The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of October 17, 2022

Salem should steady itself for an October surprise (or two)!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of October 17, 2022. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

While time's running out for Kayla, Kate, and Marlena, Salem should steady itself for an October surprise (or two)

An emotionally charged Chad chats with old friend Kate and encourages her to fight for her life as she starts to fade furtherThe Johnson family are fearful when Kayla's condition worsens, too, and it seems time is up for the good doctorWhile a seemingly slipping-away Sweetness sees loved ones in the afterlife, Marlena marvels at a cure that could possibly save their lives

With good news comes bad for Marlena, who must endure another visit from Kristen, but Ms. DiMera's made Brady's life much worse

Brady attempts to block John from making things worse, but he can't seem to do the same with his own life when Kristen comes callingKristen has but one goal and forces Brady to do her bidding, which leads to his utter heartbreak when he confronts ChloeThough Chloe attempts to appeal to Kristen's kinder side, Brady must abide by Kristen's blackmailingA confused, concerned Chloe questions Brady's behavior and wonders if he is breaking up with her

Forced by Kristen, Brady breaks Chloe's heart by ending their relationship, though he is equally devastatedA frustrated Rafe questions his entire relationship with his wife when he once again spots Nicole and Eric embracing

As a result, an Eric-sized argument erupts between Nicole and Rafe, while the flabbergasted former priest finds out about his career's futureGabi's determination to get Stefan to recall his past gets a big assist from her big brother Rafe, while Stefan sticks to his word and serves GabiStefan wants Gabi to sign on the dotted line to end their marriage, but she remains steadfast there's sinister scheming afoot and his sister's involvedDespite his stance that he hates Gabi, Stefan starts to connect the brainwashing dots to Kristen and must ponder her possible involvementLi doesn't love the sight when he spots his heart's desire and Stefan, while Ava hopes to involve Gwen in her quest for comeuppanceGwen weighs her options, including one from her father, which would better her future -- unlike Ava's offerAs Ava sets her sights on targeting E.J., it appears Johnny has like ideas and enters the lion's den to dig for dirt

Johnny's journey doesn't go as planned when E.J. discovers Johnny in his office and demands answers from his scorned son

Tripp isn't exactly thrilled with Johnny's involvement with his mother, and an argument erupts over AvaIn fact, fists come into play when Tripp punches Johnny, though the young doctor also finds himself at odds with his brother

Joey and Tripp have another tense talk about Wendy, as they're both hoping to woo her, but she may have other ideas for a suitorIt's a surprising turn of events for Sarah and Xander when they come up with a bold plan that suits them both

Roark Critchlow opens up about return to DAYS

Peter Reckell: Beyond Salem could be "just the beginning" of my Days of our Lives return

Elia Cantu opens up about Detective Jada Hunter

Robert Scott Wilson is now playing Alex Kiriakis, calls Days of our Lives character a "breath of fresh air"

Abigail Klein joins Days of our Lives as the new Stephanie Johnson

Richard Wharton joins Days of our Lives as new Dr. Rolf

A sneak peek at next week

As Kristen believes she's won, John and Marlena are bowled over by the news that Brady brings them

An honest day's work might finally be in lying Leo's future when he's extended a rather surprising offer

Doctor Rolf gets spooked when a determined Gabi comes at him, demanding answers and fixes to Stefan

'Tis the spooky season in Salem, and Halloween there has a way of conjuring up a shocking scare or two

Ken Corday says he's following in his father's footsteps as DAYS moved to streaming September 12

Abigail's murderer is finally revealed

Orpheus continues to play his twisted games

A secret from Paulina's past threatens to derail her future plans

Alex is clearly smitten with Stephanie, but does she feel anything for him? Or does Stephanie's heart have its sights set on someone else?

As Nancy and Clyde grow closer, Chloe is in a position where she has to decide if she will support their relationship

Eric and Nicole somehow always seem to find themselves circling each other; are they over and done, or is it only a matter of time before they are unable to deny their feelings?

Gwen and Jennifer's relationship takes a surprising turn

How long will Xander and Sarah's marital bliss last? Will Xander's secrets rip them apart, or can Sarah learn to look past them?

Johnny and Ava grow closer... but exactly how close will they get?

Li asks Gabi to marry him, but what will happen if and when she runs into Stefan?

The custody battle for Rachel gets ugly