Days of Our Lives spoilers for next 2 weeks (May 16 to 23, 2025): What to expect, major developments, and more

Failed plans and dashed hopes mark the upcoming weeks on Days of Our Lives, from May 16 to May 23, 2025. As Philip Kiriakis makes a reckless attempt at helping his family, his scheme fails miserably. Meanwhile, Bo ends up fighting for his life, and Sophia's buoyant hopes may not get a happy ending.

The previous Days of Our Lives episodes built up the suspense leading to the impending disappointments. On one hand, Sarah landed at the hospital with a severe allergic reaction when she was due for a weekend break, while on the other, EJ gifted his date with Cat to his younger brother, Chad.

Both the Kiriakis family and EJ DiMera made moves to buy out the University Hospital, only to lay their hands on Dr. Russell's experimental sepsis treatment. Meanwhile, Johnny accepted a job at Titan while assuring his wife that he did not shoot his father. Elsewhere, Shawn, Steve, and Kayla strategized to steal Versavix to cure Bo's sepsis.

Regardless, the residents of the fictional Salem township will continue to cross each other's lives through confrontations and associations on Days of Our Lives, one of the longest-running American daily soaps, airing on Peacock.

Disclaimer: This article is speculative and may contain spoilers.

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Days of Our Lives: Philip's imprudent plan fails

Philip Kiriakis has been at odds with most of his friends and the Kiriakis family members; after the revelation of his forgery, Xander and Alex have teamed up against him. As a respite, he reached out to his former classmate, Kevin Lambert, who works for Dr. Russell at the hospital's lab. Philip wants Kevin to steal all Versavix samples.

Philip plans to use it to save Bo Brady, while handing over the remaining to Xander. The upcoming episodes will find Philip and Kevin's plan go horribly wrong, as their stolen samples likely get destroyed, and their expressions of dismay and horror in the promo video say it all.

Moreover, the soap's spoilers suggest that Philip will be badly assaulted in the coming weeks. Whether Xander beats him for destroying Versavix or thugs following Doug III catch him helping the latter, remains to be seen. However, Philip's condition will need hospitalization, leading to Kate's worry.

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Days of Our Lives: Sophia looks forward to her birthday

Tate and Sophia have plans and misgivings (Image via YouTube/Days of Our Lives)

Sophia was upset after Johnny recently refused to go ahead with the plan of adopting her baby. When she discussed this with her mother, Amy rejected the idea of going through an agency and handing over the baby to unknown couples. As such, Sophia has been eagerly waiting for her 18th birthday, so that she has more say in her baby's life.

The upcoming episodes will see Tate making special preparations to celebrate Sophia's birthday, particularly because the prospective mother will not be able to attend the prom. Moreover, Sophia will be seen taking a stand against her mother regarding her decisions about the adoption.

However, the soap also hints at the future parents having doubts about the adoption. Now that Chanel and Johnny are out of the picture, Sophia may worry about strangers raising her baby, even though she will not admit that to her mother.

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Days of Our Lives: Bo's lost cause will need a miracle cure

Since the comatose Bo has acquired sepsis from his ventilator, his condition has remained serious. With Philip likely destroying the batch of Versavix that Shawn planned to use on Bo, there will be no drug to save him. Meanwhile, a desperate Hope will be seen requesting Bo to come back, as she reminisces about their 40 years of togetherness.

As Salem residents come to know about Bo's condition, Julie Williams will also pray to the late Doug Williams to send a miracle from the afterlife. The soap further hints at John being Bo's miracle.

The soap's spoilers say that Marlena will receive the news about John's whereabouts soon, which would give Susan Banks negative vibes. John will likely face a grim end while helping Bo with organ donation as the latter's organs fail due to sepsis.

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Continue watching Days of Our Lives to know Bo's fate and Philip's predicament in the upcoming weeks.