Salem is full of power plays, mind games, and puzzling payouts…
Johnny hopes a surprise for Chanel will make up for their honeymoon hijinks
The newlyweds are hopeful as they search for a new home
Though she saved Chanel, Paulina put herself in the hot seat
Both Abe and Kayla have issues with Paulina's risky behavior
Kate is irate that Lucas' risky mission hasn't yet been rewarded with his freedom
Ava's risk to retrieve Gil's little black book becomes compromised
Stefan unknowingly puts an end to Ava and Harris' plans for the time being
Still, Ava has a mission, and they regroup to get the goods for Clyde
Tate and Holly manage to find a way for some more alone time together
Alone time together proves to be too hot to handle for Theresa and Alex
Alex is asked to spend a little one-on-one time with Kristen all night long
A troubled Theresa bends Brady's ear and laments on her latest disappointment
Nicole is hopeful for a future in journalism and applies at the Spectator
Recent troubles aside, Brady and Nicole embrace their long friendship
E.J. remains troubled by Kristen's interests regarding the family business
Lines are drawn in the sand between E.J. and Kristen over DiMera Enterprises
The mystery around Li Shin's murder is mulled over by Kristen and Stefan
Stefan's put on notice by a riled Rafe, while E.J. is scolded by Paulina
Rafe's tactics might have worked, as Everett finally signs the divorce papers
Jada is jolted upon hearing the news that she's a single lady again
Maggie's news that she's not going to be a single lady much longer stuns
A stunned Sarah and Xander react strongly to Maggie's marriage plans
Husband-to-be Konstantin stirs the pot between besties John and Steve
Tripp believes it's best for him and Wendy to travel for real this time
Sloan worries it's just a matter of time until Eric discovers the truth
Eric and Sloan have another exchange about their mysterious no-money matters
Eric follows the financial breadcrumbs the entire way to the Salem Inn
Leo lands directly in Eric's line of fire upon his discovery at the inn
All the Salem returns for Doug Williams' funeral!
Gloria Loring returns to Salem as Liz Chandler
Melissa Reeves returns as Jennifer Horton Deveraux
45 years later, Stephen Schnetzer returns to Salem
Jamie Martin Mann OUT as Tate, recast with Leo Howard
Arianne Zucker out at DAYS, files lawsuit alleging harassment and wrongful termination
Steve Burton out as DAYS' Harris, returns to General Hospital
90210's AnnaLynne McCord lands Days of our Lives role
Terrible things start to add up for Eric
A stunning story rattles a reporter
A killer bombshell is about to blow
A Salem schemer has a major setback
A harsh reality razes one couple's honeymoon phase
A honeymoon getaway goes wildly awry
The time's nearly up for one ticking truth bomb
Salem's crime concerns are far from over, as deadly foes are still free to torment the town
An unholy alliance may soon crumble as a scandalous secret outgrows their pact
The Grim Reaper comes for a Salemite, as another finds a sort of rebirth for themself
Tensions remain high between Theresa, Brady, Kristen, and Alex, but a bombshell may change everything
Stefan continues to work to clear Gabi of Li's murder, but he also must stay a free man himself
Several Salem couples must contend with the harsh reality once a secret is finally spilled
A certain Salemite's past is likely darker than anyone has imagined -- and remains a threat to others' happiness
Everett remains somewhat of an enigma, and it causes reservations for a suspicious Salemite
The past brings two Salemites closer together, as Sloan's on shakier ground, trying to secure her secrets
Konstantin continues to be a threat to Maggie, but not everyone is fooled by this con man
Change is coming for Xander and Sarah, while Paulina's plans for the future may still be a bit uncertain
With Kristen controlling her ex's access to Rachel and gaslighting her daughter to think the worst of her father, Brady faces more uphill battles
Brady finds himself in shark-infested waters, as his exes both have nefarious agendas
Though Tate's thrilled with his newfound freedom, smooth sailing still might be a pipe dream
A new woman in town certainly turns the head of one of Salem's (mostly) most eligible bachelors
Homeward-bound Salemites come packed with a huge surprise for their loved ones
More sadness is ahead for the Horton family, but their love will help them see the silver linings
