The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of August 24, 2020

It's a killer week in Salem

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 24, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Eric's attempts to work with Belle might be compromised by Nicole, who hopes to drive a wedge between her and Sami

Belle receives an earful from Nicole while Sami shares a sordid story with an utterly shocked Marlena...

Though Sami later tells an even juicer tale and stabs her sibling in the back to ensure her foe's downfall

Sami's spilled secret could certainly derail everything for Nicole and Eric, but he takes drastic measures as an attempt to do damage control

Ben continues to struggle with controlling his killer instincts and sweeps Ciara away to a poignant place

Ciara is terrified when she's forced to confront an unbalanced, brainwashed Ben, and he leaves her in a scary spot

A spectral sighting of her beloved daughter, Paige, may lead Eve to have second thoughts about her dastardly deeds

Still, any decision Eve ends up making may be in vain as Rafe and Hope are hunting for her, but Ben is unraveling

Hope believes Ben has answers while Ben hopes to break his brainwashing before it's too late and his mission is completed

It's a moment of truth for Ben when he comes face to face with Eve, and a bitter battle flares up between them

After months of badgering, bickering, and brawling, passions finally erupt between Gabi and Jake

Passion also comes into play between Rafe and Hope, who share a kiss that leaves them discussing what the future may hold for them

Rafe is rattled by an unexpected guest who may even be more unwelcome once his identity is discovered

Eduardo appeals to Rafe but doesn't give him much choice, prompting the commissioner to consider leaving Salem

Rafe and Gabi give in to Eduardo's request and leave Salem -- but not before Gabi makes a gut-wrenching choice

Loved ones' concerns continue as John's future seems uncertain, while a certain recently returned Salemite is a man with a plan

Galen Gering announces happy Days of our Lives news: "I'm back!"Related: Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"

Update: REPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' Abigail

Update: REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our Lives

Nadia Bjorlin says her contract talks with Days of our Lives are "on hold," but Philip and Chloe scenes are on the way

Isabel Durant on taking over as Days of our Lives' Claire: "It was a welcome challenge"

REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our Lives

Meet Michael Teh, the mysterious new Vincent on Days of our Lives

Kristian Alfonso to exit Days of our Lives after 37 yearsRelated: Kristian Alfonso reveals why she opted to exit Days of our Lives after 37 yearsRelated: Stars react to Kristian Alfonso exiting Days of our Lives

Greg Vaughan details why he left Days of our Lives: "Things that were said to me or promised to me never came to fruition"

Victoria Konefal to exit Days of our Lives

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 beRelated: Freddie Smith opens up about the "tough decisions" being made at Days of our Lives

Return date revealed for Days of our Lives' Jay Kenneth Johnson

REPORT: A Martinez returning to Days of our Lives

REPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' Abigail

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

A sneak peek at next week

The aftermath of a macabre scheme leaves several Salemites shaken and wondering how to pick up the pieces

It's "So long, Salem!" for several beloved residents while wayward townsfolk may soon be returning

Two Salemites already hit by one bombshell find that a second one may sever their happiness for good

Related: OUT! Co-executive producer Greg Meng reportedly fired from Days of our Lives

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 of 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