Days of Our Lives
week ending January 3 (x)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Episode #15022

Alex and Stephanie secure dates for NYE. Chanel and Johnny throw a New Year's Eve party. Belle surprises EJ. Jada notices something different about Rafe. Gabi is reluctant to join the party.

Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Episode #15023

EJ flirts with Belle. Chanel confronts Johnny. Philip and Stephanie both make admissions. JJ and Gabi take the next step in their relationship.

Friday, January 3, 2025 – Episode #15024

Paulina supports Chanel. Abe offers a sympathetic ear to Johnny. Javi interrupts JJ and Gabi's special moment. Joy and Alex share an awkward morning.

2 hours ago, te. said:

At least it's a kid in a similar age range, so I'm glad they're not SORASing her. Let her grow up on screen as I'm enjoying her as a demon spawn.

I'm guessing that Slater might've just gotten tired of acting? 

So, your thought is that it was the actress's choice? I wish we knew for certain. If it's either Janet's or Paula/Jean's choices, either of them, then I'm still mad. But, if the actress wants a break, then, that's totally different.

6 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

So, your thought is that it was the actress's choice?

I mean, it's either that or they simply didn't want Rachel to grow up as fast as the actress did and the purpose of the recasting was to de-SORAS her a bit. Either way, I doubt it was the actress abilities that did it - she's been good as a demon spawn. 

36 minutes ago, te. said:

 she's been good as a demon spawn. 

Absolutely brilliant. If she wants it, I predict a long, amazing career for this little giant.

The new girl looks even younger than current Rachel WTH? I hope it was the actresses choice, she has been perfect in the role. Like you could not find a better representation of what a DiMera child would be like.

I thought this was amusing given this week's promo featuring Derek Yates aka Kerry.

That episode was filmed so long ago that the actor has gone gray, and cut his hair. 😎💇‍♂️

Edited January 4Jan 4 by j swift

1 hour ago, Antoyne said:

The new girl looks even younger than current Rachel WTH? I hope it was the actresses choice, she has been perfect in the role. Like you could not find a better representation of what a DiMera child would be like.

It really better have been at the actor's choice. 

Can someone explain why they recast Sophia?

On 1/4/2025 at 5:11 PM, John said:

Can someone explain why they recast Sophia?

Madelyn wanted to go to college 

6 minutes ago, brisbydog said:

Madelyn wanted to go to college 

Good for her

Just like with Jamie Martin Mann.

It sucks, but at least it’s her decision. 

Maybe one day we will get back OG Tate and Sophia. I'd love that pairing 

On 1/4/2025 at 3:41 PM, Antoyne said:

The new girl looks even younger than current Rachel WTH? I hope it was the actresses choice, she has been perfect in the role. Like you could not find a better representation of what a DiMera child would be like.

To me Rachel has not only definitely shown herself to be DiMera stock but a perfect representation of her two parents. And with a potential demon seed child like this, you run the risk of making them too precocious but Rachel instead seemed like a real kid.

Days of Our Lives
week ending January 17 (x)

Monday, January 13, 2025 – Episode #15030

Sarah confronts Philip and Kate. Xander complains to Maggie. Chad is stunned when he runs into Cat. Marlena cries on Steve’s shoulder about John’s absence.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – Episode #15031

Leo asks Abe for a favor. Gabi and Javi tease each other. Shawn welcomes JJ back to the Salem PD. EJ plays dumb with Jada.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Episode #15032

EJ enlists Arnold's help. Xander extends a peace offering to Philip. Sarah asks Stephanie to keep her counsel. A friendly moment is shared between Leo and Javi.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 – Episode #15033

Tate surprises Holly with a romantic gesture. Gabi pleads with Javi to cut Leo loose. Leo reveals troubling news to Marlena. Ava tries to break up with Brady. Kristen catches Rachel acting out.

Friday, January 17, 2025 – Episode #15034

Leo lays a trap for Lady Whistleblower. Ava and Brady are interrupted by a panicked Kristen. Doug finally pays off his debts. Holly realizes Tate and Sophia are bonding.

I didn’t know this was Days of our Leo 🤮🤮🤮🤮

26 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I didn’t know this was Days of our Leo 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Yup, way too much Leo. He's in everyone's business. I'm so tired of this character. I wish the new writers would write him off the show for good.