Capitol 1982

Overview

Capitol is an American soap opera that aired on CBS. The show's storyline revolves around the lives of people intertwined in Washington, D.C. and explores the political intrigues of its characters. The series was created by Elinor Karpf and Stephen Karpf and features a cast including Constance Towers, Debrah Farentino, Rory Calhoun, and Carolyn Jones. The show follows the struggles for power and personal machinations between two conflicting families. Capitol aired for a total of 1,270 episodes from March 29, 1982 to March 20, 1987. The title of the show refers to the physical building where the US congress meets, as distinct from the term capital which has multiple meanings. The series is a drama that explores the complexities of politics and personal relationships in the nation's capital.