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The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Soap Season 4 Episode 14 - Episode 83
    7.1/10(90 votes)

    #1 - Episode 83

    S4:E14

    Chester becomes the vital kidney donor on Danny's behalf; Dutch and Eunice try to spice up their sex life by playacting; believing her sister has betrayed her, Jessica refuses to speak to a despondent Mary, who reveals how their mother arranged scatterbrained Jessica's marriage to embezzler Chester.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Soap Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 77
    7.3/10(87 votes)

    #2 - Episode 77

    S4:E8

    Burt sells his construction company to Chester and Dutch. Jodie and Maggie learn that Carol has run off to New Mexico with a carnival fire-eater. Billy rescues Jessica and El Puerco at sea. Danny admits he is attracted to Gwen and asks her to stop turning tricks.

    Director:Susan Harris
    Writers:Dick Clair, Danny Jacobson, Susan Harris

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  3. Soap Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(180 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Corrine moves out of the Tate house; Burt announces the return of his son Chuck, the ventriloquist; and Danny gets one last chance to kill Burt.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  4. Soap Season 4 Episode 15 - Episode 84
    7.4/10(88 votes)

    #4 - Episode 84

    S4:E15

    Burt alienates his family as his fame continues to grow; Danny is offended when Burt disapproves of his plans to marry Gwen; Jessica forgives Chester, but can't forgive Mary; Saunders proposes a plan to rescue Jodie and Maggie; Gwen is coerced by a hoodlum into spying on Burt and Danny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Soap Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Jessica fails to confess her infidelity; Mary fails to terminate Burt's impotence; and Danny learns the identity of the man he must terminate.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  6. Soap Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #6 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    After gloating over Jessica's arrest, Ingrid pays a threatening visit to the Campbell's. Eunice and the Congressman receive a blackmail note and Lefkowitz agrees to let Danny live - on one condition.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  7. Soap Season 4 Episode 12 - Episode 81
    7.5/10(88 votes)

    #7 - Episode 81

    S4:E12

    Jodie and Maggie are taken captive by Minja warriors in Malibu; Burt becomes a hero after finally capturing Tibbs; and Mary reveals that Danny's natural father is Chester.

    Director:Susan Harris
    Writers:Dick Clair, Danny Jacobson, Susan Harris

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  8. Soap Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.6/10(194 votes)

    #8 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Danny takes drastic steps to keep from being killed and a mysterious woman arrives at Tinkler's jail with a startling announcement.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  9. Soap Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.6/10(157 votes)

    #9 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    After receiving some shocking news, Corinne is released from jail - and Jessica is arrested.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  10. Soap Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 51
    7.6/10(102 votes)

    #10 - Episode 51

    S3:E4

    Burt and Saul escape the spaceship but find themselves in other danger. Jessica finally convinces Detective Donohue to leave. Millie comes to Danny's rescue. Eunice awaits Dutch's release from prison while Corinne bemoans her non-existent sex life with Tim. Chester resumes his philandering ways. Billy and his teacher share a kiss.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  11. Soap Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 78
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    #11 - Episode 78

    S4:E9

    Jessica returns home with El Puerco and his three Juans. Danny asks Gwen to move in with him. Jodie and Maggie, on their way to Alaska to find Wendy, admit their mutual attraction. Burt suffers a crisis of faith.

    Director:Susan Harris
    Writers:Dick Clair, Danny Jacobson, Susan Harris

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  12. Soap Season 4 Episode 11 - Episode 80
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    #12 - Episode 80

    S4:E11

    Burt vows to make Tibbs pay for his crimes; Jessica makes an unsuccessful attempt to seduce El; Danny's critical injury requires a kidney from a blood relative.

    Director:Susan Harris
    Writers:Dick Clair, Danny Jacobson, Susan Harris

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  13. Soap Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(309 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    This satirical soap opera introduces the Campbells and the Tates: two suburban families of unequal prosperity but equal lunacy and a similar zest for the foibles which make us all human.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  14. Soap Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(195 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Jessica resolves to end her affair with Peter; Claire ends Chester's affair with Pigeon; and Danny tries to end Burt's life.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writers:Tony Lang, Susan Harris

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  15. Soap Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(186 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Jodie tells his family about his planned sex-change operation; Burt and Mary tell a psychiatrist about their problem; Corrine tells Father Tim she loves him; and Jessica can't tell Corinne anything.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writers:Tony Lang, Susan Harris

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  16. Soap Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    #16 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Every member of the Campbell and Tate households seems to be a suspect in Peter's murder, but Chief of Police Tinkler announces the name of the culprit.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  17. Soap Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.7/10(152 votes)

    #17 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    The Campbells consider having Burt committed while Father Tim pays Corinne a farewell visit and Chester fires Claire

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  18. Soap Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 27
    7.7/10(149 votes)

    #18 - Episode 27

    S2:E2

    Chester and Dutch escape from prison, Carol tells Jodie that she is pregnant, and the Tates all disappear into the basement.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  19. Soap Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 33
    7.7/10(142 votes)

    #19 - Episode 33

    S2:E8

    Chester comes home ... sort of. Dutch and Eunice decide to run away together, Corinne tells Jessica she's pregnant, and a drunken Burt finally spends the night with Sally.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  20. Soap Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 53
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #20 - Episode 53

    S3:E6

    Real Burt calls Mary, but Alien Burt intercepts Mary on her way to meet him. Jessica confronts Chester with her suspicions that he is cheating again. Eunice tells Corinne that she's fallen out of love with Dutch. Corinne spots Chester with another woman in a restaurant. Billy and Leslie sneak away to a romantic restaurant, only to run into several familiar faces. Tim and Corinne decide to divorce.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  21. Soap Season 3 Episode 15 - Episode 62
    7.7/10(98 votes)

    #21 - Episode 62

    S3:E15

    While Burt searches for a world record to break, Mary suspects something is wrong. Dutch and Corinne bond. Suddenly single again, Jessica visits Detective Donohue--on his honeymoon. Dutch confronts Eunice about her cheating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  22. Soap Season 3 Episode 20 - Episode 67
    7.7/10(94 votes)

    #22 - Episode 67

    S3:E20

    At the hospital, the family anxiously awaits Jessica's diagnosis. Burt becomes Sheriff but must remove the outgoing sheriff by force. Corinne convinces Dutch to stay. Jodie finds the odds stacked against him in the custody trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Susan Harris

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  23. Soap Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 72
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #23 - Episode 72

    S4:E3

    After Burt tells Jodie there's nothing the law can do to help find Wendy, Jodie takes matters into his own hands. Jessica returns home from the hospital. Eunice and Dutch announce their engagement, much to Chester's horror. Leslie continues her bumbling efforts to kill Billy. Mary receives the blackmail photos of Burt in the motel room. Jessica agrees to allow Chester to live in the poolhouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Dick Clair, Susan Harris

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  24. Soap Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 74
    7.7/10(89 votes)

    #24 - Episode 74

    S4:E5

    The Tates and Campbells learn of Jessica's abduction. Billy heads to Malaguay to rescue his mother. Jodie hires a P.I. to find Wendy. Danny and Burt plan to go undercover to bring down Tibbs. Jessica finds herself in the middle of a revolution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Dick Clair, Susan Harris

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  25. Soap Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 75
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #25 - Episode 75

    S4:E6

    Danny finds a hooker who will help bring Tibbs to justice. The cash-poor Tates hold a barbecue. Leslie gets more creative in her efforts to kill Billy. Jessica accepts El Puerco's invitation to spend the night in his tent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Dick Clair, Susan Harris

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 83" is the worst rated episode of "Soap". It scored 7.1/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/1981. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 77".