The BEST episodes of Days of our Lives season 53

Every episode of Days of our Lives season 53, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Days of our Lives season 53!

"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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Monday April 2, 2018
star
9.50
2 votes

#1 - Monday April 2, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 133 - Aired 4/2/2018

Lani blasts Valerie for her role in revealing the true paternity of her child; Abe is angry with Valerie; Eli apologizes to J.J.; Gabi and Abigail face off over Abigail's testimony; Chad questions whether Abigail was telling the truth.

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Thursday January 25, 2018
star
9.33
6 votes

#2 - Thursday January 25, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 86 - Aired 1/25/2018

Abigail questions Gabi about the murder; Lani squirms as J.J. looks forward to being a father; Valerie informs Eli that Lani is pregnant; Eric tries to hide his feelings for Jennifer.

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Friday November 10, 2017
star
9.20
5 votes

#3 - Friday November 10, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/10/2017

Rafe and Sami get shocking news about Will; Paul makes a confession to Sonny; a tragic shooting occurs; Tripp confides his growing affection for Claire to Steve.

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Monday November 6, 2017
star
9.00
4 votes

#4 - Monday November 6, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/6/2017

Sami, Marlena and John demand to know whether Will is alive; Paul makes a surprising decision about Will; Chad offers Abigail a job; Tripp interrupts a secretive meeting between Kate and Theo.

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Thursday December 28, 2017
star
9.00
2 votes

#5 - Thursday December 28, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 67 - Aired 12/28/2017

While planning a big New Year's Eve party, Abigail discovers an odd discrepancy; Ciara finally confesses her true feelings; Hope receives good news; Belle and Shawn head out of town.

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Tuesday January 23, 2018
star
8.44
9 votes

#6 - Tuesday January 23, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 84 - Aired 1/23/2018

Hope urges Roman not to get involved in the murder investigation; Sonny overhears an incriminating conversation between Brady and Eve; Will talks to Marlena about his attraction to Paul; Steve's dizzy spells continue.

Friday November 3, 2017
star
8.43
7 votes

#7 - Friday November 3, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/3/2017

Pressure mounts as Kate tries to find the person who is sabotaging DiMera; Sami, John and Marlena get details about Will; Paul makes a discovery; Adrienne and Justin recommit to each other.

Monday March 26, 2018
star
8.33
6 votes

#8 - Monday March 26, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 128 - Aired 3/26/2018

Gabby tells Stefan she has real feelings for him; Chad is arrested in Hong Kong; Eli makes a huge admission to Gabi; Doug and Julie chastise Rafe for his betrayal of Hope.

Thursday April 19, 2018
star
8.25
4 votes

#9 - Thursday April 19, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 146 - Aired 4/19/2018

Gabby and Stefan make plans to leave Salem; Kate spies the mystery woman at the mansion; Hope reluctantly works with Rafe in order to help Gabi; Lani opens up to J.J. about her medical situation.

Wednesday November 1, 2017
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8.17
6 votes

#10 - Wednesday November 1, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/1/2017

Paul tells John he is afraid he is losing Sonny; Justin, Adrienne and Lucas arrive in Memphis; Sami refuses to give up her search for Will; Eli bonds with Gabi and Arianna.

Tuesday October 31, 2017
star
8.00
8 votes

#11 - Tuesday October 31, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/31/2017

Tricks and treats abound in Salem on Halloween night; Chad and Abigail find out Ben has escaped again; Rafe and Hope learn about an evil plot; Steve gets devastating news about Kayla.

Monday August 27, 2018
star
8.00
2 votes

#12 - Monday August 27, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 235 - Aired 8/27/2018

John is horrified when he realizes Marlena has been shot; Sami continues to reel over Kristen's revelation; Sonny and Will's reunion is interrupted by someone unexpected; Kristen takes Claire hostage.

Wednesday October 25, 2017
star
7.86
7 votes

#13 - Wednesday October 25, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/25/2017

Justin, Steve and Kayla work to free Adrienne; Eli confides in Gabi about a regretful decision from his past; Hope enlists J.J. and Lani to uncover secrets regarding Will; Bonnie and Sheila prepare to flee Salem.

Wednesday April 25, 2018
star
7.86
7 votes

#14 - Wednesday April 25, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 150 - Aired 4/25/2018

Ciara and Tripp work together to trap Claire; Miguel makes a move against Lucas; Eli seeks help and advice from Julie regarding Lani's condition; Victor makes an inquiry into his grandson's past.

Monday April 30, 2018
star
7.83
6 votes

#15 - Monday April 30, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 153 - Aired 4/30/2018

Gabby lashes out at Chad and Jennifer; Marlena, Kate and Vivian's situation becomes dire; John and Paul search the DiMera mansion for Marlena; Rafe and J.J. give Gabi shocking news.

Friday October 6, 2017
star
7.67
3 votes

#16 - Friday October 6, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/6/2017

Wednesday May 23, 2018
star
7.57
7 votes

#17 - Wednesday May 23, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 170 - Aired 5/23/2018

Chad argues with Melinda to get a plea deal for Abigail; Jennifer supports Abigail, who is ready to accept responsibility for her actions; Kate learns her fate regarding her role in Vivian's death; Sonny's world is turned upside down.

Wednesday June 13, 2018
star
7.50
4 votes

#18 - Wednesday June 13, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 182 - Aired 6/13/2018

Ben takes Ciara to a place that holds bad memories for him; Claire and Tripp feel guilty for hurting Ciara; Hope realizes her daughter is missing; Valerie and Lani bond.

Monday October 2, 2017
star
7.38
8 votes

#19 - Monday October 2, 2017

Season 53 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/2/2017

Friday Febuary 16, 2018
star
7.33
6 votes

#20 - Friday Febuary 16, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 102 - Aired 2/16/2018

J.J. and Lani celebrate their engagement with Eli and Gabi; Stefan finds an unexpected intruder in his room; Billie saves John's life; Steve makes a shocking discovery from his hospital bed.

Wednesday March 21, 2018
star
7.33
3 votes

#21 - Wednesday March 21, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 125 - Aired 3/21/2018

Vivian has a warning for Sonny; Gabby does her best to cover in front of Kate; Eli supports Gabi; J.J. receives positive news about his new career.

Wednesday June 20, 2018
star
7.33
6 votes

#22 - Wednesday June 20, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 187 - Aired 6/20/2018

Distraught about Ciara, Hope lashes out at Tripp; Ben confides in Ciara; Will keeps a secret from Paul; Chad has an expected suggestion for Sonny.

Friday September 14, 2018
star
7.33
3 votes

#23 - Friday September 14, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 248 - Aired 9/14/2018

Loved ones gather to say goodbye to Marlena; Rafe breaks the rules to help Sami; Hope tells Ben, Ciara and Tripp that new evidence implicates Ben; Ben makes an accusation against Hope.

Tuesday May 29, 2018
star
7.29
7 votes

#24 - Tuesday May 29, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 173 - Aired 5/29/2018

On the verge of choosing between Theresa or Eve, Brady is thrown a curveball; John and Paul are caught by Mateo and his minions; Victor is furious to learn about Leo's lawsuit; Gabi is set to be released from prison.

Wednesday September 19, 2018
star
7.25
4 votes

#25 - Wednesday September 19, 2018

Season 53 - Episode 251 - Aired 9/19/2018