Darkness has settled over Salem, and with it comes a storm of secrets, betrayals, and uncontainable passions. In the week of September 22 to 26, 2025, Days of Our Lives throws its viewers into

a nail-biting blackout that transforms the beloved town into a stage for seduction, danger, and devastating revelations. From secret rendezvous to dangerous stalkers, this week promises to shake Salem to its very core.

A City in Darkness: Fear and Temptation Collide

The blackout is no mere inconvenience. For Salem, it becomes a crucible where hidden truths rise to the surface and desires long buried come roaring back to life. With the lights gone, the city’s shadows become breeding grounds for scandal, while danger lurks around every corner.

The episode previews open with Gwen von Leor, stranded in Salem’s unfinished hospital wing. Tools are scattered, wires hang loosely, and every creak of the generator amplifies the dread. Gwen has always carried the weight of regret and bad choices, but this week she may stumble into a much darker fate. Is someone waiting for her in those deserted corridors? Salem fans know—no one is ever truly alone in the dark.

Marina Faces Fear at Home

Elsewhere, Marina Evans, a voice of reason for decades, finds herself unnerved inside her own sanctuary. The blackout transforms her familiar home into a place of shadows and suspicion. The faint rustle of movement and a creak in the floorboards are enough to rattle even Salem’s strongest matriarch. Could the danger be inside her very walls? For fans, it raises a chilling question: will Marina’s wisdom and resilience be enough when the threat feels terrifyingly close?

Sarah and Xander: Old Flames Ignite

Few couples in Salem embody love and destruction quite like Sarah Horton and Xander Kiriakis. Their relationship is a labyrinth of betrayal, forgiveness, heartbreak, and an undeniable magnetic pull. This week, the darkness thrusts them together again, and sparks fly.

Xander, ever the risk-taker, urges Sarah to stay by his side as the city plunges into blackness. The flickering glow of candles casts shadows across their faces as unspoken longing builds. The tension breaks in a combustible kiss—years of pain and passion exploding into an embrace neither can resist.

For Sarah, this is the very moment she swore she’d never allow again. For Xander, it is a reminder of the one woman who has always been his weakness. But passion in Salem never comes without consequences. By morning, will they wake to regret—or has the first step toward reconciliation already been taken?

Belle and EJ: Trapped in the Elevator of Truth

The blackout also forces unlikely confrontations. Belle Black and EJ DiMera find themselves trapped in a powerless elevator. At first, the silence is stifling. Then, the sharp barbs begin. Belle’s biting retorts clash with EJ’s smug taunts, but beneath the insults lies years of complicated history.

As minutes tick by, their facades start to crack. Soap fans know elevator scenes are never filler—they are turning points. The confined space may force EJ and Belle to confront old wounds, unleash buried truths, or even ignite an unexpected spark. Will this claustrophobic standoff deepen their animosity, or could it birth a shocking twist neither of them—or the fans—saw coming?

Gabby’s High-Stakes Game at Titan

Meanwhile, the blackout shakes the core of Titan Industries, where Gabby Hernandez finds herself locked in with Brady Black and Philip Kiriakis. For Gabby, this is both a trap and an opportunity.

Unknown to them, Gabby has been secretly bugging Titan’s offices, collecting sensitive intel. But now, face-to-face, she must play innocent while absorbing every slip of information in real time. Brady’s cutting observation—“Salem doesn’t keep secrets for long”—sends chills. Does he suspect her duplicity?

One wrong move could expose her scheme, unleashing fallout that might destroy her carefully constructed plans. But if she succeeds, this blackout could mark the rise of Salem’s next corporate powerhouse—or her ultimate downfall.

Chad Risks Everything With Cat

In another corner of Salem, temptation wins out. Chad DiMera and Cat Green have been circling each other for weeks, and now the blackout provides perfect cover for desire. Their heated kisses promise more than fleeting passion; they threaten to unravel Chad’s entire world.

Bound by loyalty and family responsibilities, Chad risks everything by indulging in this betrayal. Is Cat a symbol of the danger and passion missing from his life—or simply a reckless temptation he cannot resist? Salem’s history proves one thing: secrets never stay hidden for long. When the lights return, Chad may find his indiscretion costs him everything.

Stephanie Johnson: Stalked in the Shadows

The most chilling storyline belongs to Stephanie Johnson, alone in the darkened Horton Town Square. The faint shuffle of footsteps follows her as fear grips her chest. Then comes the haunting image—a figure in the shadows clutching flowers.

Flowers should symbolize love, but here they become emblems of twisted obsession. All signs point to Jeremy Horton, Stephanie’s abusive ex. If true, his return is not just another villainous plot—it’s deeply personal. Jeremy knows Stephanie’s fears, her history, her weaknesses. His stalking presence is invasive, dangerous, and terrifying.

The question isn’t if he will strike, but when. Will Stephanie find help, or will she be forced into a chilling confrontation that could forever alter her story?

Sophia’s Cruel Scheme Against Holly

In the dorms, another dark plot unfolds. Arianna opens her door to Sophia Choi, showing kindness during the blackout. But Sophia seizes the opportunity to strike against her rival Holly Jonas.

As Holly sleeps peacefully, Sophia hovers with her phone, taking photo after photo meant to humiliate and destroy. These are no harmless snapshots—they are digital weapons, designed to spark scandal and ruin Holly’s reputation.

With chilling confidence, Sophia whispers that the night unfolded exactly as she planned. This isn’t mischief; it’s malice. Sophia has crossed a line, shifting from petty rivalries into villainy. Is Salem about to witness the rise of its next great antagonist?

The Fallout Ahead

By week’s end, the blackout proves to be more than a temporary crisis. It’s a catalyst. Sarah and Xander reignite passion that could reshape their future. Belle and EJ confront old wounds inside an elevator. Gabby pushes her luck in a dangerous corporate game. Chad risks his family for a forbidden kiss. Stephanie faces her worst nightmare as a stalker closes in. And Holly unknowingly becomes the target of Sophia’s cruel scheme.

The darkness in Salem reveals far more than it conceals. And when the lights come back on, the fallout will ripple through families, friendships, and fragile romances.