Those who must have their daily fix of Salem drama find the news that Days of our Lives is relocating to Peacock to be quite important.
The popular soap opera had its television debut on NBC in 1965 and chronicles the tumultuous lives of close-knit citizens of the fictional Illinois city of Salem. That means that starting on September 12, when it streams solely on Peacock, it will finish a 57-year run on broadcast television. Surprised by the action? Confused? It’s not just you. The Days of Our Lives cast reacted to the news in different ways as well.
We can answer any questions you may have about Days of our Lives on Peacock, including how to watch the show, when new episodes will run, which Peacock plan you need to watch Days of our Lives, and why the show is ceasing transmission. Discover how to keep Days of our Lives in your life by reading on.
When will Days of our Lives transition to Peacock? And why is Days of our Lives leaving broadcast television?
Beginning on September 12, 2022 (today), Days of our Lives will migrate from NBC broadcast television to the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, Peacock. New weekly episodes will join the platform’s current Days of our Lives library, which already has more than 230 episodes from Seasons 56 and 57. (Note: Within the next 8 days, the seven Season 56 episodes will expire.)
One of the reasons the programme is moving exclusively to streaming, according to Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Another reason is the show’s success on Peacock. The move allows us to grow the show’s devoted fanbase on streaming while also bolstering the network daytime programming with an urgent, live programming opportunity for partners and viewers, Lazarus said in an August interview with The New York Times. “A large percentage of the Days of our Lives audience is already watching digitally,” Lazarus said.
Peacock is home to two original Days spinoffs, Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem and Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas, in addition to storing many of the soap opera’s 14,000+ episodes.
Days of our Lives on Peacock: How Do I Watch It? Does Peacock Premium Require Peacock to Watch Days of our Lives?
Yes. You must subscribe to Peacock Premium or Premium Plus in order to watch Days of our Lives on the streaming service. That implies that you won’t be able to access new episodes if you presently have a free Peacock account. A Peacock Premium plan normally costs $4.99 per month, but during a special, limited-time promotion, customers may save 60%. People can take advantage of the offer, which is valid through September 30, 2022, by paying $1.99 per month (for a full year) or $19.99 annually for a Premium plan. You can enjoy 80,000+ hours of entertainment, live sports and events, and Peacock exclusive content with Peacock Premium.
Additionally, with a Premium Plus subscription, you may access everything a Premium member receives without being interrupted by advertising and watch fresh Days of our Lives episodes on Peacock. Additionally, you’ll be able to download some movies and watch them offline. Costs for a Premium Plus Peacock plan range from $9.99 per month to $99.99 annually.
To register for an account or to download the Peacock app to your smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart TV, or other compatible device, go to PeacockTV.com. You can also ask your cable company if Peacock Premium is already part of your package or can be added.
If Greg Vaughan, who portrays Eric Brady on the soap opera, would prefer to discuss your Peacock viewing options, that can be arranged:
Episodes of New Days of our Lives start streaming on Peacock at what time?
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.
