The BEST episodes of Days of our Lives season 56

Every episode of Days of our Lives season 56, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Days of our Lives season 56!

"Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days of our Lives." These words, spoken by late cast member Macdonald Carey, open every episode of this daytime drama, chronicaling the trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem.

Last Updated: 7/30/2023Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Thursday, September 24, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2020

John lashes out at Steve. Justin confides in Jack about Bonnie. Gwen plots against Abigail. Ben faces life without Ciara.

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#2 - Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2020

Kristen’s past comes back to haunt her. Bonnie pulls Justin in for a kiss!. Eric and Nicole share a tearful goodbye. After speaking with Eric, Sami presents Allie with a compromise.

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#3 - Friday, June 4, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 180 - Aired 6/4/2021

Jan’s in a coma, Brady blames himself for Chloe’s situation, Allie helps Chanel get Alice’s donut recipe.

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#4 - Friday, May 28, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 176 - Aired 5/28/2021

Kate admits she remembers walking in on Jake and Gabi to Dr. Snyder, Sami confronts Nicole about Xander, and Xander asks Jack if he can move in.

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#5 - Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 168 - Aired 5/18/2021

Xander pulls a gun on Sami and Lucas, Tripp and Allie kiss, and Lani runs into Kristen.

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#6 - Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 154 - Aired 4/28/2021

Ciara and Theo leave Salem, Ava accuses Nicole of being jealous, and Rafe finds John’s hypnosis recording.

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#7 - Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 148 - Aired 4/20/2021

Gwen decides to keep the baby, Abe fills Paulina in on her son-in-law, and Xander objects when Chanel suggests a divorce

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#8 - Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 144 - Aired 4/14/2021

Abigail tells Gwen to get an abortion, Philip asks Gabi out, and Ben brings a syringe to Ciara’s hospital room.

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#9 - Monday, April 12, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 142 - Aired 4/12/2021

Chanel tells Xander they got married, Sami panics EJ will find out about Lucas, and Nicole plays matchmaker.

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#10 - Monday, November 23, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/23/2020

Shawn and Jan say I do, Brady and Eli are shocked by what they find in Belle’s hotel room, and Kristen urges Lani to forgive Eli.

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#11 - Friday, November 6, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/6/2020

Jack and Jennifer’s friends and family help them celebrate their anniversary; Theo comes home and surprises Abe; John and Marlena reminisce about their years of marriage.

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#12 - Monday, November 2, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/2/2020

Eli wakes up to find himself in the hospital with Lani; Tripp bears his soul to Ciara’s grave; Kayla then urges Steve to tell Tripp about the test

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#13 - Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/13/2020

Chad offers Jake an olive branch. Lani makes an emotional plea to Melinda on Kristen’s behalf. Gwen sets a new plan into action. Eli comes clean with Kristen.

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#14 - Monday, October 12, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/12/2020

Eli struggles with his huge dilemma. Melinda tries to unnerve Kristen. Abigail asks Chad for a favor regarding Jake. Gwen gets to know Jack and Jennifer.

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#15 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2020

Ben and Hope track down Vincent. Sarah lays into Xander for his role in Philip’s arrest. Belle comes to Philip’s aid. Kristen tells Brady they need to flee Salem.

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#16 - Monday, September 28, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2020

Kayla relays good news to Steve; Allie and Tripp have a tense encounter; John continues to have mood swings; Melinda grills Eli as she tries to build a case against Kristen.

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#17 - Friday, September 25, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2020

Abigail makes plans for her future. Sami and Nicole have one last argument before Sami’s departure. Tripp asks for Kayla’s blessing. Claire tells Ben about Hope’s search for Vincent.

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#18 - Thursday, November 12, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/12/2020

Belle proposes to Shawn, Claire and Charlie clear things up, and Xander and Sarah wonder if Philip is working for someone.

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#19 - Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 99 - Aired 2/10/2021

Eli and Lani’s reunited with their twins, Gwen calls Jack after Laura dies, and Julie helps Chad plan a night for Abigail.

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#20 - Thursday, February 4 2021

Season 56 - Episode 95 - Aired 2/4/2021

Susan Banks tells Ben Ciara’s alive, Ciara knocks out Rhodes, and Vivian has grand plans for the twins.

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#21 - Monday, December 14, 2020

Season 56 - Episode 58 - Aired 12/14/2020

Steve and Kayla are allowed to bring their son home. Charlie and Claire are ready to take things to the next level. Allie turns to Belle.

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#22 - Thursday, February 18, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 105 - Aired 2/18/2021

Rhodes is shot, Abigail and Gwen are arrested, and Gabi tries to entice Jake.

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#23 - Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 104 - Aired 2/17/2021

Sarah proposes to Xander with cake, Abigail vows vengeance on Gwen, and the Hortons say goodbye to Laura.

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#24 - Monday, February 15, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 102 - Aired 2/15/2021

Rhodes visits Orpheus, Ben hears Ciara’s voice, and Lucas threatens to kill Charlie.

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#25 - Thursday, February 11, 2021

Season 56 - Episode 100 - Aired 2/11/2021

Steve and Kayla get married, Ben and Ciara are in a Romeo & Juliet fantasy, and Eli and Lani bring their babies home.

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