The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of April 5, 2021

Scandalous conduct steams up Salem

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of April 5, 2021. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Under Marlena's counsel, Ciara learns about her past and is deeply distressed by what she discovers

Ciara is bothered by a brief moment with Ben, and Claire continues to bother her, so she lets her niece have it

A curious Claire wonders if Theo's once again drawn to Ciara, while Chanel wants to share a space with her ex-boyfriend

Julie's Place is left jolted by Xander's sauced shenanigans, and he also makes a new drinking buddy upon meeting Chanel

Chanel still must face her mother's job mandate, while Aunt Paulina receives an answer from Lani and Eli

Powerhouse Paulina pulls out all the stops to show Abe what the future could look like for Horton Town Square

Working to ensure they have a future together, Chad and Abigail enter their first round of couples counseling

Therapy might not ultimately save their marriage, as Abigail isn't exactly as forthcoming in counseling as Chad is with the doctor

Chad's jaw nearly drops to the floor when Gwen comes forth with an apology, but it might be too little, too late

Jack shares his vision of Abigail and Gwen calling a truce, but his daughters differ and further the divide

Jake's actions give Kate further fodder that Gabi isn't as far from his mind as he likes to pretend she is

Kate's mind is a bit blown when learning a sordid secret, while John's confession concerns Marlena

Belle and Shawn are concerned now that their revenge-set rival has reawakened and threatened the family

It's a nerve-wracking reunion for John and Jan when they come face to face, but Belle has an idea she hopes will save her father

Allie ends up saving Tripp by providing a cover story, while Ava shares a scandalous story with her inquisitive friend Nicole

An upset Ava pleads with Nicole not to talk, and it's upsetting news from Africa for Nicole once again

Upset by the state of her marriage, Sami shares her sadness and frustrations about E.J. with ex Lucas

As always, Lucas is there for former flame and forever friend Sami, but an unexpected kiss quickly blurs the lines

Passion may come into play between Sami and Lucas, but a certain sister-in-law could end up causing chaos for the duo

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A sneak peek at next week

Jack is jolted upon hearing a sordid secret from his daughter, as Chanel's plans flabbergast her family

Eric's latest African extension has Nicole rethinking her lifestyle, and she also thinks her bestie and ex belong together

Sami is shocked to spot her sister-in-law, and things don't turn out well when Kristen gets the upper hand

Jake's green-eyed monster comes out to play as Philip and Gabi continue to get closer, meanwhile, Ben is ready for a big step to restore Ciara's memories

An old foe returns to town on unfinished business, while new trouble awaits several unsuspecting Salemites

Being the "love of each other's life" might not be enough for one couple, as three may become a crowd

Old habits are hard to kill for one Salemite, and their true killer instincts may rise again when feeling slighted

As is usually the case in Salem, not all is what it seems, and while a shocking revelation may free one man, another becomes more dangerous

Just when one believes they are familiar with every family member in the tree, along comes a twisted branch

Salem's revolving door continues to spin, and more than one Salemite has a secret upon their return

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

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

As 2021 erupts in Salem, many explosive secrets will be exposed, and several lives will change forever