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All My Children

1970 – 2011Show16 seasons2389 episodes

Soap
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A deeply romantic, moving soap series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

16 seasons · 2389 episodes · best: S1E7061 "Episode #1.7061" 9.6

Episodes

7.2

Story

All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC for 41 years, from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network since April 29, 2013 via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and iTunes. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia which is modeled on the actual Philadelphia suburb of Rosemont.

Feels like

  • Classic Daytime Drama
  • Generational Family Saga
  • Romantic Intrigue
  • Social Issue Storylines
  • Melodramatic Tension
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Long-Running Soap Opera
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Domestic Realism
  • Interwoven Relationships

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Conal O'Brien, Jill Ackles, Barbara Simmons
Written by
James H. Brown, Agnes Nixon, Elizabeth Page
Produced by
Agnes Nixon, Lisa de Cazotte, Heidi Adam

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 1970 · September 21, 2011 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1970
Last aired
September 21, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
16 seasons · 2389 episodes
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Soap
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome, Enemy Mine, Evil Gloating +9

  • Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome
  • Enemy Mine
  • Evil Gloating
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Double Vision
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Uncanny Family Resemblance
  • Heel–Face Revolving Door
  • Black Gal on White Guy Drama
  • Back from the Dead
  • Sadistic Choice

12 of 133 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream All My Children?"

Questions about All My Children

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Where can I stream All My Children?

In the United States, you can rent or buy All My Children from Apple TV Store.

Is All My Children worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.9).

Is All My Children okay for kids?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageViolence

Yes: its content advisories are nudity, sexual content, strong language, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch All My Children?

2389 h

About 2389 hours: 2389 episodes in 16 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 2011.

Is All My Children good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is All My Children plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does All My Children use?

Soap Opera Rapid Aging SyndromeEnemy MineEvil GloatingArtistic License – LawDouble VisionDogged Nice GuyCool Old LadyUncanny Family ResemblanceHeel–Face Revolving DoorBlack Gal on White Guy DramaBack from the DeadSadistic Choiceand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome, Enemy Mine, and Evil Gloating.