Days of our Lives Early Spoilers Aug 17-21: EJ Attacked Brutally While Philip Melts Down

Days of Our Lives early spoilers for the week starting August 17th shock with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) being assaulted by somebody really surprising, not one of the usual suspects. Plus, Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) is freaking out and acting out as time runs out for Titan thanks to his and Xander’s big blunders.

Also, the week of August 17th through the 21st, there is Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) in labor. We’ve got Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) dying and being moved up to the hospital and lots more drama with Dimitri Von Leuschner (Peter Porte). And as we always do on Early Edition Day, we’re going to start with what is coming the rest of this week and then we’ll head into all the drama ahead next week.

Days of our Lives: Philip Down in the Dumps

With that in mind, on Wednesday, August 12th, on Days of Our Lives, Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) is feeling horrible about Titan going down the tubes in 30 days since EJ called in the loan after Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) bailed out their company. But then blabbed to EJ that she did it. So, Xander decides to try something drastic. And I wonder if he’s going to turn to some illegal enterprise or some shady criminal type and he might take out another bad loan to replace EJ’s bad loan.

And speaking of desperate, Philip is in the same spot and he pitches a risky idea to Gabi. Philip was looking at sports betting sites. But he’s more likely to lose than win and certainly isn’t going to raise two million like they need. We’re also going to have more scenes this week with Xander, Philip, and Gabi putting their heads together trying to figure out how to save Titan from EJ.

DOOL Spoilers: Brady’s Difficult Talk with Rachel

Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) has a really serious and sad talk with his daughter Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote). And it’s about Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). And of course, Rachel’s going to be crying in Brady’s arms. She is very worried that her mom Kristen will never come back. And Brady doesn’t like that Kristen left and just made cryptic statements about EJ and then bailed.

However, I think we all know that Brady’s life is going to be a lot easier without Kristen in it, and she won’t be being a bad influence on Rachel. So, silver lining. Arianna Hernandez (Vico Escorcia) and Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo) plan a surprise for Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) and Tate Black (Leo Howard). Also, Aaron and Tate are flexing and doing some martial arts moves at Tate’s gym.

Develin St. John, the water guru played by John Oliver, continues tormenting EJ on Wednesday. And of course, he’s really sick with the flu. Looks like things may get physical. And Develin punches EJ. So, we could see Develin furious that EJ’s company tainted the Smith Island water supply. It’s kind of a really weird cameo if I’m being honest.

Days of Our Lives: Crisis in the Basement and Custody Battles

Thursday, August 13th on Days of Our Lives, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) needs his father-in-law Steve’s help. And of course, we’ve got Alex frustrated with Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) for meddling with Joy and the custody thing. But he may also tell Steve that Stephanie’s insisting on moving out so he can have Kelsey at their place while Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) recovering from spinal stenosis that may require surgery.

Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) are really worried about missing Lexie. And now Theo has filled his dad Abe in on what he learned about Lexie. And of course, Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) got critical info from Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) about where Lexie is. So, feels like somebody’s going to drop a hint to Theo about where to find his mother. Maybe Marlena. Because Paulina and Marlena are leaning on each other this week.

Also, Chanel thinks she might be in labor by the end of the week when she’s supposed to be induced 3 weeks from now. And in the summer promo, we know it looks bad. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) is checking Chanel out at the hospital. Johnny says that Chanel is bleeding and Kayla tells Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) they got to go and Chanel is really scared.

Days Spoilers: Dimitri’s Wild Demands

Plus, Dimitri won’t stop in his quest and we’ll see if he accepts Leo’s deal to let Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) go if he stays behind. Then again, we may see Dimitri making a more serious demand that stuns Leo.

You know, something like Dimitri wants Leo to marry him before he’ll let Gwen go with Rafe, and Gwen is considering a tempting offer from Rafe. Now, he told Dimitri he wants to put Gwen and EJ both in prison for their crimes. But Rafe may settle for Gwen testifying against EJ if Rafe gives her immunity. Because come on, EJ’s the bigger fish, as Leo said.

Days of our Lives Spoilers:

Friday, August 14th on Days of Our Lives. Lonnie’s there to comfort Abe at the Bistro on his birthday. That same day, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) has a crisis of conscience. So, I wonder if he’ll tell Theo that he needs to go to the DiMera mansion and down in the tunnels and he’ll find Lexie there. Theo and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) do find something devastating on Friday.

And at the mansion this week, Theo is threatening Rita Leskey (Maggie Carney) and tells her, “If you don’t get out of the way, I will make you get out of the way.” She relents but probably goes to warn EJ that Theo and Chad are going down there. They head into the tunnels and then Theo with Chad hot on his heels heads right into Lexie’s room calling out for his mom.

And from there Theo is going to call Abe and tell him what’s going on because he joins Theo at Lexie’s deathbed in the DiMera basement. And this is when Theo and Abe are going to get Lexie out of there into the hospital so she doesn’t die down in those DiMera tunnels where she first got infected with the thing that killed her.

Also, Cat gets worrisome news and she may learn more about what’s going on with Rafe and Alamania. Rita and EJ have to act fast. Develin St. John has one last episode on Friday before John Oliver’s cameo on Days of Our Lives is done. And of course, Develin is really ticked about the chorus seal tainting the water on Smith Island.

DOOL Spoilers: Chad Rages at Kat

Then the week of August 17th through the 21st, we’re going to see EJ and Rita dealing with the aftermath of Develin St. John’s visit. And once EJ’s flu is done, that’s the least of his worries. He’s got more trouble coming once Rafe’s back from Alamania with Gwen. And Cat soon faces Chad’s fury over all her secrets and lies. And honestly, he may never talk to Cat again after all of this.

We’ll find out if Leo is going to be stuck with Dimitri in Alamania. We know that Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) was planning to fly there to save Leo from wicked Dimitri. Also, Javi soon realizes he’s still in love with Leo and doesn’t want Gus (Michael Ocampo), which is sure to infuriate Dimitri.

Chanel gives birth. But it’s going to be high risk. And Johnny’s going to be terrified, of course, after the breast cancer and the chemo that Chanel may not survive this. But hopefully she does and little Quattro are both healthy. Well, it’s time soon for Abe and Theo to plan Lexie’s memorial. But first, she’ll be in Salem University Hospital with Abe and Theo at her bedside.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Abe Flips Out on EJ

EJ has recovered enough to come to the hospital to see Lexie. But Abe doesn’t want EJ there and rages at him to get out. Theo’s devastated over losing his mom, Lexie, soon and may turn to Stephanie again for some chat and some comfort. And with her moving out of Alex’s place, this Theo and Stephanie vibe feels like the potential for trouble.

Paulina will be there for Abe and his grief. But with Lexie on her deathbed, Abe may not be able to see beyond his devastation. And I think it’ll be really interesting to see how long it takes Paulina and Abe to reunite after Lexie transitions and he loses her again.

Xander and Philip’s devastation and stress amps up. Now, Gwen may have enough money to save Titan, and she is back in Salem soon, so that’s an option. Haley and Tate talk about the future, and of course, in the next couple of months, they are leaving Salem, and so are Johnny and Chanel because all four actors were fired after Christmas break last year.