BIG RUMOR: Days of Our Lives May RETURN to NBC in 2026!
Fans Rally for Iconic Soap’s Triumphant Broadcast Comeback
After more than 60 groundbreaking years, Days of Our Lives (DOOL) could be on the brink of a monumental homecoming.
A massive industry rumor is sweeping across the soap opera world: DOOL might return to NBC’s broadcast lineup as early as 2026, reigniting tradition for millions of devoted fans who have followed the drama in Salem since 1965.
💔 From Network Mainstay to Streaming Leap
In September 2022, fans were stunned when NBC moved Days of Our Lives exclusively to Peacock, ending its 57-year run on daytime broadcast television. While the move allowed for creative freedom and a surge in younger viewers, many long-time fans—especially older audiences—struggled to adjust to the streaming-only format.
Despite those hurdles, the show found success on Peacock, quickly becoming one of the platform’s top titles and earning a renewal through Season 61 (2025–2026). Still, the yearning for the “old days” of DOOL on NBC never faded.
🔥 Why the Comeback Rumors Make Sense
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📉 NBC daytime ratings have dropped since replacing DOOL with NBC News Daily.
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📺 Competitors like CBS continue to dominate with The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
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👥 Fans have been vocal, launching hashtags like #BringBackDays and #SalemHomecoming to push for its return.
A dual-airing model (NBC + Peacock) is now being considered by industry insiders. Under this format, Days could air first on NBC, then stream on Peacock with added behind-the-scenes or extended content — a best-of-both-worlds scenario.
📣 What It Means for Fans
If the rumors are true, this would be more than just a network shuffle — it would be a nostalgic restoration of a family ritual. From grandparents to new soap fans, watching DOOL live on TV has been a generational tradition. A return to NBC would:
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🧓 Reconnect with older audiences who miss the convenience of traditional TV
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🧒 Still serve younger viewers via Peacock
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💬 Restore the daily “appointment viewing” culture
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👏 Honor the show’s legacy as a cultural touchstone
🚧 What Could Hold It Back?
There are challenges:
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💸 High production and marketing costs for daily soaps
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📅 Replacing NBC News Daily in the schedule
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🔄 Balancing commitments to Peacock with a potential NBC slot
Yet, if any show can beat the odds, it’s Days of Our Lives — a drama that has survived decades, deaths, and even demonic possessions.
🕰️ Is the Hourglass Turning Back?
The iconic “Like sands through the hourglass…” could once again echo on NBC airwaves. As we await official confirmation, one thing is clear:
💬 Fans are ready.
📺 NBC might need it.
❤️ And Salem still has stories to tell.
What do YOU think?
👉 Would you welcome DOOL back to NBC?
👉 Or do you prefer the freedom of Peacock streaming?
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