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Capitol

1982 – 1987Show5 seasons260 episodes

Soap War & Politics

66

GoodGoodWatch score

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Capitol is an American soap opera which aired on CBS from March 29, 1982 to March 20, 1987 for 1,270 episodes. As its name suggests, the storyline usually revolves around the political intrigues of people whose lives intertwined in Washington, D.C.

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Capitol episodes

5 seasons · 260 episodes

Crew

Written by: James Lipton
Produced by: John Conboy

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Facts

March 26, 1982 · March 20, 1987 · Ended

First aired: March 26, 1982
Last aired: March 20, 1987
Status: Ended
Length: 5 seasons · 260 episodes
Content: Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres: War & Politics, Soap
Original language: English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Capitol worth watching?"

Questions about Capitol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Capitol worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Capitol?

130 h

About 130 hours: 260 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1987.

Is Capitol good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.