The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of January 9, 2023

Sadness sweeps Salem as loved ones are lost

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 9, 2023. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Sadness sweeps Salem as loved ones are lost to a mysterious malady only the missing orchid could have cured

A heartbroken Roman and Rex rally around one another as they mourn a beloved member of the family

Rex is tasked with telling Lucas the heartbreaking truth about their mother, but a truth bomb from his brother will rattle Rex right back

Imprisoned Lucas' luck doesn't seem to have changed much when he crosses paths with the odious Orpheus

Orpheus' revenge is in full steam as a distressed Steve sees his Sweetness succumbing to the strange sickness a second time

Without the orchid to obtain the cure, time runs out for Kayla, too, sending Steve into a deep state of sorrow

A compassionate Chad charges to see Stephanie before it's too late and ends up comforting her when she needs it the most

Though Sonny attempts to sway his secret-holding brother to speak the truth, it's Stephanie who sternly seeks answers from Alex

Will's more than had it with Leo's spot in Sonny's life, and the husband and interloper land in battle once more

Will isn't Leo's only source of stress, as he and his bestie, Gwen, need some legal assistance sooner rather than later

Sketchy legal eagle Sloan ensnares Chanel in her savage trap while a scorned E.J. says no to Kristen's demands

A calculating Kristen blackmails her little brother because she knows all about his scandalous Stefan-sized secret

Bothered by his nephew's knowledge of his brainwashing, Stefan confronts what Johnny hid from him

Knowing Stefan's true feelings are hidden deep in his subconscious, Gabi greatly encourages him to seek brain-un-washing

An apologetic Li hopes that Gabi will be in a forgiving mood when he makes a passionate plea, while a gun-toting Eric goes off the rails and aims at Kristen

A burdened Eric bends his ailing mother's ear, while Nicole is nearly sick over Eric's about-face attitude

A heated argument erupts between Eric and his ex as a woeful Chloe calls on her bestie and opens up about her troubles

Chloe learns the bombshell truth from Brady, and he wants nothing more than to have her back in his arms

Tamara Braun wraps up her run

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Lamon Archey reprises role of Eli Grant

Million Dollar Listing star Josh Flagg to appear on Days of our Lives

Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our Lives

Daytime Emmy winner Victoria Konefal returning as Ciara Brady!?

Steve Burton to reprise the role of Harris Michaels on Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

Blaming Kristen for Kayla's death, a seething and seemingly widowed Steve seeks out the source of his pain

Having grief in common causes Chad and Stephanie's connection to continue grow, much to Alex's chagrin

Stefan grows even more livid over Li's actions, while Leo could land in hot water over Will's findings

Kate, Marlena, and Kayla survived their brushes with death, but all three face the risk of relapse in 2023

Will it be the end of the line for one -- or more -- of the three women?

Johnny and Wendy grow closer, but a third party might end up shaking things up

Will is troubled by Sonny's friendship with Leo

Alex is threatened by Chad and Stephanie's closeness, but does he really need to be?

Will Alex's reaction end up messing things up?

Eric and Sloan's casual relationship might not remain casual

Nicole, meanwhile, is still drawn to Eric, but she also has developing feelings for E.J.

Sarah and Xander's already tenuous marriage might have an unlikely cheerleader trying to keep it together

A persistent Gabi is determined to find a way to reach Stefan

Allie's insecurity may blow things apart with Chanel