Soap (1977)
1977 – 1981 · TV show · 4 seasons · 93 episodes · 30 min
The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.
Written bySusan Harris
Where to watch
United States
With ads
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Soap is streaming on Tubi TV. Created by Susan Harris. Starring Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan and Cathryn Damon. Rated 8.3 on IMDb from 9,526 votes.
- Streams in
- 1 country · Tubi TV (1)
- Rank in its year
- #5 · of 41 TV shows from 1977
- Rated higher than
- 87% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Comedy)
- IMDb rating
- 8.3/10 · 9,526 votes
Cast
Katherine HelmondJessica Tate
Rod RoddyAnnouncer
Richard MulliganBurt Campbell
Cathryn DamonMary Campbell
Ted WassDanny Dallas
Robert MandanChester Tate
Billy CrystalJodie Dallas
Jennifer SaltEunice Tate / Eunice Tate-Leitner
Jimmy BaioBilly TateDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United States
- Network
- ABC
- Created by
- Susan Harris
- Production company
- Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
“Soap: the TV show that made Soap Operas funny!”
Episodes
Season 422 episodes · 1980 · ★ 7.6Episode guide →
0. Jessica's Wonderful Life30 min★ 8.31. Episode #4.112 November 1980 · 30 minJessica comes out of her coma; Eunice wins Dutch from Corinne; Burt and Danny receive blackmail photos; Mary's baby seems normal; Jodie's custody battle for Wendy is decided.★ 7.82. Episode #4.219 November 1980 · 30 minCorinne bids goodbye to her mother; Polly turns down Danny's marriage proposal; Burt refuses to knuckle under to Tibbs; Mary returns home with baby Scott; Jodie discovers that his daughter Wendy has been kidnapped.★ 7.93. Episode #4.326 November 1980 · 30 minJessica admires Burt's blackmail photos; Eunice and Dutch announce their engagement, as Jessica banishes Chester to the pool house.★ 7.74. Episode #4.43 December 1980 · 30 minAs Dutch and Eunice tie the knot, Chester meets Eunice's maid of honor, Annie; the X-rated photos of Burt appear in the newspaper and Burt and Mary face the public's outrage, as well as each other's; Annie moves into the…★ 7.85. Episode #4.510 December 1980 · 30 minJodie hires private detective Maggie to find his kidnapped daughter; Billy heads off to Malaguay to find his mother; Mary is depressed over the media's treatment of her husband, who plans to infiltrate one of Tibbs' mass…★ 7.76. Episode #4.617 December 1980 · 30 minBurt and Danny disguise themselves at the massage parlor; Danny recognizes Gwen as one of the girls in the blackmail photos; with Jessica still lost in Malaguay, the Tates have no access to her money.★ 7.77. Episode #4.731 December 1980 · 30 minJessica convinces El to conduct his revolution from her Connecticut home; Danny promises protection for Gwen; the Tates are still strapped for cash as Dutch gets fired from a car wash because he didn't know what 'agua' m…★ 7.68. Episode #4.87 January 1981 · 30 minLearning that Carol is now into rodeo clowns, Jodie and Maggie follow her trail to Albuquerque; Danny persuades Gwen to tone down her clientele while under his protective custody.★ 7.39. Episode #4.914 January 1981 · 30 minJessica's entourage arrives home safely; as Danny and Gwen acknowledge each other's feelings, Jodie and Maggie admit their attraction for each other; Burt's crisis of faith results in the death of his boyhood Bishop.★ 7.510. Episode #4.1021 January 1981 · 30 minAfter Jessica announces that she's now officially divorced from Chester, he announces his engagement to Annie; Jodie and Maggie confirm their relationship; a bullet meant for Gwen hits Danny instead.★ 7.811. Episode #4.1128 January 1981 · 30 minBurt vows to make Tibbs pay for his crimes; Jessica makes an unsuccessful attempt to seduce El; Danny's critical injury requires a kidney from a blood relative.★ 7.512. Episode #4.129 March 1981 · 30 minJodie and Maggie are taken captive by Minja warriors in Malibu; Burt becomes a hero after finally capturing Tibbs; and Mary reveals that Danny's natural father is Chester.★ 7.413. Episode #4.1316 March 1981 · 30 minJessica and Danny are both shocked by the news that Chester is Danny's real father; Burt becomes a media hero because of his attack on Tibbs; Chester and Danny face surgery together.★ 7.614. Episode #4.1423 March 1981 · 30 minChester becomes the vital kidney donor on Danny's behalf; Dutch and Eunice try to spice up their sex life by playacting; believing her sister has betrayed her, Jessica refuses to speak to a despondent Mary, who reveals h…★ 7.115. Episode #4.1513 April 1981 · 30 minBurt alienates his family as his fame continues to grow; Danny is offended when Burt disapproves of his plans to marry Gwen; Jessica forgives Chester, but can't forgive Mary; Saunders proposes a plan to rescue Jodie and …★ 7.416. Episode #4.1620 April 1981 · 30 minJodie, Maggie and Wendy are rescued from the fortress by Burt, Chuck, Bob, Billy, El Puerco, Juan One, the Major, Dutch, and Saunders; Jessica and Mary come to an understanding; Mary tells Jessica that she has a drinking…★ 7.917. Episode 8627 April 1981 · 30 minEl Puerco learns a few things about women after spending the night with Jessica; Eunice is driving Dutch a bit crazy with her fantasy games in bed; Chester and Annie announce that they are married, but Chester continues …18. Episode 874 May 1981 · 30 minBurt is offered a job by The Governor, who wants him to become the new Lieutenant Governor; Chester goes mad with jealousy over Jessica and El Puerco; Danny and Annie turn to each other for comfort; Mary tries to convinc…19. Episode 8811 May 1981 · 30 minEl Puerco challenges Chester to a duel; Jessica expresses concern about Burt and Mary's marital problems; Danny and Annie succumb to their mutual sexual attractions; Maggie meets Julius, and expresses shock at Jodie's me…20. Episode 8918 May 1981 · 30 minBurt is asked by The Governor to disassociate himself from the Tates and the rest of the Campbells; Jessica is taken hostage by El Puerco's Communist enemies led by General Luis Sandia; The Tates receive the kidnappers' …21. Episode 9025 May 1981 · 30 minBurt receives a tip about a major drug transaction; Danny tells Burt that he's in love with Annie; The Tates, Dutch and El Puerco worry about Jessica; Chester receives a call from Gen. Sandia and breaks the news to every…
