The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of August 21, 2023

From tragedy spring several DAYS shockers

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 21, 2023. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Though Salem's still stunned and saddened by Victor's death, from tragedy spring Titan-sized shockers

A shocking return to Salem rattles Kate, and Chloe receives her own OMG moment upon reuniting with a familiar face

Sarah's spotted by Xander, who's shocked by her condition, but she isn't exactly forthcoming with her ex -- at first

Sarah surprises Xander with a confession, while Sloan starts to spill the baby bombshell she's been harboring

Sloan's confession is stopped short, though secret holder Melinda may share the sordid news herself

While Melinda gives her two cents to Sloan on relationships, Melinda makes a request from the legal eagle

Melinda's manners raise some eyebrows, while hopeless romantic Li sets up a special night for his date

Dating has proved difficult for Wendy and Tripp, who must come to a conclusion about their future, much like her ex

Facing his feelings for his ex head-on, Johnny and Chanel chat about their past, present, and possible future

Dimitri's wedded future and fortune might not be as secure as he thought when his marriage is called into question

Once again, Gwen's left with more than a few questions when happening upon another close encounter

Helpful Harris and Ava get a little closer at Bayview, especially after Ava's actions are put under the spotlight

Disturbing dreams plague E.J., and when he wakes, he believes hardships are closing in on him and his newfound happiness

Be it happy, sad, sadistic, sarcastic, or a mix of the lot, several Salemites reminiscence over their times with that tricky tycoon, Victor

Nicole can't help but remember her days as "Mrs. Victor Kiriakis," while Roman and Marlena recall their times with the titan

An already recovering and fragile Shawn-Douglas takes Victor's death to heart and places the blame squarely on his own sorrowful shoulders

Jen Lilley makes return trip to Salem!

Martha Madison exiting Days of our Lives

Greg Vaughan sidelined, DAYS recasts Eric Brady

A behind-the-scenes scandal rocks the Days of our Lives cast

Miranda Wilson exits Days of our Lives

Camila Banus ready to "start the next chapter," will exit Days of our Lives after 13 years

Are Bo and Hope headed back to Salem anytime soon? Well...

Louise Sorel returning to Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

In the wake of Victor's death, more Salemites come home to pay tribute and share memories (some better than others)

The tricky, silver-tongued Titan tycoon has left scandalous secrets behind along with all the sadness

As Justin adjusts to his new role in the family, Xander's growing family secret might soon spill out

It's a team effort for John and Marlena when a stumped Salemite needs their special brand of expertise

Down the Road: Summer Preview

Outside of Nicole's ongoing "Who's the daddy?" drama -- that she doesn't know is still ongoing, thanks to Sloan -- she still struggles with the possibility of being unable to carry a baby to term

Though Sloan believes her savage duplicity saved her relationship with Eric, she struggles to secure the next step with him

Just as Kate and Roman bask in their reunion, their contrary moral compasses may cause conflict

In fact, a familiar face returning to Salem could cause Kate's compass to shift again and stir up strife at the already tumultuous Titan

Even after Alex is fired from Titan, things get even more heated between him and Maggie once he begins working with the enemy

Alex and Chad might both be the odd men out of Stephanie's heart when an old flame returns to Salem

Even when Abe finds his way home, that doesn't exactly mean that he's out of the woods

Now that Wendy believes she's chosen between Johnny and Tripp, someone else enters the picture that could change everything

Shawn and Belle's relationship faces a serious test when a struggling Shawn starts pushing Belle away after shooting his father

Shawn and Belle's hardships couldn't come at a worse time, as a long-standing sore spot resurfaces

Things turn deadly in Salem this summer, and not everyone will live to see the fall

Seasoned Salem troublemaker Madame Alamain's return to the scene will certainly create chaos