The BEST episodes of Days of our Lives

Every episode of Days of our Lives ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Days of our Lives!

"Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days of our Lives." These words, spoken by late cast member Macdonald Carey, open every episode of this daytime drama, chronicaling the trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem.

Last Updated: 7/25/2025Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Ep. #11711

Season 47 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2011

Madison wakes up realizing what she and Brady did last night. Victor tells Maggie that nobody is unable to make it due to the storm, asks if she wants to postpone the ceremony. Melanie asks Daniel if he's concerned that Jennifer and Jack are doing more then skiing. Brady admits to Madison that nothing happened last night. Maggie asks Melanie if she should cancel the ceremony. Nicole tells E.J. that there's a part of her that can't trust him again. Maggie asks Daniel if he would give her away, which he gladly accepts. Madison is unable to get cellphone reception. Victor tells Henderson that no one can know their secret not even Maggie cause it might ruin things between them. Madison brings up Brady's mother and if she'll be at his grandfather's ceremony, and he says she'll be literally there in spirit. Victor and Maggie decide to proceed with the wedding as planned.

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#2 - One Stormy Night

Season 27 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/1992

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#3 - Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 227 - Aired 7/9/2024

Stefan demands answers from Gabi. Eric is floored when Nicole reveals the truth. EJ makes a confession to Holly.

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#4 - Monday, August 23, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 223 - Aired 8/23/2021

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.

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#5 - Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 144 - Aired 4/14/2021

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

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#6 - Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 143 - Aired 4/13/2021

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.

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#7 - Monday, April 12, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 142 - Aired 4/12/2021

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

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#8 - Friday, April 9, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 141 - Aired 4/9/2021

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.

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#9 - Thursday, April 8, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 140 - Aired 4/8/2021

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.

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#10 - Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 139 - Aired 4/7/2021

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.

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#11 - Monday, April 5, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 137 - Aired 4/5/2021

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

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#12 - Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 138 - Aired 4/6/2021

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

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#13 - Friday November 20, 2015

Season 51 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/20/2015

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#14 - Monday November 7, 2016

Season 52 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/7/2016

Chloe tells Philip her secret; Jennifer confronts JJ about what he said in his sleep; Chad ends up in a compromising position; Kate disapproves of Lucas and Adrienne's wedding.

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#15 - Monday December 5, 2016

Season 52 - Episode 54 - Aired 12/5/2016

Ciara's date isn't what she expected; Hope gets help from a surprising source; Hattie tells Hope her story; Shawn and Rafe turn to Kate for help; Theo asks Valerie to go Christmas tree shopping.

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#16 - Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 123 - Aired 3/16/2021

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

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#17 - Monday, March 22, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 127 - Aired 3/22/2021

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

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#18 - Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 128 - Aired 3/23/2021

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

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#19 - Friday, March 19, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/19/2021

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

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#20 - Monday December 12, 2016

Season 52 - Episode 59 - Aired 12/12/2016

Nicole and Eve reminisce and go over their loss of loved ones; Chad has news for Rafe about Stefano; Roman and Hope meet with Hattie; Philip is questioned by Deimos about Chloe.

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#21 - Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 103 - Aired 2/16/2021

Susan agrees to Kristen’s plan to swap places, Orpheus makes Rhodes an offer, and Ben and Claire formulate a plan.

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#22 - Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 119 - Aired 3/10/2021

Evan takes Claire captive, Julie and Paulina make awkward introductions, and Shawn and Ben learn Evan’s location.

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#23 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 134 - Aired 3/31/2021

Ciara considers hypnosis, Theo runs into his ex-girlfriend Chanel, and Brady pushes Chloe away.

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#24 - Friday December 16, 2016

Season 52 - Episode 63 - Aired 12/16/2016

Abigail plans to regain Chad and Thomas; Gabi tests JJ; Theo wonders if Ciara has feelings for him; Theo sees an intimate moment between Abe and Valerie.

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#25 - Wednesday December 7, 2016

Season 52 - Episode 56 - Aired 12/7/2016

Adrienne gets support from an unlikely source; Justin and Sonny talk about Adrienne; Philip makes a confession; Nicole arrives home from Europe.

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