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Santa Barbara

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

10 Seasons • 2137 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1984 – 1993

Premiered: Mon, Jul 30, 1984

Created By
Bridget Dobson
Jerome Dobson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jan 15, 1993

Season 10, Episode 10: “Episode 2137”

C.C. and Sophia talk about their past, and they realize that no matter whatever happens, something is always stopping them from being happy. They kiss. Julia comforts Gracie and promises that her baby will have a great future and the only thing it needs is love. Then Gracie goes into labor. Jodie and Reese talk on the beach, and he promises to always fight for her. They start walking, and finally embrace each other again. Julia takes a pregnancy test and learns she is pregnant. B.J. and Warren's wedding ceremony starts and everyone reunites. Andi appears during the ceremony with a rifle, threatening to destroy the wedding.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bridget Dobson, Jerome Dobson

Screenplay & Story

Charles Pratt, Jr., Lynda Myles, Frank Salisbury, Linda Hamner, Anne Howard Bailey, Gary Tomlin, Courtney Simon, Patrick Mulcahey

Producers

Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jill Farren Phelps, John Conboy, Paul Rauch, Steven Kent

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Pratt, Jr.

Writer

Lynda Myles

Writer

Frank Salisbury

Writer

Linda Hamner

Writer

Anne Howard Bailey

Writer

Gary Tomlin

Writer

Courtney Simon

Writer

Patrick Mulcahey

Writer

John Conboy

Producer

Steven Kent

Producer

Julie Hanan Carruthers

Producer

Charlotte Savitz

Producer

Leonard Friedlander

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Santa Barbara.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Santa Barbara about?

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.

How many seasons does Santa Barbara have?

Santa Barbara comprises 10 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Santa Barbara?

Key cast members in Santa Barbara include Jed Allan, Robin Mattson, Nancy Lee Grahn, Nicolas Coster, Judith McConnell.

Who created or directed Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara was developed and directed by Bridget Dobson, Jerome Dobson.