'Beyond Salem: Chapter Two' Premieres July 11 on Peacock

In an epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong, beloved characters from Days of our Lives once again go “Beyond Salem!” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Supercouple Steve and Kayla make a surprise visit to their children in Seattle, while private eye John Black travels to San Francisco to see his son, Paul. Meanwhile, new parents Ben and Ciara drop anchor in Montreal – where they are greeted by a much-missed Hope! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. The next chapter of DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM is story full of larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama – and it all connects back to a plot that long-time “DOOL” fans will surely remember.

The cast includes Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams Brady, Peter Reckell as Bo Brady,Eileen Davidson as Kristen DiMera, Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Steve Burton as Harris Michaels, Stephen Nicholsas Steve “Patch” Johnson, Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady Johnson, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston, Loretta Devine as Angela, Vince Van Patten as Phil Hellworth, Tanner Stine as Joey Johnson, Christopher Sean as Paul Narita, Abigail Klein as Stephanie Johnson, Colton Little as Andrew Donovan, Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin, Remington Hoffman as Li Shin.

Watch a sneak peek below.

'Days of Our Lives' Livestream Event on September 8 Promotes 'Beyond Salem'

To celebrate the premiere of the Peacock Original limited series, Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, Xfinity and Peacock today announced an exclusive Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem livestream event only for Xfinity Reward Members.

The event reunites an all-star cast including Lisa Rinna, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, James Reynolds, and Eileen Davidson on Wednesday, Sept. 8th at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. Viewers will enjoy a conversation with the stars - giving fans a chance to view exclusive content, hear stories from the set, and even have the chance to ask their favorite stars questions.

This special event is only for Xfinity Rewards members and is just one of the many benefits available through the Xfinity Rewards program. If you’re not yet a member of Xfinity Rewards, signing up is free and simple to do through the Xfinity app or online at Xfinity.com/rewards. From there, members can view and redeem all rewards currently available to them.

“Xfinity Rewards is all about creating unique experiences that only Comcast NBCUniversal can make possible, said Pooja Kapadia, Vice President, Customer Marketing and Loyalty. We’re thrilled to be able to bring together Xfinity, Peacock, and the team at Days of Our Lives, to create this fun and memorable event for our customers.”

The Peacock Original limited-series DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM begins streaming Monday, Sept. 6th on Peacock. New episodes will drop daily culminating with the limited series finale on Friday, Sept. 10th. All episodes will be available to stream for free. New episodes of Days of our Lives air weekdays on NBC and are available to stream exclusively on Peacock for free.

'Days of our Lives' January 4 Sneak Peek: Nicole Yearns For her Child

Tomorrow, on the January 4, 2017 episode of Days of our Lives, Nancy (Patrika Darbo) plots to keep a heartbroken Nicole (Ari Zucker) away from Holly. However, determined to reunite Nicole with her child, Brady (Eric Martsolf) tries to find proof that Nicole is Holly's biological mother.

Meanwhile, Rafe (Galen Gering), Steve (Stephen Nichols), and Paul (Christopher Sean) hear about a Stefano sighting in Prague and make plans to head overseas to find him. Rafe balks when Marlena (Deidre Hall) insists on joining, but capitulates when he decides he can use her as bait. Sweet guy!

'Days' Star Christopher Sean: "I absolutely love the idea of bringing Will back."

Christopher Sean

Paul Norita (Christopher Sean) and Sonny Kiriakis (Freddie Smith) share a New Year’s Eve kiss this week on Days of our Lives, and Sean recently talked to Michael Logan from tvinsider to celebrate the occasion.

Now that Paul and Sonny are a couple, what's next for the twosome known as 'PaulSon'? What about if Sonny's husband Will Horton, who also happens to be Paul's ex-lover, returns from the dead?

Deidre Hall Stars in Hallmark Movie 'My Christmas Dream' on November 19

Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall stars in My Christmas Dream, premiering Saturday, November 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.

Christina Masters (Danica McKellar), the manager of McDougal’s flagship department store, is determined to land the manager position for their new Paris location. She sets out to impress Victoria (Hall), the store’s owner, by creating the best holiday display in McDougal’s history.

Fresh out of inspiration despite assuring Victoria otherwise, Christina turns to a recently-fired store employee (David Haydn-Jones) who also happens to be a talented artist and single dad to his young son.

As they work side-by-side, the business relationship becomes personal and she finds herself falling in love. Will the allure of her dream be too strong or will she choose to follow her heart?”

Credit: Copyright 2016 Crownmedia United States. LLC/Photographer: Ryan Plummer

Deidre Hall Teases Several Weddings Coming Up This Summer on 'Days of our Lives' (Video Added)

Photo Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media Family Networks/Photographer: Jeremy Lee

Days of our Lives Star Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) appeared on Hallmark’s Home & Family today, and revealed that love will be in the air this summer in Salem.

Hall teased, "We have got three love stories coming up this summer, mine among them. Um, I didn’t say wedding, did I say wedding? No, I didn’t say that. I don’t think I said wedding, but there are several weddings coming up this summer.”

Marlena WILL be marrying John Black (Drake Hogestyn) again! Who else do you think will be getting married this summer?

You can watch Hall's interview below:

'Days of our Lives' Icon Deidre Hall to Appear on Hallmark’s 'Home and Family'

Deidre Hall

Deidre Hall will be appearing on Hallmark’s Home & Family next Tuesday, June 7 to celebrate her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and her 40th anniversary as Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives.

Will Hall reveal a special moment that is coming up for her popular character? If not, don't worry. We will see it take place on-screen in the next couple of weeks in Salem. It should make her many fans very happy.

Home & Family airs weekdays at 10 am ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers for May 26, 2016: Claire Notices a Change in Belle and Shawn

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Today on the May 26, 2016 episode of Days of our Lives, Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan) senses a thaw in Belle (Martha Madison) and Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and asks if they’re back together. Will these two finally find their way back to each other?

Meanwhile, Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) opens up to Marlena (Deidre Hall) during a counseling session.

Elsewhere, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) confides in Rafe (Galen Gering) about Ciara’s concerns, and Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) realizes that winning Hope back will be an uphill battle.

Deidre Hall Celebrates 40-year Career With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Deidre Hall

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that actress Deidre Hall will be honored with the 2,581st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 19, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Television will be dedicated at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.
The Event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Helping Emcee of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber Leron Gubler to unveil the star, will be Susan Seaforth Hayes. “Soap opera fans are going to be thrilled that their favorite star will be honored on the Walk of Fame,” said Gubler. “Deidre’s long career on television is proof she is a huge fan favorite and we welcome her to Hollywood Boulevard.”

Hall has been adored by fans worldwide for generations. As one of the most recognized and filmed faces throughout her career, Hall holds the distinction of appearing on screen more than any performer in television history. Cherished by millions worldwide as the beautiful Dr. Marlena Evans, Hall has been a driving force in the success of NBC’s longest running scripted daytime drama, Days of Our Lives.

'Days of our Lives' May 5 Sneak Peek: John Comforts Marlena About Eric

Tomorrow on the May 5, 2016 episode of Days of our Lives, John (Drake Hogestyn) comforts Marlena (Deidre Hall) about Eric (Greg Vaughan). Will Marlena ever get over the heartbreak of losing her son to prison?

Meanwhile, JJ (Casey Moss) is invited to a Hernandez family lunch. Is JJ going to be on the menu?

Elsewhere, Theresa (Jen Lilley) confronts Summer (Marie Wilson) who denies romantic feelings for Brady (Eric Martsolf). Hasn she seen him shirtless? Don't knock it until you try it!

25 Actors That Never Won a Daytime Emmy Award (But Should Have)

The 43rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards are being held tonight and will celebrate, among other things, the best actors and actresses in daytime television. Throughout its history, the Daytime Emmys have honored many of the greats like Anthony Geary, Susan Flannery, Erika Slezak, Kim Zimmer, Douglass Watson, David Canary, Larry Bryggman and Michael Zaslow. Several legends have received Lifetime Achievement Awards (Eileen Fulton, Rachel Ames and Don Hastings come to mind) while others were honored in other ways (Mary Stuart and Charita Bauer were given a Special Recognition Award in 1985). But some of the very best actors that ever worked in the medium have never won a Daytime Emmy Award, and a few of them have never even been nominated.

Below is our list of the Top 25 and the memorable roles they played that deserved the gold.

1. Beverlee McKinsey (Iris, Another World; Alexandra, Guiding Light)
2. Maureen Garrett (Holly, Guiding Light)
3. James Mitchell (Palmer, All My Children)
4. Ilene Kristen (Delia, Ryan's Hope; Roxy, One Life to Live)

'Days of our Lives' April 25 Sneak Peek: Marlena Shares Her Worries about Eric with Belle

Tomorrow on the April 25 episode of Days of our Lives, Marlena (Deidre Hall) discusses Eric (Greg Vaughan) with Belle (Martha Madison). Will Belle help Marlena cope with her pain?

Meanwhile, Theo (Kyler Pettis) tells Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) they will have a magical prom, but Abe (James Reynolds) remains concerned about the two. Will Hope (Kristian Alfonso) agree with him?

Elsewhere, Rafe learns Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) invested in a company linked to Dr. Malcolm.

FLASHBACK: 'Days of our Lives' Head Writer James E. Reilly Talks John Aniston, John and Marlena, and Jensen Ackles.

Legendary Days of our Lives Head Writer James E. Reilly spoke to Michael Logan from TV Guide in May of 1997, about all of the drama taking place in Salem. Below, he talks about his love of villains, John Aniston (Victor), John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall), the new show he was creating for NBC, and much more.

Michael Logan: When I was watching your show one day, I suddenly realized I was looking at a scene with four villains in it. I thought, "Holy s---, this is amazing!" Then I started adding 'em up and was astounded at how many villains you had on the canvas -- a third of your characters are bad or riding the fence. Some shows have trouble coming up with one good villain.
James E. Reilly:I don't know why, because villains move the story. They're an absolute necessity. Years ago, when I wrote for Guiding Light, we did a focus group where the viewers were asked, "When do you watch the show?" And they said, "We watch when we're ironing or doing chores; we leave it on around the house." Then they were asked, "Is there any time you actually look up from your work? What makes you pay attention?" And they all said, "When we hear Roger's voice." The villain is the catalyst. When he or she comes on, the audience just knows something will happen. When you hear the voice of Vivian -- who hasn't been totally evil, she's now more of a hench-person -- you know it's not going to be a fast-forward scene. It's going to be odd or quirky. You pay attention. You get caught up in the mystery. Who is Franco working for? Everyone thinks it's Kate but they don't really know. When the audience sees Kristen walking into John and Marlena's wedding, they know something's going to happen. I love villains.

Michael Logan: That being the case, why didn't you write for John Aniston? Victor used to be the bad boy of Days -- he was in everybody's business. Granted, that was before you got there, but still -- why didn't you make him a rip-snorting villain again?
James E. Reilly: When I came back, Victor had already become the good guy and Stefano was the villain who affected everybody's lives. I looked at what we had -- which was Roman I and Roman II and Marlena -- and as a viewer I had to ask: Why wasn't there more of an impact on these people's lives when Roman I came back and Marlena found out she was sleeping with the wrong man? I mean, all they played was Marlena sort of looking at John when Roman came back and saying, "Oops." That was it? Hello? We're all going to make believe that Marlena, who had been sleeping with John for so many years and raised children with him, would just turn off her feelings? Yet that's the way it was written. It made no sense. Obviously, John and Marlena -- being basically very decent people -- had to put their lives and feelings on hold because they weren't going to destroy the family and hurt Roman and stuff. It wasn't their fault but it was Stefano's fault.

I had to do surgery. It was the first story I had to address but to do that, I had to bring back Stefano because he was so crucial to it, and in doing that I could not have Victor and Stefano butting heads. I couldn't have two villains the same age. They'd be like Villain One and Villain Two. And the momentum of the baby story with Aniston and Debbie Adair got killed because Debbie wanted to have her own child and was out at various times when she was going through the in-vitro fertilization process.

As a result, other stories started taking hold: Bo-Billy-Hope and Sami-Austin-Carrie and Jack-Jennifer-Laura and John-Marlena-Kristen-Tony. These stories were exploding like popcorn; there was no room for anything else. That's when the network started talking about a spin-off, because there was so much story that Days was overflowing. I could have transplanted one or two of those stories to another soap and given Aniston more to do on Days, but all that fell through. It wasn't like I was trying to sabotage him. The room was not there. If we played Victor, you wouldn't see Susan. I love Victor and John, but I could not fit them in.

Michael Logan: But why take it to the extreme of giving Victor a stroke -- which reduced him to very few appearances and a handful of voice-over lines for months and months? Why not just take him off the canvas altogether rather than disable him?
James E. Reilly: Because I never like seeing anyone lose a paycheck. And I was always hoping that something would break and I could reawaken him. That's why he was kept in limbo for so long. Because there is a story for Victor with Kate and Vivian but there was never the time. Victor didn't have a family anymore; he wasn't really connected with other people. The stuff I gave him with Vivian, Ivan and Kate was richer than the stuff he used to have when he'd just come to a meeting of the Alamain Board and sit there with Mickey and Maggie. I'm sorry the way it had to end for John.

Michael Logan: Does this mean your replacement, Sally Sussman-Morina, won't use him either?
James E. Reilly: In making the decision about John, they asked Sally if he was important in her story plans and she said no, she had no story for him -- and that was the death knell.

Michael Logan: Explain this new plan in which you will remain as consultant. I can't think of a case like this before. And why would a new head writer want the former one hanging around? Has anybody else done this?
James E. Reilly: No. Eileen Davidson and I both broke ground this year.

Michael Logan:  How do you envision this working?
James E. Reilly: I have to leave Days Nov. 1 and start writing the bible for the new show, so I'm now in the process of passing the baton to Sally. She and I have discussed the current storylines. I've said, "If I had remained with the show, this is how I'd have done them." She will do her own stories but she will be able to talk to me about them. She'll do a long-term. I'll give her notes and basically help as much as I can, as she needs the help. On a weekly basis, she will do a thrust and I will read it, and we'll discuss what she's doing. Hopefully it will make the show even stronger because she'll be coming on with new ideas -- yet there will still be the same [associate] writing team which knows how I pace story. Hopefully the show will stay No. 1. I'm sure of it. I almost hate leaving because there is so much I'd love to see the characters do. It's like leaving high school. Or leaving a small town where you really had a great time. I wish there had been a spin-off.

Michael Logan: The outrageousness you brought to the genre has proven incredibly successful -- it's hard to imagine a new head writer coming in and not feeling the pressure to continue in that vein.
James E. Reilly: There will always be something fresh and new to give the audience. But Days will still have the same dynamics because Sally loves what we're [currently] doing. She'll just add her own mark to it. No one is indispensable. Things will always change.

Michael Logan: Whose idea was this, anyway -- theirs or yours?
James E. Reilly: It was their idea. The show wanted it. I gather that when NBC signed me, [Days exec producer] Ken Corday was not happy about it. [NBC president Don] Ohlmeyer promised him that as much as possible would be done to keep Days a Reilly kind of show after I left. So Ken said, "Well, we want him for a consultant." And the network did the deal.

Michael Logan: On one hand, I can see you wanting to hang in because you're so attached to Days. But on the other hand, why would you want to split your focus? You have a new baby that needs your undivided attention.
James E. Reilly: As soon as my bible is written, there's less day-to-day work for me. It becomes time for fine-tuning. There's a lot of waiting around for decisions to be made. I mean, they don't have to give me a decision about the show for two years. I should have lots of time to work with Days.

Michael Logan: Two years from when?
James E. Reilly: It works this way: I have from Nov. 1 of '97 through Feb. 1 of '98 to write the bible. They have two weeks to read it. They give me notes. I give them the finished bible March 1, no more revisions. Then there's a period where they can ask me for outlines. Then, on April 1, I go under salary -- as opposed to the money I'm making for developing the bible -- and they have a year and a half from that point to decide whether or not they want to do my show. So they have me until November of '99.

Michael Logan: : I've seen it in print a few places that January of '99 is the likely air date.
James E. Reilly: I don't know [if that's true] because, see, I'm not allowed to talk to the network about the new show.

Michael Logan: What?
James E. Reilly:Ken did not want me talking about the new show until I finished working for him, and we really have honored that. So I have not talked to them and therefore I do not know what they're thinking.

Michael Logan: How weird. You mean, you're having to read about this yourself?
James E. Reilly: That's why I love reading the soap magazines -- to find out what I'm doing. [NBC daytime president] Susan Lee has said in interviews that the show could air in the fall of '98. I'm going, "Hello?"

Michael Logan:  But it would be possible?
James E. Reilly:Yeah, I guess. But there's been a lot of focus-group research about the best time to start a soap -- people change channels in January; they channel-graze then, sampling new stuff, more than at any other time of the year. And I think NBC was very happy with the initial response to Sunset Beach [which debuted in January 1997]. They got a good tune-in, a good sampling. So when I heard they were happy about that, I then imagined that the earliest would be January of '99.

Michael Logan: You have no guarantee it'll even get on the air, right?
James E. Reilly:The new show may go or may not go. Who knows what Sunset Beach will do to the reception [a new soap would get from] the affiliates? I have no clue. Who knows what affect [the recent departure of NBC Enterprises president] John Agoglia will have? When you have changes in the corporate structure, you don't know who's for what and against what. And who knows what effect the ratings of Port Charles will have? There was a focus group done on Sunset Beach in which some viewers said they did not want to give another hour to a new show. They felt guilty doing it. The show's future can also depend on how much money the network can make on it overseas. They have until November of '99 to decide what they're doing.

Michael Logan: Do you have a title?
James E. Reilly:Nope. I'm sure that whatever title I come up with will change. I mean, you wouldn't believe the meetings you have to have just to determine what you're going to name a new character.

Michael Logan: Speaking of new characters, I'm glad you didn't bring one in for Carrie. It works so much better to have her fall in love with Mike. But what took so long to give Roark Critchlow a story?
James E. Reilly:That was always the plan. When I brought back Mike a few years ago, I said to the network and production, "Now, I need someone for the hospital but he's going to be back-burner for a very long time. I want it to be Mike Horton." They all said, "Oh, yeah, we love it, we love it!" I said, "Now, we're going to take an oath around the table that we don't want a story for Mike until I'm ready." Two or three weeks later, both the network and production are going, "Where's Mike's story? How come he doesn't have a girlfriend?" I said, "Remember your oath."

Michael Logan: I still don't understand the delay.
James E. Reilly:I needed to take time to establish Mike so that he was not viewed as someone trying to break up Austin and Carrie. Now the audience is saying, "We love Mike and Carrie together. Austin's too dumb; all the men on the show are too dumb. You've made them dumb, dumb, dumb." But it has taken time to build up Mike as the good guy. Meanwhile, major things are happening with Sami-Carrie-Austin-Kate. And there will be a wedding in August.

Michael Logan: Do complaints from the fans and the press bother you on any level?
James E. Reilly:No, they honestly don't. As long as the person is honest and informed and says, "Look, this is the way I feel..." then that's OK. I hate it when they complain that we did something wrong when, in fact, we did it right but they just didn't see that particular episode. And little things get me. Soap Opera Digest printed a letter that said, "It's so distasteful of Days of Our Lives to show Susan and Kristen breast-feeding when my show airs at noon when I'm having lunch." And this was written by a woman. I can't win or lose! Here I am trying to say there's nothing wrong with breast-feeding, it's politically correct, it's natural, women should be able to do what they want to do. And I'm catching hell. That's the only thing that really makes me angry.

Michael Logan: What about Days' ongoing Emmy snub? Doesn't that bug you?
James E. Reilly:I called up [All My Children head writer] Lorraine Broderick the Sunday before the Emmys and congratulated her on winning because I knew we weren't going to get the writing Emmy. It didn't bother me. The fact is, we are doing stuff that's different. We're not doing [a] classic old soap. If people don't agree with it, fine. There's one writer on our show who has criticized it a lot but we have a great relationship. That sort of thing doesn't bother me.

Michael Logan: You've finally got Eric coming back. Is he going to be evil, too?
James E. Reilly:No! But there will be something deeper with Eric than what appears on the surface.

Michael Logan: He's got some explaining to do.
James E. Reilly:We have a scene where Sami says something about what a great guy Eric is, and Lucas says, "Uh, excuse me, but he wasn't home for your mother being possessed by the devil, or you being hit by a car, or you giving birth or getting married, or for his father's death, or for Christmas for four or five years." And she snaps at him: "Don't you ever talk against my twin -- only I can!" Eric is a kid who came from a troubled family, and we're going to play that in the character. His mother was kidnapped for X number of years. His father was exchanged with someone else. Sami acted out in one way, and Eric will act out in his own way. He's not going to come back as a blank slate. Once again, Eric's story -- like Mike's -- will take time. We'll wait until the audience starts crying to have him involved with something.

Michael Logan: This has been the longest casting search I can remember. It's my understanding you were going to wait until you had the right actor before you wrote Eric back into the script. That's a wiser way to work than, say, the way they do things at The Young and the Restless. Over there, Bill Bell has the new Phyllis in next Tuesday's script and the pressure is on to cast the part no matter what.
James E. Reilly: We all needed to be certain we had someone we wanted, and finally when we got him, we said, "OK, let's write him in."

Michael Logan: You cast a relative newcomer, Jensen Ackles. What in particular did you like about him?
James E. Reilly: He's a good actor and he looked a bit like Alison Sweeney. There's a vulnerability. He looked good, and you could see him fitting well into future story. He's the kind of actor who makes you say, "Hey, story can go here" -- and that's what counts. Believe me, if we had been short on story, Eric would have been back two years ago. You can always bring back a Brady.

Michael Logan: Do you feel the pressure to top yourself with the new show?
James E. Reilly:I hope NBC isn't looking for something over the top because, at this point, I don't know what it would be. How can I top Days? But I'm sure it's expected. After fighting me over the idea of devil possession, Ken would come up and say, "OK, Jim, what's your devil-possession story for '97?"

Michael Logan: Is there anything you won't do?
James E. Reilly:I'd put seltzer in my pants if I thought it would give someone a moment of escape. And that's what the audience wants. Life is not that easy. Though the stock market is up, people are working harder than ever, and when they come home they want to watch something that makes them laugh or scream, "I don't believe it!" They want -- they need -- something to jump up and down about.

Michael Logan: Well, you've finally worn me down. I'm loving Days these days.
James E. Reilly:As long as people watch a show and have fun, there should be room for it. There should be room for 11 or 12 different types of soaps. They should be like neighborhood restaurants. Ya feel like Chinese, go there. Ya feel like deli, go there. We should all be different. In fact, if they would let soap writers write, I don't think they'd be copying each other, they'd each tell their own stories in their own ways. And the business would be healthier for it.

'Days of our Lives' April 19 Sneak Peek: Abby Comes Clean to Marlena

Abby opens up to Marlena

Tomorrow on the April 19 episode of Days of our Lives, Abigail (Kate Mansi) comes clean to Marlena (Deidre Hall) about what she did to Ben (Robert Scott Wilson), and JJ (Casey Moss) tells Chad (Billy Flynn) that Ben has been locked up.

Meanwhile, Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) makes Kate (Lauren Koslow) an offer she can't refuse, and Theresa (Jen Lilley) has a surprising suggestion for Victor (John Aniston) and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers).

'Days of our Lives' April 12 Sneak Peek: Eric and Jennifer Hit The Sheets!

Today on the April 12 episode of Days of our Lives, Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) and Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux make love following some poor choices. Could drugs and alcohol be involved?

Meanwhile, John (Drake Hogestyn) comforts a depressed Marlena (Deidre Hall) after Eric's sentencing.

Elsewhere, Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) is in the hospital with burns, and Chad tries to hide Abigail's (Kate Mansi) role in his accident.

'Days of our Lives' April 11 Sneak Peek: Abigail's Mental Stability is Questioned.

Kate Mansi/ jpistudios.com

Tomorrow on the April 11 episode of Days of our Lives, Abigail's (Kate Mansi) mental stability is questioned, and a worried Chad (Billy Flynn) reaches out to Marlena (Deidre Hall).

Meanwhile, Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) learns from Fynn (Alexander Bruszt) that she has a subdural hematoma, and later Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla remember their past.

Dr. Marlena Evans Saves the Day on 'Days of our Lives'

Days of our lives - Dr. Marlena Evans Saves the Day!
By Carolyn LeVine Topol

Tuesday’s episode of Days of our Lives brought us to a major story climax. The Salem “cavalry” is poised to save the day. The surprising twist — it includes the toughest psychiatrist imaginable, Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall). Despite objections from rescue team leaders, Rafe Hernandez and Steve Johnson (Galen Gering and Stephen Nichols), Marlena insists on participating, unable to rest until her ‘husband’, John Black (Drake Hogestyn), is safe.

Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans

Dressed all in black, not only does Marlena look incredible, but she’s ready for action. Unexpectedly showing up on the scene, Steve and Rafe reluctantly accept her participation, giving Marlena a weapon. In response to their concerns, Marlena, rightfully, insists she has been through more difficult spots than this (I would imagine far more often than both Steve & Rafe combined). As viewers can attest to, Marlena Evans has survived, and successfully worked her way out of much more challenging encounters than this during her years in Salem.

Viewers quickly get a bird’s eye view as to why savvy Marlena was needed. Before reaching their goal, Marlena first saves Steve, who is nearly taken out of action by a member of the enemy’s security team. Without missing a beat, Marlena silently and strategically cold-cocked the thug and then continued on the mission.

Christopher Sean as Paul with Deidre Hall as Marlena

There is no question Marlena can hold her own in any situation. Fortunately, she was on hand to comfort and support John’s son, Paul Narita (Christopher Sean), who was rescued while in the process of being brainwashed. Having a super-hero psychiatrist on a team can come in handy.

Dr. Evans’s finest qualities are her inner strength and determination, coupled with her ability to repress her fear when necessary. Without her on the rescue team, the entire mission might very well have fallen apart.

Let’s face it — Dr. Marlena Evans can ‘kick butt” better than anyone in Salem!

Here’s one big question — why was she referred to as John’s “woman”? Marlena Evans is her own woman — one viewers can admire and respect. The reference to her as John’s woman, more than once, was enough to rattle any fan. Marlena had enough class not make an issue of it, but no hero should be referred to as someone else’s possession.

Dr. Evans has, does, and will continue to stand on her own two feet. She loves John and her family, and is fiercely loyal to her friends, but tempers these relationships with an ardent, independent persona.

Deidre Hall as Marlena

No one should ever diminish Marlena Evans. The “Queen of the Night” can hold her own with anyone, in any situation. Forget Wonder Woman — Days fans have Dr. Marlena Evans!

'Days of our Lives' March 21 Sneak Peek: Ciara Shares Her Pain About the Rape With Hope

Ciara shares her pain about the rape with Hope. © jpistudios.com

Tomorrow on the March 21 episode of Days of our Lives, Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) shares her pain about the rape with Hope (Kristian Alfonso).

Meanwhile, Joey (James Lastovic) confesses to Roman (Josh Taylor), and Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) connect.

Elsewhere, Belle (Martha Madison) finds Marlena's (Deidre Hall) plan to rescue John (Drake Hogestyn) concerning.

Days of our Lives March 18 Sneak Peek: Paul is Confused by his Imprisonment

What will Yo-Ling do to John and Paul? © jpistudios.com

Today on the March 18 episode of Days of our Lives, Paul's (Christopher Sean) imprisonment with John (Drake Hogestyn) confuses him; meanwhile, Steve (Stephen Nichols), Rafe (Galen Gering) and Marlena (Deidre Hall) plan John's rescue

Elsewhere, Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) throws a wild birthday party, Joey (James Lastovic) makes a spur-of-the-moment confession, and Dario discovers what happened to his father (Jordi Vilasuso)

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: (March 14-18, 2016)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of March 14.

Monday, March 14, 2016

JJ (Casey Moss) comforts Gabi (Camila Banus) over shocking news.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Chad (Billy Flynn) and JJ lie to Abigail (Kate Mansi).

Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Eric (Greg Vaughan) continue their downward spiral.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Rafe (Galen Gering), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Marlena (Deidre Hall) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) work with Eduardo (A Martinez) to find out John's whereabouts. Meanwhile, John (Drake Hogestyn) tries to break free of his chains..

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Lani (Sal Stowers) get closer..

Friday, March 18, 2016

Joey (James Lastovic), still filled with guilt, makes an impulsive confession

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