The BEST episodes of Days of our Lives season 1

Every episode of Days of our Lives season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Days of our Lives season 1!

"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: 6/5/2025Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
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#1 - 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.

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#2 - Wednesday, November 10, 1965

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/1965

Ben argues with Mickie about how to handle Julie. Addie and Ben pick up Julie from Tom's. Meanwhile, Tony flies to Boston.

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#3 - Tuesday, November 9, 1965

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/1965

The police release Julie to Tom. Julie feels bad about shoplifting and refuses to see Ben and Addie, so Marie tries to comfort her.

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#4 - Ep. #1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/1965

The first ever episode of Days of Our Lives opens with Julie and some of her friends entering Bartlett's department store. They slowly walk to a display case and take a fur out of the case. The shop has been the victim of robberies in the recent weeks and security wasn't taking any chances. As Julie and her friends are about to leave, security stops them... *Hourglass opening* Julie and her friends are in the police station being questioned. However instead of Julie giving her real last name (Olsen) she lies and says that her last name is Horton. Picture fades to a house number plate that reads "Dr. Thomas Horton." Inside Alice is looking over picture frames on the mantle, remembering all of her children. Her and Tom discuss that that the house has gotten much quieter since their children have moved out, much to Alice's dismay. Tom reminds her that they have much to look forward to...Marie's wedding to Tony Merritt. Cue for Marie and Tony's entrance along with Mickey. They go over plan

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#5 - Ep. #176

Season 1 - Episode 176 - Aired 7/18/1966

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#6 - Ep. #162

Season 1 - Episode 162 - Aired 6/27/1966

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#7 - Ep. #175

Season 1 - Episode 175 - Aired 7/15/1966

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#8 - Ep. #174

Season 1 - Episode 174 - Aired 7/14/1966

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#9 - Ep. #173

Season 1 - Episode 173 - Aired 7/13/1966

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#10 - Ep. #172

Season 1 - Episode 172 - Aired 7/11/1966

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#11 - Ep. #171

Season 1 - Episode 171 - Aired 7/8/1966

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#12 - Ep. #170

Season 1 - Episode 170 - Aired 7/7/1966

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#13 - Ep. #169

Season 1 - Episode 169 - Aired 7/6/1966

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#14 - Ep. #168

Season 1 - Episode 168 - Aired 7/5/1966

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#15 - Ep. #167

Season 1 - Episode 167 - Aired 7/4/1966

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#16 - Ep. #166

Season 1 - Episode 166 - Aired 7/1/1966

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#17 - Ep. #165

Season 1 - Episode 165 - Aired 6/30/1966

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#18 - Ep. #164

Season 1 - Episode 164 - Aired 6/29/1966

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#19 - Ep. #163

Season 1 - Episode 163 - Aired 6/28/1966

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#20 - Ep. #192

Season 1 - Episode 192 - Aired 8/9/1966

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#21 - Ep. #177

Season 1 - Episode 177 - Aired 7/19/1966

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#22 - Ep. #178

Season 1 - Episode 178 - Aired 7/20/1966

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#23 - Ep. #179

Season 1 - Episode 179 - Aired 7/21/1966

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#24 - Ep. #180

Season 1 - Episode 180 - Aired 7/22/1966

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#25 - Ep. #181

Season 1 - Episode 181 - Aired 7/25/1966