Salem is bracing itself for one of the most explosive stretches in Days of Our Lives history. Over the next ten episodes, fans can expect shocking betrayals, dangerous encounters in the shadows,

devastating breakdowns, and a wave of romantic entanglements that could alter the town’s landscape forever. As the lights literally go out in Salem during a city-wide blackout, secrets hidden

for years come bursting into the open, while passions ignite in the darkness. The stage is set for a run of episodes packed with betrayal, redemption, obsession, and dangerous love.

Marina’s Breaking Point

For decades, Marina Evans has been the rock of Salem—a brilliant psychiatrist and a figure of calm in a town that thrives on chaos. But even the strongest pillars can crack. After months of mounting pressure, Marina faces a devastating breakdown that shakes Salem to its core.

The city-wide blackout becomes the trigger. Left disoriented and vulnerable in the darkness, Marina collapses, sending shockwaves through her family and friends. Her breakdown isn’t just a personal crisis—it threatens to unravel the fabric of Salem itself. For years she has been the healer, but now she may need healing more than anyone else. Her collapse also raises chilling questions: are old traumas resurfacing, or has something more sinister been awakened in her psyche? Salem may soon discover that the woman who saved so many might not be able to save herself.

Belle and EJ: Trapped in More Ways Than One

When Belle Black and EJ DiMera are trapped in an elevator during the blackout, sparks fly in every sense of the word. Their long-simmering attraction, fueled by betrayal and resentment, erupts into a confrontation years in the making.

Belle cannot forgive EJ for using their personal relationship to manipulate Johnny’s legal case, and she unleashes her fury. EJ, never one to back down, defends his ruthless tactics. In the claustrophobic confines of the elevator, their arguments blur into passion, anger mixes with desire, and the line between love and hate dissolves.

Will this confrontation end their twisted connection once and for all, or will it reignite a dangerous affair that could consume them both? Either way, their elevator encounter is destined to change their relationship forever.

Sarah and Xander: Passion in the Dark

Few couples in Salem have a history as fiery—or as fractured—as Sarah Horton and Xander Cook. Months of bitterness and betrayal have left them estranged, but during the blackout, the shadows strip away pretense.

Alone together, their heated arguments about past betrayals give way to something more primal. Years of suppressed longing erupt in a desperate, passionate kiss. For Sarah and Xander, the darkness becomes a sanctuary where love and pain collide.

Whether this moment leads to reconciliation or further heartbreak remains uncertain, but one thing is undeniable: their bond runs deeper than anger. The blackout may prove to be the beginning of a reunion—or the spark that complicates their lives even further.

Sophia’s Sinister Scheme

Sophia Choi has evolved from a jealous troublemaker into one of Salem’s most dangerous players. Using the cover of darkness, she sneaks into Holly Jonas’s room and takes compromising photos of the sleeping young woman.

Her plan is chillingly precise: frame Johnny DiMera for an inappropriate relationship with Holly, thereby sabotaging his marriage to Chanel, derailing his adoption plans, and destroying Holly’s budding romance with Tate Black.

Sophia’s scheme demonstrates just how ruthless she has become. No longer content to manipulate with words, she is now weaponizing lies, technology, and people’s vulnerabilities to bend Salem to her will. For Johnny, Chanel, Holly, and Tate, the fallout could be catastrophic.

Baby Toro’s DNA Bombshell

While love triangles and blackouts consume Salem, another ticking time bomb threatens to blow families apart: the DNA results for baby Toro. District Attorney Melinda Trask stands accused of manipulating the truth, and Brady Black and Steve Johnson are determined to uncover the reality.

Rumors swirl that Aaron Green—not Tate Black—may be Toro’s biological father. If true, the revelation would upend months of lies and expose the fragile foundation multiple families have built around the child. The fallout could destroy trust, shatter bonds, and rewrite the family tree of Salem itself.

Stephanie’s Stalker Returns

For Stephanie Johnson, the blackout turns from inconvenience to nightmare when she senses someone watching her. During a Q&A session under her pen name, Anastasia Sans, she realizes a stalker from her past has resurfaced.

Clutching a bouquet of flowers, the mysterious figure is none other than Jeremy Horton—Stephanie’s abusive ex who vanished years ago. Drawn back to Salem by details she unwittingly revealed in her romance novel, Jeremy’s return spells danger. The blackout may be his opportunity to confront her, and Stephanie could soon find herself reliving the most terrifying chapter of her life.

Sophia’s Master Plan Intensifies

Sophia isn’t finished. The incriminating photos of Holly are just the beginning. She intends to frame Johnny in a scandal that not only destroys his adoption chances but also ensures Tate turns against Holly forever.

By planting false evidence, Sophia is orchestrating a devastating domino effect. Chanel’s trust in Johnny could shatter, Holly’s reputation could be ruined, and Tate could be manipulated into believing he has no one but Sophia. This isn’t jealousy—it’s a calculated campaign of destruction.

Leo Stark’s Dangerous Investigation

Meanwhile, Leo Stark, Salem’s scandal-loving journalist, finds himself entangled in Sophia’s trap. Drawn to the mystery of Johnny’s suitability as a father, Leo begins an investigation. But when he stumbles upon Sophia’s staged “evidence,” he is convinced he’s uncovering the truth.

Leo’s instincts for scandal and his growing attachment to baby Toro push him closer to going public with his findings. If he does, Johnny’s reputation could be obliterated, and the adoption process would collapse—playing directly into Sophia’s hands.

Alex Kiriakis: An Unexpected Hero

In the chaos of the blackout, Alex Kiriakis steps into the spotlight. When Chanel Dupree and Felicity Green are trapped in danger at the bakery, Alex’s quick thinking and leadership save the day.

His bravery doesn’t just rescue lives—it reshapes his image in Salem. Long dismissed as unreliable, Alex proves he can rise to the occasion when it matters most. His heroism may open new doors in his relationships and establish him as a central figure in the battles to come.

Salem in Darkness

The blackout is more than a backdrop—it’s a character in itself. It traps people together, exposes vulnerabilities, and strips away the masks Salem residents wear in the light. Lovers find passion, enemies clash, secrets are revealed, and dangers lurk in every corner.

For some, the blackout brings clarity; for others, it provides the perfect cover for deception. But as the lights eventually return, the consequences of what happened in the shadows will ripple through Salem for weeks to come.

Explosive Climax Ahead

As the dust settles, Salem is left forever changed. Marina’s breakdown shakes the community, Belle and EJ’s confrontation redefines their bond, Sarah and Xander’s passion reignites old flames, and Sophia’s schemes threaten to ruin lives. Stephanie’s stalker resurfaces, Alex becomes a hero, and the truth about baby Toro’s parentage looms like a ticking bomb.

The next ten episodes of Days of Our Lives promise nothing short of chaos. When the lights come back on in Salem, nothing will ever be the same.