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: 8/21/2025Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
star
10.00
30 votes

#1 - Friday November 20, 2015

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

Watch Now:Amazon
star
10.00
1 votes

#2 - One Stormy Night

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

Watch Now:Amazon
star
10.00
1 votes

#3 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Season 60 - Episode 232 - Aired 7/15/2025

Holly and Ari are in danger. Tate questions Doug about Holly’s whereabouts. Kristen and Gwen catch up. EJ makes a suggestion to Belle.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
10.00
1 votes

#4 - 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.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#5 - Ep. #7977

Season 32 - Episode 70 - Aired 2/18/1997

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#6 - Friday, December 13, 2024

Season 60 - Episode 80 - Aired 12/13/2024

Jada offers Shawn his old job back. Sarah supports Xander ahead of his court battle. Philip hides his guilt with Stephanie.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#7 - Monday, August 12, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 251 - Aired 8/12/2024

Stefan and Ava agree to let go of their guilt. Kate vents to Roman about all things Body & Soul. Bonnie finds an ally in Johnny.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#8 - Thursday, August 8, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 249 - Aired 8/8/2024

Andrew offers advice to Paul. Brady catches Tate back in Salem. Holly asks Sophia why she keeps torturing her. Chad and Jack discover a woman eavesdropping on them.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
2 votes

#9 - Monday, July 8, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 226 - Aired 7/8/2024

Nicole receives shocking news about her son. EJ vows revenge on Stefan and Gabi. New information is revealed about Li Shin's murder.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
30 votes

#10 - Wednesday March 2, 2016

Season 51 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/2/2016

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
30 votes

#11 - Tuesday November 24, 2015

Season 51 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
30 votes

#12 - Wednesday November 4, 2015

Season 51 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/4/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
30 votes

#13 - Monday October 12, 2015

Season 51 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/12/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#14 - Ep. #9192

Season 37 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/3/2001

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#15 - Ep. #9191

Season 37 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/30/2001

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#16 - Ep. #9012

Season 36 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2001

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
1 votes

#17 - Ep. #8619

Season 34 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/31/1999

In Paris, Greta sees her mother's face and screams in horror. As Gina runs out of the room she's caught by Kurt who wisks her back into the touret. Gina doesn't understand Greta's reaction, and Kurt explains that she's been up there for many years. Gina finally sees her true face and realizes she's been living a lie these past years. Back in Salem, Austin dives out of the police chopper into the water to try and save Mike from the car wreck. He pulls Ali out first and goes back and gets Mike. While trying to revive Mike, Ali sneaks up behind Carrie and holds a razor blade to her throat. Austin tries to talk Ali down by saying he still loves Carrie and doesn't want to see her dead despite her affair with Mike but Ali calls him a fool. Ali decides to make a run for it but doesn't get far after the police shoot at her. Ali is taken back to University Hospital along with Mike and once there tells her mother she's met the most amazing man, a doctor. Claire and Lexie look in horror

Watch Now:Amazon
star
9.00
30 votes

#18 - Monday November 9, 2015

Season 51 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/9/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
star
8.50
2 votes

#19 - Thursday, November 11, 1965

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/1965

Ben and Addie get to see the security tape of Julie's shoplifting incident, and punish Julie thereafter. Julie begs Steve to help her run away, but he is reluctant to do so. Meanwhile, Tony has a dizzy spell.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
8.50
2 votes

#20 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 258 - Aired 8/21/2024

Sarah puts on a brave front with Xander and Maggie. Brady worries he may have committed a crime. Jada gets a step closer in finding a suspect in the hit and run.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
8.00
1 votes

#21 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 253 - Aired 8/14/2024

DNA results reveal the mystery woman's identity. Leo wonders if Marlena has a split personality. Fiona forces Brady to flee the scene of a crime.

star
8.00
2 votes

#22 - Monday, October 21, 2024

Season 60 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/21/2024

Chad is stunned when Abigail is revealed to be a fraud. Marlena and Kayla catch up about Kristen's feelings for Brady. Brady forgives Sarah.

star
8.00
1 votes

#23 - Friday, August 16, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 255 - Aired 8/16/2024

Chad sets the record straight with Stefan. Jennifer arrives in Salem to get answers. Gabi gets tough with Kristen. Melinda tells Ava that Connie is a fraud.

star
8.00
1 votes

#24 - Monday, August 19, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 256 - Aired 8/19/2024

With Jack by her side, Jennifer anxiously waits to see her daughter. Chad comforts Abigail as she struggles with her identity. Connie panics when confronted by Melinda.

star
8.00
1 votes

#25 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Season 59 - Episode 257 - Aired 8/20/2024

Johnny and Chanel talk about life goals. Abe and Johnny search for a star-crossed couple. Justin presents Alex with the papers annulling his marriage to Theresa.