Salem’s Darkest Week Yet: Bullets Fly, Affairs Explode, and a Fan-Favorite Flees in Days of Our Lives!

Buckle up, Days of Our Lives fans, because Salem is about to erupt in a week of jaw-dropping twists that’ll leave you gasping for air! From a confession that shatters trust to a gunshot that rocks the town, and a explosive confrontation over a scandalous affair, this week’s episodes—culminating on Friday, April 5—are serving up drama so wild it’ll have you questioning who’s a saint and who’s a sinner. Here’s the scoop on the chaos tearing Salem apart!

It all kicks off on Monday, March 31, with Shawn Brady dropping a bombshell confession on JJ Deveraux that’s so juicy it could unravel everything they’ve built. What’s he hiding? No one knows yet, but it’s big enough to send shockwaves through Salem! Meanwhile, Steve Johnson’s on a desperate hunt for a missing Jon—will he find him, or is this another dead end in a town drowning in secrets? The stakes are sky-high, and the clock’s ticking!

By Tuesday, April 1, the drama cranks up a notch. Jada Hunter spills a gut-wrenching truth to Rafe Hernandez: she slept with Shawn, thinking it was Rafe at first, thanks to a twisted doppelgänger scheme involving Arnold Fenager. Rafe’s heart shatters, his rage simmers, and he’s about to handle this betrayal in a way no one saw coming. At the same time, Marina and Steve brace for bad news—could it be tied to Jon’s disappearance? Salem’s holding its breath for the fallout!

Midweek, on Wednesday, April 2, Belle Black and Brady Black share a rare sibling heart-to-heart, catching up amid the chaos. Belle’s still reeling from her failed wiretap plot against EJ DiMera, torn between loathing him and a dangerous attraction she can’t shake. Brady fills her in on the latest Kristen DiMera and Ava Vitali drama, while Rafe unloads his heartbreak on sister Gabby Hernandez, begging for a lifeline after Jada’s betrayal. It’s raw, it’s messy, and it’s pure Salem gold!

Thursday, April 3, delivers the moment we’ve all been dreading: EJ DiMera takes a bullet, and the town’s buzzing with one question—who pulled the trigger? Suspects are piling up faster than the lies in this town, and Chanel Dupree’s freaking out over Johnny DiMera’s whereabouts. His nightmares are spiraling, his mental health’s crumbling, and Chanel’s ready to confront EJ herself—could this be the motive behind the shooting? Oh, and here’s the kicker: Ava Vitali bolts from Salem that same day, ditching a gun that screams “guilty!” Is she the shooter, or just another red herring?

The week crescendos on Friday, April 5, with Xander Kiriakis going full berserk, confronting Philip Kiriakis over explosive affair allegations that could torch their family ties. Sparks fly, fists might too—this showdown’s been brewing, and it’s about to ignite! Meanwhile, Kayla Brady updates Chad DiMera on EJ’s fragile condition—will he pull through, or is this the end of the DiMera dynasty’s golden boy? JJ’s hot on Kristen’s trail, grilling her for answers she’s dodging like a pro. And with Ava’s exit confirmed (Tamara Braun’s final air date is April 3), the mystery deepens—was her farewell timed to dodge the cops, or is someone else holding the smoking gun?

Salem’s a powder keg this week, and every episode’s a match waiting to strike. Will Rafe forgive Jada, or is he done for good? Is Xander about to expose Philip’s dirtiest secret? And who shot EJ—Ava, Kristen, or a dark horse no one suspects? Tune in, because this cliffhanger-packed week ends with more questions than answers, and the body count might just keep climbing. Days of Our Lives is delivering soap opera insanity at its finest—don’t miss a single, shocking second!