The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of January 3, 2022

A new year brings new drama for Salem's sweethearts

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 3, 2022. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Several of Salem's couples gather to celebrate the New Year and toast to a brighter future...

Though Marlena has a lot on her mind, she's showered with love from John and pals Steve and Kayla

Young newlyweds Chanel and Johnny ring in their first New Year as husband and wife with Tripp and Allie

Chanel and Jonny's recent nuptials remain on Paulina's mind, and she makes some special arrangements

Paulina extends another olive branch to Lani, while Tony and Anna make another Salem homecoming right in time to celebrate

Though Johnny surprises John and Marlena with his big news, he later wows his loved ones with another shocking announcement

Nicole is in for a shock when she finds an old furry friend decapitated, though she'll be more shocked when she eventually discovers the culprit

E.J. is in for a harsh discovery when he attempts to smooth things over with an off-put Nicole, who doesn't seem to be in a forgiving mood

Unable to forgive E.J., Sami seemingly sets her sights on Lucas again, while rekindled lovebirds Kate and Roman have a telling talk

Roman's jaw drops when Kate springs a stunning secret upon him, and this may turn out to be a deal (and relationship) breaker

Kate wants to know what the deal is with Chad, who's acting rather cagey around her, as Brady has a deal for Steve

The Patch part of "Black Patch" is secured to search for convict Kristen, though Kayla takes a stand with Steve

Kayla is adamant that she joins Steve as he hunts for Kristen, as Maggie believes they should hunt for Sarah

Abigail agrees to assist Maggie in her efforts to find Sarah, which doesn't sit well with Gwen at all

Gwen will really have a fit when she learns that Xander will also join forces with Abigail to search for Sarah

Xander urges Rex to comply with his request for more information about Sarah, especially their last confusing contact

A Boston-bound Jack and Jennifer bid adieu to Salem, but before they go, Xander is brightened when he and buddy Jack make amends

Salem is in for another shocker when Susan makes a prediction, and it should be noted her last one came true

General Hospital's Jon Lindstrom to briefly take over as Days of our Lives' Jack Deveraux

Jacke Harry joins Days of our Lives in a "fabulous" new roleRelated: Kidnapping kicks off Jacke Harry's Days of our Lives debut as "fabulous" character Paulina

Bryan Dattilo back on contract at Days of our Lives

Soap icon Linda Dano joins Days of our Lives as new Vivian

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

A sneak peek at next week

On Brady's behest, Steve sets off on another hunt for Kristen, and this time, Kayla acts as his backup (whether he likes it or not)

Chad isn't the most seasoned schemer and starts to feel uneasy about his dirty dealings at DiMera Enterprises

While the fallout from Johnny's bombshell causes chaos, things become intense between Chanel and Allie

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