Santa Barbara
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About
Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolves around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California. Other prominent families featured on the soap were the rival Lockridge family, and the more modest Andrade and Perkins families. Santa Barbara aired in over 40 countries around the world and is best remembered for its witty dialogue and sometimes tongue-in-cheek situations that often seemed like an affectionate parody of the genre. The show won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards and 18 Soap Opera Digest Awards among various other awards.
Cast
Jed Allan
as C.C. Capwell
Robin Mattson
as Gina Capwell
Nancy Lee Grahn
as Julia Wainwright
Nicolas Coster
as Lionel Lockridge
Judith McConnell
as Sophia Capwell
Gordon Thomson
as Mason Capwell
Jack Wagner
as Warren Lockridge
Eileen Davidson
as Kelly Capwell
Michael Brainard
as Ted Capwell
Paula Irvine
as Lily Blake
Nina Arvesen
as Angela Cassidy
Sydney Penny
as B.J. Walker
Kim Zimmer
as Jodie Walker
Eric Close
as Sawyer Walker
Robert Fontaine
as Rafe Castillo
Thaao Penghlis
as Micah DeAngelis
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
This great soap opera begins with a flashback to a party in honor of Channing Capwell Jr. in Santa Barbara, California in 1979. Channing and his older brother, Mason, are entertaining the guests until the butler, Phillip, gives Channing a note. Channing asks the maid, Santana Andrade, if he'll see her tonight. He then follows instructions to go to the Capwell study. When Channing enters the study, it's clear that someone was waiting behind the desk. The person points a gun and pulls the trigger. Seconds later, Channing is lying dead on the floor. ""Santa Barbara"" then cuts five years ahead in time to the San Quentin prison on July 30, 1984.
Episode 2
It's obvious to Peter that Kelly is thinking about Joe Perkins. Joe gets off the bus and is reunited with his mother, Marisa, and his sister, Jade. The mysterious woman growls, ""Damn! He's back."" Joe is disappointed because his father didn't show up. Marisa is happy to have her Joey back. When Rosa Andrade gets the gun away from Santana, the gun falls to the floor. Mason Capwell puts his foot on the gun, preventing Santana from picking it up. Mason asks Santana why she brought the gun to the bus station. Santana admits that she thought about shooting Joe, but adds that she couldn't have done it. She then starts to cry, and Mason comforts her.
Episode 3
Mason tells Santana that two people saw her with the gun yesterday. He reminds Santana that she had no permit to carry the gun. ""I'm here to help,"" Mason smiles. Santana doesn't trust Mason at all and decides to talk to a lawyer friend. Rosa feels betrayed by C.C. and decides to confront him. She wants to know what happened to Santana's child. C.C. claims he doesn't know and denies that he forced Santana to give up her baby. Rosa thought C.C. trusted her. After all, she started working for C.C. twenty years ago and mothered his children when his wife passed away. C.C. explains to Rosa that he had dreams for Channing and imagined that one day maybe Channing might even be president.
Episode 4
Someone is making a bomb. Santana is about to take a bath when she spots Mason. Naturally, Santana becomes upset and gets Mason to leave. Kelly sees Joe, and Peter notices how if affects her. He thinks something should be done about Joe. C.C. arrives with two thugs, and Joe gets thrown into the water. Thanks to a carrier pigeon, Ted receives a note from Danny and learns that Danny wants to go to Hollywood. Jade pays a visit to the restaurant Danny is working.
Episode 5
Laken has a romantic fantasy about Ted. John goes home and is shocked when he sees what happened to his house. Worried about his daughter, John wants Jade to stay with him. Jade refuses to make a choice between her parents, though. At the warehouse, the stranger informs Joe that he's the one who called the fire department tonight after the explosion. Joe reveals to the stranger, whose name is Dominic, that he found Channing dead with a guest at Channing's big party. However, the witness never came forward.
Episode 6
Joe & Kelly argue on the yacht, Peter comes in with a gun, Santana leaves for Acapulco.
Episode 7
Ted & Danny arrive in Hollywood, Santana talks to the doctor who delivered her baby, Peter gets hurt at polo.
Episode 8
CC has a cocktail party and calls Mason Channing, Joe convinces Jade to take a vacation.
Where does Santa Barbara rank today?
Santa Barbara is #1957 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream Santa Barbara online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about soap series originally produced in English and released in 1984, it's earned a solid 4.9/10 from 43 viewers worldwide.
About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolves around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California. Other prominent families featured on the soap were the rival Lockridge family, and the more modest Andrade and Perkins families. Santa Barbara aired in over 40 countries around the world and is best remembered for its witty dialogue and sometimes tongue-in-cheek situations that often seemed like an affectionate parody of the genre. The show won 24 Daytime Emmy Awards and 18 Soap Opera Digest Awards among various other awards. Across 10 seasons and 2137 episodes, originally airing on NBC.
Santa Barbara Cast and Characters
The cast features Jed Allan (as C.C. Capwell), Robin Mattson (as Gina Capwell), Nancy Lee Grahn (as Julia Wainwright), Nicolas Coster (as Lionel Lockridge), and Judith McConnell (as Sophia Capwell). Their performances are a major reason Santa Barbara has built such a passionate audience.
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Santa Barbara flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
Where can I watch Santa Barbara online for free?
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How many episodes does Santa Barbara have?
Santa Barbara has 2137 episodes across 10 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Santa Barbara good? What's the rating?
Santa Barbara holds a 4.9/10 rating based on 43 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Santa Barbara?
The main cast includes Jed Allan, Robin Mattson, Nancy Lee Grahn, and Nicolas Coster, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Santa Barbara available in English?
Yes — Santa Barbara was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Santa Barbara released?
Santa Barbara first aired in 1984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Santa Barbara for free?
You can watch Santa Barbara online for free on Bowood.TV. All 2137 episodes across 10 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Santa Barbara have?
Santa Barbara currently has 10 seasons and a total of 2137 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Santa Barbara about?
Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolves around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California. Other prominent families featured on the soap were the rival Lo… It belongs to the Soap genre.
In which language is Santa Barbara originally available?
Santa Barbara was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Santa Barbara first released?
Santa Barbara first premiered on July 30, 1984 (1984). The series has since concluded its run.
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