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1. Days of Our Lives (1965– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A chronicle of the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem.
Stars: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Drake Hogestyn, Alison Sweeney
Votes: 7,436
2. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
TV-PG | 19 min | Drama, Romance
The saga of high fashion glamour, honor, romance, passion, and most importantly, family.
Stars: Katherine Kelly Lang, Ronn Moss, John McCook, Susan Flannery
Votes: 8,274
3. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
TV-PG | 37 min | Drama, Romance
Set in Genoa City, this is the long-running soap that tells the story of the struggle behind the business, and sex-savvy Abbott and Newman clans.
Stars: Eric Braeden, Doug Davidson, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow
Votes: 6,841
4. Another World (1964–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The life in the Midwestern town of Bay City, and the love, loss, trials, and triumph of its residents, who come from different backgrounds and social circles.
Stars: Victoria Wyndham, Constance Ford, Hugh Marlowe, Linda Dano
Votes: 1,147
5. All My Children (1970–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Mystery
Set in the fictional East Coast suburb Pine Valley, this show is the decades-old, risk-taking soap that centers around Erica Kane and her long line of husbands.
Stars: Susan Lucci, David Canary, Michael E. Knight, Cameron Mathison
Votes: 3,263
6. Port Charles (1997–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Residents at the hospital, doctors,friends and their families are constantly threatened by Dr. Greg Cooper who may be the Homicide killer, avenging on all of them because he was dropped from the hospital's intern program.
Stars: Julie Pinson, Jon Lindstrom, Lynn Herring, Jay Pickett
Votes: 542
7. General Hospital (1963– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Families, friends, enemies, and lovers experience life-changing events in the large upstate city of Port Charles, New York, which has a busy hospital, upscale hotel, cozy diner, and dangerous waterfront frequented by the criminal underworld.
Stars: Maurice Benard, John Beradino, Laura Wright, Rachel Ames
Votes: 5,530
8. Sunset Beach (1997–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
After discovering her fiancé Tim Truman kissing another woman, Meg Cummings leaves her home in Kansas on their wedding day to start a new life in Sunset Beach, California.
Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Sam Behrens, Susan Ward, Clive Robertson
Votes: 2,623
9. Capitol (1982–1987)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Follow the political struggles for power and personal machinations between two conflicting families, the wealthy Cleggs and the middle-class McCandlesses.
Stars: Constance Towers, Debrah Farentino, Rory Calhoun, Carolyn Jones
Votes: 151
10. Dallas (1978–1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 16,592
11. Dallas (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Romance
The next generation of the Ewing family, cousins John Ross Ewing and Christopher Ewing, clash over the family's oil business and vast fortune.
Stars: Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo
Votes: 10,847
12. Melrose Place (1992–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Classic serial drama around a group of friends living in Melrose Place, California.
Stars: Heather Locklear, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Thomas Calabro
Votes: 13,296
13. Melrose Place (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A new generation of young professionals living at the infamous Melrose complex deal with obtaining their own personal goals, drives, and desires, both amongst themselves and others.
Stars: Katie Cassidy, Stephany Jacobsen, Jessica Lucas, Michael Rady
Votes: 4,374
14. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
A group of friends living in Beverly Hills, California make their way through life from their school days into adulthood.
Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, Jennie Garth
Votes: 37,606
15. 90210 (2008–2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Kansas family relocates to Beverly Hills, where their two children adapt to the infamous social drama of West Beverly Hills High.
Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 46,183
16. Models Inc. (1994–1995)
60 min | Drama
Hilary Michaels, the estranged mother of Amanda Woodward, is the owner, president and CEO of Models Inc, a major Los Angeles modeling agency.
Stars: Linda Gray, Cameron Daddo, David Goldsmith, Teresa Hill
Votes: 1,276
17. The O.C. (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
Stars: Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan
Votes: 96,200
18. One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.
Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 87,219
19. Gossip Girl (2007–2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Romance
Privileged teens living on the Upper East Side of New York can hide no secret from the ruthless blogger who is always watching.
Stars: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick
Votes: 193,471
20. Everwood (2002–2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
A widowed brain surgeon from Manhattan moves his two children to the small mountain town of Everwood, Colorado.
Stars: Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Emily VanCamp, Debra Mooney
Votes: 15,269
21. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The residents of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, deal with various issues such as infidelity, health scares, rape, murder, kidnapping, assassinations, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue and criminal investigations.
Stars: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson
Votes: 3,221
22. Loving (1983–1995)
30 min | Drama, Romance
"Loving" takes place in the fictional town of Corinth, Pennsylvania and centers on the lives of the wealthy Alden family. Love, betrayal, and the struggle for power form the focus of this long-running drama.
Stars: Lisa Peluso, Laura Wright, Lauren-Marie Taylor, Christine L. Tudor
Votes: 382
23. Sex and the City (1998–2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Four female New Yorkers gossip about their sex lives (or lack thereof) and find new ways to deal with being a woman in the late 1990s.
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon
Votes: 143,054
24. Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.
Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria
Votes: 139,829
25. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.
Stars: Elizabeth Hubbard, Jon Hensley, Ellen Dolan, Colleen Zenk
Votes: 2,278
26. Passions (1999–2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
In the world of power and money, the wealthy and powerful Crane family rule the town of Harmony from their mansion on Raven Hill.
Stars: Lindsay Hartley, McKenzie Westmore, Galen Gering, Juliet Mills
Votes: 5,154
27. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.
Stars: Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberlin, Maureen Garrett, Robert Newman
Votes: 1,861
28. Dynasty (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of two feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, both oil rich families in Denver, Colorado.
Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Gordon Thomson
Votes: 8,471
29. The Colbys (1985–1987)
60 min | Drama
This spin-off of Dynasty (1981) featured the adventures of Jeff and Fallon Colby and Jeff's other wealthy relatives in California.
Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 1,174
30. Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Set in the vineyards of California, this prime-time soap opera presented the conflict in the powerful Gioberti family, owners of the vast Falcon Crest Winery.
Stars: Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas, Chao Li Chi, David Selby
Votes: 4,277
31. North Shore (2004–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Intrigue abounds at the Grand Waimea Hotel, the perfect place for an exclusive Hawaiian getaway for the rich, powerful and beautiful.
Stars: Kristoffer Polaha, Brooke Burns, Corey Sevier, Nikki Deloach
Votes: 1,166
32. Grosse Pointe (2000–2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Satire centers on the off-camera antics of five actors who star in a fictional high school drama called "Grosse Pointe".
Stars: Irene Molloy, Lindsay Sloane, Bonnie Somerville, Kohl Sudduth
Votes: 793
33. Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Two childhood best friends, Dawson and Joey, go through different stages of adolescence together. Their friendship is later tested when they both start a relationship with different people.
Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 44,677
34. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.
Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 215,534
35. Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
A lawyer is forced to take care of one of New York City's wealthiest families.
Stars: Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Natalie Zea
Votes: 12,226
36. 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
60 min | Drama
A story of four women living together at a beach house located at 2000 Malibu Road - Jade, a former prostitute trying to get out of the profession; Perry, a young lawyer also escaping from ... See full summary »
Stars: Lisa Hartman, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Tuesday Knight
Votes: 168
37. A Flame in the Wind (1964–1966)
25 min | Drama, Romance
Drama centered in the town of Haviland with the focus on the Farrell, Reynolds, and Skreba/Driscoll families. Fellow citizen Kate Austen has written a book with the flawed characters based on people she knows.
Stars: Kathleen Maguire, Lesley Woods, Richard Thomas, Tom Holland
Votes: 14
38. Another Life (1981–1984)
30 min | Drama
Another Life explored the lives, faith and loves of the people of the fictional town of Kingsley, centered around the Davidson family.
Stars: MaryJean Feton, Jeanette Larson, Darrel Campbell, John Corsault
Votes: 46
39. Bare Essence (1983)
60 min | Drama, Romance
This is the story of a young woman thrust into the perfume industry: will she fail or succeed against the odds?
Stars: Genie Francis, Ian McShane, Jennifer O'Neill, Jessica Walter
Votes: 93
40. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.
Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 5,431
41. C.P.W. (1995–1996)
60 min | Drama
Ambitious New Yorkers maneuver against each other as they pursue their passion for money, sex, and power.
Stars: Mädchen Amick, John Barrowman, Melissa Errico, Lauren Hutton
Votes: 377
42. Ben Casey (1961–1966)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Gritty realistic hospital drama featuring manly Dr. Casey against the medical establishment, at first, under the watchful eye of Dr. Zorba, and later under the thumb of Chief of Surgery Dr. Freeland.
Stars: Vince Edwards, Sam Jaffe, Harry Landers, Jeanne Bates
Votes: 647
43. Berrenger's (1985)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Simon Berrenger is the ruthless, head of the high-class store that bore his name. His two sons are both working for him: Paul, the president of Berrenger's, who is trapped in a loveless ... See full summary »
Stars: Jonelle Allen, Laura Ashton, Claudia Christian, Jeff Conaway
Votes: 69
44. The Best of Everything (1970– )
30 min | Drama
Based on the novel and 1959 motion picture of the same name, this daytime soap focused on three career girls, who became friends at powerful Manhattan publishing company Key Publishing. ... See full summary »
Stars: Geraldine Fitzgerald, Katherine Glass, Gale Sondergaard, Patty McCormack
Votes: 31
45. Bright Promise (1969–1972)
30 min | Drama
Trials, tribulations, affairs & heartbreaks of students, faculty & administration of fictitious Bancroft College.
Stars: Susan Brown, Paul Lukather, Dana Andrews, Susannah Darrow
Votes: 44
46. The Brighter Day (1954–1962)
25 min | Drama
"Our years are as the falling leaves. We live, we love, we dream, and then we go. But somehow, we keep hoping that our dreams come true on that brighter day." These words opened this ... See full summary »
Stars: Blair Davies, Mona Bruns, Hal Holbrook, Mary Linn Beller
Votes: 35
47. A World Apart (1970–1971)
30 min | Drama
The disparity between generations, races, and genders (people who found themselves psychologically "a world apart" from one another) motivated this short-lived serial. Although generally ... See full summary »
Stars: William Prince, Susan Sarandon, Susan Sullivan, Augusta Dabney
Votes: 35
48. The Catlins (1982–1985)
30 min | Drama
The Catlins focused on the lives of two wealthy and feuding families. The Catlin family, a wealthy family who had their hands in diverse businesses, headed by matriarch, Catherine Catlin ... See full summary »
Stars: Mary Nell Santacroce, Michael Forrest, Pamela Burrell, Jerry Homan
Votes: 18
49. The City (1995–1997)
30 min | Drama, Romance
"The City" picks up where "Loving" left off. After a rash of serial killings, several of Corinth, Pennsylvania's residents move to an apartment building in SoHo to start a brand-new life. ... See full summary »
Stars: George Palermo, Laura Wright, Ted King, Roscoe Born
Votes: 112
50. The Clear Horizon (1960–1962)
30 min | Drama
Space opera would be a more accurate description of this daytime serial, which focused on astronaut Roy Selby, his family, and his co-workers at Cape Canaveral.
Stars: Jan Shepard, Ted Knight, Michael Fox, John Mitchum
Votes: 16
52. Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
60 min | Drama
The dramatic relationship between a young medical intern and his surgeon mentor.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Lee Kurty, Jean Inness
Votes: 993
53. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,911
54. Savannah (1996–1997)
60 min | Drama
Follows the lives of three best friends: Reese, Peyton and Lane. The three women grew up together in Savannah, Georgia.
Stars: Robyn Lively, Jamie Luner, Shannon Sturges, David Gail
Votes: 907
55. The Doctors (1963–1982)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Dr. Matt Powers is chief of Hope Memorial Hospital in the city of Madison, and he cares about the lives of staff and patients.
Stars: James Pritchett, David O'Brien, Lydia Bruce, Elizabeth Hubbard
Votes: 249
56. The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
Stars: Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Donald May, Joel Crothers
Votes: 469
57. Dirty Soap (2011– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Behind the scenes and into the real lives of a few super talented soap actors...intriguing and compelling.
Stars: Nadia Bjorlin, Brandon Beemer, Michael A. Casey, Kelly Monaco
Votes: 161
58. Generations (1989–1991)
30 min | Drama
Soap opera about two families, one black and one white.
Stars: Kelly Rutherford, Kristoff St. John, Joan Pringle, Jonelle Allen
Votes: 455
59. The Young Marrieds (1964–1966)
30 min | Drama
"The Young Marrieds" centered around the difficulties in the lives of several newly-married couples. There were Walter and Ann Reynolds (Walter was having an affair with model Carol West); ... See full summary »
Stars: Susan Brown, Michael T. Mikler, Peggy McCay, Paul Picerni
Votes: 36
60. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
30 min | Drama
Set in fictional Denison, Maryland, this daytime serial focused the on the father-and-son team of doctors Jerry and David Malone, who practiced at Valley Hospital. "Young Dr. Malone" was ... See full summary »
Stars: William Prince, John Connell, Augusta Dabney, Michael Ingram
Votes: 26
61. Titans (2000–2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The wealthy Williams family, living in Hawaii, hides many secrets waiting to be revealed: divorce, illegitimate children, ex-spouses, alcoholism, and forbidden love.
Stars: Casper Van Dien, Yasmine Bleeth, John Barrowman, Elizabeth Bogush
Votes: 315
62. The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
60 min | Drama
The trials of the Champion family as they run the Yellow Rose ranch.
Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
Votes: 267
63. Where the Heart Is (1969–1973)
25 min | Drama
Set in Northcross, Connecticut, "Where the Heart Is" followed the dysfunctional lives of the Hathaway family and those near them. The problem of the Hathaway family was quite simple: ... See full summary »
Stars: James Mitchell, Diana Van der Vlis, Louise Shaffer, Terry O'Connor
Votes: 31
64. Valiant Lady (1953–1957)
15 min | Drama
Helen Emerson was daytime's "valiant lady", a fortyish matron who was widowed in the serial's first year. Helen valiantly endured sudden financial hardship while alternately fretting over ... See full summary »
Stars: Katherine Anderson, Andrew Duggan, Helen Wagner, Ann Thomas
Votes: 19
65. Tribes (1990)
30 min | Drama
This show was introduced to audiences in 1990 as an after-school soap opera for teens. The series has 5 seasons and 250+ episodes. The storylines revolved around the teens and families of ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Aron, Joseph Burke, Stephen Burleigh, Mark Costello
Votes: 65
66. Three Steps to Heaven (1953–1954)
15 min | Drama
Mary Claire Thurmond, nicknamed Poco, arrives in NYC to become a model by following 3 steps. Poco quickly gains an admirer in Bill Morgan but also a rival in the neurotic Jennifer Alden from River Lake
Stars: John Marley, Natalie Schafer, Robert Webber, Mark Roberts
Votes: 18
67. Texas (1980–1982)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Daytime Drama, spun off from "Another World," which followed Iris Carrington from Bay City as she rediscovered Alex Wheeler, a former love, and moved to the Houston area. The stories ... See full summary »
Stars: Carla Borelli, Beverlee McKinsey, Jerry Lanning, Lisby Larson
Votes: 127
68. Swans Crossing (1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama
A short-lived half-hour serial following the lives, loves, and intrigues of twelve wealthy teenagers who stir up scandal and excitement in their small town.
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Brittany Daniel, Eddie Robinson, Stacey Moseley
Votes: 373
69. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,217
70. Hotel (1983–1988)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The misadventures of the staff and guests of the St. Gregory Hotel.
Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook, Shari Belafonte
Votes: 1,899
71. Santa Barbara (1984–1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating lives of the wealthy Capwells revolve around the Lockridge, the rival family, and other more modest families such as the Andrades and the Perkins, whose fates know the same torments.
Stars: A Martinez, Marcy Walker, Nancy Lee Grahn, Jed Allan
Votes: 2,840
72. Spyder Games (2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama
Stars: Enrique Murciano, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Nectar Rose, Shawn Batten
Votes: 166
73. Somerset (1970–1976)
30 min | Drama
Somerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Georgann Johnson, Paul Sparer, Susan MacDonald, Joel Crothers
Votes: 92
74. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,284
75. Sisters (1991–1996)
60 min | Drama
Follows the lives and loves of four close, but very different, sisters of the Reed family living in Winnetka, Illinois.
Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Sela Ward, Elizabeth Hoffman
Votes: 2,299
76. The Secret Storm (1954–1974)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Tells the story of the long-suffering Ames family and their seemingly endless domestic tragedies.
Stars: Jada Rowland, Peter Hobbs, Lori March, Bibi Besch
Votes: 272
77. Search for Tomorrow (1951–1986)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Jo Gardner lived in Henderson where she wed many times. She was a motel owner, librarian, then a B&B owner with best pal Stu Bergman. Jo's daughter Patti and Janet Bergman were good friends. Stu married first Marge, then Ellie.
Stars: Mary Stuart, Larry Haines, Dwight Weist, Carl Low
Votes: 335
78. The Round Table (1992)
60 min | Drama
Friends in DC are in different aspects of law enforcement except for Danny, Jen's bartender boyfriend. Rhea rebelling against mother Anne, has joined the FBI along with Devereaux. Wade is a rookie cop, while Jen and Mitchell attorneys.
Stars: Roxann Dawson, Pepper Sweeney, Stacy Haiduk, Erik King
Votes: 45
79. Rough Crossing (1997–2005)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Tim W. Sullivan, Carla Andrews, Helen Shepard, Mark Weiler
Votes: 14
80. Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of The Ryans, an Irish-American family in New York City.
Stars: Helen Gallagher, Bernard Barrow, Nancy Addison, Michael Levin
Votes: 559
81. Hyperion Bay (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A nerd returns to his hometown as a successful computer programmer and finds his high-school crush unhappily married to his high-school bully. A really good show that got canceled after 17 episodes.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dylan Neal, Sydney Penny, Christina Moore
Votes: 155
82. Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Four friends band together against an anonymous foe who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets, while also investigating the disappearance of their best friend.
Stars: Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell
Votes: 178,418
83. Return to Peyton Place (1972–1974)
30 min | Drama
This daytime soap was a sequel of sorts to the primetime series Peyton Place, revolving around the lives of the citizens of that community. It did not carry over the stories, however, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Julie Parrish, Warren Stevens, Lawrence P. Casey, Katherine Glass
Votes: 59
84. The Inner Flame (1954–1955)
Drama
Stars: Frances Reid, Donald Woods, Jean Gillespie, Mark Miller
Votes: 13
85. Peyton Place (1964–1969)
30 min | Drama, Romance
People married and divorced, loved and lost. Murder, illicit passion, insanity, and secrets were the staples of Peyton Place.
Stars: Ed Nelson, Barbara Parkins, Warner Anderson, Dick Tufeld
Votes: 716
86. Paradise Bay (1965– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama
The California coastal community of Paradise Bay was the setting for this daytime soap. The serial focused on the Morgan family and their involvement in the mysterious murder of teenager ... See full summary »
Stars: Keith Andes, Marion Ross, Heather North, Dennis Cole
Votes: 18
87. Paper Dolls (1984)
60 min | Drama
The cut-throat worlds of modeling and cosmetic. Storylines centered around acid-tongued modeling executive Racine, who held fief over the careers of young models Laurie Caswell and Taryn Blake, and cosmetics tycoon Grant Harper.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Dack Rambo, Mimi Rogers, Richard Beymer
Votes: 256
88. Baywatch (1989–2001)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
At a Los Angeles beach, a team of lifeguards led by Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon save lives, deal with personal dramas, fight crime and participate in over the top adventures on a daily basis.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, Jeremy Jackson
Votes: 30,343
89. Baywatch Nights (1995–1997)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Baywatch veteran Mitch Buchannon moonlights as a P.I. with his two friends Garner and Ryan. In season 2, Diamont replaces Garner, and Mitch's cases suddenly take a hard turn towards supernatural horror.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Angie Harmon, Eddie Cibrian, Donna D'Errico
Votes: 1,570
90. Pacific Palisades (1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
This one-hour serial drama from Aaron Spelling follows the lives of young professionals who have it all-- but haven't paid for it yet--on the southern California fast track to fame, fortune... See full summary »
Stars: Natalia Cigliuti, Kimberley Davies, J. Trevor Edmond, Jarrod Emick
Votes: 210
91. Our Five Daughters (1962– )
30 min
Stars: Esther Ralston, Jon Cypher, Frank Schofield, Ed Griffith
92. One Man's Family (1949–1955)
30 min | Drama
This soap opera was the TV version of the radio serial that had begun in 1932. It tells the story of San Francisco banker Henry Barbour and his family, i.e., Paul, the eldest son; Hazel, ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Marjorie Gateson, Lillian Schaaf, Eva Marie Saint
Votes: 32
93. Ocean Ave. (2002–2003)
60 min | Drama, Romance
A cop working on the case of a serial killer targeting prostitutes must deal with his own secrets being exposed.
Stars: Marc Menard, Edward Finlay, Jessica Sutta, Natalie Khoury
Votes: 169
94. The Nurses (1965–1967)
30 min | Drama
The Nurses is a serialized primetime medical drama that was broadcast on CBS.
Stars: Mary Fickett, Melinda Cordell, Nicholas Pryor, Paul Stevens
Votes: 27
95. Never Too Young (1965–1966)
25 min | Drama
Alfy ran The High Dive, the younger set hang out featuring the hottest bands. His girl Barbara wanted him to be more ambitious. Race car driver Chet won't stay faithful to Joy while Tad worried an injury will ruin his football career.
Stars: Tony Dow, Michael Blodgett, Merry Anders, David Watson
Votes: 47
96. Morning Star (1965– )
30 min | Drama
A soap centered on aspiring fashion designer Katy Elliot living in New York, her Connecticut family, and other people in her orbit.
Stars: Elizabeth Perry, Edward Mallory, Adrianne Ellis, Nina Roman
Votes: 15
97. Moment of Truth (1964–1965)
30 min | Drama
Soap opera about a Doctor who was a psychology professor that deals with a whole range of issues with his patients
Stars: Chris Wiggins, Louise King, Fernande Giroux, Douglass Watson
Votes: 8
98. Malibu Shores (1996)
60 min | Drama
When upper-crust Malibu students mix with working-class San Fernando Valley ones, they discover that certain issues cut across class boundaries.
Stars: Keri Russell, Tony Lucca, Christian Campbell, Katie Wright
Votes: 316
99. The Monroes (1995)
60 min | Drama
A soap opera about a Kennedyesque political family.
Stars: Tristan Tait, William Devane, Susan Sullivan, David Andrews
Votes: 34
100. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A small-town housewife struggles to cope with the increasingly bizarre and violent events unfolding around her.
Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 1,454
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