New year, new struggles in Salem!
A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 1, 2018. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.
When the New Year's ball drops, so do jaws as a returned Vivian introduces Salem to the newest DiMera, Stefan -- her son with Stefano
As Salem reacts to the news, the DiMera family has several questions for the latest family member, and not all of them are nice
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A riled-up Chad believes that Stefan is responsible for the corporate sabotages at DiMera Enterprises
Stefan keeps his secrets close to his cuff, but does he reveal he's an owner of the DiMera mansion
Stefan suggests that he (and Vivian) will move into the mansion as a way for everyone to get to know each other
Stefan's suggestion isn't received well by Chad, or Abigail, yet they have no choice but to let him move in
Chad and Abigail find themselves on the same page and vow to take down this mysterious new DiMera
Meanwhile, while Stefan and Vivian share a secret agenda, they may not be above working their own angles, as well, without the other's knowhow
As Vivian relishes in her victory and stuns again with a secret, it's just like old times when the claws come out between her and Kate
Things go from catty to crackling chemistry when Eve and Brady find themselves making love on New Year's Eve
Though hot and bothered by Eve, Brady attempts to downplay their tryst when she asks him about their night
Eve attempts to ensure Brady isn't playing games with her heart as Chloe wonders to Brady if Eve got into his heart
While Andre makes a heartfelt confession to Kate, Claire may soon find herself somewhat brokenhearted
Sonny is on a collision course with heartbreak himself, as Will can't seem to figure out his mixed-up emotions
While Will shares his feelings with Marlena, John is all ears as he questions Paul about how he feels about Will
Not entirely sure of who he wants to be with, a torn Will believes it's best to break up with an unsuspecting Sonny
Though it's been decades since they broke up, Roman wants to see if the old magic is there with Anna, who turns out to be his New Year's Eve date
A surprised Eric is a bit taken aback by Roman's choice of dates, but Anna also makes other waves upon her return
Despite his date with Jennifer, Eric remains romantically conflicted as thoughts of Nicole still linger in his mind and heart
Conflict breaks out between Rafe and Ciara when he sums up that she knows about Sami, and Ciara is ready to make him suffer
A conflicting force might be behind Steve's situation as he begins to suffer a rather mysterious medical matter
Please note, Days of Our Lives will be preempted on Monday, January 1, 2018. New episodes will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Jamie Lyn Bauer returns to DAYS, says new material is juicy
The Young and the Restless' Greg Rikaart joins Days of our Lives
Lisa Rinna returning to Days of our Lives
Tyler Christopher reveals his first DAYS airdate and gives funny sneak preview of his new character
She's baaaaack: Louise Sorel returns to DAYS as iconic character Vivian Alamain
A sneak peek at next week
Always full of surprises, Vivian has another in store for Salem when her partner in crime is revealed
Things around the DiMera Mansion get revealing when Abigail catches Stefan not fully clad
While Eve and Brady's growing closeness has Victor troubled, Tripp and Claire become a little closer when he's there for her when needed
As Rafe tries to rally personally, the Salem police department may soon have another murder on their hands
Steve finds himself having a serious affliction, but the cause might be more sinister than expected
Vivian slithers into Salem with a shocking revelation that upsets an already disorderly dynasty forever
The murder of a well-known Salemite causes turmoil for the Salem PD as the search for the assailant, hopefully before they strike again
The new year brings new problems for a Salem couple who seemingly has it all, but some "happily ever afters" aren't meant to last
While Will wants to be with Sonny, Paul's draw might be too strong to resist (again)
The return of a Salem troublemaker may make one man's life a living hell all over again
When one Salemite ends up pregnant, she quickly realizes the baby belongs to a man other than her heart's desire
Since Ciara knows about Sami and Rafe's tryst, she puts her soon-to-be stepfather in the hot seat, but the beans might be spilled by the time "I dos" are exchanged
Jennifer and Eric's hesitations to succumb to their feelings for one another may push one of them into someone else's arms
As many still wonder if Andre has changed, Kate may change her mind (and heart) about him
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