Salem’s Thanksgiving celebrations in this Tuesday November 26 episode of “Days of Our Lives” could best be described as a festive dumpster fire—a heartwarming, occasionally tense, but mostly ridiculous mix of burnt turkeys, simmering family feuds, and the kind of shocking returns that only a soap opera can deliver.
Let’s start with Philip, our resident schemer, who seems to think prison visitation is the perfect setting for Thanksgiving financial planning. He assured a jailed Vivian that she’ll get her cut of the inheritance, a move that has Kate understandably worried. Not just about the legal ramifications, but also about Philip’s potential relapse into his old, manipulative ways.
Then there’s Sarah’s miraculous recovery, going from immobile to strutting around with a cane faster than you can say “plot convenience.” Bonnie attempted a Thanksgiving feast that ended in more flames than a Kiriakis family reunion. Ruined turkey? Check. Fire department on speed dial? Double-check. This culinary catastrophe forced the Kiriakis clan to merge their Thanksgiving celebrations with the Johnson family at the Brady Pub, a recipe for awkward encounters and simmering resentments.
Speaking of awkward, Stephanie dropped a bombshell on Alex, revealing she’s now representing her ex, Philip. Alex, still recovering from a bout of food poisoning (perhaps Bonnie’s cooking was the culprit?), isn’t thrilled about this reunion, especially with Philip’s intent to wrestle control of Titan from Xander.
Philip and Xander’s rivalry, naturally, took center stage at the pub. While Xander promised Sarah he’d keep the battle confined to the courtroom, his reassurances did little to soothe Stephanie’s anxieties, given Philip’s penchant for operating outside the lines.
Amidst the chaos, we had moments of genuine heart. Kayla’s Thanksgiving speech brought a touch of warmth to the proceedings, but Philip, never one to miss an opportunity for grandstanding, followed up with a less-than-gracious declaration of his Titan ambitions.
This Thanksgiving episode was pure soap opera comfort food. Even with the occasional eye-roll-inducing plot point, the mix of family drama, romantic tension, and holiday hijinks kept things interesting.
“Days of Our Lives” airs weekdays on Peacock.
