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News that Days of our Lives is moving to Peacock is major for those who crave their daily dose of Salem drama.

The long-running soap opera, which follows the chaotic lives of close-knit residents in the fictional Illinois city of Salem, premiered on NBC in 1965. That means it will be ending a 57-year run on broadcast television when it streams exclusively on Peacock beginning September 12. Shocked about the move? Confused? You’re not alone. The cast of Days of Our Lives had mixed reactions to the news, too.

If you’re one of many fans wondering how to watch Days of our Lives on Peacock, what time new episodes will air, which Peacock plan you need to watch Days of our Lives, or why the show is leaving broadcast, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out how to ensure Days of our Lives remains a part of your life.

When does Days of our Lives Move to Peacock? And Why is Days of our Lives Leaving Broadcast TV?

Days of our Lives will move from NBC broadcast television to the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, Peacock, starting Monday, September 12, 2022 (that’s today!) New weekly episodes will join the platform’s existing Days of our Lives library, which includes more than 230 episodes from Seasons 56 and 57. (Note: The seven episodes from Season 56 are set to expire within the next 8 days.)

According to Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, the show’s popularity on Peacock is one of the reasons it’s making the exclusive move to streaming. “With a large percentage of the Days of our Lives audience already watching digitally, this move enables us to build the show’s loyal fanbase on streaming while simultaneously bolstering the network daytime offering with an urgent, live programming opportunity for partners and consumers,” Lazarus told The New York Times in August.

In addition to housing hundreds of the soap’s 14,000+ episodes, Peacock is also home to two original Days spinoffs: Days of our Lives: Beyond Salemand Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas. 

How to Watch Days of our Lives on Peacock? Do You Need Peacock Premium to Watch Days of our Lives?

Yes. To watch Days of our Lives on Peacock you’ll need to be a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscriber. That means if you currently have a free Peacock account you won’t be able to access new episodes. Normally, a Peacock Premium plan costs $4.99 a month, but Peacock is running a special limited time offer that allows subscribers to save 60%. The offer, which runs until September 30, 2022, allows people to pay $1.99 per month (for 12 months) or $19.99 per year for a Premium plan. With Peacock Premium you’ll have access to Peacock originals, live sports and events, and 80,000+ hours of entertainment.

You can also watch new Days of our Lives episodes on Peacock with a Premium Plus, which give you access to everything Premium members get without ads. You’ll also have the ability to download select titles and watch them offline. A Premium Plus Peacock plan costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.

You can visit PeacockTV.com to create an account or download the Peacock app on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart TV, or other compatible device. You can also check with your cable provider to see if Peacock Premium is included in your current service or can be added.

If you’d rather hear your Peacock viewing options from Greg Vaughan, who plays Eric Brady on the soap opera, that can be arranged:

What Time Do New Days of our Lives Episodes Stream on Peacock?

While Days of our Lives aired weekdays on NBC from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the show will be available much earlier on Peacock. Come September 12, once your Peacock Premium account is set up you can stream new episodes of Days of our Lives starting weekdays at 6:00 a.m. ET/3:00 a.m. PT. The hourlong show NBC News Daily will take the soap opera’s time slot on network TV.

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Why isnt Days of our Lives on Peacock today

DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- “Day of Days” November 19th, 2021 Los Angeles, CA -- Pictured in this screengrab: Judi Evans -- (Photo by: NBC)

After 57 years, you’ll no longer find new episodes of Days of Our Lives on NBC. On Friday, Sept. 9, NBC aired its final new episode of its long-running scripted daytime drama.

Beginning Sept. 12, NBC is turning over Days‘ long-time timeslot to NBC News Daily, a brand new daily news program from NBC News that will provide viewers with world-class reporting and breaking news coverage. Kate Snow, Aaron Gilchrist, Vicky Nguyen and Morgan Radford have been tapped to provide viewers with up-to-the-minute national and international news, with some local regions dropping in some local news segments as well.

It’s one of the biggest moves NBC has made to its daytime lineup in decades and brings with it the end of an era in daytime programming now that Days‘ time on NBC has come to a close. So why in the world has NBC opted to remove Days of Our Lives from its programming slate?

What happened to Days of Our Lives?

As daytime TV continues to evolve, NBC has made the decision to remove Days of Our Lives from its broadcast schedule and make the series a streaming original. While disappointing for long-time fans who have been watching the series for years on their local NBC affiliates, the decision to move Days from NBC to Peacock was made in an effort to strengthen engagement with viewers.

According to Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, the decision to move Days to a digital platform was due to the fact that a large percentage of the show’s viewership now comes via streaming.

“This programming shift benefits both Peacock and NBC and is reflective of our broader strategy to utilize our portfolio to maximize reach and strengthen engagement with viewers,” Lazarus explained when announcing the decision. “With a large percentage of the ‘Days of Our Lives’ audience already watching digitally, this move enables us to build the show’s loyal fanbase on streaming while simultaneously bolstering the network daytime offering with an urgent, live programming opportunity for partners and consumers.”

Where can you watch Days of Our Lives? (2022)

As of Sept. 12, 2022, Days of Our Lives will stream exclusively on Peacock. If you’re hoping to continue to keep up with the latest happenings in Salem, Massachusetts, you’ll need to subscribe to a Peacock Premium or Peacock Plus account.

While the series will have a new home, the good news is that Days will continue to release new episodes every weekday. Additionally, fans will no longer need to worry about setting their DVR as they’ll be able to stream the episodes — as well as all of the show’s previous episodes — on Peacock.

Plus, those who stream for Peacock Plus will no longer have to deal with watching commercials, which is another win in our books!

Will you be making the move to Peacock with Days of Our Lives in order to continue watching the latest episodes as they stream on their new home?

Why can't I watch Days of Our Lives on peacock?

To watch Days of our Lives on Peacock you'll need to be a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscriber.

Why was Days of Our Lives not on today?

The show isn't being canceled, but it is being moved off the air and onto NBC's streaming platform, Peacock. The 56-year-old show will release new episodes exclusively on Peacock weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern Time. That means you'll need a Peacock subscription to watch the show starting Monday, Sept. 12.

When can I watch today's episode of Days of Our Lives on peacock?

New episodes of Days of our Lives will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock starting September 12, 2022 with a Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus subscription on any supported device. A new episode will release each weekday morning.

Why was Days of Our Lives preempted today?

Part of today's episode was pre-empted due to a live press conference. For all East Coasters that missed today's ending, you'll be able to watch the full episode at NBC.com anytime after 3:00 a.m. EDT.