The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of August 26, 2019

Salem secrets explode!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 26, 2019. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

A cornered Kristen conjures up a deal, confident that it will get her off the hot seat, but, still, several steaming Salemites take aim at her...

An infuriated Brady explodes at Kristen, but she ends up setting off a truth bomb that staggers him

Kristen confesses that she isn't a killer and offers up her big brother's name in an attempt to save herself

Kristen also shares the sordid tale of how she became "Nicole" and confirms the real Nicole (and Holly) are out there somewhere

Though overjoyed that Nicole and Holly are still alive, an incensed Eric goes after Kristen with both barrels blazing

Still, Kristen always seems to have an ace up her sleeve and attempts to do more damage control

Jennifer and Eric stress the importance for Jack to play his cards with Kristen, as she may hold answers he's looking for

Due to Kristen's confessions, Eric, Jennifer, and Jack head to Chicago, seeking answers that may change their futures forever

News of Nicole sends Salem aflutter, causing Eric and Sarah to have a weighty exchange about the future

Xander can't help himself from making some waves for Sarah now that she knows that Nicole is alive (again)

A scathing Sarah and Maggie make it known to Xander just how they feel about his deception, but he assures them there's hope for Holly

The roller-coaster revolving around Nicole and Holly proves almost too much for an overwhelmed Maggie

Now that Anna knows the truth about "Nicole," she's still shocked when Tony tells her another scandalous secret

After being sold out by Kristen, Tony is arrested, causing Anna to urge him to spill the Stefan beans

Tensions still run high between Stefan and Gabi, but she finally confesses that she's truly, deeply in love with him

Stefan seems just as smitten with his new bride, but they still have the problems of being locked up together and away from DiMera Enterprises

It's a problem solved (with help from Susan) when Will and Sonny spring Stefan and Gabi from their confinements

Things get more problematic for Stefan and Gabi when they learn that Kate is the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises (and their new roommate)

Kate makes herself comfy in the DiMera mansion once again, much to the chagrin of lovebirds Gabi and Stefan

It's an eleventh-hour celebration of love for John and Marlena, who finally get to enjoy their anniversary after all the madness

Unlucky-in-love Tripp's time in Salem comes to a bittersweet end, but he might not be the only one leaving town, as Chloe has big news to share with Brady

Eli, Lani, and Julie hash things out between them, but a medical emergency may change everything

Brandon Beemer reveals his next Days of our Lives return date

Chrishell Hartley confirms return to Days of our Lives

Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn return to Days of our LivesRelated: Days of our Lives launches digital series titled Chad and Abby in Paris

Stephen Nichols returns to Days of our Lives

DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane

A sneak peek at next week

Ciara may embrace her Kiriakis roots when Brady presents her with an employment opportunity at Titan

Eric is on the hunt for Nicole and Holly while Ben and Ciara are stunned by what they find

It's with a heavy heart that Kayla gives a rather dire diagnosis to Hope and Eli regarding Julie

In another tale of back from the dead, Vivian makes contact with a certain Salemite, and her resurrection leaves others shaking

Wedding fever flourishes in Salem over the summer, but not all marriages will be made in heaven

One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)

Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal

Madness reigns in Salem when one wild (and assumed dead) Salemite returns with a vengeance

It's a homecoming for one Salem hero, but he may bring mystery back to town with him

Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything

The only certainty in Salem is its uncertainty, and certain storylines may not be as they appear

Salem will see the return of two wayward souls, but not everyone will be rolling out the welcome mat for them