The Best Episodes of Days of Our Lives Season 53

Andre and Kate set new ground rules for their fake marriage; Abigail gets ready at the church with Jennifer and J.J.; Paul asks John and Marlena for advice about his vows; a mysterious figure escapes from Bayview.

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The mystery guest (Ben) interrupts the double wedding; Abigail takes matters into her own hands. She hits Ben; Salem is rocked by a stunning revelation from Ben – he says Will is alive.

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Nicole and Eric plan for the future; Brady finds out Nicole lied to him; Kate meets with Clyde; Adrienne sees Hattie in prison.

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Abigail walks in on Sami kissing Chad; Justin corners Bonnie; Steve visits Hattie at Statesville and demands to know what she did to Adrienne; Theo learns Claire and Tripp will be working together.

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Tricks and treats abound in Salem on Halloween night; Chad and Abigail find out Ben has escaped again; Rafe and Hope learn about an evil plot; Steve gets devastating news about Kayla.

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Sami has a surprising request for Rafe; Eve desperately tries to extricate herself from Brady’s trap; Chad confronts Andre about sabotaging the company; Chloe tries to get Lucas to stop drowning his sorrows.

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Will argues with Sami; Rafe wants Hope to tell him why she doesn't want to get married; Abigail wants Chad to reconsider throwing Andre out; Andre makes a decision about Kate.

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J.J. learns the results of the Internal Affairs investigation into Theo's shooting; Abe gets bad news regarding Theo; Ciara opens up to Hope; Kayla and Tripp share a warm moment.

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Will asks Paul if they can be friends; Eve overhears an argument between Brady and Victor; John surprises Marlena with a romantic gift; Kate and Eve battle over Gabi's company.

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Lani tries to get answers about the night Theo was shot; Andre makes a deal with Chad regarding Kate; J.J. visits Theo; Ciara puts Claire on notice.

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Abigail and Chad throw a huge New Year's Eve bash at Doug's Place; Ciara gets drunk and causes a scene; a mysterious couple crashes the party; several surprising couples kiss at midnight.

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J.J. feels guilty when he learns about Theo; Lani gets stunning news; Steve experiences strange symptoms; believing Eric isn't interested in her, Jennifer agrees to dinner with a new man.

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Gabi and Stefan clash at work; Steve keeps a secret from Kayla; Lani's life is turned upside down as a result of her Christmas Eve mistake; Chad hires John to investigate Stefan.

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Gabi is booked on murder charges; Brady and Eve go on their first real date; Lani makes a confession to Eli; Claire realizes Ciara and Tripp are keeping a secret.

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J.J. and Lani celebrate their engagement with Eli and Gabi; Stefan finds an unexpected intruder in his room; Billie saves John's life; Steve makes a shocking discovery from his hospital bed.

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Stefan sees Abigail in a new light; John admits the truth to Steve, Kayla and Marlena; Paul and Will struggle to break free but their predicament has drawn them closer; Tripp and Ciara bond.

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Hope is rocked when Rafe's secret is exposed; Ciara declares war on Claire; Eli makes a confession to Gabi; Jennifer and Eric end up on opposite sides as Jennifer blames Sami for Rafe and Hope's troubles.

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Abigail is confused when Chad mentions an incident she doesn't remember; Gabi makes a shocking discovery; Tripp tries to talk Ciara out of getting revenge on Claire; Rafe is taken aback by Hope's surprising decision.

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Gabby opens up to Stefan; Chad confides in Kate his concerns about Abigail; J.J. calls Valerie on her negativity toward him and Lani; Eli lays down the law with Julie.

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Chad and Stefan argue about Abigail traveling to Hong Kong with Stefan; Kayla vents to Marlena; Steve gets John to accept his forgiveness; Brady uses the New Face of Bella contest to spend time with Eve.

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Stefan and Gabby arrive in Hong Kong; Hope seeks legal assistance from Belle; Gabi's trial begins; Lani takes the stand.

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Stefan and Gabby go to extremes to make sure Marlena doesn't reveal their secret; John starts to worry when Marlena misses their dinner plans; Lucas confronts the person he thinks is behind Chloe's offer; Rafe is rocked by Hope's decision.

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Kate discovers the mystery woman is Abigail; Chad gets the shock of his life; Rafe and Hope zero in on the mystery woman; Paul helps John try to track down Marlena.

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Abigail shares an emotional reunion with Chad; Marlena talks to Kate about Andre's betrayal; Brady has a medical crisis; Chloe gives a stunned Theresa the details about Brady and Eve's relationship.

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Stefan offers Kayla a deal to help with Steve's vision; Laura helps Abigail integrate her personalities; Gabi finds herself on the hot seat; Hope hears stunning news about Ben Weston.

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