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The week of December 2-6 will be an emotional rollercoaster for Days of Our Lives fans as Salem says goodbye to a legend in Doug Williams. Julie Williams, played by Susan Seaforth Hayes, is left heartbroken after the loss of her beloved husband, Doug, who passed away on Thanksgiving.
This poignant goodbye also serves as a historic milestone for the series as it reaches its 15,000th episode.
Doug's memorial service is the center point of the week, bringing together the loved characters in Salem's storied past and present.
What does Doug Williams’ memorial service hold for Salem on Days of Our Lives?
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Doug's memorial service will be a poignant occasion as friends and family come together. Julie, still under the weight of the loss of her soulmate, finds solace in the love and support pouring into her from the community in Salem.
There will be several heartwarming eulogies as they celebrate his contributions as a husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the Horton family.
An emotional reunion is on the cards as Hope Brady (Kristian Alfonso) returns to her children Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Ciara (Victoria Konefal), all of them experiencing collective grief. They have all come a long way, with Shawn having conquered addiction, while Ciara has begun a new life with Ben (Robert Scott Wilson).
Several surprise returns to Salem present fans with the opportunity to catch up on familiar faces, and among them is a first in decades: Liz Chandler, played by Gloria Loring.
Reconnecting with Marlena Deidre Hall, her return certainly stirred nostalgia in some of the show's long-term viewers. The reunion brings a bit of Salem's rich history into the present.
Other than Liz's return, the show brings together Hope and her children in an episode that will see the Brady family coming together in Salem for the first time in years.
They honor Doug, but amidst that, they deal with their changed relationship dynamics and continuing problems, including Hope's unresolved tie to Bo (Peter Reckell).
What surprises does the Horton time capsule reveal on Days of Our Lives?
The opening of the Horton family time capsule adds a layer of intrigue to the week on Days of Our Lives. As the family gathers to unveil its contents, they take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, uncovering relics from Salem's past.
These items could bring new revelations or just remind the Hortons—and viewers—of the rich history they share.
Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) find themselves discussing family history with a mysterious new character. Could this new character possibly be the long-lost descendant of Horton?
Interested viewers can catch the episodes of Days of Our Lives on Peacock every weekday.
