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Capitol 1982

★ 6.3/10 · 7 votes War & PoliticsSoap 5 seasons · 260 eps Ended

Created by Steven Karpf, Elinor Karpf

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What is Capitol?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
1982
Status
Ended
Episodes
260
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Mar 26, 1982
Last aired
Mar 20, 1987
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
War & Politics, Soap
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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.

washington dc, usapolitics
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Should you watch it?

“This daytime soap opera explores power struggles and personal drama set in Washington, D.C.”

# political# dramatic# intertwined
Reasons to watch
  • focus on political intrigue
  • family rivalry storylines
Keep in mind
  • long-running series length

Watch it if you enjoy classic daytime soap operas centered on political power dynamics.

The series features themes of political struggle and personal machinations typical of the soap opera genre.

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Cast

Dane Witherspoon
Marla Adams
Tonja Walker
Carolyn Jones
Kimberly Beck
Constance Towers
Teri Hatcher Angelica Stimac Clegg
Leslie Graves
Catherine Hickland
Ed Nelson
James Lipton
Marj Dusay

Episode guide

Season 1 · 200 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 53 episodes
Season 3 · 1 episodes
Season 4 · 5 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did Capitol air?

The series aired on CBS from March 29, 1982, to March 20, 1987.

How many episodes were produced?

The show consists of 1,270 episodes.

What is the premise of the show?

The storyline revolves around political intrigues and the personal lives of people in Washington, D.C.

Who are the primary families involved?

The series follows the struggles between the wealthy Clegg family and the middle-class McCandless family.

Who created the series?

Capitol was created by Elinor Karpf and Stephen Karpf.