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Days of Our Lives

Days of Our Lives

19656.115 Seasons2786 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

The Horton and Brady broods endure the romantic trials of life in Salem, a Midwestern hamlet filled with evil geniuses, star-crossed lovers and a rich family history.

NetworksNBCPeacock

Themes & Keywords

soap opera

About Days of Our Lives

Days of Our Lives is a soap, drama series that first aired in 1965 exploring themes of soap opera. The Horton and Brady broods endure the romantic trials of life in Salem, a Midwestern hamlet filled with evil geniuses, star-crossed lovers and a rich family history.

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