Toups, who did these episode rankings through December 2005, has asked that I continue that tradition for both "Days of Our Lives" and "Passions" this year. I've been tracking episodes since 1988 and started my Days website in 1998. If you have yet to visit it, please do at http://members.aol.com/jason47b If you happen to share this list with anyone, please credit my website for the info. The Passions rankings will be released tomorrow. Thanks and now on to the January rankings.

2006 Episode Rankings. Here's how many episodes each actor has appeared in this year (1/1/06-1/31/06), out of a total of 21 episodes. Ties are noted with an asterisk. Actors who appeared in at least 5 episodes are listed, along with those appearing in other years but less than 5 episodes this year. Starting this year, an alphabetical listing of credited guest stars who do not qualify will also be included below the ranking.

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 20

2. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 19

*. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Benson) 19

4. Jason Cook (Shawn Brady) 15

5. Gigi Bermingham (Dr. Lois Banks) 14

*. Jesse Tyler Gullion (Cop # 1/Officer Hammond) 14

*. Pete Wilson (Cop # 2/Officer Daniels) 14

8. Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 13

*. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black) 13

*. Martha Madison (Belle Black Kiriakis) 13

11. Christie Clark (Carrie Brady) 12

*. Farah Fath (Mimi Lockhart) 12

*. Wayne Northrop (Alex North) 12

*. Austin Peck (Austin Reed) 12

*. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) 12

16. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts) 11

*. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 11

*. Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Deveraux) 11

19. Kyle Brandt (Philip Kiriakis) 10

*. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) 10

*. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 10

22. Julie Pinson (Billie Reed) 9

23. Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady) 7

24. Brody Hutzler (Patrick Lockhart) 6

*. Arianne Zuker (Nicole Walker) 6

26. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 5

*. Garrett & Spencer Fraye (Zack Brady) 5

28. Judi Evans (Bonnie Lockhart) 4

*. Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 4

*. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 4

31. Ashley Benson (Abigail Deveraux) 3

*. Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 3

*. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 3

34. Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) 2

*. Daphne Bloomer (Eugenia Willans) 2

*. Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 2

*. Genesis Rodriguez (Becky Ferrer) 2

*. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 2

*. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 2

*. Ava & Olivia White (Claire Kiriakis) 2

41. Tanya Boyd (Celeste Perrault) 1

*. John Ingle (Mickey Horton) 1

*. Rhasaan Orange (Tek Kramer) 1

*. Frank Parker (Grandpa Shawn Brady) 1

Credited guest stars appearing in less than 5 episodes:

Kathleen Mary Carthy (Nurse Molly)

Matt Crabtree (Store Clerk)

Bruce Katzman (Dr. Jeff Goldberg)

Lisa Long (Mary Morrison)

Jennifer Weston (Nurse Jennifer)

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Days in 2006:

1 - December 27 to January 5 (7 episodes)

2 - January 6 to January 12 (5 episodes)

3 - January 13 to January 30 (12 episodes)

4 - January 31 to

Edited January 31, 200619 yr by Toups

you know it really did seem that Renne(Lexi) appeard in more than 10 episode.

Can't believe that the two officer and Lois who are all recurring appeard in more episodes than most of the contract actors/actress.

1. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 20

2. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 19

*. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Benson) 19

I can already see where this is going. By May, Rachel Melvin will be at number one.

Good to see Alfonso and Reckell in the top 2 spots.

Fairly good balance.

Not too bad-I hate those rookie cops though. I hope we don't seem them again.

So good to see Bope at the top. Melvin is expected since she is part of their story.

Renee felt like she was in alot more but we should be seeing more of her too.

Not bad though-much better then this time last year.

For DAYS this is decent.

5. Jesse Tyler Gullion (Cop # 1/Officer Hammond) 14

*. Pete Wilson (Cop # 2/Officer Daniels) 14

They're definitely building up their resumes

Monday was only 1-30. How do you know who's gonna appear on DAYS on today 1-31?

Monday was only 1-30. How do you know who's gonna appear on DAYS on today 1-31?

by reading the EE(early edition) or prevuze

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 20

2. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 19

4. Jason Cook (Shawn Brady) 15

*. Wayne Northrop (Alex North) 12

*. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) 12

16. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts) 11

Awesome The way it should be

ugh.why does Jason is always at the top of those lists? he's been there for years.he is a terrible actor who gets way too much air time.

Matt and Missy should be higher as well.hopefully they will be during the upcoming months.

ugh.why does Jason is always at the top of those lists? he's been there for years.he is a terrible actor who gets way too much air time.

I Disagree

Matt and Missy should be higher as well.hopefully they will be during the upcoming months.

I Agree.

I can already see where this is going. By May, Rachel Melvin will be at number one.

I Agree

Mulder: I like to get the rankings out as soon as possible, so I use the last day of the month information from the Early Edition and Passions previews, but I will make alterations this afternoon as needed after watching the episodes myself. I'm not 100% sure that the baby Jane appears today on Passions (perhaps you just see Gwen holding a blanket), so I'll deduct an episode from her today if that happens. Also, I'm sure the clerk that flirts with Patrick on Days today will be credited at the end of today's show, so I'll add his name to the credited guest list later this afternoon when I find out who it is. But from the info the preview pages provide, other than those 2 items, the lists should be 99.9% correct and I don't see a reason to not get them out a day early just for those 2 minor corrections. Jason

Cool, Jason. Didn't mean to piss anyone off, just was wondering.