It's a deadly week of double takes
A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of July 25, 2022. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.
Danger seems to be lurking in every corner of Salem, and death steps onto the DiMeras' doorstep once again
Alarm bells are sounded for Steve and Justin when dangerous old foe Orpheus slithers across their paths
It's kismet for Jada and Eric, who have a chance encounter, while unlucky Nicole's life is endangered when she crosses paths with a criminal
As Nicole's held at gunpoint by the mugger, Eric arrives and pleads with the perpetrator to safely release his ex-wife unscathed
While a shaken Nicole is once again grateful to her former husband, Eric's heroics don't go unnoticed by Jada
Nicole isn't the only one who Eric offers his comfort to, as Jada is also consoled by the ex-padre when rattled by an assailant
Nicole's attacker isn't initially detained, which may mean doom for another Salemite shortly thereafter
It's a wonder Xander doesn't feel a sense of impending doom, as he is encountered by someone he's not eager to face again
Gwen's visit doesn't go exactly as she'd hoped for, while Lucas continues hoping his entire memory will return
Kate continues to support her son but doesn't believe there's any hope for her and Roman to reconcile
Powerhouse Pauline gives Kate something to ponder and also believes her daughter needs to stop pondering her choices
Paulina prompts Chanel to pick either Johnny or Allie once and for all, as the situation has dragged on long enough
Lovestruck twins Johnny and Allie learn who Chanel chooses to be with for the long haul, leaving either brother or sister heartbroken
Though there seems to be something familiar about him, it's been a long time since Sonny's brother heartbreaker Alex Kiriakis has been in Salem
Alex's arrival surely shakes things up at the Kiriakis homestead, especially as he encounters his new stepmother
Sonny seems to have mixed feelings about his brother being back in town, while Kristen's return from Statesville leaves several Salemites shaken
Gabi's used to encountering issues at DiMera Enterprises, but being Kristen's target is a bit more hazardous
While Gabi's destined for an unexpected heartbreak, Chloe and Brady also end up in Kristen's crosshairs
Feeling confident in their relationship, Jake and Ava have a heartfelt exchange about their time together and what may be
Sensing the future will be bright for him and Ava, Jake makes a grand, sentimental gesture by popping the question
Always believing happiness wasn't in store for her, Ava's elated by Jake's proposal and accepts his engagement ring
Fate seems to have it in for Ava, as Nicole's mugger makes her and Jake his next target, and this time, things turn deadly
Jake is shot in the gut, and soon after, his devastating death darkens the House of DiMera once more
A traumatized Ava is in anguish over her abrupt loss, while Sonny steps up once again to comfort his best friend, Chad
As the DiMera family tries to make sense of another sudden tragedy, a ruthless E.J. presses a sad Chad for an answer
A brother's death won't stop an opportunistic E.J., who's proving that his revenge on those who hurt him might not be served so cold, after all
In fact, a hot-under-the-collar E.J. is on a streak to take back everything DiMera he can, so watch out to those who stand (or have stood) in his way
Peter Reckell: Beyond Salem could be "just the beginning" of my Days of our Lives return
Elia Cantu opens up about Detective Jada Hunter
Abigail Klein joins Days of our Lives as the new Stephanie Johnson
Richard Wharton joins Days of our Lives as new Dr. Rolf
A sneak peek at next week
A grief-stricken Chad confronts Sarah, believing she has answers that may help find Abigail's murderer
Due to tests run on the baby, Shawn Christian's paternity bombshell is bound to blow up soon, which will surely shock Shawn
Though the DiMeras are deep in mourning, it doesn't mean that several driven family members won't seize the day if opportunities knock
The Kiriakis mansion is aflutter with the most recent return in the family, who's a bit more opportunistic than his kin
Jada jumps in feet first and takes the opportunity to ask Eric out, which may not land well with a certain suddenly green-eyed Salemite
Gabi's gift to pull the wool over one's eyes might be slipping, as Li discovers his heart's desire has been dishonest with him
Ron Carlivati previews summer on Days of our Lives, what to expect from Beyond Salem
Abigail's murder mystery will see a lot of Salemites spend time in the hot seat until the true killer is exposed
Between Satan, experimental drugs, and masquerades, it's good to remember not everything (and everyone) in Salem is as it seems
Sami returns to Salem, unaware that Lucas was her kidnapper; how long can he keep her thinking that E.J. was the kidnapper?
In a daytime first, a set of twins -- Johnny and Allie -- fall in love with the same girl; who will Chanel choose?
Roman urges Eric to tell Nicole how he feels, but will Nicole and Rafe's marriage keep him from opening up?
New relationships are tested by old flames, while old relationships are left in ruins due to devilish designs
Some Salemites certainly shouldn't be messed with, as they know how to expertly craft a revenge plot for the ages
