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Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden 1990

★ 5.3/10 · 21 votes Soap 37 seasons · 7490 eps Returning Series
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What is Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden?

Goede tijden, slechte tijden is a Dutch soap opera that began on RTL 4. The series, also known as GTST, revolves around the lives of several families, including the Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten, and Bouwhuis.

Type
TV series
Year
1990
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
7,490
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Oct 1, 1990
Last aired
Jun 4, 2026
Original language
NL
Origin
NL
Networks
RTL 4, Videoland
Genres
Soap
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Goede tijden, slechte tijden is a Dutch soap opera that began on RTL 4. The series, also known as GTST, revolves around the lives of several families, including the Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten, and Bouwhuis. It is set in the fictional town of Meerdijk. The show was created by Reg Watson and features a group of friends and family living in Meerdijk. The title of the series translates to Good times, bad times, with goede meaning good in Dutch. The series is the longest-running Dutch soap opera. It premiered on 1 October 1990 and has been ongoing since then. The show can be streamed online on various platforms.

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running Dutch soap opera follows the interconnected lives of families residing in the town of Meerdijk.”

Reasons to watch
  • longest-running Dutch soap opera
  • focuses on complex family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • large cast may be difficult to track

Watch it if you enjoy long-running serial dramas centered on family life in a fictional setting.

The series is a soap opera featuring interpersonal drama and family-focused narratives.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the title mean?

The title translates to Good times, bad times.

Where is the show set?

The series takes place in the fictional Dutch town of Meerdijk.

When did the series begin?

The show premiered on 1 October 1990.

What is the show commonly called?

It is also known as GTST or simply Goede tijden.

Which families are featured?

The series revolves around the Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten, and Bouwhuis families.