Soap operas are experiencing a rare ratings surge in 2026, with legacy titles like The Young and the Restless posting year-over-year audience gains while much of scripted TV struggles. This resurgence ...

Before the age of binge-watching and streaming platforms that know what you want to watch before you do, there was an institution known as “appointment television.” For millions, this daily ritual ...

Even though only four original soap operas remain on the air, our appetite for high drama has never been more insatiable. By Charlotte Druckman In late April, a sizzle reel comprising classic soap ...