05/03/2026
Weekly Recaps & Spoilers: May 4-8, 2026 (May Sweeps)
Last week...
Stephanie and Brady head to the gun range, Joy introduces Alex to his daughter, and Sophia puts her and Kristen’s plan in motion. Gabi accepts Philip’s proposal. Liam rebuffs Ari’s advances. Sophia baits Holly. Brady and Stephanie have a friendly competition. Joy surprises Alex.
Jeremy and Joy doubt each other’s motives, Stephanie runs out on Ale,x and EJ tells an exasperated Marlena about Stefano’s will. Chad offers to help Marlena. EJ vents to Cat. Abe urges Theo to decline getting involved with Stefano’s will reading. Alex delivers unexpected news to Stephanie. Joy and Jeremy question each other’s motives.
Sophia attacks Johnny, Jeremy leaves town, and Chanel heads to the hospital. EJ and Johnny bond. Chanel opens up to Lani. Alex asks Sarah for a favor. Jeremy misreads a moment with Stephanie. Kristen pushes Sophia to take action.
Sophia ditches Kristen’s plan for something far more explosive — plus, Chanel makes a shocking decision! Brady delivers good news to Marlena. Kayla comforts Stephanie. Sarah preps Chanel for her mammogram. Johnny tries to get through to Sophia. Shawn shows off in front of Jada.
Chanel gets bad news, Javi collapses, and Kristen gets her revenge! Brady and Jada search for Sophia. They should hunt high and low for Johnny and Chanel while they’re at it. Tate tries to lift Holly’s spirits. Kristen gets revenge.
Coming up...
News of Sophia’s fate travels throughout Salem, Theo struggles with having his mom back in town, and Kristen receives a warning — plus, EJ gets ready for the reading of Stefano’s will.
Monday, May 4:
Chanel comforts Johnny.
EJ and Kristen trade accusations.
Jada reveals Sophia’s fate.
Leo reaches out to Javi.
Cat updates Rafe.
Tuesday, May 5:
Jada gives Amy Choi troubling news.
Tate, Ari, and Holly process their complicated feelings about Sophia.
Philip tries to give Gabi advice.
Stephanie opens up to Julie.
Alex asks Joy to stay in Salem.
Wednesday, May 6:
Marlena counsels Johnny.
Roman asks Kate to keep her distance.
Theo is conflicted over his mother’s return.
EJ warns Kristen.
Cat and Chad try to keep things casual.
Thursday, May 7:
Gabi and Ari clash.
Alex and Justin bond over fatherhood.
Stephanie vents to Jada about Alex and Joy’s baby.
Roman presses Kate for the truth.
Johnny comforts Chanel.
Friday, May 8:
EJ prepares for the reading of Stefano’s will.
Kristen and Marlena have a run-in about Rachel.
Leo offers to cover for Cat.
Gabi makes a bold claim.
Chad reassures Theo.