Days of our Lives Spoilers Weekly Update January 26-30: Javi Leaves Salem, Thomas’ Custody Verdict
Here’s what happened and what’s coming up in Salem!
Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of January 26-30 tease EJ’s return home after a rollercoaster week in Salem!
Key Takeaways
- Javi decided to go back to Texas to tend to his sick father.
- Holly visited Sophia in Bayview, where Sophia turned to violence.
- Julie hosted her first bookclub/bereavement meeting.
- Jeremy got arrested when Steve and Jada discovered evidence that led to him being Stephanie’s stalker.
- Chad was granted custody of Thomas, who made his father put in writing that he will not pursue a relationship with Cat.
Weekly Recap
Monday, January 19, 2026, Episode #15295
Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) laid into Ari (Marissa Reyes) for being hungover. Holly (Ashley Puzemis) arrived at Bayview and Sophia (Rachel Boyd) attempted to hit her. Javi (Al Calderon) arrived at Leo’s (Greg Rikaart) door to tell him he’s going back to Texas. Everyone attended Trey’s christening , then Javi said goodbye to Gabi, Rafe (Galen Gering), Ari, and Leo.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Episode #15296
Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) gave Marlena (Deidre Hall) a clean bill of health. Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) clashed over Rachel’s (Alice Halsey) care. After Gwen’s (Emily O’Brien) card got declined at the bookstore, she confronted Dimitri (Peter Porte) and blamed him for destroying her friendship with Leo. Foster (Miles Anderson) bonded over the struggles of bereavement with Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes). Javi confronted Leo about his kiss with Dimitri and Leo admitted he wishes it never happened and that Javi deserves better.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Episode #15297
Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) met with Chad (Billy Flynn) with a mediator to discuss custody and they all agreed that Chad would keep custody as long as he never gets involved with Cat again. Thomas (Cary Christopher) confided in Jeremy (Michael Roark) about the hearing, then when he later learned about the agreement, he admitted to his parents he doesn’t trust Chad. Julie hosted Maggie (Suzanne Rogers), Marlena, and Foster at the bookstore for her first bookclub/bereavement meeting, but Marlena realized it was too soon for her. Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) confided in Felicity (Kennedy Garcia) about not being able to be with Chad.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, Episode #15298
