Days of Our Lives Courtroom Trial Erupts in Chaos, Major Revelations in Salem

The week of August 18, 2025, on Days of Our Lives features intense drama centered around Johnny DiMera's trial, which reaches a chaotic climax when Kristen DiMera has a courtroom meltdown and is eventually restrained, with all evidence pointing to Rachel Black as the shooter, though Kristen may confess to shield Rachel. EJ DiMera faces personal and professional turmoil after Johnny fires him from the case due to EJ's questionable tactics, including a deep fake video of Chanel, which has caused widespread distrust. Meanwhile, corporate intrigue unfolds at Titan Industries, where Stephanie Johnson confronts her father Steve for investigating the company linked to her boyfriend Alex, who is suspicious of Xander's honesty about business filings. Tony DiMera proposes a deal to Gabi Hernandez, promising her the CEO position of DiMera Enterprises if she helps bring down Titan, highlighting the ongoing power struggles. As the jury deliberates and the trial's verdict looms, tensions escalate both in the courtroom and within Salem's intertwined personal and business conflicts, promising significant consequences for all involved. The episodes are packed with revelations, shifting alliances, and the signature dramatic twists that define the series.