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TV series

Santa Barbara

1984–1993, English, on NBC. Created by Bridget Dobson & Jerome Dobson.

Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolves around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California. Other prominent families featured on the soap were the rival Lockridge family, and the more modest Andrade and Perkins families. Santa Barbara aired in over 40 countries around the world and is best remembered for its witty dialogue and sometimes tongue-in-cheek situations that often seemed like an affectionate parody of the genre. The show won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards and 18 Soap Opera Digest Awards among various other awards.

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Seasons
10
Episodes
2137
Episode length
60 min
Status
Ended in 1993

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First aired
30 July 1984
Last aired
15 January 1993
Network
NBC
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Scripted
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Is Santa Barbara worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.0/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Santa Barbara are there?

Santa Barbara has 10 seasons and 2137 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

Is Santa Barbara finished?

Yes. Santa Barbara ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.

Is Santa Barbara suitable for kids?

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What shows are like Santa Barbara?

If you liked Santa Barbara, try Days of Our Lives, Doña Bárbara, Hotel.

Who created Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara was created by Bridget Dobson and Jerome Dobson and stars Judith McConnell, A Martinez, Nancy Lee Grahn.

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