Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Stephanie Learns a Shocking Secret, Julie Makes a Big Move, and Courtroom Chaos Explodes

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22 promise big revelations, family clashes, and courtroom fireworks that could change lives in Salem forever.

Stephanie Confronts Steve
Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) has always been loyal to her parents, but this week she learns a secret that forces her to confront her father, Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols). When she discovers Steve has been quietly digging into Alex Kiriakis’ (Robert Scott Wilson) company, she demands to know what he’s really after. Could Steve uncover damaging intel that might derail Alex’s takeover ambitions? And will Stephanie feel obligated to warn Alex, or keep her father’s secret? The tension could put Stephanie right in the middle of two powerful men—and force her to choose sides.

Meanwhile, Alex continues to press Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) about shady filings tied to the DiMera takeover. With Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) and Gabi DiMera (Cherie Jimenez) scheming in the background, Salem’s corporate battlefield is about to explode.

Julie’s Big Offer
Over at the bookstore, Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) makes a heartfelt offer to buy the shop from Foster (Miles Anderson). While fans will miss Foster’s quirky presence, Julie’s decision could breathe fresh life into her storyline. Expect some touching scenes as she talks about honoring the past while creating something new for Salem’s future. This move might also spark new rivalries—or unexpected alliances—if someone else had their eye on the property.

Courtroom Fireworks
In court, Belle Black (Martha Madison) and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) continue their tense back-and-forth as Johnny DiMera’s (Carson Boatman) trial nears its conclusion. Spoilers hint that Belle will accuse EJ of crossing the line, while EJ doubles down on his determination to protect his son. The courtroom tension escalates when Chanel DuPree (Raven Bowens) takes the stand, and questions about the mysterious altered video deepen.

But the real chaos hits when Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) storms into the courtroom and creates an uproar that threatens to derail the entire proceeding. Between Kristen’s meltdown, Belle’s fierce arguments, and EJ’s relentless maneuvering, the jury’s decision is bound to shock Salem.

By week’s end, a verdict is reached—but not before one last twist changes the direction of the trial completely. And of course, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) is already scheming to turn all the scandal into his next tell-all project.