The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of August 9, 2021

Life in Salem resumes in scandalous ways!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 9, 2021. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Days of our Lives is back in its normal timeslot, but life in Salem is anything but normal when we pick up where the explosive Olympic-sized cliffhangers left off

Theo is blindsided by Claire's bride con, while Ben puts his plan into motion to ensure he has one last chance with Ciara

Both Claire and Allie are in the hot seat for aiding Ben, but neither is ready to spill the beans on the rest of Ben's plan

A shocked Shawn and Belle attempt to get Claire to come clean, and Eli also twists the screws, hoping Claire and Allie will admit what's happening

A thoroughly troubled Theo can barely believe what has happened and isn't thrilled to have been duped

While Tripp and Chanel worry about Allie, Paulina attempts to assist Theo, which doesn't sit well with Lani

An irritated Lani laments her problems with Paulina to Abe, as a power play by Philip catches Gabi by surprise

Gabi green-lights a sly scheme to put herself back into a power position, while a fiery Philip demands answers from Chloe

There could be a new power struggle at DiMera Enterprises due to E.J.'s temperament as well as Kate's desire to come out on top

Work woes plague DiMera Enterprises as E.J. and Chad's wobbly working relationship continues to corrode

Working with Gwen proves that it might be a wrong decision, as Xander finds himself once again on the wrong side of the law

Gwen is increasingly full of anxiety as the law also still has its sights set on her, while Jack is jolted when Steve shares his disturbing discoveries

Rafe's reaction to a heartbroken Nicole makes Ava anxious, while an enraged E.J. confronts his unfaithful wife with the letter from his sneaky sister

Kristen's letter comes back to haunt Sami big time, and she must face E.J.'s wrath over her affair with Lucas

Lucas is also confronted by an enraged E.J., and the fight between Sami's two loves is vicious, to say the least

As the love loss between E.J. and Lucas widens, Sami's at a loss when E.J. evicts her from the DiMera mansion

Realizing E.J.'s rage has reawakened his dark DiMera roots, Sami is consumed with concern about her hurt husband's retaliation

Sami is right to worry about E.J.'s retaliation, as he's quick to plan a payback that will surely shake his unfaithful wife to her core

Still, in addition to stress and sadness, Sami is super stung over her soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law's actions and is ready to rumble

Despite the obvious hypocrisy, Nicole becomes the focus of Sami's ire and is blasted for giving Kristen's letter to E.J.

Ciara blasts Ben for abducting her on her wedding day, but he remains focused on helping her remember their past

Ciara is whisked away to a place special to the couple, but she reacts strongly to his conduct, and Ben is left in a bad way

Scorn turns to concern when Ciara is shaken by what's occurred and must play caregiver to Ben by addressing his injuries

Once again, Ben begs his ex-wife to remember their love, and by week's end, it looks like he may get his wish, as Ciara starts to recall their life

Eileen Davidson signs on to appear in Beyond Salem -- but as who?

Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem casts Zach Tinker (ex-Fen Baldwin, Y&R) as Sonny Kiriakis

Marla Gibbs joins Days of our Lives, reunites with 227 costar Jacke Harry

Kyle Lowder "back to work" at Days of our Lives?

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean headed to Days of our Lives

REPORT: Suzanne Rogers brings Maggie back to Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives casts Carson Boatman as SORAS'd Johnny DiMera

Days of our Lives' head writer promises Jennifer Horton will "be back"

A sneak peek at next week

Johnny's homecoming gives a glum E.J. something to celebrate while the prodigal son seems instantly smitten with Chanel

The Kiriakis clan welcome home the heart of the house, and it seems like it's just in the nick of time, as the family needs Maggie

Though she's usually the one delivering the surprises, Paulina is amazed to see her very own mother, Olivia, on her doorstep

Heartbroken over his failed marriage attempt with Ciara, Theo leans on his father like never before

Xander isn't the happiest campier when Shawn cuffs him and send him to the clink; meanwhile, Gwen weighs her options

Days of our Lives launches spinoff series, Beyond Salem, with the return of Lisa Rinna, Carrie and Austin, and a new Sonny

Salem's summer forecast looks like it will be hot and bothered, as new loves blossom and old ones explode

When former residents return to town, there's rarely one that doesn't have a surprising secret agenda, so look out, Salem

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

There's no place like home for one sensational Salemite with a sordid secret, who's soon to be shocked themselves

Surprise returns to Salem raise the stakes for several secret holders, and a shared secret shocks a stoic Salemite to his core

A calculated game of cat and mouse makes lives miserable for several Salemites, while a titanic secret shakes the town