Season 56

Shawn finds Belle in Philip’s arms. Allie lays into Sami for going against her wishes. Marlena gives Claire a warning about Jan. Xander tries to manipulate Jan.

Brady convinces Victor to back up his confession. Sami realizes she needs to act fast to keep custody of her grandson. Lani struggles to forgive Eli for his deception. Marlena, Roman, Belle, and Brady say goodbye to Eric.

Kristen’s past comes back to haunt her. Bonnie pulls Justin in for a kiss!. Eric and Nicole share a tearful goodbye. After speaking with Eric, Sami presents Allie with a compromise.

John lashes out at Steve. Justin confides in Jack about Bonnie. Gwen plots against Abigail. Ben faces life without Ciara.

Abigail makes plans for her future. Sami and Nicole have one last argument before Sami’s departure. Tripp asks for Kayla’s blessing. Claire tells Ben about Hope’s search for Vincent.

Kayla relays good news to Steve; Allie and Tripp have a tense encounter; John continues to have mood swings; Melinda grills Eli as she tries to build a case against Kristen.

Philip’s welcome home dinner takes a surprising turn. Jan files a complaint with Shawn. Steve questions Tripp’s involvement with Allie. Allie confides in Nicole about meeting Tripp in London.

Ben and Hope track down Vincent. Sarah lays into Xander for his role in Philip’s arrest. Belle comes to Philip’s aid. Kristen tells Brady they need to flee Salem.

Kristen asks Marlena for a special request. Eli warns Lani her past actions may come back to haunt her. Kate offers to keep an eye on Jake for Chad. Abe unwittingly tips off Melinda.

Steve wants to know if Tripp is the father of Allie’s baby. Melinda puts Eli in a tough spot. Ben and Vincent have a heated encounter. Allie has a horrific realization.

Vincent reveals Ciara's fate to Ben and Hope; Allie informs Lani of what happened in London;Tripp tells Steve his side of the story;Melinda puts pressure on Eli to help her nail Kristen.

Bonnie attempts to gain Justin’s forgiveness. Allie gives Claire shocking news about Tripp.

Victor fires Xander!. Philip makes a mysterious call. Steve and Kayla are shocked when they learn what Allie said about Tripp; Claire gets to know the new Titan intern, Charlie.

Eli struggles with his huge dilemma. Melinda tries to unnerve Kristen. Abigail asks Chad for a favor regarding Jake. Gwen gets to know Jack and Jennifer.

Chad offers Jake an olive branch. Lani makes an emotional plea to Melinda on Kristen’s behalf. Gwen sets a new plan into action. Eli comes clean with Kristen.

Hope and Shawn receive new evidence regarding Ciara. Kristen makes a shocking decision. Eli confides in Abe. Belle has second thoughts about representing Philip.

Nicole reluctantly gives Lucas devastating news. Brady makes a surprising suggestion to Kristen. Steve alerts when Tripp amends part of his story. John loses it after discovering what happened between Allie and Tripp.

Philip succeeds in pushing Xander over the edge. John blasts Steve for defending Tripp. Kayla offers a way to prove whether Tripp is telling the truth or not. Charlie comforts Claire over her loss of Ciara.

Brady catches Philip conspiring against Xander. Kayla and Steve keep a secret from Tripp. Marlena tries to calm John. Sarah and Xander argue over Philip.

The lights go out in Salem. Clyde and Orpheus form an uneasy alliance. Ben has a vision of Ciara. Jake confronts Gwen over his growing suspicions of her.

Chad is stunned when Rolf shows up at the mansion. Eli struggles to keep the truth from Lani. Orpheus tells Marlena he needs her help. Clyde puts Ben in a tough position.

Belle checks on John, who begins to worry about Marlena. Rolf threatens to kill Chad. Gwen is faced with an unexpected dilemma. Eli questions Ben about Clyde.

Belle is fearful when she finds Jan in her house. Clyde tries to save Ben from himself. Xander is irked to find Sarah and Philip together again. Claire helps Charlie out of a jam.

Clyde kidnaps Henry, Rolf need Kayla’s help, and John gets a lead from Ben.

Kate runs into Clyde holding Henry, John gives up his gun to Orpheus, and Marlena appeals to Evan, who wants nothing to do with his father.

Kate shoots Clyde, Rolf wants to implant Kayla with Stefano clone, and Orpheus is knocked out.

Rolf and Clyde are captured, Ben refocuses on Vincent, and Rolf offers Gwen a deal.

Ben abducts Vincent, Jennifer tells Doug and Julie that Hope left Salem, and Kristen says goodbye to Rachel and Brady.

Eli wakes up to find himself in the hospital with Lani; Tripp bears his soul to Ciara’s grave; Kayla then urges Steve to tell Tripp about the test

Kate tells Roman how Allie was raped in London; Shawn persuades Ben he must find some way to carry on; Gwen interrupts a romantic moment between Chad and Abigail.

Allie tells Nicole that the DNA test results are ready; Steve feels compelled to take his son’s word on the results; Justin tells Bonnie he forgives her.

Abigail throws a party honoring her parents; Jennifer runs into Bonnie, and worries she’s pursuing Justin; Kate runs into Jake on her way to the party and invites him to join her.

Jack and Jennifer’s friends and family help them celebrate their anniversary; Theo comes home and surprises Abe; John and Marlena reminisce about their years of marriage.

Jack admits to sleeping with Kate, Jake and Kate kiss, and Abigail goes missing.

Jake wants to sneak around with Kate. Jack blames Abigail for everything. Charlie finds Claire kissing Theo.

Chad’s furious finding Jake with Abigail. Charlie gives Claire the cold shoulder. and Sarah is suspicious of Philip.

Belle proposes to Shawn, Claire and Charlie clear things up, and Xander and Sarah wonder if Philip is working for someone.

Ava threatens Philip and then knocks on Steve’s door, Lani secretly records Eli and Abe’s conversation, and Melinda drops the rape case, but gives Allie another option.

Brady tells Lani everything, Ava visits Kristen in prison, and Tripp learns Ava raped Steve.

Lani confronts Eli about his deception; Gwen spies Jake and Kate kissing; Jack tries to repair his relationship with Jennifer.

Jake scores a new job; JJ consoles a guilt-ridden Abigail.

Belle has a special request for John and Marlena regarding her wedding to Shawn; Jan manipulates Claire; Sarah spies on Philip.

John and Shawn give Charlie the third degree; Shawn and Belle’s wedding ceremony begins; Belle is unnerved when Jan shows up on her doorstep.

Shawn and Jan say I do, Brady and Eli are shocked by what they find in Belle’s hotel room, and Kristen urges Lani to forgive Eli.

Charlie and Claire continue to get closer when he’s there to comfort her in the wake of everything that went down during Belle and Shawn’s wedding. Xander and Sarah continue poking around in their efforts to uncover the identity of Philip’s secret partner.

Gwen manipulates Chad and Abigail. Kate continues to insist that she and Jake need to keep their affair under wraps.

When Rafe returns to Salem, he discovers that a whole lot has changed. Gabi also returns to town with one thing and one thing only on her mind: reuniting with Jake.

Jake admits his feelings for Kate, Gabi decides to leave town, and Charlie and Claire make a decision about their relationship.

Charlie becomes Jealous on Claire and Ben's friendship. Xander pays Kristen a visit in the hopes that she’ll tell him more about Ms. Van De Camp

Sarah tells Xander they have to break up. Charlie finds himself caught between his battling bosses.

When Steve and Lucas cross paths, things will get pretty tense. Philip’s been reflecting quite a bit recently about the romantic mistakes he’s made over the years.

Ava’s finally reunited with her son Tripp. Kayla want Tripp to move out, but will Steve come to his son's aid?

Nicole is positively stunned when she hears the news Allie has to share. Xander and Sarah’s plan to get the goods on Philip seems to be working. Ava hopes to strike a bargain with Steve.

Abe presents Rafe with an offer. Chad catches Jake in a lie.

Gwen’s manipulations are having a ripple effect all across Salem today. Tripp continues to proclaim his innocence.

Steve and Kayla visits Joey in prision. Jake’s current and former lover butt heads. Jennifer suspects that Kate’s fling with Jack isn't over.

Allie needs advice from Kate as to what her next move should be. Charlie comes to Xander with a confession. Sarah makes a shocking discovery about Philip’s partner!

Steve and Kayla are allowed to bring their son home. Charlie and Claire are ready to take things to the next level. Allie turns to Belle.

Ben and Shawn take time to mourn the loss of the woman they both loved so deeply. Steve and Kayla question Joey about his future. Rafe is able to give Nicole some good news.

Chloe tells Brady about Philip’s gambling debts. Claire has wonderful news to share with Allie. Steve warns Tripp to be careful. Philip is caught off guard when Victor reveals he’s been on to him for a while.

Chad is in the right place at the right time. Ava might be in over her head. Jennifer can’t help but suspect Jack and Kate’s supposed one-night fling is still going on.

Tony and Anna shows up at the DiMera mansion. Dr. Rolf has a special gift for Kristen. Jennifer continues to pursue the truth about Jack and Kate.

Kiriakis clan celebrates Christmas Eve. Justin has invited Bonnie to join them, to both Victor and Maggies displeasure. Kristen and Brady are daydreaming.

Nicole share a secret with Allie. Will returns. Belle and Shawn are ready to getting married.

Ben continues to struggle with his wife’s death. Claire gives Ben something special from Ciara. Jack manages to make a little progress with estranged-wife Jennifer.

Lani goes into labor. Allie shares difficult news with Sami. Joey shares his plans regarding his future with Steve and Kayla.

Marlena urges John to try and work things out with Steve. Lucas confronts Tripp about Allie and what supposedly happened between them that night in London.

Charlie’s trying to keep several secrets from coming to light, so it’s not going to be ideal when Claire catches him at a rather inopportune moment.

How will Jennifer react when Abigail shares with her a downright stunning revelation?

New Year’s Eve kicks off a bit early in Salem. Jennifer is ready to put 2020 in the past and move into the future.

Gwen’s been doing everything in her power to destroy Abigail’s world.

Kate confides to Jennifer that it’s Jake, not Jack, she’s been involved with. Eli and Lani name their newborn twins.

Gwen admits she lied about Abigail and Jake’s affair, Kate admits her insecurities to Jennifer, and Charlie might have overplayed his hand with Allie.

John and Steve get a lead on Tripp’s brother, Abigail fires Gwen, and Claire brings Charlie home.

Rafe finds Ava passed out and Ben and Marlena rush to find Claire, who is at home alone with Charlie.

Ben stops Charlie from sleeping with Claire, Kayla learns about Ava’s other son, and Eli and Lani prepare to bring their kids home.

Dr. Raynor kidnaps the babies, Chloe asks Brady for help with Philip, and Xander figures out what his cousin is really up to.

, Brady offers to help Philip if he stays away from Chloe, Allie learns Charlie could be her rapist, and Ava has another terrifying vision.

Ava tells Nicole Charlie confessed to her, Claire defends her boyfriend to her family, and Allie confronts Charlie.

Gwen confesses to Abigail she slept with Chad, Justin thinks Bonnie saw the kidnapper, and Eli and Lani try to come up with suspects.

Lani and Valerie see a sketch of the kidnapper, they realize that they recognize the person. Chad does everything in his power to reason with Abigail, but she’s not necessarily wanting to hear what he has to say.

Chloe asks Brady a question we’ve all been wondering of lately. Rafe confronts Charlie. Claire is admitting to Belle that she really, truly cared for Charlie.

Things are about to get heated when Ava’s sons have the mother of all confrontations. Nicole comes up with a way for Allie to strengthen the case against Charlie. Philip finds himself in need of shelter.

Gwen’s manipulations continue to take their toll. Jake gets an unexpected visitor, Gabi! the investigation into the kidnapping of Eli and Lani’s children continues. Xander finds himself being questioned by Abe.

Gwen drops a huge bombshell. Chad pays Rolf a visit!

Charlie hopes that he can convince Claire to remain by his side. Kate finds Jake in a compromising position with Gabi.

Brady and Chloe find themselves arguing about the Philip situation. Lani turns to Kristen for an assist.

Kristen winds up taking Tony hostage. Kate asks Jake if he still has feelings for Gabi. Nicole won't let Rafe spend his birthday alone.

Tony and Chad join forces to try and save their sister. Xander finally has the chance to fill Victor in on what his nefarious son Philip has been up to.

Ben opens up to Claire, but what will he share? The truth about what happened in London may finally be revealed. Charlie bonds with someone rather unexpected.

Steve brings Shawn more evidence. Rafe and Nicole continue to bond. Ben gets a sign that it might be time for him to open his heart.

Paternity test results reveal Gwen is Jack’s daughter, Laura admits she sent the checks, and Nicole learns Eric isn’t coming home.

Laura confesses to paying off Gwen’s mom, Gwen and Jack face-off, and Eli and Lani corner Raynor.

Ivan surprises Vivian with the babies, Lani figures out who has her twins, and Gwen slaps Jack.

Susan Banks tells Ben Ciara’s alive, Ciara knocks out Rhodes, and Vivian has grand plans for the twins.

Ciara’s escape attempt fails, Susan’s visions give Ben hope, and Ivan traps Eli and Lani.

Victor rejects Philip’s resignation, Jack wants to make amends with Gwen, and Xander makes a deal with Gabi.

Xander quits, Laura falls after a confrontation with Gwen, and Kristen targets Susan.

Gwen finds herself in need of help, will her daddy come to the rescue? Ivan decides it’s time to let Vivian in on the truth. Abigail finally agrees to move back into the DiMera mansion.

it’s Valentine’s Day in Salem, and Steve’s ready to make things official with his Sweetness. Jake and Kate are in for a shock. Lani and Eli are reunited with their children.

Ciara attempts to reach out to her grieving husband Ben. Kate sets out to thwart one of longtime rival Vivian’s schemes. Charlie threatens Ava.

Ciara manages to get a message through to Ben. Allie has a run-in with Charlie. Nicole urges Rafe to consider taking Ava into protection.

Orpheus finds a way to manipulate Ciara’s captor, Rhodes. Chloe still finds herself drawn to her ex, Brady and not Brady. Vivian and Kristen find themselves reunited behind bars! Ben and Claire once again turn to Susan for help.

Xander proposes to Sarah. Jake questions Gwen. Gabi decides to pay Philip a visit. Tragedy strikes the Deveraux family.

Abigail and Gwen wind up getting into a heated exchange. Rhodes tells Ciara a bit of potentially disturbing news about her future. Ben gets a new lead to Ciara's whereabouts, from Clyde!

Ciara is reunited with a familiar face. Ben convinces Shawn to join the search for Ciara. Determined to take down Gwen, Abigail turns to Gabi for an assist. Belle tells Claire that Charlie might just get away with his litany of sins.

Vivian strikes a deal with Kristen. Allie finds herself having a rough go of it with Henry. Claire is playing a dangerous game.

Kristen is determined to keep Chloe away from Brady. Claire’s attempt to trick Charlie backfires.

Tripp tells Steve that he wants to help Allie with Henry. John threatens Charlie. Nicole and Rafe help Ava get settled into her new, temporary digs.

Evan defies Orpehus wishes. Ciara and Ben continues to share a spiritual connection. Marlena wants answers from John.

Rafe brings a suspect in for questioning. Ava and Tripp are on the receiving end of shocking news. Kristen’s big plan could hit a few roadblocks today.

Chloe questions Susan's behavior, Lani becomes suspicious of Kristen, and Abigail presses Gabi to join forces with her against Gwen.

Abigail and Jack will have a heated argument about Gwen, Kristen has uses Philip to her advantage, Chloe was advises Sarah not to marry Xander, and Lani has introduces Abe and Eli to her Aunt Paulina.

Abigail and Gabi will kidnap Gwen, Jack has informs Chad about his fight with Abigail, Steve and Kayla will have an awkward encounter with Bonnie and Justin, and Sarah has discovers Xander in a compromising position.

Sami has tries to persuade Belle to represent her, John was fears he may have be gone too far, Ben has seeks help from Marlena, and Evan will plays mind games with Ciara.

Abigail was demands when Gwen admit to killing Laura, Kate and Jake will get a win over Philip and Gabi, Evan was informs Ciara of his deadly plans for Ben, and Clyde has an stunning news for Ben.

Anna was stumbles upon Gwen locked up in the DiMera tunnels, Chad is was suspicious when he finds Abigail and Gabi together, Belle is was furious at Sami for lying to her, and Allie has brings Henry to meet Ava for the first time.

Abigail has reaches her breaking point, Anna was attempts to waylay Chad, Jake and Kate has fight about Gabi, and Paulina has a proposal for Abe.

Evan was prepares to kill Ben, Shawn and Ben will close in on Evan, Paulina was inadvertently stirs up drama for Eli and Lani, and Theo has returns to Salem.

Evan will takes Claire hostage, Kristen has tries a new tactic with Chloe, Sarah will makes a shocking discovery, and Ciara has finds herself in dire straits.

Chloe has tries to tell Brady she has feelings for him, Rex will puts a damper on Xander and Jack's two-man bachelor party, Kristen will takes extreme measures to protect her secret, and Ben was fears he's too late to save Ciara.

Kristen concocts a breakup plan for Xarah, Ciara’s out of surgery, and Theo catches up with Claire.

Sami admits the truth to Lucas, Ciara wakes up thinking Ben is the Necktie Killer, and Rafe receives new information.

Ciara calls Ben a monster and lashes out at Claire, Rafe questions Kate, and Allie remembers holding Kate’s gun.

Kristen impersonates Sarah, Xander finds “Sarah” with Rex, and Ciara crushes Claire.

“Sarah” breaks up with Xander, the real Sarah fantasizes about her wedding, and Chad gets through to Abigail.

Sami confesses to killing Charlie, Tripp has an incriminating flashback, and Sarah hallucinates after getting stabbed with the syringe.

Gabi rejects Abigail’s latest revenge scheme, Chad confides in Jake, and Kate tells Roman she is committed to Jake.

Jake suggests Ben use Rolf’s serum on Ciara, who is thrilled to visit with Theo, and Paulina has a surprise for Julie at the christening.

Claire and Tripp make a friend, who turns out to be a troublemaker with ties to Salem. And Ben stuns Ciara with the truth.

Sami still faces murder charges despite finally telling Rafe the truth, Paulina orders Chanel to get a job, and Nicole asks Ava if she killed Charlie.

Xander punches Philip and fantasizes about Sarah, Brady visits “Kristen” in prison, and Kate and Jake find Gabi tending to a shirtless Philip.

Kristen needs help getting out of a jam. Jake and Kate discover Gabi and Philip in a compromising position. Ben’s getting desperate as Ciara’s getting closer to Theo.

Kristen's going to lay it all on the line with Brady. Theo crosses paths with someone from his past.

Philip and Chloe are hooking up!

Shawn and Belle face off with Jan when she returns to Salem. Ava's confessing something to Nicole.

Ciara agrees to hypnosis after sharing a moment with Ben, John is prepared to go to jail, and Sami meets Tripp.

Ciara learns Claire burned the cabin, a drunk Xander meets Chanel, and Paulina has more than one business proposition for Abe.

Ciara devastates Ben and Claire and then turns to Theo for comfort, Chanel thinks she solved her money problems, and Gwen begs Chad to forgive her.

Gwen wonders if she’s pregnant after throwing up on Abigail, Ava tells Rafe she watched Charlie die, and Philip kisses Gabi in front of Kate and Jake.

Sami and Lucas kiss after Sami admits her marriage is in shambles, Belle’s coat button is in an evidence bag, and Rafe’s had it with Ava and Tripp.

Chanel tells Xander they got married, Sami panics EJ will find out about Lucas, and Nicole plays matchmaker.

Gwen learns she’s pregnant, Kristen blackmails Sami, Chloe confesses her feelings to Brady, and Paulina meets her new son-in-law Xavier… er, Xander.

Abigail tells Gwen to get an abortion, Philip asks Gabi out, and Ben brings a syringe to Ciara’s hospital room.

Ciara has something to say and halts Ben from leaving her hospital room, Kristen almost blows her cover!

John remembers seeing Charlie’s murder, Rafe connects evidence to Belle, and Jan tries to manipulate Claire.

Jan flashes back to shooting Charlie but Belle is arrested for the crime, and Tripp admits to Steve he likes Allie.

Gwen decides to keep the baby, Abe fills Paulina in on her son-in-law, and Xander objects when Chanel suggests a divorce

Ciara tells Ben she’s leaving Salem, Abigail tries to control her rage, and Chanel and Xander ask Paulina for ten million dollars.

Brady confesses to Chloe he has feelings for her. Ben begs Ciara to stay in Salem and Lucas agrees to Sami’s plan.

Lucas tells Chloe he’s dying, Kristen knocks out Kate, and Xander’s negotiations with Paulina go from bad to worse.

Gabi can’t stop thinking about Jake while she’s with Philip, Paulina leaves Salem with a secret, and Chanel and Xander agree to get a divorce.

Claire refuses to help Ben kidnap Ciara, Shawn learns where Hope is, and Ava and Rafe kiss.

Ciara and Theo leave Salem, Ava accuses Nicole of being jealous, and Rafe finds John’s hypnosis recording.

Kristen impersonates Kate with another mask, Gwen slumps to the floor in pain, and Abigail wants her marriage to work.

Gwen has a miscarriage and then falls down a flight of stairs following an altercation with Abigail.

Gwen accuses Abigail of killing her baby, Ben gives Jake advice, and Kristen taunts Kate over dumping Jake.

Abigail receives zero support in the wake of Gwen’s claims, Ava and Rafe make a date, and Lucas panics over Chloe’s plans.

Belle realizes Jan framed her for Charlie’s murder, Claire runs into a very drunk Xander, and Lani agrees to help Chanel.

Tripp is shocked by what he sees, Belle and Shawn discover new evidence, and Jan is determined to kill again.

Brady crashes into Kristen and Kate, Sami fails to outwit Chloe, Claire assumes Chanel is pulling a scam.

Allie and Tripp kiss, Brady flatlines, and Jake brings Gabi a martini into her bedroom.

Jake and Gabi has sex, Xander and Nicole commiserate, and Kristen sneaks into Brady’s room without her Kate mask.

Nicole confides in Xander and ends up having sex, Kristen sticks Sami with the syringe,

Kate returns to find Jake and Gabi in bed, Kristen throws Lucas in the cellar with Sami, and Brady tells John Kristen escaped prison.

Kristen kidnaps Chloe, Jake learns the truth but still chooses Gabi, and Sami and Lucas kiss while trapped in the wine cellar.

Kristen asks Xander to kill Sami, Lucas, and Chloe. Chanel confides in Lani about Allie.

Xander pulls a gun on Sami and Lucas, Tripp and Allie kiss, and Lani runs into Kristen.

Sami is forced to call EJ for help with Xander, Kristen turns herself in but uses Chloe as leverage to avoid prison, and Gabi understands if Jake wants to be with Kate.

Jan kisses Shawn after he sets a trap, Claire kisses Ben after he receives divorce papers, and Abigail announces she’s leaving Salem.

Dr. Snyder gives Gwen an assignment and then confronts Jan, who discovers she’s being played. Plus, Abigail leaves Salem, and Ben won’t be unfaithful to his wife.

Jan kidnaps Claire, Jordan taunts Ben about cheating on his wife, and Gwen learns Dr. Snyder wants her to be a “drug mule.”

Sami panics after learning EJ reversed the wire transfer, Kristen reveals Chloe’s location, Ben Shawn and Belle desperately search for Claire.

Brady breaks up with Kristen, Xander demands Nicole give him a job, and Jan discovers Chloe in the trunk of the car.

Kate can’t see when she wakes up, Ava looks the other way when Kristen escapes, and Brady laughs at Nicole’s request to hire Xander.

Kate admits she remembers walking in on Jake and Gabi to Dr. Snyder, Sami confronts Nicole about Xander, and Xander asks Jack if he can move in.

Kate blackmails Dr. Snyder into keeping her secret, Nicole shows up after Rafe and Ava have sex, Sami confronts EJ about reversing the money transfer.

Jan takes Chloe hostage and leaves Claire to die, Clyde’s advice to Ben could lead him to Claire, Paulina lies to Marlena about her plans for the Square.

Ben saves Claire, a gun goes off as Jan and Chloe struggle, Chanel has a serious business proposal for Abe.

Jan’s in a coma, Brady blames himself for Chloe’s situation, Allie helps Chanel get Alice’s donut recipe.

Nicole produces a fake receipt to keep Sami off her back, Xander covers for Gwen with Jack, Allie jumps away from Tripp’s kiss.

Xander pays Dr. Snyder a visit, Lani isn’t happy to come home to Chanel and Eli, Allie and Tripp plan a date.

EJ returns just as Lucas pours his heart out to Sami, Chanel finds suspicious blueprints in Paulina’s house, Nicole types out a confession letter to Eric.

EJ wants to repair his marriage to Sami, Kate plays on Jake’s guilt, Chloe decides to recuperate at home with Philip.

Marlena walks in on Sami kissing Lucas, Tony wonders if the EJ of old is back, Chad agrees to keep Kate’s secret.

Belle pulls Jan’s plug, Bonnie lashes out at Steve, Paulina overhears Allie and Chanel talking about their kiss.

Ben sets his divorce papers on fire, Justin tells Bonnie he loves her, Abe kisses Paulina.

EJ proposes he and Chad take Jake down, Jake brings Kate home to the mansion, Lucas gets the wrong idea about why Sami is staying in Salem.

Xander suggests he and Nicole get the goods on Sami, Philip offers Chloe a job, Jake worries EJ is after DiMera.

Gwen can’t find Snyder’s pulse after Xander attacks him, Nicole tells Brady everything, Chloe considers Philip’s job and relationship offer.

Gwen and Xander scramble to hide Snyder’s body, Julie gives Allie and Chanel her seal of approval, Lani learns too much information about her father’s love life.

EJ warns Jake of the impending coup, Gabi confronts Kate, Chad confides in Tony about Abigail.

Kate votes to remove Jake as CEO, and Rafe dreams of Nicole, who tries to get the goods on Sami from Lucas.

Jake declares he loves Gabi to Kate who reveals she can see, EJ and Chad agree to be co-CEOs, Kristen writes of Sami’s affair in a letter to EJ.

Gabi agrees to leave the mansion for Jake, Lani overhears Paulina trying to keep Abe in the dark, Eli plans a surprise.

Chloe kisses Philip, Duke “talks” to Rafe, and a photo unsettles Brady.

Ben comes home to Ciara, Dr. Snyder’s body turns up in the lake, Gwen confides in Xander.

Ciara devastates Ben with news of her and Theo’s engagement. News of the Horton Square demolition explodes at Eli and Lani’s party, Gwen panics.

Ben rips up the divorce papers and then prevents Ciara from leaving his apartment. Paulina faces backlash over Price Town, Theo shares his news.

Ciara has a memory of Ben, who warns Theo she still loves him. Allie and Chanel kiss, Eli and Lani try to salvage their anniversary.

Brady declares he wants Chloe, Kristen calls EJ, Gabi ends up with Kristen’s letter about Sami’s affair.

Gabi races to stop Jake from revealing Sami’s secret to EJ, Philip finds Brady and Chloe kissing, Nicole gets a lead on Kristen.

Ben and Ciara want the same thing, someone pulls Kristen’s letter out of the fire, Xander kisses Gwen.

Julie interrupts an intimate moment between Xander and Gwen. Bonnie confides in Kayla about a surprise she has in store for Justin. Theo shares exciting news with Chad. Ben and Ciara clash when they both want to hire Justin.

Chanel admits to Allie she might have feelings for her. Lani tells Paulina she's cutting her out of her life. Marlena and John try to cheer up Abe. Bonnie is hurt when Justin turns her down.

Gabi concocts a devious plot with Jake. Sami's secret isn't so safe after all. Nicole receives a huge surprise from a loved one. Chanel has an awkward encounter with Allie and Tripp.

Eric and Nicole share a joyous reunion. To get the goods on Nicole, Sami tempts Xander with an offer. Lucas tells Philip about his affair with Sami. Eli grills Gwen about Snyder's death.

Eric and Nicole throw together a last-minute anniversary party. Brady invites Chloe to Eric and Nicole's party. Sami tries to hammer out a deal with Xander. Lucas and Philip strategize how to blow up EJ and Sami's marriage.

Xander busts up Nicole and Eric's anniversary celebration. Eric asks Nicole if Xander's accusations are true. Nicole lashes out at Sami.

Nicole and Eric have an emotional confrontation about their marriage. EJ wonders if Sami also has a secret. Philip suggests Lucas use an embittered Nicole to his advantage.Allie tries to get Ciara to recall her wedding to Ben.

Abe urges Theo to postpone the wedding.While preparing for her wedding, Ciara gets into an altercation with Claire.The pressure is on Ben to stop Ciara from marrying Theo.Paulina has big news for Abe and Lani.

Lucas makes an admission to Sami. To help his brother, Philip takes matters into his own hands. Ben, Allie, and Claire team up to stop Ciara from making a big mistake.Nicole gets revenge.

Ben takes Ciara to a place with special meaning for them. Allie and Claire are in deep trouble for helping Ben. EJ confronts Sami with Kristen's letter. Nicole opens up to Rafe.

Ciara attends to an injured Ben. EJ and Lucas fight over Sami. Gabi deceives Philip. Sami rips into Nicole.

EJ throws Sami out of the mansion. Gabi reveals to Jake how she intends to bring down Philip. Philip confronts Chloe about chasing after Brady. Ava is unhappy to find Rafe comforting Nicole.

Ben urges Ciara to remember their love story. Belle and Eli put pressure on Allie and Claire. Chanel and Tripp grow concerned about Allie. Paulina tries to help Theo, but her gesture angers Lani.

Ciara has a major breakthrough. Gwen finds herself on the hot seat. Lani explains to Abe why it's so hard for her to forgive Paulina. Steve delivers upsetting news to Jack.

Ciara and Ben have a joyous reunion. Theo gets his heart broken. Paulina is caught off guard when her mother shows up on her doorstep. Xander makes a big sacrifice for Gwen.

Paulina and Olivia have a heated conversation about the past. Allie tries to track down Sami. Gabi pushes Ava's buttons. Rafe consoles a devastated Nicole.

EJ gets a surprise visit from his son. Allie relays her concerns about Sami to John and Marlena. Johnny hits on Chanel. Olivia tries to prevent Paulina from revealing the truth to Lani.

Ben makes a confession to Ciara about Claire. Claire is presented with an exciting opportunity. Chanel tells Allie about the guy she met last night. EJ asks Chad to help convince Johnny to work at DiMera.

Allie happily reunites with her twin brother. Ben surprises Ciara with an impromptu wedding. Claire bids farewell to Salem. EJ tries to enlist Nicole's help.

EJ makes Xander a surprising offer. Julie is suspicious of Gwen. Paulina crashes Chanel's date with Johnny. Ben and Ciara have a romantic celebration.

Paulina and Abe have a breakthrough. Things heat up between Chanel and Johnny. Tripp's romantic declaration to Allie turns awkward. Gwen and Xander hit the sheets.

Ava and Rafe tangle over his friendship with Nicole. Gabi stirs up trouble for Ava. Kate warns Philip not to hire Jake. Brady invites Chloe to go away with him.

Philip flips out when he learns Chloe is going to New York with Brady. Gabi and Jake snoop around for ammo to use against Philip. Justin and Bonnie move forward with wedding plans. Nicole makes a tough decision.

Allie and Tripp make plans to meet Chanel's new man. Johnny entices Tony and Anna to invest in his movie. Justin asks Steve to be his best man. Bonnie's past comes back to haunt her.

Allie is stunned to learn Chanel is dating Johnny. Calista threatens to expose Bonnie. Chad confides in Jack his fears that his marriage to Abigail is over. Xander plays hardball with EJ.

Allie loses her cool over Johnny and Chanel's relationship. Chloe and Brady are forced to share close quarters. Belle tries to talk Philip off the ledge. Ben and Ciara inform Shawn of their honeymoon plans.

Paulina offers Chanel romantic advice. Nicole suggests Allie is jealous about her brother dating Chanel. Ava's announcement takes Rafe by surprise. Philip finds Chloe and Brady in bed together!

John gets recruited for a top-secret mission. Anna informs Roman that Carrie's marriage is in trouble! Paulina's breakfast plans with Lani, Eli, and Abe go awry. Chad has a tense encounter with Gabi and Jake.

Calista pressures Bonnie to commit a crime. Nicole balks at EJ's request. Gwen comes clean with Jack. Ben and Ciara enjoy their honeymoon.

Julie has a harrowing experience. Bonnie gets trapped in Xander's room. Calista hits on Steve. Ben is hesitant when Ciara suggests they have a baby.

Bonnie and Calista have a heated confrontation. Xander realizes Bonnie stole his money. Roman grows concerned about Doug's mental state. Julie and Jack try to track down Doug.

Gabi and Jake spy on Philip. Xander crashes Bonnie and Justin's wedding. Justin makes a shocking discovery. Eli and Lani accept an invitation from Paulina. Gabi and Jake spy on Philip. Xander crashes Bonnie and Justin's wedding. Justin makes a shocking discovery. Eli and Lani accept an invitation from Paulina.

Philip confronts Gabi over her machinations. Brady urges Chloe to move in with him. Paulina is on the hot seat. Ava reveals Rafe's feelings to Nicole.

Gwen prepares to come clean with Jack. EJ advises Chad to fight for Abigail. Allie tries to smooth things over with Chanel. Julie remains in denial about Doug.

Julie and Doug consult with Kayla about Doug's memory lapses. Johnny tries to charm Marlena into investing in his film. Xander and EJ get into a brawl. Chad makes a heartfelt plea to convince Abigail to come home.Julie and Doug consult with Kayla about Doug's memory lapses.

Philip and Ava discuss their current relationship woes. Gabi and Jake manipulate Brady. Steve encourages Justin to help Bonnie. Rafe presents Bonnie with more damning evidence.

Bonnie tells Justin her side of the story. Ben and Ciara visit Oak Alley. Philip accuses Jake and Gabi of plotting with Brady. Rafe tries to get Nicole to reconsider her decision.

Paulina confides in Marlena. Johnny reaches out to Will about his film project. Chanel and Allie celebrate their success. Kayla administers a test to assess Doug's mental health.

Kayla delivers test results to Julie and Doug. John and Marlena discuss Johnny's film, which brings up painful memories from the past. EJ and Johnny clash over Johnny's project. Abigail has a surprising request for Chad.