Days of Our Lives is back from hiatus and we have spoilers from Monday, August 9, to Friday, August 20. Ben and Ciara are reunited at last, a long-buried family secret threatens to surface, and someone decides to bid Salem farewell!

Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem announces a half-dozen more former favorites returning for the limited series!

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of August 9:

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday, August 9:

In today’s recap, Sami is forced to confess to EJ that she slept with Lucas, Ben is injured in Ciara’s escape attempt at the cabin, and Allie and Claire are arrested.

When Nicole needs someone to open up to, Rafe is there for his friend. (You know, the one he has very deep, conflicted feelings for despite being in a relationship with Ava!)

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday, August 10:

In today’s recap, EJ kicks Sami out of the mansion, Ben thinks the universe wants Ciara to remember, and Ava finds Rafe consoling Nicole.

The tables are turned when Ciara finds herself having to take care of an injured Ben. Might this be what it takes to help her remember the circumstances under which she fell in love with the erstwhile serial killer?

Now that the truth is out, Lucas and EJ wind up clashing over the woman they’re both in love with. Speaking of Sami, she, too, winds up clashing… but her confrontation with Nicole is fueled by good old-fashioned hate!

Gabi sets in motion her latest scheme by being dishonest with Philip.

Join us in remembering the beloved NBC star who passed away in real life at just 20 years old — on the same day as his character.

As Days vet drops heart-melting pics from her daughter’s ‘Tea for Two’ years old birthday party, she marvels that “dreams do come true.”

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday, August 11:

In today’s recap, EJ vows vengeance, Sami is kidnapped, and Gabi plans Philip’s downfall.

The DiMera mansion will be just a little less crowded after EJ gives Sami the boot!

Philip is none too happy with Chloe, putting her on blast for continuing to chase after Brady.

Not surprisingly, Ava is displeased to find Rafe comforting Nicole.

Hallmark’s Fall Harvest new movies feature soap alums ‘taking the reins’ and ‘flirting with romance’ — get the full schedule right here!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday, August 12:

In today’s recap, Ciara remembers Ben after he gives her a fortune cookie, Allie and Claire are taken to lockup, and Lani refuses to forgive Paulina.

Chanel and Tripp may just find themselves bonding as each admits to being worried about Allie.

Paulina does what she can to help Theo. But all she really winds up doing is ticking off Lani!

This Is Us-tounding: Peek inside the to-die-for oasis a primetime favorite is leaving behind — plus, view a gallery full of photos of the soap stars’ estates, gorgeous property views, pools to die for and so much more!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, August 13:

In today’s recap, Theo and Shawn interrupt Ben and Ciara’s romantic reunion, Paulina gets a surprise visitor, and Xander steps up for Gwen.

Now that Ben and Ciara have reunited, what happens next for the couple?

Brace yourself, Jack, because you’re about to get some pretty bad news from Steve. (Could this have something to do with why Gwen winds up in hot water?)

Lani sits Abe down to explain to him exactly why she finds it difficult to forgive Paulina.

Hallmark’s summer series returns Sunday! Chesapeake Shores season five premiere teasers: Abby reflects on her relationship with Trace — and a major conflict of interest surrounds the O’Brien family.

Bryan Dattilo (Lucas) says a bittersweet goodbye to his four-legged family member after “13 years of love and devotion.”

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