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: 7/30/2023Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
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Thursday, November 11, 1965
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8.50
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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.

Ep. #1
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8.38
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#2 - 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

Wednesday, November 10, 1965
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8.00
2 votes

#3 - 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.

Tuesday, November 9, 1965
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7.50
2 votes

#4 - 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.

Ep. #27
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#5 - Ep. #27

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 12/16/1965

Ep. #48
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#6 - Ep. #48

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/14/1966

Ep. #28
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#7 - Ep. #28

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 12/17/1965

Ep. #29
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#8 - Ep. #29

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/20/1965

Ep. #30
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#9 - Ep. #30

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/21/1965

Ep. #31
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#10 - Ep. #31

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/22/1965

Ep. #32
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#11 - Ep. #32

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/23/1965

Ep. #33
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#12 - Ep. #33

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/24/1965

Ep. #34
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#13 - Ep. #34

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 12/27/1965

Ep. #35
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#14 - Ep. #35

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/28/1965

Ep. #36
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#15 - Ep. #36

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/29/1965

Ep. #37
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#16 - Ep. #37

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/30/1965

Ep. #38
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#17 - Ep. #38

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/31/1965

Ep. #39
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#18 - Ep. #39

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/3/1966

Ep. #40
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#19 - Ep. #40

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 1/4/1966

Ep. #41
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#20 - Ep. #41

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/5/1966

Ep. #42
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#21 - Ep. #42

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/6/1966

Ep. #43
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#22 - Ep. #43

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/7/1966

Ep. #44
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#23 - Ep. #44

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/10/1966

Diane and Craig talk about her marriage Mickey and Tom discuss their strategy Tom tries to cheer up Marie Rusty advises Tom to tell the truth

Ep. #45
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#24 - Ep. #45

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 1/11/1966

Ep. #46
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#25 - Ep. #46

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/12/1966