đź“ş The Big Change Fans Have Been Waiting For: Days of Our Lives Might Return to NBC in 2025!
After more than two years of streaming exclusivity on Peacock, Days of Our Lives may be making a dramatic return to its original home: NBC.
đź’Ą Rumors Become Reality?
Since its move to Peacock in September 2022, fans of Days of Our Lives have remained divided. While some welcomed the convenience of streaming, others lamented the loss of daily tradition—turning on the TV at lunchtime and catching up with the Hortons, Bradys, and DiMeras.
Now, insiders close to NBCUniversal are hinting at a possible reversal: Days of Our Lives might return to the NBC daytime lineup as early as Fall 2025. The decision is reportedly tied to a mix of fan demand, ratings evaluations, and a broader strategy to boost daytime programming.
🎯 Why the Shift Back?
Industry analysts point to several key factors:
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Strong fan loyalty across broadcast TV: While Peacock subscriptions surged during the first six months of the move, overall viewership dipped, especially among older audiences who preferred traditional television.
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Advertiser interest: NBC’s daytime slot has seen inconsistent performance post-Days, making the network more open to reinstating proven performers.
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Content accessibility: A significant segment of the audience—especially in rural and senior communities—lacks fast internet or familiarity with streaming platforms.
One former NBC exec told TVLine:
“They underestimated how deeply ingrained Days was in people’s daily routines. The heart of daytime TV isn’t easily replaced.”
đź‘Ź What Fans Are Saying
The soap’s passionate fanbase hasn’t been quiet about their feelings. From trending hashtags like #BringBackDaysToNBC to open letters to NBCUniversal executives, viewers have made their voices heard.
On Reddit and Facebook groups, comments like these have gone viral:
“I’ve watched Days since I was a kid with my grandmother. Streaming broke that ritual. I want it back on TV.”
— @soaplover67
“Peacock’s great, but I miss tuning in at noon and knowing millions of others are watching with me.”
— Jenna M., Pennsylvania
đź”® What Happens Next?
While NBC has yet to confirm the move officially, sources suggest that if negotiations finalize in time, the 60th anniversary year of Days of Our Lives in 2025 would be the perfect time for a triumphant return to network airwaves.
Expect an announcement—if it’s coming—by early 2025, potentially during NBC’s upfront presentations or Peacock’s streaming strategy updates.
🎬 Until Then…
Fans can continue to watch Days of Our Lives daily on Peacock, with new episodes dropping each weekday. But keep your eyes open and your TV remote ready—Salem may soon be just a channel flip away again.
Stay tuned. The sands through the hourglass may be shifting once more.
