

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
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10 Seasons • 2137 Episodes
60 min per episode
1984 – 1993
Premiered: Mon, Jul 30, 1984
Latest Aired Episode
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
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Jed Allan
C.C. Capwell
Robin Mattson
Gina Capwell
Nancy Lee Grahn
Julia Wainwright
Nicolas Coster
Lionel Lockridge
Judith McConnell
Sophia Capwell
Gordon Thomson
Mason Capwell
Jack Wagner
Warren Lockridge
Eileen Davidson
Kelly Capwell
Michael Brainard
Ted Capwell
Paula Irvine
Lily Blake
Nina Arvesen
Angela Cassidy
Sydney Penny
B.J. Walker
Kim Zimmer
Jodie Walker
Eric Close
Sawyer Walker
Robert Fontaine
Rafe Castillo
Thaao Penghlis
Micah DeAngelis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bridget Dobson, Jerome Dobson
Charles Pratt, Jr., Lynda Myles, Frank Salisbury, Linda Hamner, Anne Howard Bailey, Gary Tomlin, Courtney Simon, Patrick Mulcahey
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
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara
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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.


















