Days of our Lives spoilers for December 8-12, 2025 tease a shocking discovery in the crypt after more DiMeras were put at risk this week.

Key Takeaways

• Chad is the latest DiMera Captive in the crypt.
• Brady admitting Rachel to Bayview, where she befriended a not-so-catatonic Sophia.
• Stephanie’s stalker followed her to Chicago.
• Cat drugged EJ.

Weekly Recap

Monday, December 1, 2025, Episode #15260

EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) found out Chad (Billy Flynn) is missing. Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) ignored his father’s texts about joining Thanksgiving dinner and asked EJ for help with a business issue. But later, he decided to join. Gwen (Emily O’Brien) found Xander (Paul Telfer) hungover in the square and took him back to the DiMera Mansion so he wouldn’t be alone on Thanksgiving. When Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) got home from the hospital, she revealed to Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) that her allergic reaction wasn’t an accident.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Episode #15261

Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) diagnosed Marlena (Deidre Hall) with Lyme disease. Brady (Eric Martsolf) brought Rachel (Alice Halsey) to her room at Bayview. Later, Rachel got a visit from Sophia (Rachel Boyd). Leo (Greg Rikaart) wondered why he hasn’t heard from Chad, then Gwen happened upon him and Javi (Al Calderon) and learned they’re engaged. Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) reported to Rafe (Galen Gering) about the missing Chad and they speculated about all the missing DiMeras. EJ realized he recognizes the voice reading to him in his memories.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Episode #15262

Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Maggie discussed the future of Titan. Holly (Ashley Puzemis) worried Tate (Leo Howard) is mad at her because she hasn’t heard from him. When she ran into him at the pub, he told her about Marlena’s surgery and Rachel being in Bayview. Sophia revealed to Rachel that she’s pretending to be catatonic and Rachel agreed to keep her secret. When Tate arrived, Sophia went back to being catatonic and Rachel covered for her. Later, Sophia returned and Rachel confirmed that Johnny (Carson Boatman) and Chanel (Raven Bowens) have her baby. As Holly sifted through Stephanie’s (Abigail Klein) fan mail, she found creepy letters from the same man. Leo visited Marlena and asked her to officiate his wedding.

Thursday, December 4, 2025, Episode #15263

Chanel and Johnny discussed finances and she shot down his idea about going to his dad for his trust fund. Steve (Stephen Nichols) showed up at Stephanie and Alex’s (Robert Scott Wilson) and they discussed the creepy fan mail. Then Holly arrived and showed them more creepy letters. When Stephanie got to Chicago for her book signing, her stalker appeared outside her hotel room. EJ told Cat that he had heard from Chad, then Cat inadvertently jogged his memory about their time together in the clinic. Sophia and Rachel continued to bond.

Friday, December 5, 2025, Episode #15264

Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) prepared for the custody hearing and learned that Thomas’ (Cary Christopher) suit no longer fit him. When everyone arrived and Chad was absent, EJ asked for a continuance. Chad woke up in the crypt and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) nland Tony (Thaao Penghlis) informed him of what happened to them. Later, when Cat met EJ for dinner, she drugged his drink.

Week Ahead

Soon, in Salem, another DiMera winds up in captivity, while Leo becomes a target.

Next Week’s Breakdown

Monday, December 8, 2025, Episode #15265
Jada’s (Elia Cantu) date night with Theo is interrupted.
Gabi and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) grow concerned.
Cat questions EJ.
Paulina comforts Abe.
Chad, Kristen, and Tony debate escape options.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Episode #15266
Susan (Stacy Haiduk) catches EJ and Cat in a compromising position.
Javi overhears Rafe.
Gwen rejects Leo’s suggestion.
The DiMera captives make a bone chilling discovery.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Episode #15267
Alex surprises Stephanie.
Paulina tries to reassure a worried Chanel.
Tate fills Holly in on his dilemma.
Brady and Sarah commiserate.
Rachel is influenced by Sophia.

Thursday, December 11, 2025, Episode #15268
Xander opens up to Marlena.
Sparks fly between Brady and Sarah.
Extra precautions don’t sit well with Johnny and Chanel.
Gabi defends herself to Javi.
Rafe and Jada search for answers.

Friday, December 12, 2025, Episode #15269
Stephanie and Alex talk about their future.
Maggie upsets Jeremy (Michael Roark).
Gwen protests when EJ decides to go after Leo.
Rafe warns Cat.
Chad expresses his fears to Theo.