The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of January 2, 2023

After midnight, the twists and turns keep dropping!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 2, 2023. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

As the new year rings in, big troubles surface for several Salemites including smitten new couple Stephanie and Alex, who hit a sour note

Bothered by Chad and Stephanie's closeness, Alex's green-eyed monster emerges and confronts Chad

Alex is in for a shock when a steamed Stephanie ends up confronting him right back about his bad behavior

Big changes are in store for Alex after he makes a bold move, while Wendy and Johnny decide on their next move

Nicole's not sure if she's ready to move her already complex relationship with E.J. to the next level again

One thing is clear for Nicole -- she's moved on from Rafe, and he receives divorce papers from his soon-to-be ex-wife

A rattled Rafe finds comfort from friend and coworker Jada, as John and Marlena enjoy a comfortable night in

A concerned Kate doesn't find Rex's news comforting at all, and, in fact, her health takes a turn for the worse

Hoping to turn things around with Will, Sonny makes a plea for a pardon from his husband, who's still a bit surly over his horrible holiday surprise

A surprised Justin, Bonnie, and Maggie are staggered as Sarah conveys a clown-sized stunner about her husband's horrible feats

A fretting Xander ponders his precarious predicament, though Gwen tries to lighten his morose mood

Moods are tense when Xander's met by those he's hurt the most, while Gwen's met with a mighty big decision regarding her former fianc

Xander's constant troublesome ways have Sarah sorting out her options regarding the future with her felonious husband

Brady's troubled by his big plot to neutralize Kristen when she has a super-sized reaction to the shocking news

Kristen's shocked by Brady's bold behavior, but they're both rather bowled over by the mystery of the missing orchid

Sloan second-guesses herself regarding Eric, while John and Marlena are jolted by Eric's jaw-dropping announcement

While Li lashes out at Dr. Rolf when his wedding day detonates into chaos, Gabi has an astonishing announcement for Stefan and Chloe

Tamara Braun wraps up her run

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Lamon Archey reprises role of Eli Grant

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

Burdened Eric bends his mother's ear, while Li hopes that Gabi will be in a forgiving mood when he makes a passionate plea

A heartbroken Roman and Rex rally around one another as they mourn a beloved member of the family

Though Nicole has worries of her own, a woeful Chloe calls on her bestie and opens up about her troubles

Kate, Marlena, and Kayla survived their brushes with death, but all three face the risk of relapse in 2023

Will it be the end of the line for one -- or more -- of the three women?

Johnny and Wendy grow closer, but a third party might end up shaking things up

Will is troubled by Sonny's friendship with Leo

Alex is threatened by Chad and Stephanie's closeness, but does he really need to be?

Will Alex's reaction end up messing things up?

Eric and Sloan's casual relationship might not remain casual

Nicole, meanwhile, is still drawn to Eric, but she also has developing feelings for E.J.

Sarah and Xander's already tenuous marriage might have an unlikely cheerleader trying to keep it together

A persistent Gabi is determined to find a way to reach Stefan

Allie's insecurity may blow things apart with Chanel