’s too busy losing it over his last name and possibly shooting his dad. You know, relatable stuff.
Back at the DiMera mansion, Belle checks in on EJ, who is loopy from pain meds and finally opens up about remembering a camera from the night he was shot. When he drops the casual bombshell of maybe seeing Johnny pointing a gun at him, he immediately walks it back as “just a dream.”
Sure, EJ. Let’s keep pretending your subconscious isn’t screaming in your face.
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| EJ & Belle | DOOL |
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