The WORST episodes of Soap

Every episode of Soap ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Soap!

Sisters Mary Campbell and Jessica Tate lead soap-opera lives with their crazy families.

Last Updated: 3/16/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Share:
Episode 4.13 (Part 1)
star
6.02
46 votes

#1 - Episode 4.13 (Part 1)

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/16/1981

The Tates and Campbells wait for the results of Danny's surgery, Mary explains to Burt about her relationship with Chester, Jodie proposes to Maggie, Dutch and Eunice try to spice up their sex life, Mary relives the circumstances that led Chester to leave her for Jessica

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.2
star
6.25
52 votes

#2 - Episode 4.2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/1980

Jessica tells her suitors that she is moving on with her life--without them. Burt and Danny consider responses to Tibbs' blackmail threats. Polly turns down Danny's marriage proposal, leaving him despondent. Corinne departs for a new life in California. Wendy is kidnapped.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 2.22
star
6.29
31 votes

#3 - Episode 2.22

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/15/1979

Jessica leads the family in the exorcism on Corrine's baby. Jodie and Alice grow closer. Danny finds himself in danger. Billy is taken hostage by the Sunnies. Jessica decides between Chester and Donohue. Burt disappears in the light.

Directors: Jay Sandrich
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.15 (Part 1)
star
6.32
50 votes

#4 - Episode 4.15 (Part 1)

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/1981

The Governor offers Burt a job as Lieutenant Governor. Chester goes mad with jealousy over Jessica and El Puerco. Danny and Annie turn to each other for comfort. Mary tries to convince Burt that their baby isn't normal. Jodie's psychiatrist brings Julius home to meet the Campbells.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.4
star
6.37
51 votes

#5 - Episode 4.4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/1980

Chester puts the moves on the maid of honor at Dutch and Eunice's wedding. The blackmail photos of Burt and Danny hit the papers. Despite the breaking scandal, Mary vows to stand by Burt. On her way to the Caribbean for some R&R, Jessica crosses paths with a Latin American revolutionary.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.3
star
6.41
51 votes

#6 - Episode 4.3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/1980

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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.13 (Part 2)
star
6.51
45 votes

#7 - Episode 4.13 (Part 2)

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/16/1981

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

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.1
star
6.55
53 votes

#8 - Episode 4.1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/1980

Dr. Hill revives Jessica, who remains in a coma. Danny and Burt wake up in an adult motel. Mary is relieved to see that her baby is white. Billy dodges Leslie's bullet, which hits Saunders instead. Dutch chooses Eunice over Corinne, who announces she will be moving on soon. Jessica emerges from her coma apparently healthy and surrounded by her many suitors. After the judge learns of Carol's machinations, she awards custody of Wendy to Jodie. Carol threatens Jodie. Burt and Danny receive X-rated pictures of themselves in the motel room.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3.17
star
6.62
56 votes

#9 - Episode 3.17

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/7/1980

Burt rushes home with news that he isn't dying and vows to live the rest of his life to the fullest. The minister's daughter leaves Chester. Danny and Polly buy a house. Jessica catches Dutch and Corinne in bed together. Jessica's psychiatrist asks her out. Carol tells Jodie she wants custody of Wendy.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.7
star
6.67
51 votes

#10 - Episode 4.7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/31/1980

Jessica consoles a depressed El Puerco and convinces him to fight the revolution from her house in Connecticut. Gwen testifies against Tibbs. Someone is spying on Gwen and Danny. The Tates hold a garage sale to raise cash. Burt and Mary make an appointment for sex. Jodie and Maggie's search for Carol and Wendy leads them to a rowdy saloon.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.8
star
6.67
49 votes

#11 - Episode 4.8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/1981

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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.5
star
6.71
51 votes

#12 - Episode 4.5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/1980

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.12 (Part 2)
star
6.71
48 votes

#13 - Episode 4.12 (Part 2)

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/9/1981

Chester becomes the vital kidney donor on Danny's behalf; Dutch and Eunice try to spice up their sex life by play acting; 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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.9
star
6.75
48 votes

#14 - Episode 4.9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/1981

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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3.21
star
6.76
54 votes

#15 - Episode 3.21

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/20/1980

Jessica asks Chester to move back home while she's in the hospital. Dr. Hill tells Chester that Jessica is very sick. Burt's first assignment as sheriff is to remove his predecessor from office. Corinne convinces Dutch not to move out. At the custody hearing, Carol tells an outrageous lie about Jodie threatening to kill her.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.14 (Part 1)
star
6.80
49 votes

#16 - Episode 4.14 (Part 1)

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/23/1981

Jodie, Maggie and Wendy are rescued from the fortress. Jessica and Mary come to an understanding. Mary tells Jessica that she has a drinking problem, the baby may be an alien, and she fears she is losing Burt. Jodie decides to see a therapist so he can be sure about his relationship with Maggie. Danny blames Burt when Gwen runs away. Jodie signs up for hypnotherapy.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.12 (Part 1)
star
6.81
52 votes

#17 - Episode 4.12 (Part 1)

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/9/1981

News that Chester is Danny's father rocks the family. Chester reluctantly agrees to donate a kidney to Danny. Jessica is devastated that Mary had a child by Chester. Meanwhile, Jodie and Maggie track Carol and Wendy to a kung-fu fortress in Malibu.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 4.11
star
6.88
52 votes

#18 - Episode 4.11

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/1981

Annie realizes Chester is still in love with Jessica but agrees to marry him anyway. Jessica tries in vain to seduce El Puerco. Burt vows to find Tibbs and make him pay for shooting Danny. The Campbells learn that Danny will need a kidney transplant, which forces Mary to reveal a devastating secret.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3.19
star
6.94
51 votes

#19 - Episode 3.19

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/6/1980

Danny and Polly have Burt and Mary to their new house for an eventful evening. Billy dumps Leslie, who threatens suicide. The Campbells brace for the custody trial. The Tates welcome a new butler, Saunders, who immediately regrets taking the job. As the families gather to watch election coverage, Jessica collapses.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3.15
star
6.94
52 votes

#20 - Episode 3.15

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/1980

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Episode 3.5
star
6.95
58 votes

#21 - Episode 3.5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1979

The Tates adjust to life with Dutch in the house. Danny returns home with Millie. Mary grows increasingly suspicious of "Burt." Jodie officially begins his life as a single, gay parent. Real Burt and Alien Burt come face to face. Billy and Leslie decide to pursue a relationship.

Directors: Jay Sandrich
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Episode 1.16
star
6.99
106 votes

#22 - Episode 1.16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/10/1978

Corrine learns the truth about her mother. Ingrid hires an investigator to clear Corrine. Burt becomes obsessed with finding Peter's killer. Jessica is arrested.

Directors: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Susan Harris
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 2.4
star
7.00
64 votes

#23 - Episode 2.4

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/1978

Corinne is frustrated by Tim's nervousness and endless interruptions on her wedding night. Mary tells Burt she wants to go to school. Chester collapses.

Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3.2
star
7.00
58 votes

#24 - Episode 3.2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1979

Alien Burt has his way with Mary, and she's not complaining. Real Burt meets Saul, who tells Burt he cannot escape the spaceship. Billy resists the Sunnies' brainwashing. Mrs. David asks Jodie to choose between Wendy and Alice. Benson and "the Step Brothers" penetrate the Sunnies' compound but are stopped short of rescuing Billy.

Directors: Jay Sandrich
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 2.6
star
7.02
65 votes

#25 - Episode 2.6

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/1978

Tim and Corinne move in with the Tates. Mary's professor makes a pass at her. Elaine begins to warm to the Campbells. Chester comes out of his brain surgery very confused.

Watch Now:Amazon