Embracing exes Belle and Philip bother a surprised Shawn, while Jan's shadow looms large in Salem...
Shawn quickly learns that nothing is going on between his wife and Philip, but Belle explains they have a bigger problem to worry about
Belle believes that Jan is a threat to Claire and may wish to weaponize their daughter against them
As Shawn pledges to protect his family, Xander hopes to make good on his pledge to rid himself of Philip
Sarah attempts to convince Xander to proceed with caution regarding Jan, but he sees the psychopath as a potential arsenal against Philip
Marlena cautions Claire to steer clear of Jan, while a widowed Ben has a bleak outlook until Claire gives him hope
Claire attempts to get a grieving Ben to understand that Ciara might still be alive, as Vincent is out there, and Hope is determined to find them both
It might be a deal with the devil when Brady and Victor finally reach an understanding regarding Kristen
Kristen's incarceration takes a jarring turn when she comes face to face with Melinda, who's still one mad mother over Haley's death
Not one for being shy, a brazen Bonnie jars Justin with a kiss, and he's quick to share the news with his former brother-in-law
Jack's jaw nearly drops to the floor when Justin jolts him with the news that he and Bonnie kissed -- and he may not have hated it
When last we saw Dr. Rolf, he had betrayed hateful Gabi, but now the devious doctor seems to be conspiring with Gwen
Hoping to move forward, Abigail makes a bold move, not knowing that Gwen is betraying her trust at every turn
While he remains hopeful for a reconciliation, Eli and Lani remain on the outs because she's still bitter because of his betrayal
Steve is stunned to see the snippier side of John when his best buddy blindsides him with an outburst
Keeping their past falling-out in mind, Tripp finally bites the bullet and asks Kayla for her approval regarding his new life plan
Still, the past has a way of coming back to bite certain Salemites, and Kayla might be in striking distance when a snake slithers back into town
Now that a blast from the past has presented Eric with an offer, he learns that Nicole supports his decision, even though that mean he must leave Salem
The news of Eric's departure spreads through his family, and they all must face saying goodbye to their loved one
After a rage-filled reunion with Allie, Sami receives some brotherly advice from Eric, and his words of wisdom may resonate
Though Eric leaves Salem with the hopes of helping others, it's a bittersweet sendoff as he says goodbye to his new bride
Sami hopes that Allie will embrace her latest idea, while Nicole wonders why Allie's been so secretive about the baby's father
Based on the tension, there seems to be some history between Allie and Tripp when they stumble upon one another in the park
There's definitely a lot of tension and history between Sami and Nicole, and the two face off in one last round before one of them leaves Salem
All My Children fave Cady McClain temporarily takes over as Days of our Lives' Jennifer
Tina Huang takes over as Days of our Lives' Melinda Trask
Marci Miller worried her Days of our Lives return would be "discombobulating" for fans
Alison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"
Kassie DePaiva wraps her Days of our Lives run, thanks fans for taking the "bumpy ride"
Galen Gering announces happy Days of our Lives news: "I'm back!"
Related: Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"
Isabel Durant on taking over as Days of our Lives' Claire: "It was a welcome challenge"
Kristian Alfonso to exit Days of our Lives after 37 years
Related: Kristian Alfonso reveals why she opted to exit Days of our Lives after 37 years
Related: Stars react to Kristian Alfonso exiting Days of our Lives
Victoria Konefal exits Days of our Lives
Victor is there for his grandson as Shawn shares with him, while Claire's possible oversharing is music to Jan's devious ears
It's an intense encounter for Tripp and Allie, while Lani hopes that Abe's good will can help her solve a problem
Gwen remains problematic for Abigail just as Abigail makes a bold move that inadvertently leads her deeper into a mystery
For a preview from DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati, check out our DAYS Fall Preview article.
Life changes in a shocking way for one Salemite, while another makes a life-changing move
Love may not be everlasting for several Salem couples, even some that were recently wed
An unexpected love may grow between former foes, but three's a crowd in any relationship
The past comes back to haunt one Salemite, while another will be freed by a revelation
More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents
Salem's revolving door continues to spin, and one heroic resident returns with a secret
A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites
Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret
Just when one believes the wicked will never return, an evil wind blows into Salem
Lock your doors and windows, as things will go bump in the night when Halloween hits Salem
