We have the latest Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday, August 16, to Friday, August 20. A newcomer arrives in Salem, which leads to a confrontation regarding the past — plus, Sami and EJ’s son returns, a big sacrifice is made, an offer is presented and an impromptu wedding is planned!

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.

Days of Our Lives spoilers week of August 16:

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Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday, August 16:

In today’s recap, Paulina reveals that she is Lani’s mother, Xander is arrested, and Ben and Ciara reconnect after she breaks Theo’s heart.

In the real world, a visit from a parent isn’t usually cause for drama. But on soaps, it often kicks things into high gear. Certainly Paulina seems surprised, to say the least, when mom Olivia arrives in Salem. (Meanwhile, it should definitely prove fun for us given that it’ll be a 227 reunion for Jackée Harry and Marla Gibbs!)

Could Xander be falling for Gwen? That would explain why the hunk — who isn’t always the most generous of dudes — makes a big sacrifice on her behalf.

Sami’s plan to make EJ forgive her hit a snag — or did it go exactly as she planned? Join us as we run down the list of prime suspects in Samantha’s kidnapping.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday, August 17:

In today’s recap, Gabi finds Sami’s necklace, Allie searches for her mother, and Olivia tries to prevent Paulina from confessing to Lani.

You can run from the past, but it inevitably catches up. That’s what Paulina finds out during a confrontation with mom Olivia. Meanwhile, new cast member Marla Gibbs reveals why a Ben/Ciara storyline almost caused her to quit watching the soap she’s loved for years!

There’s little Gabi enjoys more than pushing someone’s buttons. Today, she finds time in her busy schedule to do exactly that to Ava. Perhaps not coincidentally, at that very moment Rafe is helping calm a devastated Nicole.

After two weeks away from Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe), her real-life love thanks two special guys for ‘looking after my wife’.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday, August 18:

In today’s recap, Allie and Marlena hear from Sami, John confronts EJ, and Olivia prevents an eager Paulina from telling Lani the truth.

We reported ages ago that Sami and EJ’s son, Johnny — who happens to be Allie’s twin — would be showing up. Well, at long last, today’s the day. And after arguing with his father, he hits on Chanel! Meanwhile, his sister’s concerns about missing mom Sami grow to the point that she loops John and Marlena in on what’s happening.

Chesapeake Shores teasers: Two men from Bree’s past reappear — plus, there’s an unexpected twist and an impending lawsuit threatens the O’Briens!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday, August 19:

In today’s recap, Ben confesses to Ciara he kissed Claire, who decides to leave Salem to work for Theo, and Chad ticks off EJ.

How will Allie react when she hears about the new guy Chanel just met? (Wonder if Allie might just find herself feeling a little jealous…)

EJ hopes to convince Johnny that he should join the family business.

Weekend DVR alert: Don’t miss the latest Hallmark Aurora Teagarden Mysteries premiere, which surrounds a pre-honeymoon adventure tainted by murder!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, August 20:

In today’s recap, Ciara and Ben throw an impromptu wedding, Johnny and Chanel make a date, and Nicole urges EJ to face his anger.

It looks as if Claire’s ready to make a fresh start somewhere new as she (and portrayer Isabel Durant) bids farewell to Salem.

Allie shares a happy reunion with her brother.

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