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As the World Turns

1956 – 1987Show54 seasons40 episodes

Soap
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

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Not for scares, comfort or adrenaline.

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As the World Turns episodes

54 seasons · 40 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.0
  2. S1 E6687 Episode #1.6687, 7.3
  3. S1 E12341 Episode #1.12341, 2.2
  4. S1 E12354 Episode #1.12354, 1.8
  5. S1 E12355 Episode #1.12355, 1.9
  6. S1 E12395 Episode #1.12395, 1.4
  7. S1 E12396 Episode #1.12396, 1.2
  8. S1 E12817 Episode #1.12817, 7.4
  9. S1 E12819 Episode #1.12819, 7.1
  10. S1 E12977 Episode #1.12977, 8.9
  11. S1 E13062 Episode #1.13062, 2.6
  12. S1 E13063 Episode #1.13063, 3.3
  13. S1 E13064 Episode #1.13064, 5.0
  14. S1 E13065 Episode #1.13065, 2.6
  15. S1 E13066 Episode #1.13066, 2.6
  16. S1 E13067 Episode #1.13067, 3.9
  17. S1 E13068 Episode #1.13068, 3.3
  18. S1 E13073 Episode #1.13073, 3.3
  19. S1 E13074 Episode #1.13074, 3.9
  20. S1 E13077 Episode #1.13077, 4.8
  21. S1 E13078 Episode #1.13078, 3.7
  22. S1 E13079 Episode #1.13079, 3.7
  23. S1 E13083 Episode #1.13083, 5.2
  24. S1 E13642 Episode #1.13642, 8.0
  25. S1 E13858 Episode #1.13858, 4.6
  1. S30 E66 30th Anniversary, 7.9

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Facts

April 2, 1956 · January 2, 1987 · Ended

First aired
April 2, 1956
Last aired
January 2, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
54 seasons · 40 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Soap
Original language
English

Tropes

Death of the Hypotenuse, Ugly Guy, Hot Wife, But Not Too Gay +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is As the World Turns worth watching?"

Questions about As the World Turns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is As the World Turns worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6.4). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.0 against 7.9 for the best season.

How long does it take to watch As the World Turns?

40 h

About 40 hours: 40 episodes in 54 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1956 to 1987.

Is As the World Turns good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is As the World Turns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does As the World Turns use?

Death of the HypotenuseUgly Guy, Hot WifeBut Not Too GayArmoured Closet GayComing-Out StoryDeath GlareBatman GambitEven Evil Has StandardsWhat Happened to the Mouse?Monochrome CastingReal Life Writes the PlotThe Baby Trapand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Death of the Hypotenuse, Ugly Guy, Hot Wife, and But Not Too Gay.