The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of August 31, 2020

Returning Salemites bring big drama to DAYS

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 31, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

The aftermath of Eve's macabre scheme leaves several Salemites shaken and wondering how to pick up the pieces...

Hope remains resolute regarding reuniting with Ciara while a seething Shawn gets nasty when he puts Ben on notice

Ben blames himself for Ciara's situation, but Marlena is quick to offer her services, and he later makes a breakthrough

Meanwhile, Ciara continues to be in the clutches of vile, villainous Vincent, who spooks her further by divulging devious doings

Having vowed to not back down, a steadfast Sami prepares to strike at Eric and Nicole with a surprise witness who has a lot to divulge

Still surprised by what Sami has already divulged, Eric and Nicole may find that a second bombshell will sever their quest for guardianship for good

Sami delivers the shock of a lifetime when she presents Jan Spears as a witness, and, as a former co-conspirator with Nicole, Jan has a lot to say

Shawn and Belle are also certainly shocked and a bit jumpy to see troublemaker Jan back in Salem

Sami's sordid shenanigans leave her sister steaming, and a raging Belle blasts Sami once again

Though Lucas has a catch-up with Sami, the real reunion is when he and Kate reconnect with Philip

Philip isn't entirely forthcoming with his mother and brother, as Xander isn't wholly honest with Sarah (again)

Victor is put in a predicament when Xander and Philip both plead their cases to become Titan's next CEO

The Kiriakis mansion is set to become a little less crowded when Sonny, Will, and Arianna prepare to say, "So long, Salem!"

Justin is bothered by thoughts of saying "goodbye" to Sonny, prompting Bonnie to bounce in to be his rock

A heart-warmed Marlena is overjoyed to say "hello" to Brady, who returns to Salem to be at his father's bedside

While a hopeful Marlena and Brady support John, Kristen's desire to be supportive causes chaos for several Salemites

Kristen's return to Salem doesn't sit well with a worried Brady, while Eli isn't happy to learn his new bride is facilitating the fugitive

A Salem homecoming startles Steve and Kayla, while Chad welcomes home someone near and dear to his heart

Gwen gets a new gig thanks to Chad, but he may once again regret aligning himself with the zealous schemer

Alison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"

Kassie DePaiva wraps her Days of our Lives run, thanks fans for taking the "bumpy ride"

Eric Martsolf back to Days of our Lives

Lucas Adams returning to Days of our Lives

Galen Gering announces happy Days of our Lives news: "I'm back!" Related: Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"

Update: REPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' Abigail

Update: REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our Lives

Nadia Bjorlin says her contract talks with Days of our Lives are "on hold," but Philip and Chloe scenes are on the way

Isabel Durant on taking over as Days of our Lives' Claire: "It was a welcome challenge"

REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our Lives

Meet Michael Teh, the mysterious new Vincent on Days of our Lives

Kristian Alfonso to exit Days of our Lives after 37 yearsRelated: Kristian Alfonso reveals why she opted to exit Days of our Lives after 37 yearsRelated: Stars react to Kristian Alfonso exiting Days of our Lives

Greg Vaughan details why he left Days of our Lives: "Things that were said to me or promised to me never came to fruition"

Victoria Konefal to exit Days of our Lives

SHOCKER: Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey let go from Days of our LivesRelated: Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith discuss their Days of our Lives exit; say they learned of their shocking fate via scripts rather than from the powers that beRelated: Freddie Smith opens up about the "tough decisions" being made at Days of our Lives

Return date revealed for Days of our Lives' Jay Kenneth Johnson

REPORT: A Martinez returning to Days of our Lives

REPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' Abigail

Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"Related: Galen Gering hints he's exiting Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

Things aren't exactly back to normal for John, as Lani must face where her loyalties lie

Chad and Abigail team up to solve a mystery while their new nanny may be up to no good

Exes are everywhere in Salem as Belle bumps into Philip, and Claire comes face to face with Tripp

A determined Hope remains a woman on a mission while someone seeks Ben out at the police station

Related: OUT! Co-executive producer Greg Meng reportedly fired from Days of our Lives

Related: Days of our Lives heads to Peacock, NBC's new streaming platform

As we learn how several Salemites met their maker, don't expect some of the dead not to rise again

One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)

The past comes back to haunt one Salemite while another will be freed by a revelation

More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents

Salem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all-new drama

A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites

Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret

You can never count out certain Salemites, and a wicked one returns swinging this summer