Deconstructing DOOL: May Sweeps is underway but will it pass the muster?

Week of May 8:

Days of our Lives Spoiler Video: Nicole tries to escape Xander

Monday May 8:

Chandler Massey returns to Days as Will

Days recap: Eric takes off to Greece to rescue Nicole

Chad fumes as he spots Abigail, Dario, and Thomas together.

Deimos vows to get Nicole back.

Eric gets a lead on Nicole’s whereabouts.

Dario asks Abigail out to dinner.

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Tuesday May 9:

Days recap: Jade lies to Tripp that Kayla killed Ava

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Lani hides her withdrawal symptoms from JJ.

Chad prepares to leave for Greece to pick up the stolen amulet.

Tripp comes to Joey’s aid.

Kayla tells Jade she’s no longer going to help her financially.

Wednesday May 10:

Days recap: Nicole’s shocked to find Eric at the Greek villa

Sonny and Paul keep tabs on Deimos.

Nicole is thrown by a surprise arrival at the villa.

Gabi and Abe trick Eli and Valerie, hoping mother and son will work things out.

As Brady’s condition worsens, Marlena desperately tries to get in touch with John.

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Thursday May 11:

Days recap: Hope and Andre work together to stop Chad from getting the amulet

Eric attempts to help Nicole escape.

Hope and Andre try to stop Chad from acquiring the amulet in Greece.

Theo is distressed that Wyatt is using Ciara.

Claire accuses Victor of favoring Ciara.

Friday May 12:

Days Recap: Eric has Justin get his will in order, knowing he may die

Theo tells Wyatt he will no longer support his relationship with Ciara.

Chloe visits Brady and is upset by his rapidly declining health.

Nicole rips into Eric.

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– Christine Fix