One Life to Live
Series Overview
One Life to Live is an American soap opera broadcast on television for more than 43 years on the ABC network, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes via The Online Network since April 29, 2013. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social issues. One Life to Live was expanded from 30 minutes to 45 minutes on July 26, 1976, and then to an hour on January 16, 1978.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
43 Seasons • 4008 Episodes
60 min per episode
1968 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Jul 15, 1968
Latest Aired Episode
Season 44, Episode 126: “Ep. #11105”
The very last episode of One Life to Live.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
115 Episodes →
Season 2
0 Episodes →
Season 4
0 Episodes →
Season 5
0 Episodes →
Season 6
0 Episodes →
Season 7
0 Episodes →
Season 8
0 Episodes →
Season 9
0 Episodes →
Season 10
0 Episodes →
Season 11
0 Episodes →
Season 12
0 Episodes →
Season 13
0 Episodes →
Season 14
0 Episodes →
Season 15
0 Episodes →
Season 16
0 Episodes →
Season 17
0 Episodes →
Season 18
0 Episodes →
Season 19
0 Episodes →
Season 20
0 Episodes →
Season 21
100 Episodes →
Season 22
154 Episodes →
Season 23
0 Episodes →
Season 24
0 Episodes →
Season 25
0 Episodes →
Season 26
0 Episodes →
Season 27
7 Episodes →
Season 28
3 Episodes →
Season 29
2 Episodes →
Season 30
256 Episodes →
Season 31
257 Episodes →
Season 32
260 Episodes →
Season 33
256 Episodes →
Season 34
217 Episodes →
Season 35
243 Episodes →
Season 36
258 Episodes →
Season 37
257 Episodes →
Season 38
256 Episodes →
Season 39
254 Episodes →
Season 40
254 Episodes →
Season 41
250 Episodes →
Season 42
234 Episodes →
Season 43
249 Episodes →
Season 44
126 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Kristen Alderson
Starr Manning
John-Paul Lavoisier
Michael Easton
Melissa Archer
Natalie Buchanan
Bree Williamson
Jessica Buchanan
Erika Slezak
Viki Lord
Robert S. Woods
Bo Buchanan
Robin Strasser
Dorian Lord
Farah Fath
Gigi Balsom
Brandon Buddy
Jerry verDorn
Hillary B. Smith
Nora Hanen Buchanan
Mark Lawson
Florencia Lozano
Brittany Underwood
Eddie Alderson
Matthew Buchanan
Brock Cuchna
Andrea Evans
Tina Roberts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnes Nixon
Shelly Altman, Dena Higley, Craig Carlson, Lanie Bertram, Ethel Brez, Mel Brez, Melissa Salmons, Courtney Simon, Scott Sickles, Katherine Schock, Daniel J. O'Connor, Lorraine Broderick, Gary Tomlin, Ron Carlivati, Victor Gialanella, Anna Cascio, Aïda Mashaka Croal, Janet Iacobuzio, Mark Christopher, Chris Van Etten, Carolyn Culliton, Elizabeth Page, Josh Griffith, Susan Bedsow-Horgan, Michael Malone, Jean Passanante, Lloyd Gold, Christopher Whitesell, Becky Cole, David Colson, David Smilow, Peggy O'Shea, S. Michael Schnessel
Jill Farren Phelps, Paul Rauch, Gary Tomlin, Sonia Blangiardo, Frank Valentini
Department Leadership Roster
Shelly Altman
Writer
Dena Higley
Writer
Craig Carlson
Writer
Lanie Bertram
Writer
Ethel Brez
Writer
Mel Brez
Writer
Melissa Salmons
Writer
Courtney Simon
Writer
Scott Sickles
Writer
Katherine Schock
Writer
Daniel J. O'Connor
Writer
Sonia Blangiardo
Producer
Frank Valentini
Producer
Suzanne Flynn
Producer
Joseph Stuart
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for One Life to Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Life to Live
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is One Life to Live about?
One Life to Live is an American soap opera broadcast on television for more than 43 years on the ABC network, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes via The Online Network since April 29, 2013. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social issues. One Life to Live was expanded from 30 minutes to 45 minutes on July 26, 1976, and then to an hour on January 16, 1978.
How many seasons does One Life to Live have?
One Life to Live comprises 43 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in One Life to Live?
Key cast members in One Life to Live include Kristen Alderson, John-Paul Lavoisier, Michael Easton, Melissa Archer, Bree Williamson.
Who created or directed One Life to Live?
One Life to Live was developed and directed by Agnes Nixon.