DAYS: Episode Rankings as of 10/31/08

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Kristian Alfonso nears 3,000th episode: As "Days" celebrates its 43rd anniversary next week, Kristian Alfonso (Hope) will be reaching a milestone episode. As of October 31, Kristian has appeared in 2,999 overall episodes. Her first appearance in November will be her 3,000th episode on "Days!" Here's a year-by-year episode total for Kristian:

1983...127; 1984...187; 1985...157; 1986...163; 1987...34; 1990...42; 1994...115; 1995...139; 1996...175; 1997...150; 1998...179; 1999...217; 2000...155; 2001...136; 2002...128; 2003...150; 2004...192; 2005...141; 2006...175; 2007...110; 2008 (as of 10/31/08)...127

Peter Reckell (Bo) reached his 3,000th episode on August 27, 2008.

Coming in December are two important dates: "Days" last original castmember Frances Reid (Alice) turns 94 on December 9. Also, Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) celebrates the 40th anniversary of her "Days" debut. She debuted as Julie on December 11, 1968. Check back next month to read about Susan's first appearance as Julie Olson.

2008 Episode Rankings. Here's how many episodes each actor has appeared in this year (1/1/08-10/31/08), out of a total of 215 episodes. Ties are noted with an asterisk. Please visit Jason47's Days Website at its new link: http://www.jason47.com

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 138

2. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) 133

3. James Scott (E.J. DiMera-131/Santo DiMera-2) 132

4. Jay Johnson (Philip Kiriakis) 131

5. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 127

6. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black-121/Samantha Evans-2) 121

7. Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 113

*. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 113

9. Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 112

10. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady-111/Young Colleen Brady-1) 111

11. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady Johnson) 103

12. Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) 96

*. Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) 96

14. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 95

15. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 94

16. Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 93

17. Shawn Christian (Dr. Daniel Jonas) 83

18. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 76

19. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton) 75

*. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 75

21. Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) 67

22. Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) 65

23. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 58

*. Kristen Renton (Morgan Hollingsworth) 58

25. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 56

26. Martha Madison (Belle Black Brady) 48

27. Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera) 47

28. Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady) 45

29. Roscoe Born (Trent Robbins) 43

30. Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 39

31. Will Utay (Dr. Wilhelm Rolf) 38

32. Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) 33

*. Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera) 33

34. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 30

35. Alina Foley (Claire Brady) 28

36. Linden Ashby (Paul Hollingsworth) 23

37. Terrell Ransom Jr. (Theo Carver) 20

*. Chad Schropp (Pete) 20

*. Angelo Tiffe (Angelo) 20

40. Kevin Dobson (Mickey Horton) 15

41. Ashlee Holland (Crystal Miller) 14

42. Frank Parker (Grandpa Shawn Brady) 12

43. Matthew Borlenghi (Mayor Anthony Marino) 11

44. Jeff Chase (Eddie Vitali) 10

*. Elle & Ithaca Kremer (Allie Horton) 10

*. Ron Leath (Henderson) 10

47. Lauren Boles (Ciara Brady) 9

*. Gabriel & Gideon UNKNOWN (Johnny DiMera) 9

49. Jay Bontatibus (Rob McCullough) 8

*. McKinley Freeman (Evan Sayers) 8

*. Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 8

*. John Sanderford (Crawford Decker) 8

*. Terrell Tilford (Dr. Bob Carrington) 8

*. Aloma Wright (Nurse Maxine) 8

55 Charlotte & Stella UNKNOWN (Allie Horton) 7

56. Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 6

*. Shirley Jones (Colleen Brady) 6

*. Ranger & Wiley Murphee (Johnny DiMera) 6

*. Joe Penny (Martino Vitali) 6

*. Julie Pinson (Billie Reed) 6

61. Steven Hack (Leonard Burke) 5

*. Alex Mendoza (The Killer) 5

63. Brody & Jonas UNKNOWN (Joe Johnson) 4

64. Christina Stacey (Cordy Han) 3

65. Jennifer Birmingham (Ashley) 2

*. Marsha Clark (Judge Karen Fitzpatrick) 2

*. Dakoda & Danica Hobbs (Ciara Brady) 2

*. Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady) 2

*. Kira Verrastro (Sloan) 2

*. Kimberly Williams (Carmen Cruz) 2

71. Kale Browne (Dr. Miles Berman) 1

*. Judi Evans (Adrienne Kiriakis) 1

*. Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) 1

*. Christopher Gerse (Will Roberts) 1

*. James Lancaster (Father Tim Jansen) 1

*. Jeanette O'Connor (Glorianne) 1

*. Davide Schiavone (Young Stefano DiMera) 1

*. Rolonda Watts (Cameron Reese) 1

October Episode Rankings. Here's how many episodes each actor has appeared in this month (10/1/08-10/31/08), out of a total of 23 episodes. Ties are noted with an asterisk. Please visit Jason47's Days Website at its new link: http://www.jason47.com

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. James Scott (E.J. DiMera) 20

*. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) 20

3. Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 19

4. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton) 16

5. Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) 15

6. Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 13

*. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 13

8. Jay Johnson (Philip Kiriakis) 12

9. Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 11

10. Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) 10

*. Shawn Christian (Dr. Daniel Jonas) 10

12. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) 9

*. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 9

*. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 9

15. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 8

*. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black) 8

*. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 8

*. Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera) 8

19. Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) 7

*. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 7

*. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 7

22. Matthew Borlenghi (Mayor Anthony Marino) 6

*. Roscoe Born (Trent Robbins) 6

*. McKinley Freeman (Evan Sayers) 6

*. Terrell Ransom Jr. (Theo Carver) 6

26. Gabriel & Gideon UNKNOWN (Johnny DiMera) 5

27. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady Johnson) 4

*. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 4

29. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 3

30. Charlotte & Stella UNKNOWN (Allie Horton) 2

31. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 1

*. Kevin Dobson (Mickey Horton) 1

*. Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) 1

*. Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) 1

*. Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 1

*. Kristen Renton (Morgan Hollingsworth) 1

*. Chad Schropp (Pete) 1

*. Aloma Wright (Nurse Maxine) 1

Contract actors not appearing this month:

Frances Reid (Alice Horton)

Credited guest stars appearing in less than 5 episodes:

Lori Alan (Java Cafe Patron)

Michelle Bonilla (Clinic Nurse # 2)

Petrea Burchard (Dr. Knapp)

Mark Chaet (Doctor)

Erin Chambers (Lacey Hansen)

William Charlton (Reporter Eric Lee)

Diane Delano (Hilda)

Brian F. Durkin (Officer John Chatsworth)

Enya Flack (Cynthia Savage)

Paul Ganus (Scott Gamzon)

Mark Hapka (15-Year-Old Johnny DiMera)

Meeghan Holaway (Clinic Nurse # 1 Janice)

Russ Hunt (25-Year-Old Johnny DiMera)

Chase Kim (Benny)

Gregory Martin (Gregory Berman)

Michael McLafferty (Dr. Whittaker)

Kim Shively (Mona Roy)

Nick Turturro (Darrell)

[DaytimeFan]

Suzanne Rogers...*sobs*

Maggie Horton needs to get her ass to Chez Rouge and start greeting guests for often. Maybe do some catering for the Dimeras...ANYTHING to get onscreen.

[JackPeyton]

Suzanne just did a new photo shoot. I cant wait to see the pictures.

Also, the overall top 10 for the eyar so far is an intersting mix. Seems rather balanced IMHO.

[Andrew]

Suzanne is a great actress, but Maggie is BORING!.

They should make her a bit more intresting.

Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) & Stephen Nichols (Steve), really has nothing to do, 4 Eps for her, 1 for him.

Wonder what the writers are doing with them.

[JackPeyton]

maggie is only a bore ebcause they dont write for her. I love the history. the romance with Mickey, the hawtness with Don, the freidnship with Marlena, the baby drama issues, the drinking, even in the past 10 years her helping lucas, trying to help brady, not getting along with john, rooting for sami and lucas, being the town gossip queen, dealing with Nick and Chelsea.

I dont even care if sh egst a storyline,a s i doubt it will ever happen, just use her!

Hopefully they are OUT soon.

[Andrew]

I Actually prefer both Kayla & Steve over John & Marlena & Hope & Bo. But everyone thinks different.!

[Andrew]

For me, it would be nice if Maggie and Marlena would be enemies, both ladies play bad better then good!.

[Rakesh]

Thanks Jason! Congrats to KA! 3,000 episodes is a lot.