Capitol(1982)

Capitol is an American soap opera that aired on CBS from 1982 to 1987, spanning 1,270 episodes. Set in Washington, D.C., the series follows the tangled lives of powerful families caught in political intrigue and scandal. The show centers on the personal dramas of senators, lobbyists, and their relatives as ambition, betrayal, and forbidden romance collide in the nation's capital. Capitol blends the melodrama of classic daytime television with behind-the-scenes political machinations, creating a world where power struggles extend from the halls of Congress to the bedroom. With its focus on interconnected storylines and cliffhanger endings, the series became a fixture of 1980s soap opera television, appealing to viewers who craved both political intrigue and emotional intensity.