Returning Salemites bring big drama to DAYSA sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 31, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.The aftermath of Eve's macabre scheme leaves several Salemites shaken and wondering how to pick up the pieces...Hope remains resolute regarding reuniting with Ciara while a seething Shawn gets nasty when he puts Ben on noticeBen blames himself for Ciara's situation, but Marlena is quick to offer her services, and he later makes a breakthroughMeanwhile, Ciara continues to be in the clutches of vile, villainous Vincent, who spooks her further by divulging devious doingsHaving vowed to not back down, a steadfast Sami prepares to strike at Eric and Nicole with a surprise witness who has a lot to divulgeStill surprised by what Sami has already divulged, Eric and Nicole may find that a second bombshell will sever their quest for guardianship for goodSami delivers the shock of a lifetime when she presents Jan Spears as a witness, and, as a former co-conspirator with Nicole, Jan has a lot to sayAmong the familiar faces returning to Salem is one Belle and Shawn are especially unhappy to see - Jan Spears is back! Watch #DAYS, weekdays on @NBC. pic.twitter.com/Kcf9SmHfF2— Days of our Lives (@nbcdays) August 28, 2020 Shawn and Belle are also certainly shocked and a bit jumpy to see troublemaker Jan back in SalemSami's sordid shenanigans leave her sister steaming, and a raging Belle blasts Sami once againThough Lucas has a catch-up with Sami, the real reunion is when he and Kate reconnect with PhilipPhilip isn't entirely forthcoming with his mother and brother, as Xander isn't wholly honest with Sarah (again)Victor is put in a predicament when Xander and Philip both plead their cases to become Titan's next CEOThe Kiriakis mansion is set to become a little less crowded when Sonny, Will, and Arianna prepare to say, "So long, Salem!"Justin is bothered by thoughts of saying "goodbye" to Sonny, prompting Bonnie to bounce in to be his rockA heart-warmed Marlena is overjoyed to say "hello" to Brady, who returns to Salem to be at his father's bedsideWhile a hopeful Marlena and Brady support John, Kristen's desire to be supportive causes chaos for several SalemitesKristen's return to Salem doesn't sit well with a worried Brady, while Eli isn't happy to learn his new bride is facilitating the fugitiveA Salem homecoming startles Steve and Kayla, while Chad welcomes home someone near and dear to his heartGwen gets a new gig thanks to Chad, but he may once again regret aligning himself with the zealous schemerCasting scoopsAlison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"Kassie DePaiva wraps her Days of our Lives run, thanks fans for taking the "bumpy ride"Eric Martsolf back to Days of our Lives Lucas Adams returning to Days of our LivesGalen 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' AbigailUpdate: REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our LivesNadia Bjorlin says her contract talks with Days of our Lives are "on hold," but Philip and Chloe scenes are on the wayIsabel Durant on taking over as Days of our Lives' Claire: "It was a welcome challenge"REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our LivesMeet Michael Teh, the mysterious new Vincent on Days of our LivesKristian 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 LivesGreg 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 LivesSHOCKER: 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 LivesReturn date revealed for Days of our Lives' Jay Kenneth JohnsonREPORT: A Martinez returning to Days of our LivesREPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' AbigailGalen 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 weekThings aren't exactly back to normal for John, as Lani must face where her loyalties lieChad and Abigail team up to solve a mystery while their new nanny may be up to no goodExes are everywhere in Salem as Belle bumps into Philip, and Claire comes face to face with TrippA determined Hope remains a woman on a mission while someone seeks Ben out at the police stationScoops and moreRelated: OUT! Co-executive producer Greg Meng reportedly fired from Days of our LivesRelated: Days of our Lives heads to Peacock, NBC's new streaming platformAs we learn how several Salemites met their maker, don't expect some of the dead not to rise againOne 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 revelationMore of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residentsSalem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all-new dramaA father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several SalemitesNot all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secretYou can never count out certain Salemites, and a wicked one returns swinging this summerMore scoops, spoilers, and commentary