The BEST Episodes of Days of our Lives
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: May 2, 2021
Network: NBC
"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.
#2 - Friday August 21, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 234 - Aired Aug 21, 2015
10.00 #3 - Wednesday August 26, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 237 - Aired Aug 26, 2015
10.00 #4 - Tuesday September 1, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 241 - Aired Sep 1, 2015
10.00 #5 - Friday September 4, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 244 - Aired Sep 4, 2015
10.00 #6 - Thursday September 10, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 248 - Aired Sep 10, 2015
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#7 - Friday September 11, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 249 - Aired Sep 11, 2015
10.00 #8 - Monday September 14, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 250 - Aired Sep 14, 2015
10.00 #9 - Tuesday September 15, 2015
Season 50 - Episode 251 - Aired Sep 15, 2015
10.00 #10 - Friday November 20, 2015
Season 51 - Episode 45 - Aired Nov 20, 2015
10.00 #11 - Wednesday August 29, 2018
Season 53 - Episode 237 - Aired Aug 29, 2018
John is distraught at the possibility of losing Marlena on their wedding day; Sami has a major showdown with Hope; Kristen gives Brady a deadly ultimatum; Sonny shares good news with Adrienne.
10.00 #12 - Thursday November 8, 2018
Season 54 - Episode 34 - Aired Nov 8, 2018
10.00 #13 - Tuesday November 20, 2018
Season 54 - Episode 42 - Aired Nov 20, 2018
Ciara and Tripp's relationship implodes when she can't deny her feelings for Ben; Ben ends his alliance with Claire; Paul shares an emotional goodbye with John and Brady before leaving Salem; Abe receives stunning news from Valerie.
10.00 #14 - Friday February 1, 2019
Season 54 - Episode 92 - Aired Feb 1, 2019
Marlena pleads with Diana to stop Leo; Hope searches for a missing Ciara; Leo hits on Brady; Chloe receives a cryptic threat.
10.00 #15 - Monday March 11, 2019
Season 54 - Episode 118 - Aired Mar 11, 2019
John reveals to Leo they are father and son; Diana carries out her deadly plot against Marlena; Jack uses Tripp to get to Haley; Claire plays innocent when Haley is arrested.
10.00 #16 - Thursday, September 3, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 246 - Aired Sep 3, 2020
Ben recalls a key piece of information. Vincent makes a shocking confession to Ciara. Belle and Sami have a huge showdown. Kristen returns to Salem.
10.00 #17 - Friday, September 4, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 247 - Aired Sep 4, 2020
Eli is upset to learn Lani is helping Kristen. Steve and Kayla are surprised by an intruder. Kristen and Brady argue about her coming to Salem. Gwen tries to play on Chad's sympathies.
10.00 #18 - Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 249 - Aired Sep 9, 2020
Ciara finds herself in a deadly predicament; Jake suggests to Abigail that something is going on between Chad and Gwen; Tripp and Claire catch up; Shawn, Ben and Hope’s frantic search for Ciara continues.
10.00 #19 - Thursday, September 10, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 250 - Aired Sep 10, 2020
Philip’s reunion with Belle doesn’t go as planned; Ben struggles to rescue Ciara; A devious Gwen attempts to finish what she started; Abigail is livid over Chad’s confession.
10.00 #20 - Friday, September 11, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 251 - Aired Sep 11, 2020
Eric and Nicole anxiously await the judge’s ruling regarding custody of Allie’s baby; Eli shares upsetting news with Lani; Marlena scolds Sami for her actions; Kristen and Brady argue about Victor.
10.00 #21 - Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Season 55 - Episode 253 - Aired Sep 15, 2020
Brady is stunned to learn of Kristen’s arrest; Jan encourages Claire to open up to her; Hope suspects the truth isn’t as it appears; Lani has an angry confrontation with Eli.
10.00 #22 - Monday, September 21, 2020
Season 56 - Episode 1 - Aired Sep 21, 2020
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.
10.00 #23 - Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Season 56 - Episode 2 - Aired Sep 22, 2020
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.
10.00 #24 - Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Season 56 - Episode 3 - Aired Sep 23, 2020
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.
10.00 #25 - Thursday, September 24, 2020
Season 56 - Episode 4 - Aired Sep 24, 2020
John lashes out at Steve. Justin confides in Jack about Bonnie. Gwen plots against Abigail. Ben faces life without Ciara.
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