Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of November 3–7, 2025, set up tense showdowns and tender turning points across Salem. On Tuesday, November 4, Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) face each other after divorce papers and a brutal reveal, while Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) finally clamps down on Rachel Black (Alice Halsey). Elsewhere, the younger set recalibrates where they stand, and a long-running adoption journey moves toward a joyful next step for Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens).
Here’s the complete breakdown for Tuesday, November 4, and the week ahead, including every proper name and detail confirmed in the latest previews.
Tuesday, November 4: confrontations, consequences, and comfort
Sarah served Xander with divorce papers and made it crystal clear she doesn’t want him near baby Victoria. When they try to talk it out, it “doesn’t go well,” as Xander refuses to fade from his daughter’s life and Sarah refuses to budge after learning who attacked Philip Kiriakis (John‑Paul Lavoisier). Philip, still backing Xander inside Titan, brings their corporate alliance to Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow). Kate struggles to accept her son’s choices as Philip, Xander, and Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) keep Titan humming.
Brady’s storyline turns on discipline. After Halloween chaos in Horton Square — a pumpkin‑chucking scheme ginned up by Rachel and Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher) to target Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) — Brady recognizes that the behavior has crossed a line. The preview says he grounds Rachel, shifting the locus of trouble to the Black home for now.
Jeremy (Michael Roark) factors into the fallout from the square, too, setting off more grumbling and blame from Alex Kiriakis. Cat, however, turns outward and supports Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo) as he processes the shock of fatherhood. He signed away parental rights after discovering he is Tesoro’s biological father, even as the baby’s future is being written elsewhere in Salem.
Across town, Aaron offers a shoulder to Arianna “Ari” Horton (Marissa Reyes), while Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) and Tate Black (Leo Howard) come to an “agreement” that stabilizes their on‑again, off‑again dynamic. The teen scene, from Tate and Holly to Aaron and Ari, spends the day figuring out who belongs with whom — and how to be there for each other without creating new messes.
Leo & Javi’s bittersweet moment; Johnny & Chanel’s joyful chapter
Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez meet a tender turning point: a “bittersweet moment” shaped by their bond with Tesoro, the baby they helped care for after Sophia (Rachel Boyd) abandoned him at a fire station. As that chapter closes, another opens. Johnny and Chanel finally step into “a joyful new beginning” as Tesoro’s adoption moves forward, answering months of prayers and plans to become parents.
Cat’s support for Aaron threads through both arcs. She steadies her brother as the adoption shifts where Tesoro will be raised and how often Aaron will see his son. Meanwhile, Leo and Javi process mixed feelings: relief that Tesoro is safe and loved; sadness that their daily caretaking ends.
Cast & character roll call (Nov 3–7)
- Sarah Horton — Linsey Godfrey; serves Xander with divorce papers and demands distance from Victoria.
- Xander Cook — Paul Telfer; refuses to cede parental ground and partners with Philip and Maggie at Titan.
- Philip Kiriakis — John‑Paul Lavoisier; updates Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) about Titan and past violence fallout.
- Maggie Horton Kiriakis — Suzanne Rogers; remains part of Titan’s leadership trio.
- Brady Black — Eric Martsolf; grounds Rachel Black (Alice Halsey) after the Horton Square stunt.
- Rachel Black — Alice Halsey; eggs on Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher) and targets Cat (AnnaLynne McCord).
- Jeremy — Michael Roark; his actions draw Alex’s ire.
- Johnny DiMera — Carson Boatman; moves toward adopting Tesoro with Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens).
- Chanel Dupree DiMera — Raven Bowens; shares the adoption milestone with Johnny.
- Leo Stark; shares a “bittersweet moment” with Javi Hernandez as Tesoro’s guardianship shifts.
- Javi Hernandez; processes that goodbye alongside Leo.
- Aaron Greene — Louis Tomeo; comforts Arianna Horton (Marissa Reyes) and navigates fatherhood.
- Holly Jonas — Ashley Puzemis; reaches an agreement with Tate Black (Leo Howard).
- Philip & Kate — John‑Paul Lavoisier and Lauren Koslow; mother–son update scene previewed for Nov 4.
- Marlena Evans — Deidre Hall; appears at Halloween before the grounding fallout.
Where things stand after Tuesday
The Philip–Kate conversation should clarify Titan’s internal lines, including how Maggie continues to share the driver’s seat with Philip and Xander. Kate’s skepticism adds emotional drag and keeps pressure on Philip’s decision‑making.
Brady’s decision to ground Rachel may only be the first step. Salem has watched this kid push boundaries for months, and now the consequences fall at home. Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) wants accountability, Cat is tired of being a target, and Marlena’s guidance can only go so far if the behavior escalates.
For the younger crowd, Aaron and Ari’s scene hints at real fallout from Tesoro’s adoption. Even supportive choices come with loss. Tate and Holly, meanwhile, try to avoid relighting old fires while setting expectations that don’t collapse under Salem’s standard peer pressure.
Week-long outlook: Nov 3–7
Previews frame this entire week as a reset. Friday’s weekly video tease promised “baby joy, regret, payback and tragedy,” while daily rundowns emphasize shifting loyalties and consequences that spill from the square into the boardroom and back. Expect Cat’s attempt to pay back a slight to backfire, and watch for a child to end up “in danger” as the week crescendos.
As Johnny and Chanel step through adoption doors, Leo and Javi process a goodbye that is loving, not bitter. Sarah and Xander fight for the last word on Victoria, even as Philip tries to stabilize Titan and keep peace with Kate. Brady starts parenting Rachel with a firmer hand. Those pivots are the week’s spine.
Why these beats matter
The Sarah–Xander confrontation reprises a classic DOOL pattern: romantic implosion meets corporate ambition. Putting Philip and Maggie in Xander’s corner raises the odds of another power‑vs‑parenting tug‑of‑war. Brady’s firmer line with Rachel signals a correction that was overdue; grounding is a practical step, but Salem’s history suggests the consequences will boomerang into Kristin’s orbit.
Adoption‑wise, Days is threading a needle with compassion. Johnny and Chanel’s path to parenthood answers a heartfelt desire that has been thwarted by obstacles. Letting Leo and Javi sit with honest sadness acknowledges how attached caretakers get. Cat’s quiet, consistent support for Aaron can anchor the storyline so it doesn’t reduce the bio‑dad to a plot device.
How to watch
Days of Our Lives streams new episodes weekdays exclusively on Peacock in the U.S., including the Tuesday, November 4 episode spotlighted above.
Conclusion: a pivotal week for Salem
From Titan’s top floor to the Horton Town Square, the week of November 3–7 pivots on accountability. Sarah and Xander seethe, Brady grounds Rachel, Leo and Javi say a tender goodbye, and Johnny and Chanel turn the key on a long‑promised joyful chapter. For fans tracking every move, these Days of Our Lives spoilers point to a consequential run of episodes — and a Salem that will not look the same by week’s end.
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