The BEST episodes of Days of our Lives season 31
Every episode of Days of our Lives season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Days of our Lives season 31!
"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.
#1 - Ep. #7897
Season 31 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/24/1996
As Jack begs Jennifer for another chance, Peter shows up to do the same. Vivian agrees to help Sami find a way to stop the annulment.
#2 - Ep. #7886
Season 31 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/9/1996
Franco tries to decide what to do next in terms of Billie and Jill. The doctor announces that Kristen and the baby are fine.
#3 - Ep. #7887
Season 31 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/10/1996
Sami is determined to make her marriage to Austin real. Jack and Jennifer return from Paris.
#4 - Ep. #7888
Season 31 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/11/1996
Jennifer can't believe it when Jack suggests taking a job overseas. Alice wants Laura to get Jennifer to give Jack another chance, while Peter works to get Jack out of Jennifer's life. Franco meets André, a Frenchman who escaped from prison with Vivian and Ivan.
#5 - Ep. #7889
Season 31 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/14/1996
Peter stops Jennifer from asking Jack to stay in Salem. Carrie and Austin plan his divorce from Sami. André is found dead.
#6 - Ep. #7890
Season 31 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/15/1996
Laura tells her daughter that she still loves Jack. Kate offers Lucas a vice presidency. Sami decides to sue Carrie.
#7 - Ep. #7891
Season 31 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/16/1996
Bo believes Franco is responsible for the dead man found on the beach. Jennifer shares her thoughts with her sleeping daughter.
#8 - Ep. #7892
Season 31 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/17/1996
Sami decides to turn up the heat on Austin and Carrie. Bo and Hope argue about the John Doe.
#9 - Ep. #7893
Season 31 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/18/1996
Jennifer isn't sure whether she should believe her ex-husband, or her current husband. Kristen continues to worry that Marlena will find out the truth. Abe, Bo, and Hope investigate John Doe's death.
#10 - Ep. #7894
Season 31 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/21/1996
Still unsure of who to trust, Jennifer confronts Daniel and demands the truth. Kristen asks Stefano to help her keep John.
#11 - Ep. #7895
Season 31 - Episode 33 - Aired 10/22/1996
Bo wants to know why Franco isn't willing to be in the police line-up. Jonah is confused at Wendy's relief that Ben isn't in the contest. Lexie tells Mickey about the jewels Stefano left to her.
#12 - Ep. #7896
Season 31 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/23/1996
Jennifer is shocked to learn that everything she thought she knew about Peter was a lie. Stefano tells Kristen to marry John right away.
#13 - Ep. #7885
Season 31 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/8/1996
Kate is furious to learn that Austin and Sami are married when the duo return to Salem with Carrie. Lexie opens Stefano's final gift to her. Vivian escapes from the prison.
#14 - Ep. #7898
Season 31 - Episode 36 - Aired 10/25/1996
Franco tries to drive a wedge between Bo and Hope. Sami and Vivian discuss her plan.
#15 - Ep. #7899
Season 31 - Episode 37 - Aired 10/28/1996
Kristen worries that John will tell Marlena they plan to elope. Bo is shocked by what he learns about Jill.
#16 - Ep. #7900
Season 31 - Episode 38 - Aired 10/29/1996
Carrie ends up in jail as a result of Vivian's plan. Bo has an emotional reaction upon viewing the tape. Kristen tries to get Stefano to help her keep John.
#17 - Ep. #7901
Season 31 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/30/1996
Jennifer serves Peter with divorce papers, unwilling to listen to anything he has to say. John and Marlena worry about Kristen's pregnancy.
#18 - Ep. #7902
Season 31 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/31/1996
When Lexie decides to pass on Stefano's legacy, she, Abe, and Celeste celebrate. Austin tries to convince the court Carrie didn't violate the order.
#19 - Ep. #7903
Season 31 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/1/1996
Franco offers to leave Salem so that he isn't causing problems in Billie's future with Bo. John picks Kim, Andrew, and Jeannie up at the airport for the party. Bo gets down on one knee and propose to Hope.
#20 - Ep. #7904
Season 31 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/4/1996
Billie does her best to convince Bo and Hope that she has accepted them together as a couple. Jack is worried that Peter will kidnap Jennifer, and goes to John for help. Kristen meets Susan in the washroom, and learns she's her 'replacement'.
#21 - Ep. #7905
Season 31 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/5/1996
Kate wants Billie to tell Bo she still loves him, but Billie says she can't hurt Bo and Hope that way. Austin and Carrie come to Bo and Hope's engagement party together, and Sami comes with Lucas. Peter gets the cold shoulder from everyone at the party. Kristen and Susan go over the plan.
#22 - Ep. #7906
Season 31 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/6/1996
Billie tells Alice that as soon as this wedding is over, she's leaving Salem and returning to Paris. Sami borrows Austin's car and runs into trouble when the steering locks up. Franco grabs Jill and tells her they're not finished yet.
#23 - Ep. #7907
Season 31 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/7/1996
Sami tries to warn Austin that there is something wrong with his car, but he doesn't believe her. Julie and Doug show up for a surprise visit with Hope, and notice Laura's odd behavior. Billie watches old videos of her and Bo at the Cabin, unaware that Franco lurks nearby.
#24 - Ep. #7874
Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/1996
Austin and Carrie try desperately to find a way to get Sami out of their lives, but they realise that the only way Austin and Sami can get Will back is for his parents to marry. Carrie backs away, despite Austin's pleas that they not let her manipulating sister come between them. Austin finally realises it's the only thing they can do. When Jack asks for her advice, Celeste suggests he cozy up to Daniel Scott to get the goods on Peter. While Jack joins Daniel's poker game, Peter wonders what is going on when Laura shows up without Jack. Celeste worries that Peter will catch on to Jack's attemptes to expose him in time to spin another lie to hold Jennifer to him. Bo is worried when he finds out that Billie was involved with Franco in Europe, but Hope is thrilled. Franco means a lot to her, and with Franco in Billie's life, she [Hope] and Bo will have a chance.
#25 - Ep. #7687
Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/1996
Peter warns Jude not to let anyone spot him, but Jude doesn't stay hidden as he can't resist sneaking a peek at Bo and Hope together. When Jack spots him and rushes to tell Jennifer, Peter struggles to keep them from learning the truth.