Days of our Lives is back in its normal timeslot, but life in Salem is anything but normal when we pick up where the explosive Olympic-sized cliffhangers left off
Theo is blindsided by Claire's bride con, while Ben puts his plan into motion to ensure he has one last chance with Ciara
Both Claire and Allie are in the hot seat for aiding Ben, but neither is ready to spill the beans on the rest of Ben's plan
A shocked Shawn and Belle attempt to get Claire to come clean, and Eli also twists the screws, hoping Claire and Allie will admit what's happening
A thoroughly troubled Theo can barely believe what has happened and isn't thrilled to have been duped
While Tripp and Chanel worry about Allie, Paulina attempts to assist Theo, which doesn't sit well with Lani
An irritated Lani laments her problems with Paulina to Abe, as a power play by Philip catches Gabi by surprise
Gabi green-lights a sly scheme to put herself back into a power position, while a fiery Philip demands answers from Chloe
There could be a new power struggle at DiMera Enterprises due to E.J.'s temperament as well as Kate's desire to come out on top
Work woes plague DiMera Enterprises as E.J. and Chad's wobbly working relationship continues to corrode
Working with Gwen proves that it might be a wrong decision, as Xander finds himself once again on the wrong side of the law
Gwen is increasingly full of anxiety as the law also still has its sights set on her, while Jack is jolted when Steve shares his disturbing discoveries
Rafe's reaction to a heartbroken Nicole makes Ava anxious, while an enraged E.J. confronts his unfaithful wife with the letter from his sneaky sister
Kristen's letter comes back to haunt Sami big time, and she must face E.J.'s wrath over her affair with Lucas
Lucas is also confronted by an enraged E.J., and the fight between Sami's two loves is vicious, to say the least
As the love loss between E.J. and Lucas widens, Sami's at a loss when E.J. evicts her from the DiMera mansion
Realizing E.J.'s rage has reawakened his dark DiMera roots, Sami is consumed with concern about her hurt husband's retaliation
Sami is right to worry about E.J.'s retaliation, as he's quick to plan a payback that will surely shake his unfaithful wife to her core
Still, in addition to stress and sadness, Sami is super stung over her soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law's actions and is ready to rumble
Despite the obvious hypocrisy, Nicole becomes the focus of Sami's ire and is blasted for giving Kristen's letter to E.J.
Ciara blasts Ben for abducting her on her wedding day, but he remains focused on helping her remember their past
Ciara is whisked away to a place special to the couple, but she reacts strongly to his conduct, and Ben is left in a bad way
Scorn turns to concern when Ciara is shaken by what's occurred and must play caregiver to Ben by addressing his injuries
Once again, Ben begs his ex-wife to remember their love, and by week's end, it looks like he may get his wish, as Ciara starts to recall their life
Eileen Davidson signs on to appear in Beyond Salem -- but as who?
Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem casts Zach Tinker (ex-Fen Baldwin, Y&R) as Sonny Kiriakis
Marla Gibbs joins Days of our Lives, reunites with 227 costar Jackée Harry
Kyle Lowder "back to work" at Days of our Lives?
Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean headed to Days of our Lives
REPORT: Suzanne Rogers brings Maggie back to Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives casts Carson Boatman as SORAS'd Johnny DiMera
Days of our Lives' head writer promises Jennifer Horton will "be back"
Johnny's homecoming gives a glum E.J. something to celebrate while the prodigal son seems instantly smitten with Chanel
The Kiriakis clan welcome home the heart of the house, and it seems like it's just in the nick of time, as the family needs Maggie
Though she's usually the one delivering the surprises, Paulina is amazed to see her very own mother, Olivia, on her doorstep
Heartbroken over his failed marriage attempt with Ciara, Theo leans on his father like never before
Xander isn't the happiest campier when Shawn cuffs him and send him to the clink; meanwhile, Gwen weighs her options
Salem's summer forecast looks like it will be hot and bothered, as new loves blossom and old ones explode
When former residents return to town, there's rarely one that doesn't have a surprising secret agenda, so look out, Salem
An old foe returns to town on unfinished business while new trouble awaits several unsuspecting Salemites
There's no place like home for one sensational Salemite with a sordid secret, who's soon to be shocked themselves
Surprise returns to Salem raise the stakes for several secret holders, and a shared secret shocks a stoic Salemite to his core
A calculated game of cat and mouse makes lives miserable for several Salemites, while a titanic secret shakes the town
