The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of October 5, 2020

Two tales. One truth. Who's being honest!?

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of October 5, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Hellbent on sending Kristen up the river, Melinda is optimistic that she may have an ally in Eli, even if she must force his hand to get him to comply

Hoping to save Lani from legal woes, Eli appeals to Kristen, but his appeal comes with a hidden agenda (and possibly a hidden recorder)

Lani learns of Allie's traumatic experience in London while Claire's jaw drops from her cousin's bombshell about Tripp

Two sides of a sordid story are spun by both Tripp and Allie, leaving close connections changed forever

Steve and Kayla are surely shaken by the accusations, but Tripp assures his father that he's an innocent man

Kayla calls Tripp's innocence into question, leaving Steve further stunned, as Victor makes a stunning move and fires one of Titan's co-CEOs

It's turmoil at Titan when Philip catches on to Xander's wicked ways, but the prodigal son's hands aren't so clean, either, based on a cryptic call

A Titan intern takes notice of Claire, while Kate continues to get her hands dirty by digging up dirt on Jake

Bonnie remains hopeful that Justin believes in forgiveness, as Ben and Hope are blown away by Vincent's account of Ciara

Days of Our Lives will be preempted on Thursday, October 8, 2020, and Friday, October 9, 2020.

All My Children fave Cady McClain temporarily takes over as Days of our Lives' Jennifer

Tamara Braun returning to Days of our LivesRelated: Tamara Braun opens up about her return to Days of our Lives

Kristian Alfonso to exit Days of our Lives after 37 yearsRelated: Days of our Lives' Kristian Alfonso reveals her final airdate

Tina Huang takes over as Days of our Lives' Melinda Trask

Marci Miller worried her Days of our Lives return would be "discombobulating" for fans

Alison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"

Kassie DePaiva wraps her Days of our Lives run, thanks fans for taking the "bumpy ride"

Galen Gering announces happy Days of our Lives news: "I'm back!"Related: Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"

Nadia Bjorlin says her contract talks with Days of our Lives are "on hold," but Philip and Chloe scenes are on the way

Isabel Durant on taking over as Days of our Lives' Claire: "It was a welcome challenge"

A sneak peek at next week

Eli has Abe's ear as his son-in-law shares his state of mind while Jack and Jennifer have a deep discussion of their own

Jake is the topic de jour for Chad and Abigail as Jake and Kate find that they have a lot to talk about (and in common)

The tense Titan environment becomes even more tumultuous when professional and private lives continue to collide in perhaps deadly ways

John's recovery remains rocky while Salem sees the last of a beloved fancy-faced resident

For a preview from DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati, check out our DAYS Fall Preview article.

Life changes in a shocking way for one Salemite, while another makes a life-changing move

Love may not be everlasting for several Salem couples, even some that were recently wed

An unexpected love may grow between former foes, but three's a crowd in any relationship

The past comes back to haunt one Salemite, while another will be freed by a revelation

More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents

Salem's revolving door continues to spin, and one heroic resident returns with a secret

A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites

Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret

Just when one believes the wicked will never return, an evil wind blows into Salem

Lock your doors and windows, as things will go bump in the night when Halloween hits Salem