Salem is about to be rocked to its very core in a whirlwind of courtroom drama, deep-seated family conflict, and hidden secrets coming to light. Thursday, July 24, 2025, will go down as one of the most explosive episodes of Days of Our Lives, as multiple storylines collide in a fiery storm of truth, betrayal, and emotional reckonings.

The Trial That Could Tear a Family Apart

The DiMera name has always come with power, wealth, and scandal—but this week, it’s Johnny DiMera who finds himself at the center of a media frenzy and a deeply personal legal nightmare. Accused of the attempted murder of his own father, Johnny is adamant about his innocence. However, with no clear suspect and mounting evidence pointing his way, the young DiMera faces the trial of his life.

In a twist only Days could deliver, EJ DiMera, the victim and father of the accused, is also acting as Johnny’s lawyer. While EJ maintains composure in the courtroom, viewers will witness him grappling with conflicting emotions: the desire for justice, the instinct to protect his son, and the question he can’t shake—what if Johnny really did it?

Meanwhile, Belle Black is thrown into a deeply uncomfortable position. As both a legal mind and someone close to the DiMera family, she struggles to remain neutral. She can see the cracks forming in this once unbreakable family, and she knows the verdict—guilty or innocent—could change everything.

EJ’s Hypnosis Session: The Truth Repressed?

Behind the scenes, EJ takes a bold step that could shift the tide of the trial. Seeking clarity and desperate to recover repressed memories, EJ visits Dr. Marlena Evans—not just for therapy, but for hypnosis.

This session could become the key to solving the mystery of the shooting. EJ is hoping to access the blurry moments of the attack, hoping to identify the true shooter and clear Johnny’s name. But will he uncover the truth—or awaken a memory he’s not ready to face?

As Marlena gently guides him into a hypnotic state, viewers can expect a series of fragmented flashbacks, cryptic clues, and maybe even a shocking revelation that implicates someone entirely unexpected.

Paulina’s Anxiety Grows – And Abe Offers Support

While the DiMera trial unfolds, Paulina Price is a bundle of nerves. Her concerns aren’t just about Johnny’s legal situation, but about Chanel Dupree-DiMera, her daughter, who is emotionally entangled in the chaos.

Luckily, Abe Carver is there to offer a steady hand and comforting words. Paulina leans on him more than ever, and their shared concern for their family becomes a quiet emotional thread throughout the episode. Salem may be in chaos, but the strength of love still endures.

Sophia’s Secret: Tate Pushes for the Truth

Elsewhere in Salem, a subplot is gaining speed that could explode in the coming days. Sophia Choi has spun a heartbreaking tale involving adoption, but Tate Black isn’t convinced—and his instincts may be right.

Tate, torn between doubt and desire, begins to dig deeper. He feels a pull toward the child Sophia claims is gone, unaware that the baby is actually still in Salem. As he presses for answers, Sophia’s carefully crafted story begins to unravel, and panic sets in.

Could Sophia’s lie be exposed? Will Tate discover the truth before more damage is done? The emotional stakes continue to rise as a young man searches for the child he’s not even sure exists.

Gwen’s Shocking Discovery – A Scam Exposed?

Then there’s Gwen Rizczech von Leuschner, who once again finds herself on shaky emotional and financial ground. Still heartbroken over Xander Cook, Gwen’s hopes for reconciliation were dashed when he pulled away at the last moment.

Now, she’s thrown for another loop after making a stunning discovery. Rumors suggest it could involve Dimitri von Leuschner, her estranged husband. Gwen still claims legal rights to Dimitri’s fortune, but fans have long suspected something isn’t quite right with her windfall.

Could Gwen uncover the truth behind the mysterious money—and lose it all in the process? Or has she been unknowingly involved in a twisted scheme all along?

The Bigger Picture: Salem’s Web of Secrets

Each of these storylines builds toward something much larger—a portrait of a town where no one is safe from the ripple effects of lies, betrayals, and long-hidden truths. From the DiMera family implosion to the undercurrents of romantic regret and deception, the tension in Salem is reaching boiling point.

By the end of Thursday’s episode, fans may be left reeling. Will EJ remember the truth and clear Johnny? Will Gwen’s fortune vanish in a puff of smoke? Can Tate expose Sophia’s lie before it’s too late? And will Salem ever be the same after this trial explodes?

The Fallout to Come

As one character faces the trial of his life, another might lose everything she thought she had. Families will fracture, secrets will spill, and Salem will never be the same.

Thursday’s episode is more than just another hour in the lives of your favorite Days characters—it’s a turning point.

So buckle up, soap fans. Because in Salem, truth is never simple, love is never easy, and justice rarely comes without a price.

Stay tune