The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of May 18, 2020

Oh, what a wicked week in Salem!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of May 18, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Though Ciara feeds Ben scrumptious cake samples, it may take more than a spoonful of sugar to help Victor get the engagement news down

Victor listens to a livid Xander vent after he learns that Brady and Sarah have seemingly slept together

Still, not everything is what it appears to be between scorned Sarah and embittered Brady, and they toast to a new alliance

Already having a bad one, Xander's day may get worse when he hears some hard-knock news from Victor

Ironically, Xander's bad day ends up making a brighter one for Brady, who is returned to a familiar role

During one of Maggie's darkest days, Xander brings her back to the light, which ultimately leads to a reunion

Xander continues to wish for nothing more than to reunite with Sarah, but it's going to be an uphill battle

Ready to rumble, a seething Sonny has something scornful to say when reunited with Christian (Evan) one last time

Kayla's bombshell surely stuns Sonny and Justin, as a sneaky Zoey schemes to ensure Rafe has confidence in her

Rafe, though, is a seasoned pro and may sense that Zoey is a little more like her father, Orpheus, than she'd like him to believe

While tied up and held at gunpoint, John learns of Orpheus' evil agenda, as Rafe joins Marlena in trying to find her husband

Along with Marlena and Rafe, once-mind-controlled buddies, Steve and Hope, join the quest to return John home safely

Kayla and Justin learn of Orpheus' latest evil endeavor from Steve while Orpheus has another dastardly deed to do -- kidnap David

Though Orpheus is delighted to be with David again, his young grandson may end up helping John out of his jam

After she and Eli interrogate Gabi, Lani delights in arresting her for attacking Jake, and Dr. Rolf also rattles Gabi's cage

While their recent days have been anything but delightful, Chad attempts to give Abigail some hope about a hallucination remedy

Chad and Abigail's hardships grow harder when they realize what the future may hold for their family

Stacy Haiduk makes surprise exit from Days of our Lives

Kate Mansi exits Days of our Lives; will Billy Flynn be next?

Meet Elin Alexander, Days of our Lives' new Holly Jonas

Nadia Bjorlin back to Days of our Lives -- on contract?!

Jen Lilley back to Days of our Lives? Actress discusses possible return

SHOCKER: Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey let go from Days of our LivesRelated: Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith discuss their Days of our Lives exit; say they learned of their shocking fate via scripts rather than from the powers that be

Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"Related: Galen Gering hints he's exiting Days of our Lives

Louise Sorel returning to Days of our Lives?!

Alison Sweeney reveals she is returning to Days of our Lives in the summer of 2020

Days of our Lives brings former The Young and the Restless star Emily O'Brien to Salem

A sneak peek at next week

While several Salemites find something special to be appreciative of, another's hard times just get harder

One Salemite continues to struggle with their sanity as another needs hope more now than ever

A twisted tale's latest turn will take the wind out of you while another story seems to just be beginning

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Related: Days of our Lives' Eric Martsolf says Brady and Kristen's next moves are "pretty horrific"

Related: Suzanne Rogers talks tough Days of our Lives storyline: "I was a mess"

Related: Days of our Lives heads to Peacock, NBC's new streaming platform

As we learn how several Salemites met their maker, don't expect some the dead not to rise again

One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)

The past comes back to haunt one Salemite while another will be freed by a revelation

More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents

Salem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all new drama

A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites

Not all is what it seems and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret

You can never count out certain Salemites and a wicked one returns swinging this summer

The forecast for Salem's summer is that Hurricane Sami will return to stir things up