This Week in Soap Opera History — December 7-13

Every day, I spotlight moments from Today in Soap Opera History—but some weeks are so stacked with drama they deserve more than a passing mention. Enter This Week in Soap Opera History: a new video feature that rounds up the debuts, exits, jaw-dropping twists, legendary cliffhangers, and game-changing milestones that all aired during this very week, across the decades.

Think of it as a brisk stroll through daytime’s greatest hits, a reminder of how soap operas didn’t just reflect pop culture—they helped write it. These stories broke rules, set trends, and kept generations glued to their TVs (and calling in sick when necessary). Whether you’ve never missed an episode, drifted away over the years, or simply appreciate the genre’s rich legacy, this weekly reel delivers the nostalgia where it belongs: front and center.

Watch This Week in Soap Opera History below for December 7–13.