Season 36

E1. Ep. #8926

Nov 8, 2000 · 45m

**from SoapCity.com** Today is the 35th anniversary of Days of our Lives. Alice spends much of the day visting Johnny and Belle in the hospital and reminiscing about days past. And we revisit a plethora of highlights via flashbacks. (see below for flashback breakdown) Doug and Julie celebrate their belated anniversary on the cruise ship they've been sailing across the world on. They reminisce about years past and the good times they've shared. Later, Doug gives Julie an Irish friendship ring which symbolizes that their next stop is Ireland. Meanwhile in Ireland, Jennifer manages to escape from the factory, but she isn't home free just yet. In counterpoint, Bo is tied to a tree by the security guards, but desperately tries to free himself... John and Brady start the day at odds, but later begin to ease up with one another. In fact, we get the feeling John was a lot like Brady when he was a kid. Brady says that Roman and Marlena set him up. They wanted to take him in for questioning, bu

E2. Ep. #8927

Nov 9, 2000 · 45m

Philip kisses Chloe to distract her from Brady, but she rejects his aggressive advance, causing him to storm off. Chloe is then shocked to see Brady attacked by thugs outside her house. At the hospital, Marlena confronts John for his recklessness, but he claims she's just jealous of his past with Isabella and wants to exclude Brady. Hope's flashbacks convince her that Stefano is her son's father, fearing he will soon kidnap the child. Nicole reveals to Victor she was paid $5 million by Kate to marry Lucas, then questions Philip's worth, making Victor suspicious of her new scheme. Angela's father, Moroni, gives her a wedding gift but warns her that Brandon will be dealt with if he betrays her. Sami learns Austin is with Greta but decides to focus on using Moroni to get the tape from Angela.

E3. Ep. #8928

Nov 10, 2000 · 45m

Driving home, Nicole attempts to seduce Victor. She unbuttons her blouse and sits on his lap, telling him to make love to her now. Jennifer escapes a gunman in her van. The honking distracts guards about to shoot a tied-up Bo. Bo breaks free, knocks out his attackers, and Jennifer rescues him. Outside her apartment, they are met by a gun-wielding Declan. Stefano pushes Rolf to transform Hattie into Marlena quickly, planning to turn John back into his mercenary. Stefano learns Bo is in Ireland snooping. Marlena seeks support from Roman, who still loves her and agrees to work to nail Brady. Carson Palmer arrives with evidence that Brady tried to murder Belle. Marlena hints at a bigger problem with John, piquing Roman’s interest. John comforts a distraught Hope, who believes Stefano is Johnny's father and fears a kidnapping. John promises protection, but Hope secretly plans to leave Salem with her family.

E4. Ep. #8929

Nov 13, 2000 · 45m

John reveals to a shocked Hope that he is Little Johnny's father, not Stefano. John doesn't know if Hope was intimate with Stefano. Hope vows to keep the truth from Bo. Jennifer, Bo, and Abby evade Declan and Walter. Declan shoots their van's gas tank, causing a crash. They survive, reach a friend's house, and plan a boat escape. Declan appears, holding them at gunpoint before they can flee the dock. Greta and Austin receive an envelope: "patience." Princess Gina appears, telling Greta the same, prompting Austin to ask about Greta's father. Lucas tells Kate they need Victor to sign his will, then must eliminate him for the will to take effect. In the limo, Victor and Nicole dress after making love. Victor feels cured of impotence. Nicole warns him that Lucas and Kate are the true threats, implying they caused Sami's cliff accident. Angela tells Sami she will marry Lucas in two weeks, granting Sami the tape sooner. Sami learns the tape is in a train station locker.

E5. Ep. #8930

Nov 14, 2000 · 45m

Bo, Jennifer, Abby, and Annie narrowly escape Declan's gunfire and sail off toward New York. Bo questions if Annie is healthy enough for the Atlantic trip, but she insists. Hope vows to John that she will never tell Bo that John is Little Johnny's father. She argues the secret is the only way to save both her and John's marriage to Marlena. John must decide if he will agree. Sami tells Brandon that Angela plans to marry him in two weeks, but Sami knows where Roberto's confession tape is. They devise a plan to get the tape before the wedding. Sami later sneaks into Angela's room while she sleeps. Victor is thrilled after his night with Nicole, feeling cured and young. He decides he must find a way to remove Kate and Lucas from his life for a decent future. Nicole blackmails Kate and Lucas: she will keep silent about Franco's murder if they give her money, the house, and cars. Nicole later taunts Kate, suggesting they tell Lucas the truth about the $5 million payment.

E6. Ep. #8931

Nov 15, 2000 · 45m

At the diner, Hattie tells Fay she is getting the "Dr. Marlena Evans" nose. Abe asks Fay to tell Brandon they were close, but Fay refuses. Hattie spends time with Roman. Chloe finds a bloody Brady in the bushes. He resists aid and warns her not to tell anyone. Chloe gets him on her bike, but Brady escapes before they reach a doctor. Sami spots the locker key but doesn't steal it yet. Benny pressures Brandon to expose Abe. Sami and Brandon visit the diner, where Sami sees Hattie and Brandon sees Kate with Fay, leaving them both shocked. Nicole tells Lucas that Kate paid her $5 million to marry him. Lucas is furious. Nicole threatens to expose their murder of Franco if they don't meet her demands. As Nicole leaves, Kate tells Lucas they must flee, and Philip overhears Kate state that their only financial solution is Victor's death.

E7. Ep. #8932

Nov 16, 2000 · 45m

Hope learns her son is healthy and tells Lexie she regrets treating Bo poorly, now eager for their wedding. Meanwhile, a storm threatens Jennifer and Bo at sea. Brandon attacks Abe, but Sami intervenes. Brandon accuses Abe of past trouble. Fay defends Abe and begs him not to call the police. Chloe lies to Roman and Marlena, admitting Brady was attacked but claiming he stole her bike. Marlena notes the crime. Later, they learn doctors are waking Belle. Brady calls John, who hides him in a rundown motel to avoid the police. John treats Brady's wounds, vowing to protect him for Isabella's sake. Philip questions Kate about her comment regarding Victor's death, but she lies to cover it up. Later, Philip meets Chloe at lookout point, where they rekindle their romance.

E8. Ep. #8933

Nov 17, 2000 · 45m

Austin wakes to find Greta sick. A magic door appears, transporting them back to the castle. Charles offers Greta a choice: back out now and keep her title and inheritance, or continue to secure the orphan money. Greta faces a tough decision. Sami evades Roman's questions about Brandon, insisting she loves Austin. Later, disguised as an elderly woman at the mall, Sami bumps into Angela and swipes her purse. She races to duplicate the key before Angela notices. Shawn visits Belle with a Buddy Bear. He is relieved she is awake but concerned she has no memory of the accident. Tensions rise between John and Marlena as she and Roman hunt Brady. John tends to his injured son at a motel, vowing to prove his innocence and hoping Belle will clear his name. However, the police surround the room, trapping Brady inside.

E9. Ep. #8934

Nov 20, 2000 · 45m

Mickey brings Nicole a job offer, which she uses to test Victor's loyalty. Angela catches Sami and Brandon stealing the tape, revealing it is blank. She threatens to tell her father, but Brandon seduces her with a kiss, realizing he must sleep with her to maintain the ruse. Belle has amnesia about the accident. John fears Brady won't be cleared, while Roman insists on questioning her despite medical advice. Brady escapes the police trap at the motel, steals a squad car, and hitches a ride to flee Salem. Gene confirms Victor has a solid alibi for Franco's murder. Philip tells Victor he hopes for a marriage with Kate. Meanwhile, Kate warns Moroni that Brandon and Sami are using Angela to investigate the murder.

E10. Ep. #8935

Nov 21, 2000 · 45m

Hattie undergoes surgery, fantasizing about looking exactly like Marlena. Roman tells Marlena that Brady escaped just before her radio show. She rushes to check on Belle, leaving Nancy to take over; Nancy's brutal style is a surprise hit. Marlena finds Belle safe but feels guilty about her treatment of John. Shawn worries about Roman blaming Brady. Hope defends Brady, noting the strain on Marlena's marriage, though she privately knows the secret about Little Johnny is also a factor. She goes to find Marlena. Bo wants to investigate a factory, but Jennifer convinces him to return to his family. In a twist, Annie is revealed to be working with Declan during a phone call, but she suddenly collapses in pain.

E11. Ep. #8936

Nov 22, 2000 · 45m

Bo and Jennifer fulfill Annie's wish for a burial at sea. Moments later, Declan calls to taunt them: Annie's final act was sabotage. They find a drill hole as the boat begins sinking. Hope admits to Marlena that she knows John is the father, begging her to keep the secret from Bo. Marlena starts to unravel, shocking Hope with her instability. Brady abandons his ride when a radio report mentions a fugitive. The driver connects the dots and calls the police. Brady hitches a new ride with a drunk older woman. Roman and Abe race to the scene, while John uses a police scanner to track the manhunt.

E12. Ep. #8937

Nov 24, 2000 · 45m

Thanksgiving Tension and Hospital Drama Thanksgiving at the Kiriakis estate is chaotic. Sami and Nicole team up to taunt Lucas. Philip asks Victor about marrying Kate; Victor dodges the question but later surprises Kate by making love to her. Angela, still suspicious, tests Brandon by demanding they make love immediately. Brandon complies to maintain his cover. At the hospital, Mimi insults Chloe, causing tension during Belle's celebration. Belle is released, but Marlena gets a shock when she sees Hattie's new nose. Nancy brags to Marlena about her high radio ratings and suggests Marlena take a leave of absence. Nancy gloats to the teens, infuriating Chloe. Chloe later tells Craig she can never love Nancy, unaware that Nancy is listening.

E13. Ep. #8938

Nov 27, 2000 · 45m

Belle returns home suspicious that secrets are being kept from her. While talking to John on the phone, a background noise triggers her memory: Brady actually saved her life! Brady plays with squirt guns at a truckstop. John tracks Roman and Abe to the location. The police arrive and draw weapons, mistaking Brady's toy for a real gun. Victor thinks of Nicole after sleeping with Kate. When Kate notices his distraction, he lies, claiming he was thinking about his impotence. Insecure, Kate asks him to marry her. Bo, Jennifer, and Abby escape the sinking boat onto a raft. Bo lights flares, but the raft springs a leak, leaving them stranded and sinking in the open water.

E14. Ep. #8939

Nov 28, 2000 · 45m

Bo, Jennifer, and Abby are rescued by a cruise ship bound for NYC, where they are surprised to find Doug and Julie. They fabricate a cover story. While Bo is eager to return to Salem, Jennifer appears hesitant. Hope and Lexie prepare for the wedding. Hope is overjoyed when Bo calls to confirm he is safe and returning. Belle tells Marlena she remembers the accident and that Brady saved her life on the tracks. Marlena, however, refuses to believe it. Abe is horrified after shooting Brady. John and Roman revive him, but Brady has been shot in the back and appears paralyzed. Abe is devastated, drawing a parallel to the Larry Morris tragedy.

E15. Ep. #8940

Nov 29, 2000 · 45m

Greta recovers using magical petals and secretly falls for Austin, even as he discusses his love for Sami. Suddenly, the earth shifts, signaling danger. Mimi spies on Chloe meeting Shawn, mistaking their conversation about Belle and Brady for cheating. Jason calls Philip to report the alleged affair. Sami is upset to find Angela in a towel at Brandon's. Realizing they slept together, she demands their scheme end immediately. Kate tells Lucas that sleeping with Victor has secured her future, believing Victor will eventually remove Sami and Nicole. Lucas insists she still get the codicil signed just in case. Nicole seduces Victor, getting him to admit their relationship has potential. Kate spots Nicole leaving Victor's room but dismisses her worry, confident she is Victor's only true choice.

E16. Ep. #8941

Nov 30, 2000 · 45m

Abe is distraught over shooting Brady, fearing he caused paralysis. Lexie comforts him, and they pray together for strength. Philip spots Shawn and Chloe touching at dot.com and attacks Shawn in a jealous rage. A fight ensues while Jason and Jan watch with satisfaction. Nicole discovers the codicil to Victor's will in Kate's office. She hides it in a different file to make Kate panic. Sami allows Brandon to kiss her while dancing at the Blue Note. Meanwhile, Kate convinces Moroni that Sami and Brandon are using Angela. Kate is thrilled when she and Moroni spot the couple together at the club, validating her claim.

E17. Ep. #8942

Dec 1, 2000 · 45m

On the cruise, Jennifer confesses to Julie that she and Jack have separated. Bo admits to Doug that he regrets leaving Hope, revealing that baby Johnny was near death. Hattie flaunts her new nose until her teeth are insulted. Roman is displeased with her drastic transformation. Hope goes shopping with Alice, barely managing to keep the secret that John is her baby's father. Marlena tells Roman that Belle claims Brady saved her life, though Marlena doubts it. Roman suggests Belle might be right, then drops the bomb that Abe accidentally shot Brady. Marlena rushes to the hospital. Belle reads about the shooting in the paper and hurries to see Brady. She finds him in despair, having stabbed his leg with a pen to test for sensation. He has no feeling and fears permanent paralysis.

E18. Ep. #8943

Dec 4, 2000 · 45m

Belle returns to school, asking peers to pray for Brady. Chloe's defense of Brady sparks Philip's jealousy. Shawn welcomes Belle back as a friend, unaware she wishes for more. Marlena, consumed by worry, fails during her radio show. Miles replaces her with Nancy, whose aggressive style is an immediate hit. Brandon reveals he saw Fay and Abe kissing years ago. Fay admits she still loves Abe. Brandon then announces his upcoming marriage. Moroni confronts Sami about seeing her with Brandon at the Blue Note. Angela demands an explanation. Sami claims she only wants her son back, but Moroni issues a stern warning. John tries to give Brady hope about walking again. Outside, John bans Marlena from seeing Brady, blaming her for the tragedy. Marlena admits she wouldn't blame John if he ended their marriage.

E19. Ep. #8944

Dec 5, 2000 · 45m

Nicole interrupts Fay and Brandon, sparking a heated argument. When Brandon claims their father didn't beat her, Nicole implies he did much worse and that Fay knew about it. After Nicole leaves, Brandon apologizes, but Fay tells him to prove it by leaving Abe alone. John attacks Roman, accusing him of setting Abe up to shoot Brady. Meanwhile, the commissioner refuses Abe's resignation, insisting on time off instead. Abe apologizes to John, and to his surprise, John forgives him. Belle is terrified when Marlena admits her marriage to John is failing because he blames her for Brady's injury. Marlena flees in tears, leaving Belle feeling like her world is crumbling. Julie manages to convince a hesitant Jennifer to return to Salem. Bo, Jennifer, Abby, Doug, and Julie share an emotional reunion with Alice and Hope.

E20. Ep. #8945

Dec 6, 2000 · 45m

Bo and Hope sneak away for intimacy. Lexie arrives, happy to see Jennifer, but is deeply worried about Abe after filling Jennifer in on the shooting. Fay comforts Abe, urging him to mend fences with Brandon to prevent him from doing something terrible. Angela asks her father, Moroni, to leave Salem. Meanwhile, Brandon reveals to Sami that Abe wouldn't leave his mother alone in the past. Sami suspects an affair between Abe and Fay, but Brandon swears her to secrecy. Belle cries to John, revealing Marlena hinted their marriage might be over. John is furious but hides it to reassure Belle that the family will survive. Maggie visits a distraught Marlena. Marlena feels like a fraud, admitting she still blames Brady for the tragedy, which makes reconciling with Belle nearly impossible.

E21. Ep. #8946

Dec 7, 2000 · 45m

Belle worries about her parents' marriage, and Chloe offers comfort using her own family as an example. Jealous of their bond, Jan and Mimi pull a cruel prank on Chloe involving a dead rat. Hattie gets dental work, completing her transformation and finally attracting male attention. Shawn welcomes Bo home. Bo wants to baptize the baby, but Hope admits it was already done with John standing in, which hurts Bo. Hope is later shocked to learn Princess Gina once held Shawn at gunpoint. Fay reveals to Abe that Brandon saw them kissing years ago. She begs Abe to convince Brandon he misinterpreted the moment, but Abe believes talking to Brandon is a waste of time. Lexie asks Stefano to discreetly help Abe regarding the investigation into Brady's shooting. Stefano agrees but is visibly unsettled when Lexie mentions "Marlo."

E22. Ep. #8947

Dec 8, 2000 · 45m

Chloe discovers Jan and Mimi were behind the dead rat prank. She fishes the rodent out of the trash and uses it to terrorize them in retaliation. Shawn comforts Belle at school regarding Brady and hurtful comments made by Chloe. Shawn defends Chloe, and later, a playful silly string fight leads to a near-kiss between Shawn and Belle. Bo explains the events of Princess Gina's wedding to Hope. Wanting full transparency, Hope finally reveals to Bo that she knows he is not J.T.'s biological father. Nicole locks Victor's office door and seduces him, climbing onto his lap. Their passion is interrupted by Kate, who bangs on the door, demanding to know what is going on.

E23. Ep. #8948

Dec 12, 2000 · 45m

Hope tells Bo she knows he isn't the father. Bo suspects Stefano, but Hope denies it. She mentions discussing it with John, prompting Bo to ask who John suspects. John visits Marlena, who fears he wants a divorce. John admits he is still angry about Brady but wants to save their marriage. Austin and Greta face the final "Test of Love." Charles warns that the danger is real as Austin is thrown into an arena to fight three gladiators. Sami presses Brandon to reveal his past with Abe. Brandon hesitates, fearing his inner demons will scare her away, though Sami promises otherwise. Lexie confronts Abe about Fay. Abe admits Brandon saw them kissing years ago. As tensions rise, Abe suggests leaving Salem is the only way to escape the fallout from shooting Brady.

E24. Ep. #8949

Dec 13, 2000 · 45m

John tells Marlena he wants to reveal the truth to Bo about J.T.'s paternity. Marlena warns him about the impact on Belle, but John insists his son deserves to know. Bo starts to suspect John is the father. Hope lies to protect the secret. Relieved, Bo admits he couldn't handle it if John were the father due to John's past feelings for Hope. This confirms to Hope that she can never tell him the truth. Craig tries to support Brady, who lashes out in humiliation. Eavesdropping on Craig and Chloe, Brady insults Chloe's singing and Juilliard dreams. Furious, Chloe vows to leave Salem. Shawn comforts a crying Belle at Salem Place, managing to make her smile despite the drama. Jan and Mimi plot revenge for the rat prank. Jan claims she has a plan to ruin Chloe so completely that Philip will never want her again.

E25. Ep. #8950

Dec 14, 2000 · 45m

Hope and Marlena fight over the J.T. paternity secret. Marlena quits the wedding party and considers leaving Salem, fearing John is telling Bo the truth. Meanwhile, Bo and John argue about J.T.; Bo claims he is the only father the boy needs, but John is on the verge of revealing his paternity. Brandon tells Sami his father beat his mother, Fay, and blamed Abe's visits for the escalation. Brandon vows to make Abe pay for destroying their family. Lexie presses Abe about his history with Fay. He finally admits they shared a kiss and implies their relationship went further. Chloe gets jealous seeing Shawn and Belle holding hands. Philip asks if it's a date, but Shawn denies it, hurting Belle. Chloe tells Belle she sang with Brady on the pier, surprising Belle with her brother's talent.

E26. Ep. #8951

Dec 15, 2000 · 45m

Alice presses Jennifer about Jack, but she remains tight-lipped. Victor convinces a bitter Brady to attempt physical therapy by using his own recovery as inspiration. Jan and Mimi warn Philip, Shawn, and Belle about the rat incident. Chloe admits to it and threatens revenge on Mimi, ignoring Belle's warnings. Hattie gets a makeover from Rolf instead of immediate surgery. Stefano watches through a mirror, pleased that she is now the spitting image of Marlena. Marlena argues with John, calling him selfish for not leaving Bo and Hope alone, insisting the child comes first. Hope is relieved John kept the paternity secret. Bo promises no more secrets, and the couple reconciles with a kiss.

E27. Ep. #8952

Dec 18, 2000 · 45m

Moroni confronts Victor and Kate, revealing Angela told him about the tape proving Kate and Lucas framed Sami for Franco's murder. Victor attempts to cut a deal with Moroni to handle the situation. Sami and Brandon argue, leading Sami to lash out at Angela. Later, Brandon meets Jennifer at the hospital and makes a positive first impression. Chloe executes her revenge plan by pouring industrial-strength glue into Mimi's shampoo bottle. Mimi steps into the shower, completely unaware of the trap. Marlena and John clash over Brady; John wants him home to resolve issues, while Marlena refuses to live under the same roof. Meanwhile, Belle begs Brady to come home for Christmas, despite his reluctance to ruin the holiday.

E28. Ep. #8953

Dec 19, 2000 · 45m

Chloe acts like it's no big deal that there is a screaming banshee upstairs, and when she refuses to get involved, Nancy is suspicious that the glue in Mimi's shampoo isn't an accident. Mimi can't open the doors, so Nancy hits upon the idea of using a ladder to climb up to the bathroom window, but can't get in all the way. Unfortunately, Mimi can't get the window open because her hands are glued to her head. While Nancy tries desperately to get to a distraught Mimi, the ladder crashes to the ground, and Chloe laughs as two of the people she wants to hurt most in the world are stuck in an uncomfortable situation. Up in her room, Marlena is packing her bags, torn between guilt at hurting her step-son, and a strong desire to be as far away from him as humanly possible. John begs her not to do this, but she tells him that she's moving to the Salem Inn as long as Brady is living in the house. While talking to Belle, Brady tells her that his anger with Marlena will be what helps him walk aga

E29. Ep. #8954

Dec 20, 2000 · 45m

Marlena looks at a family picture as she continues her plans to leave. John does his best to explain to Belle and Brady about Marlena leaving. After Marlena, John and Belle say their goodbyes, Brady follows Marlena to the hall, taunting her about his accident, and how it's her fault. Back in the penthouse, Brady receives a call from Maggie, who tells him he is no longer banned from Tuscany, and invites him to the party. At the Salem Inn, Maggie shows up to invite Marlena to the party as well. At Tuscany, Maggie pulls Hope aside, and gets her out of the way so that they are able to surprise her with a bridal shower. She sends Bo outside, and Roman and Abe grab him for a bachelor party. After the parties, the two groups join up together, bringing the kids into the mix. While Abby takes pictures, Bo and Hope talk about their beautiful baby boy. In the hallway, John watches the three of them, and is more determined than ever to be part of J.T.'s life. With the ladder down on the ground, Na

E30. Ep. #8955

Dec 21, 2000 · 45m

Hope worries when she sees that John has shown up at the party, and she's not the only one. Abe and Lexie are also worried that John and Roman will let their differences ruin Bo and Hope's night. Hope is begging John to walk away from J.T. and let him be raised by her and Bo when Marlena shows up, and Marlena has the same question for him...can he walk away from his son? John's only response is to ask Marlena to come home with him, but she says she needs time on her own. Shawn asks Belle to come to the party, but she won't leave Brady. While talking about the situation, Brady tells Belle that he doesn't blame Marlena and he wants her to come home. He's convinced that Roman is the one to blame, and that Roman shot him to impress Marlena. At Tuscany, John has the same idea, and orders Roman to leave, accusing him of being in love with Marlena. At the party, Sami heads over to talk to Victor. She knows that he and Kate were behind her near death experiences in Italy, and she's not going t