The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of January 9, 2017

Danger lurks in Salem's shadows...

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 9, 2017. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

It's a Stefano-sized mystery as Marlena, Steve, Rafe, and Paul arrive in Prague for proof the Phoenix is alive (again)

Marlena marvels at spotting Anna DiMera, who's gunning for a man she believes is Stefano

When Marlena and Anna find themselves in hot water, Carrie and Austin attempt to ride to their rescue

Stefano's twisted tale of possible resurrection gets more involved, but the Salemites in Europe believe they have a lead

Steve, Rafe, and Paul suspect Stefano is posing as an arms dealer and prepare for their meeting with the mystery man

The identity of Hattie's man who mysteriously vanished, which led her to be incarcerated, is finally revealed

A tenacious Hope stays firm on her own agenda after Hattie reveals a plan that could neutralize Coco and Shelia

As Hattie's concerns for Hope escalate, she's prompted to take matters into her own hands, which could be a risky move

It seems Statesville can't contain Hope, and she ends up a fugitive of the law, but when orders are shoot to kill, Hope's loved ones are worried

As Joey continues to worry about Jade, she continues to push him away, still reeling from their loss

Claire's worries that Theo may still have feelings for Ciara may cause her to do more harm than good in the long run

Theo's bad feelings for Valerie may have some footing when more information about the doctor's past surfaces

Though old feelings continue to resurface for Chad, he still can't quite shake Gabi from his heart

As Chad and Abigail spend time together, Jennifer spends time with Thomas, telling him all about the family he was born into

Abigail meets face to face with Dario again, which causes Chad to have more than a few questions when he catches them together

As Abigail has her own questions for Chad, Gabi discovers some of her family's questionable activities

Gabi's taken aback when J.J. asks for a meeting that is only to discuss what her father and brother have been up to

Until she knows for sure what's going on, Gabi isn't forthright with J.J., causing an even greater rift between them

When Eduardo and Andre meet, things quickly become heated between them, but neither of them may hold all the cards

Eduardo and Dario question Kate's involvement as they attempt to track down the missing technology

As Eduardo shares his theories, Chad and Deimos soon grow to mutually detest one another

While Chad thinks he's bested Deimos, Deimos is not one to be counted out and decides on a dangerous path of vengeance

Deimos shows his softer side to Nicole, whom he asks a life-changing question, but her response ends up rattling Brady

Brady's quest to uncover the truth about Holly only strengthens when Nancy keeps the baby away from him

Nancy's stall tactics may have lasted long enough, as Chloe awakens, but whether Chloe tells the truth is the question...

Airdate set for Christie Clark and Austin Peck's DAYS return; is Alison Sweeney next?

Vivian Jovanni exits DAYS

Y&R alum Lamon Archey cast on DAYS?

GH alum Robb Derringer is engaged; actor also joining DAYS

DAYS casts Steve and Ava's son

DAYS casting: Valerie's getting a son with a rumored Horton family connection

Greg Vaughan returning to DAYS

Drake Hogestyn returns to DAYS post injury

A sneak peek at next week

A scheme does not go swimmingly for several Salemites, who should have quit while they were ahead

Salemites on an adventure might find more danger than they bargained for

Redemption may end up being in store for a Salemite fallen from grace

A grand adventure takes Salemites globetrotting and many familiar faces will turn up along the way

A Salemite's broken heart may mend as an old friend's support could blossom into something more

While old enemies reluctantly find themselves working together, they may be in for a bigger shock when other ties are exposed

2017 ushers in the return of several former Salemites who journey home to deal with new drama...

...two returnees must deal with a crisis while another may have a lot of explaining to do if a dirty secret is exposed

A romantic Valentine's Day wedding is in the works, but things don't always go off without a hitch in Salem

A lovechild once thought lost turns out to be alive and well, which comes at the most inopportune time for two Salemites