The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 12, 2022

'Tis the season for Salem-sized shockers!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 12, 2022. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

'Tis the season for Salem-sized shockers, scandals, and a steamy roll in the holiday hay for Sloan and Eric

During some small talk, Eric and Sloan agree that something simple without strings seems prefect for the former padre and the legal eagle

While Eric and Sloan swap stories, Nicole's not loving the little something-something happening between her ex and his leggy lawyer

Sister Mary Moira certainly isn't in love with Nicole's conduct and fervently lets Ms. Walker know exactly what she thinks

Rafe learns that Nicole's moved into the DiMera Mansion, while John and Marlena organize Kristen's ousting from their penthouse (and lives)

John plans to play Kristen, as Brady believes Kristen's playing him by dressing up like another Banks sibling

Brady gets more than he bargained for when he shares a smooch under the mistletoe with Sister Mary Moira

Marlena has a chat with the no-nonsense nun, while Brady bickers with Stefan over his relationship with Chloe

Still struggling with Will being away for the holidays causes Sonny to bond a bit more with a jolly but not-so-saintly Mr. Stark

Leo lands in a familiar plotting place when old pal Gwen gets him to assist her in her latest round of scheming

Remorseful criminal Xander continues to skate on thin ice, but gal pal Gwen comes to his rescue again

Sarah once again believes her beau is not abiding by the law and this time brings her suspicions to Justin

Bonnie learns what Sarah suspects and isn't too thrilled to know her husband's cousin is also her kidnapper

Stephanie and Chad suspect what might be in store, as private eye Steve needs a helping hand from Rafe and Jada

While E.J.'s put in the hot seat once again by Rafe, Ava has her eyes set on a new way to wreak havoc on those who scorned her

An out-for-blood Ava decides on maximum destruction and selects Susan's memorial service at St. Luke's to exact her revenge

Ms. Vitali visits the church and leaves a little bomb behind but doesn't count on being blasted by Johnny

As her evil, explosive plans lay in wait, Ava also didn't foresee her favorite son, Tripp, turning up at the doomed memorial service

Million Dollar Listing star Josh Flagg to appear on Days of our Lives

Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our Lives

Daytime Emmy winner Victoria Konefal returning as Ciara Brady!?

Steve Burton to reprise the role of Harris Michaels on Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

Ava ensures Susan's memorial service goes from mourning to madness when it erupts into some Salem-sized commotion

While Brady and Eric deepen their brotherly bond, a certain Salemite shows up to surprise Chad

Xander has grand ideas for Sarah's birthday, as Alex has his own ideas of grandeur for the future

An explosion rocks Salem, but there will be a bigger bombshell amongst the fallout

Kayla, Kate, and Marlena's mystery malady returns, and when the orchid goes missing, lives will be lost

New romances will heat up, old flames may be rekindled, and certain Salemites find themselves shocking bedfellows

While on a mission, John and Steve are shocked to run into a certain fancy face, while Megan Hathaway's worst nightmare comes true when Bo awakens