List of soap operas
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This is a list of Soap operas by country of origin.
[edit] Argentina
- Amandote
- Padre Coraje
- Pinina
- Resistiré
- Floricienta (2004-2006)
- Chiquititas (1995-2003)
[edit] Australia
- Bellbird (1967-1977)
- Blue Hills (radio; 1949-76)
- Blue Water High (2005-present)
- The Box (1974-1977)
- Breakers (1998-1999)
- Chances (1991-1992)
- Class of '74 (1974-1975)
- A Country Practice (1981-1993)
- Echo Point (1995-1995)
- E Street (1989-1993)
- HeadLand (2005-2006)
- Home and Away (1988-present)
- Neighbours (1985-present)
- Number 96 (1972-1977)
- Pacific Drive (1996-2001)
- Paradise Beach (1993-1994)
- Prisoner (1979-1986)
- The Restless Years (1977-1981)
- Something in the Air (2000-2002)
- Sons and Daughters (1981-1987)
- The Sullivans (1976-1983)
- The Young Doctors (1976-1982)
[edit] Austria
? Mitten im 8en (2007-Present)
[edit] Belgium
- Emma, telenovela (1 January 2007-present)
- Familie (30 December 1991-present)
- Thuis (23 December 1995-present)
- Vennebos (20 January 1997-????)
- Wittekerke (31 August 1993-present)
[edit] Brazil
- Malhacao (1995-present)
- Chiquititas (1997-2001)
[edit] Canada
- 49th & Main (2006)
- Degrassi (1979-1985, 1986-1988, 1989-1990, 1992, 2001-present)
- Edgemont (2001-2005)
- E.N.G. (1988-1994)
- Family Passions (1993-1994)
- Metropia (2004-2006)
- North of 60 (1992-1997)
- North/South (2006)
- Paradise Falls (2001-present)
- Riverdale (TV series) (1997-2000)
- Train 48 (2003-2005)
- Scarlett Hill (1962-1964)
- Strange Paradise (1969-1970)
- Street Legal (1987-1994)
- Francoeur (2003)
[edit] Quebec
[edit] China
- Xieng Fujie (2000-2002)
- Virtue of Harmony (2001-2005)
- Kindred Spirit (1995-1999)
[edit] Colombia
- Betty La Fea
- Gallito Ramirez
[edit] Croatia
- Villa Maria (2004-2005)
- Zabranjena ljubav (2004-present)
- Ljubav u Zaledju (2005-2006)
[edit] Czech Republic
- Ulice (2005-present)
- Rodin Na Pouta (2005-present)
- Ordinace v Ruzove (2005-present)
[edit] Denmark
- Hvidne Logne (1998-2000)
[edit] Estonia
- Kodu Keset Linna (2003-present)
[edit] Finland
- Salatut elämät (1999-present)
- Kotikatu (1995-present=
[edit] France
- Riviera (1991-1992)
- Cop De Pins (1998-2000)
- Plus Belle La Vie (2004-present)
- Sous Le Soleil (1996-present)
[edit] Germany
- Lindenstraße (1985-present)
- Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (1992-present)
- Unter uns (1994-present)
- Verbotene Liebe (1995-present)
- Marienhof (1992-present)
- Wege zum Glück (2004-present)
- Verliebt in Berlin (2005-present)
- Schmetterlinge im Bauch (2005-present)
- Sturm der Liebe (2005-present)
- Alles was zählt (2006-present)
- Geliebte Schwestern (1998-1999)
- Alle zusammen - jeder für sich (1997-1998)
- So ist das Leben - Die Wagenfelds (1995-1996)
- Mallorca - Suche nach dem Paradies (1999-2000)
- Die Fallers-Eine Schwarzwaldfamilie (1994-present)
- Die Arnheiner (1998-present)
- İn Aller Freundschaft (1998-present)
- Ahorn Allee (2007-present)
[edit] Greece
- İ Lampsi'[Reaching For The Light] (1991-2006)
- Kalimera Zoe (1993-2006)
- Apagoreymeni Agapi (1998-2006)
- Filo Doxies (2002-2006)
- Vera Sto Dexi (2004-present)
- Erotas (2005-present)
- Maria,I Aschimi (2006-present)
[edit] Hungary
- Barátok közt /Among Friends/ (1998-present), more than 3500 episodes
- Jóban Rosszban /In Good And In Bad Times/ (2005-present), more than 450 episodes
- Szomszédok /Neighbours/ (1987-1999) 331 episodes
- Szeress most! / Love Me Now/ (2003-2005)
[edit] İndia
- Kahiin To Hoga (2003-present)
- KumKum Ek Pyara Sa Bandan
- Kkusum
- Kahaani Ghar Ghar Khi
- Kasautii Zindagi Kay
- Kyuunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahui Thi
- Bhabhi
- Kopikade
- Janmaabhomi
- Damini
- Vataara
- Paa Pa Pandu
- Ek Mahal Sapano Ka
- Ponpulari
- Silli Lalli
- Ankhon Dekhi
- Aracha Maavu
- Char Divas Sasuche
[edit] İndonesia
- Belahan Hati (2001-2002)
[edit] Italy
- Il Bello delle donne (2001 - 2003)
- Centovetrine (International title: The Mall) (2001 - present)
- Cuori Rubati (2002 - 2003)
- Incantesimo (1997 - present)
- In Nome della famiglia (1995)
- Orgoglio (2004 - 2006)
- Passioni (1993)
- Ricominciare (2000 - 2001)
- Senza Fine (1992 - 1994)
- Sottocasa (2006)
- Un Posto al Sole (1996 - present)
- Vento di Ponente (2002 - 2004)
- Vivere (International title: Living) (1999 - present)
- Terra Dei Furtanti
- Un Mondo Del Bugie
[edit] Republic of Ireland
- Fair City (1988-present)
- Glenroe (1982-2001)
- Ros na Rún (1995-2004)
- The Riordans (1965-1979)
- The Kennedys of Castleross
- Tolka Row (1964-1968)
- On Home Ground
[edit] İsrael
- HaShir Shelanu (2002-present)
- Ramat Aviv Gimmel (1995-1999)
[edit] Japan
- Be Nice to People
- Cheap Love
- Food Fight
- Golden Bowl
- Good Luck! (1996, 2003)
- GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka)
- Home&Away
- Love Generation
- Otousan
- Pride
- Refrain
- Water Boys
- Wedding Planner
[edit] Kazachstan
- Perekroystok (1996-2000)
[edit] Malaysia
- City Of The Rich (1996-1997)
[edit] Mexico
- Amigas y Rivales (2001-2002)
- Amor de Nadie
- Angel Rebelde
- Carita de Angel
- Clap
- Clase 406 (2002-2003)
- Contra Viento y Marea
- Cuando seas mía
- De Pocas, Pocas Pulgas
- Dos Mujeres, un Camino (1994)
- El Juego de la Vida
- La Esposa Virgen
- La Madrastra
- Las Vías del Amor
- Los ricos también lloran
- Luz Clarita
- Mañana Será Otro Día (1976-?)
- María la del Barrio
- Maria Mercedes
- Marimar (1994)
- Marisol
- Mi Destino Eres Tú
- Mi Pequena Soledad
- Mi querida Isabel
- Pablo y Andrea
- Piel de Otoño (2004)
- Rebelde (2004-present)
- Tú o Nadie
- Un Pecado de Amor
- El Premio Mayor
- Quiéreme siempre
- Rosa Salvaje (1987-????)
- Sandra y Paulina
- Señora Tentación
- Serafín
- Simplemente María
- Soñadoras (1998)
- Volver a empezar (1994-????)
[edit] Netherlands
- Bon Bini Beach (2002-2003)
- Foreign Affairs (1992) (60 episodes)
- Glazen huis, Het (4 September 2004 - 4 February 2005) (61 episodes)
- Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (GTST) (1 October 1990 - present) (3255 episodes at 27 October 2006)
- Goudkust (11 March 1996 - 2001) (925 episodes)
- Huis Anubis, Het (26 September 2006 - present)
- Lotte, telenovela (26 February 2006 - present) (127 episodes at 3 November 2006)
- Onderweg Naar Morgen (3 January 1994 - present) (2533 episodes at 27 October 2006)
- Oude Noorden, Het (1993)
- Rijk & Ongelukkig (12 January 2005 - 2005)
- Samen (22 August 2005 - 13 January 2006) (105 episodes)
- Topstars (26 October 2004 - present)
- Westenwind (1999 - 2003)
- ZOOP (7 April 2004 - 2006)
[edit] New Zealand
- City Life (1996 - 1998)
- Close to Home (1975 - 1983)
- Gloss (1987 - 1989)
- Homeward Bound (1992 - 1992)
- Jacksons Wharf (1999 - 2001)
- Shortland Street (1992 - present)
- The Tribe (1999-2003)
[edit] Norway
- Familiesagaen De syv søstre
- Hotel Cæsar
- Offshore
- Venner og Fiender
[edit] Poland
- Klan (1997 - present)
- Plebania (2000 - present)
- W labiryncie (1988 - 1991)
- Złotopolscy (1998 - present)
- M jak Milosc (2000 - present)
- Na dobre i na zle (1999 - present)
- Sukces (1995 and 2000)
- Na Wspólnej (2003 - present)
- Pierwsza Milosc (2004-present)
- Egzamin Zycia (2005-present)
- Samo zycie (2002-present)
[edit] Portugal
- Morangos Com Açúcar (2003-present)
[edit] Puerto Rico
- Amanda Guzman, Culpable
- Coralito
- Cristina Bazan
- El Idolo
- Milly
- Tanairi
- Yo Se Que Mentia (1982)
[edit] Romania
- Pacatele Evei (2005-2006)
- Secretul Mariei (2005-2006)
- Numai İubirea (2004-2005)
- Lacrima de İubirea (2005-2006)
[edit] Russia
- Bednaya Nastya (2003-2004;2006-present)
- Ne Rodis Krassivoy (2005-2006)
- Lubov Kak Lubov (2006-present)
- Karmelita
- Ulitsa Razbitykh Fonarey
- Lyuba, Deti i Zavod (2006-present)
- Sasha i Masha
- Klub (2006-present)
- Mechty Alisy (2006-present)
[edit] Slovakia
- Med Zi Nami (2005-present)
[edit] South Africa
- Egoli: Place of Gold (1991 - present)
- Isidingo: The Need (1998 - present)
- Sewende Laan (2000 - present)
- Generations (1993 - present)
- Backstage (2000 - present)
- Scandal (2005 - present)
- Muvhango (1998 - present)
- Villa Rosa (2004-present)
[edit] South Korea
- Alone in Love (2006)
- Summer Scent (2003)
- Winter Sonata (2002)
- Moraeshigae (Hourglass/Sandglass) (1995)
- Dae Jang Geum (A Jewel in the Palace) - also popular in Hong Kong (대장금)
- Hur Jun (also called "The Way of Medicine")
- Damo (다모)
- Sea God, also known as Emperor of the Sea
- Bulmyeolei Yi Sun Shin (The Immortal Yi Soon-Shin)
- All In (올인)
- Full House
- Hotelier (호텔리어)
- I'm Sorry, I Love You
- The Third Republic
- Love Story In Harvard
- My Name is Kim Sam Soon (내이름은 김삼순)
- Sad Sonata (슬픈연가)
[edit] Spain
- Goenkale (1994-present)
- E Arrayan (2001-present)
- El Cor De La Cuitat (2000-present)
- Al Salir De La Clase (1997-2002)
[edit] Sweden
- Hem till byn(1971-
- Hotell Seger
- Gudentshictk Gudenschictk (1952-1989)
- Nya tider(1999-2003
- Rederiet (1992–2002)
- Skilda världar(1996-2001)
- Tre kronor
- Varuhuset
- Vita lögner(1997-2002
- Vänner och Fiender (1996-2000)
[edit] Switzerland
- Lüthi und Blanc (1999-present)
[edit] Turkey
- Ferhunde Hanımlar (1993-1999)
- Bizim Evin Halleri (2000-present)
[edit] UK
- 199 Park Lane (1965)
- Angels (1975-1983)
- Albion Market (1985)
- The Archers (1951-present)
- Brookside (1982-2003)
- Casualty (1986-present)
- Citizens (1987-1991)
- Compact (1962-1965)
- Coronation Street (1960-present)
- Crossroads (1964-1988, 2001-2003)
- Dr Finlay's Casebook (1962-1971)
- Doctors (2000-present)
- Lives...of the Curious (originally "Curious Lives of the Prim and Proper") (1964-1973, 1981-1981 Aug-Sept, 1994-1999, 2002-Present)
- EastEnders (1985-present)
- Eldorado (1992-1993)
- Emergency Ward 10 (1957-1967)
- Emmerdale (originally Emmerdale Farm, 1972-present)
- Families (1990-1993)
- Family Affairs (1997-2005)
- Garnock Way(1976-1979)
- General Hospital (1972-1979)
- The Grove Family (1954-1957, 1991)
- Holby City (1999-present)
- Hollyoaks (1995-present)
- Mrs Dale's Diary (1948-1969)
- The Newcomers (1965-1969)
- Night and Day (2001-2003)
- Pobol y Cwm (1974-present)
- River City (2002-Present)
- Rownd a Rownd (1995-Present)
- Take the High Road (1980-2003)
- Triangle (1981-1983)
- Waggoner's Walk (1969-1980)
- Weavers Green (1966)
- Westway (1997-2005)
[edit] U.S.
- All My Children (1970-present)
- Another Life (1981-1984)
- Another World (1964-1999)
- As the World Turns (1956-present)
- A World Apart (1970-1971)
- Bare Essence (1982-1983)
- Ben Jerrod (1963)
- The Bennetts (1953-1954)
- Berrenger's (1985)
- The Best of Everything (1970)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000)
- The Bold and the Beautiful (1987-present)
- Bright Promise (1969-1972)
- The Brighter Day (1948-1956 on radio, 1954-1962 on television)
- Capitol (1982-1987)
- The Catlins (1983-1985)
- Central Park West (1995-1996)
- The City (1995-1997)
- The Clear Horizon (1960-1961; 1962)
- The Colbys (1985-1987)
- Dallas (1978-1991)
- Dark Shadows (1966-1971, 1991)
- Days of our Lives (1965-present)
- Desire (2006)
- Dynasty (1981-1989)
- The Doctors (1963-1982)
- The Edge of Night (1956-1984)
- Fashion House (2006)
- Falcon Crest (1981-1990)
- The First Hundred Years (1950-1952)
- First Love (1954-1955)
- Flamingo Road (1980-1982)
- From These Roots (1958-1961)
- General Hospital (1963-present)
- Generations (1989-1991)
- Guiding Light (1937-1955 on radio, 1952-present on television)
- Hawkins Falls (1950, 1951-1955) – possibly the first successful television soap opera
- How to Survive a Marriage (1974-1975)
- I'll Take Manhattan (1987)
- Kingpin (2003)
- Knots Landing (1979-1993)
- Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (1967-1973)
- Love of Life (1951-1980)
- Loving (1983-1995)
- 2000 Malibu Road(1992)
- Ma Perkins (radio) (1933-1960)
- Malibu Shores (1996)
- Models. Inc. (1994-1995)
- The Monroes (1995)
- Melrose Place (1992-1999)
- Ocean Ave. (2002-2003)
- One Life to Live (1968-present)
- Our Five Daughters (1962)
- Pacific Palisades (1997)
- Paper Dolls (1984)
- Passions (1999-present)
- Pasadena (2001)
- Peyton Place (1964-1969)
- Port Charles (1997-2003)
- Portia Faces Life (1954-1955)
- Return to Peyton Place (1972-1974)
- The Romance of Helen Trent (radio) (1933-1960)
- Ryan's Hope (1975-1989)
- The Round Table (1992)
- Santa Barbara (1984-1993)
- Savannah (1996-1997)
- Search for Tomorrow (1951-1986)
- The Secret Storm (1954-1974)
- Sisters (1991-1996)
- Soap (1977-1981)
- Somerset (1970-1976)
- Sunset Beach (1997-1999)
- Texas (1980-1982)
- Titans (2000)
- The Young and the Restless (1973-present)
- Young Doctor Malone (1958-1963)
- Where the Heart Is (1969-1973)
