In upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives airing February 9-20, 2026, Chad DiMera prepares to leave Salem with his children, while Kristen DiMera negotiates a risky bargain amid family tensions. The spoilers highlight farewells, arrests, and romantic developments in the soap opera.
Days of Our Lives spoilers for February 9-20, 2026, reveal significant plot shifts centered on the DiMera family. Chad DiMera, played by Billy Flynn, decides to pack his bags and depart Salem for an extended stay in Arizona with his children, Thomas DiMera and Charlotte DiMera. This follows a suggestion from Tony DiMera, and Chad discusses the move with Cat Greene. Billy Flynn's final episode is expected soon, with Connor Floyd debuting as the new Chad in April.
Kristen DiMera, portrayed by Stacy Haiduk, faces backlash from Brady Black, Belle Black, and Marlena Evans over her plans for daughter Rachel Black. On February 10, they confront her about wanting Rachel out of Bayview, emphasizing the need for treatment. Kristen later offers Brady joint custody on Valentine's Day, February 11, in exchange for him moving out of the Kiriakis mansion and possibly ending his relationship with Sarah Horton.
Other developments include the DiMeras bidding farewell to Stefano DiMera's ashes in the crypt, attended by Theo Carver, EJ DiMera, Chad, Kristen, and Tony. Dr. Wilhelm Rolf informs EJ of Stefano's final instructions, passing him the Phoenix ring, which EJ dons. Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera is arrested by Rafe Hernandez for the Crypt Crew kidnapping plot, despite his claims of being a victim.
Romantic arcs feature Gwen Rizczech and Xander Cook sharing intimate moments after a park outing, and a surprise wedding for Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis arranged by Jada Hunter. Eli Grant announces his family's return to Salem, delighting Julie Williams. Tensions rise with Holly Jonas's drug-fueled outburst at Tate Black, linked to Sophia Choi's scheme.
In the week of February 16-20, Chad says goodbyes, Stephanie faces danger from her stalker Owen Kent, and EJ and Dr. Rolf prepare to revive a mysterious woman in a lab tube, possibly Lexi Carver, shocking Paulina Price.