Daytime Soap Operas Final Showdown Poll Results 2025

Finals (Best Set / Location)

Orphey Gene's Soul Kitchen, BTG
52%
Il Giardino , B&B
48%

Semi-Finals (Best Set / Location)

Orphey Gene's Soul Kitchen, BTG
21%
Il Giardino , B&B
23%
Horton house, Days
20%
Quartermaine Mansion, GH
20%
Abbott Mansion, Y&R
16%

Finals (Best Family)

Sharpes, B&B
33%
Corinthos, GH
67%

Semi-Finals (Best Family)

Hawthornes, BTG
10%
Sharpes, B&B
24%
Bradys, Days
23%
Corinthos, GH
26%
Romalottis/Summers, Y&R
18%

Finals (Male Scene Stealer)

E.J., Days
42%
Sonny, GH
58%

Semi-Finals (Male Scene Stealer)

Ted, BTG
16%
Bill, B&B
20%
E.J., Days
22%
Sonny, GH
27%
Victor, Y&R
15%

Finals (Worst Soap All-Time)

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. Port Charles -52%
  2. Sunset Beach -48%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. The Bold & The Beautiful -22%
  2. Passions -24%
  3. Port Charles -27%
  4. Sunset Beach -27%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. The Bold & The Beautiful -18%
  2. Days Of Our Lives -12%
  3. Guiding Light -15%
  4. Passions -17%
  5. Port Charles -20%
  6. Sunset Beach -18%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. Another World -9%
  2. As The World Turns -10%
  3. The Bold & The Beautiful -13%
  4. Days Of Our Lives -11%
  5. Guiding Light -13%
  6. Passions -16%
  7. Port Charles -15%
  8. Sunset Beach -12%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. All My Children -7%
  2. Another World -8%
  3. As The World Turns -8%
  4. Beyond The Gates -7%
  5. The Bold & The Beautiful -10%
  6. Days Of Our Lives -8%
  7. General Hospital -7%
  8. Guiding Light -9%
  9. Passions -8%
  10. Port Charles -12%
  11. Sunset Beach -9%
  12. The Young & The Restless -6%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. All My Children -7%
  2. Another World -5%
  3. As The World Turns -7%
  4. Beyond The Gates -8%
  5. The Bold & The Beautiful -9%
  6. Dark Shadows -4%
  7. Days Of Our Lives -7%
  8. Edge Of Night -3%
  9. General Hospital -6%
  10. Guiding Light -6%
  11. Loving -4%
  12. Passions -9%
  13. Port Charles -8%
  14. Ryan's Hope -3%
  15. Sunset Beach -8%
  16. The Young & The Restless -7%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. All My Children -6%
  2. Another World -4%
  3. As The World Turns -6%
  4. Beyond The Gates -4%
  5. The Bold & The Beautiful -9%
  6. Coronation Street -3%
  7. Dark Shadows -7%
  8. Days Of Our Lives -6%
  9. Edge Of Night -5%
  10. Emmerdale -2%
  11. General Hospital -6%
  12. Guiding Light -5%
  13. Loving -4%
  14. Neighbours -3%
  15. Passions -5%
  16. Port Charles -6%
  17. Ryan's Hope -5%
  18. Sunset Beach -8%
  19. Texas -3%
  20. The Young & The Restless -5%

Which is the worst soap opera of all-time?

  1. A New Day In Eden -0.25%
  2. A World Apart -0.5%
  3. All My Children -3%
  4. Another World -4%
  5. As The World Turns -3.5%
  6. Beyond The Gates -4%
  7. The Bold & The Beautiful -6%
  8. The Brighter Day -0.25%
  9. The City -2%
  10. The Clear Horizon -0.25%
  11. Coronation Street -3%
  12. Dark Shadows -4%
  13. Days Of Our Lives -3%
  14. The Doctors -2%
  15. EastEnders -2.5%
  16. Edge Of Night -4%
  17. Emmerdale -3%
  18. General Hospital -5%
  19. Generations -2.5%
  20. Guiding Light -5%
  21. Hawkins Falls -0.5%
  22. Home & Away -2.5%
  23. Hollyoaks -1.5%
  24. Love Of Life -0.25%
  25. Love Splendored Thing -0.25%
  26. Loving -4%
  27. Neighbours -3%
  28. One Life To Live -1%
  29. Our Private World -0.75%
  30. Passions -4%
  31. Port Charles -3%
  32. Ryan's Hope -3.5%
  33. Santa Barbara -1.5%
  34. Search For Tomorrow -0.75%
  35. Somerset -0.25%
  36. Sunset Beach -6%
  37. Texas -4%
  38. These Are My Children -0.25%
  39. The Young & The Restless -5%

Finals (Female Scene Stealer)

Sheila, B&B
55%
Sally, Y&R
45%

Semi-Finals (Female Scene Stealer)

June, BTG
20%
Sheila, B&B
22%
Julie, Days
19%
Carly, GH
17%
Sally, Y&R
22%

Finals (Best Over 45)

Marlena, Days
46%
Sonny, GH
54%

Semi-Finals (Best Over 45)

Nicole, BTG
15%
Deacon, B&B
21%
Marlena, Days
22%
Sonny, GH
24%
Jack, Y&R
18%

Finals (Best 25 to 45)

Chad, Days
43%
Kristina, GH
57%

Semi-Finals (Best 25 to 45)

Smitty, BTG
9%
Finn, B&B
15%
Chad, Days
24%
Kristina, GH
29%
Sally, Y&R
23%

Finals (Best Under 25)

Arianna, Days
34%
Emma, GH
66%

Semi-Finals (Best Under 25)

Kat, BTG
21%
Luna, B&B
16%
Arianna, Days
26%
Emma, GH
27%
Connor, Y&R
10%

Finals (Best Dressed Female)

Gabi, Days
61%
Victoria, Y&R
39%

Semi-Finals (Best Dressed Female)

Nicole, BTG
22%
Taylor, B&B
15%
Gabi, Days
24%
Anna, GH
16%
Victoria, Y&R
23%

Finals (Best Dressed Male)

Chad, Days
53%
Kyle, Y&R
47%

Semi-Finals (Best Dressed Male)

Vernon, BTG
15%
Bill, B&B
18%
Chad, Days
24%
Sonny, GH
21%
Kyle, Y&R
22%

Finals (Who Should Go)

Drew, GH
55%
Cane, Y&R
45%

Semi-Finals (Who Should Go)

Pamela, BTG
18%
Will, B&B
21%
Alex, Days
16%
Drew, GH
22%
Cane, Y&R
23%

Finals (Who Should Return)

Amber, B&B
52%
Emily, GH
48%

Semi-Finals (Who Should Return)

Poppy (B&B), BTG
15%
Amber, B&B
23%
Lani, Days
21%
Emily, GH
22%
Paul, Y&R
19%

Finals (Best Soap All-Time)

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. General Hospital -49%
  2. Passions -51%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. Days Of Our Lives -24%
  2. General Hospital -29%
  3. Guiding Light -19%
  4. Passions -27%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. The Bold & The Beautiful -12%
  2. Days Of Our Lives -17%
  3. General Hospital -19%
  4. Guiding Light -17%
  5. Passions -20%
  6. The Young & The Restless -15%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. Another World -11%
  2. The Bold & The Beautiful -12%
  3. Days Of Our Lives -13%
  4. General Hospital -13%
  5. Guiding Light -12%
  6. Passions -16%
  7. Port Charles -10%
  8. The Young & The Restless -14%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. Another World -9%
  2. As The World Turns -6%
  3. The Bold & The Beautiful -8%
  4. Days Of Our Lives -10%
  5. The Doctors -6%
  6. General Hospital -11%
  7. Guiding Light -8%
  8. Passions -12%
  9. Port Charles -8%
  10. Santa Barbara -6%
  11. Sunset Beach -7%
  12. The Young & The Restless -8%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. All My Children -5%
  2. Another World -7%
  3. As The World Turns -6%
  4. The Bold & The Beautiful -9%
  5. Days Of Our Lives -8%
  6. The Doctors -6%
  7. General Hospital -6%
  8. Generations -4%
  9. Guiding Light -6%
  10. Home & Away -3%
  11. One Life To Live -5%
  12. Passions -9%
  13. Port Charles -7%
  14. Santa Barbara -6%
  15. Sunset Beach -7%
  16. The Young & The Restless -7%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. All My Children -3%
  2. Another World -7%
  3. As The World Turns -3%
  4. The Bold & The Beautiful -7%
  5. Coronation Street -1%
  6. Days Of Our Lives -8%
  7. The Doctors -4%
  8. General Hospital -8%
  9. Generations -3%
  10. Guiding Light -6%
  11. Home & Away -3%
  12. Neighbours -1%
  13. One Life To Live -4%
  14. Passions -11%
  15. Port Charles -8%
  16. Ryan's Hope -2%
  17. Santa Barbara -3%
  18. Search For Tomorrow -1%
  19. Sunset Beach -7%
  20. The Young & The Restless -9%

Which is the best soap opera of all-time?

  1. A New Day In Eden -0.3%
  2. A World Apart -0.3%
  3. All My Children -5%
  4. Another World -6%
  5. As The World Turns -5%
  6. Beyond The Gates -1.8%
  7. The Bold & The Beautiful -4%
  8. The Brighter Day -0.3%
  9. The City -1.5%
  10. The Clear Horizon -0.6%
  11. Coronation Street -3%
  12. Dark Shadows -1.8%
  13. Days Of Our Lives -4%
  14. The Doctors -3%
  15. EastEnders -0.3%
  16. Edge Of Night -1.8%
  17. Emmerdale -1%
  18. General Hospital -6%
  19. Generations -5%
  20. Guiding Light -4%
  21. Hawkins Falls -0.3%
  22. Home & Away -3%
  23. Hollyoaks -1%
  24. Love Of Life -1%
  25. Love Splendored Thing -0.3%
  26. Loving -0.3%
  27. Neighbours -4%
  28. One Life To Live -2.1%
  29. Our Private World -0.3%
  30. Passions -6%
  31. Port Charles -5%
  32. Ryan's Hope -3%
  33. Santa Barbara -5%
  34. Search For Tomorrow -2.5%
  35. Somerset -0.3%
  36. Sunset Beach -4%
  37. Texas -1%
  38. These Are My Children -0.3%
  39. The Young & The Restless -4%

Finals (Misused or Underused)

Maggie, Days
48%
Jason, GH
52%

Semi-Finals (Misused or Underused)

Dani, BTG
15%
Taylor, B&B
18%
Maggie, Days
23%
Jason, GH
23%
Christine, Y&R
22%

Finals (Best Comic Relief)

Martin, GH
60%
Phyllis, Y&R
40%

Semi-Finals (Best Comic Relief)

Leslie, BTG
17%
Bill, B&B
19%
Philip, Days
19%
Martin, GH
24%
Phyllis, Y&R
20%

Finals (Worst Storyline)

Leo & Javi, Days
44%
Cole's death / Legionnaires' disease, Y&R
56%

Semi-Finals (Worst Storyline)

Derek/Ashley/Andre, BTG
22%
Looney Luna, B&B
16%
Leo & Javi, Days
26%
Sidwell vs. Sonny, GH
12%
Cole's death / Legionnaires' disease, Y&R
24%

Finals (Best Storyline)

Deacon & Sheila, B&B
51%
Tracy clashing with Martin, GH
49%

Semi-Finals (Best Storyline)

Bill’s health issues, BTG
11%
Deacon & Sheila, B&B
25%
John’s goodbye, Days
18%
Tracy clashing with Martin, GH
24%
Victor vs. Jack & Billy, Y&R
21%

Finals (Best Rivalry)

Shawn & E.J., Days
52%
Carly & Nina, GH
48%

Semi-Finals (Best Rivalry)

Kat & Eva, BTG
14%
Steffy & Hope, B&B
19%
Shawn & E.J., Days
22%
Carly & Nina, GH
25%
Victor & Jack, Y&R
20%

Finals (Most Beautiful Female Character)

Luna, B&B
32%
Marlena, Days
68%

Semi-Finals (Most Beautiful Female Character)

Kat, BTG
17%
Luna, B&B
21%
Marlena, Days
23%
Kristina, GH
19%
Claire, Y&R
19%

Finals (Most Handsome Male Character)

Deacon, B&B
46%
Sonny, GH
54%

Semi-Finals (Most Handsome Male Character)

Andre, BTG
14%
Deacon, B&B
24%
E.J., Days
18%
Sonny, GH
23%
Daniel, Y&R
21%

Finals (Best Hero / Heroine)

Belle, Days
43%
Nick, Y&R
57%

Semi-Finals (Best Hero / Heroine)

Naomi, BTG
14%
Katie, B&B
21%
Belle, Days
24%
Dante, GH
19%
Nick, Y&R
22%

Finals (Worst Soap - Current)

Which is currently the worst soap opera?

  1. Beyond The Gates -48%
  2. Bold & The Beautiful -52%

Which is currently the worst soap opera?

  1. Beyond The Gates -25%
  2. Bold & The Beautiful -30%
  3. Days Of Our Lives -23%
  4. Young & The Restless -23%

Which is currently the worst soap opera?

  1. Beyond The Gates -19%
  2. Bold & The Beautiful -20%
  3. Coronation Street -10%
  4. Days Of Our Lives -17%
  5. General Hospital -16%
  6. Young & The Restless -19%

Which is currently the worst soap opera?

  1. Beyond The Gates -16%
  2. Bold & The Beautiful -18%
  3. Coronation Street -10%
  4. Days Of Our Lives -13%
  5. EastEnders -7%
  6. General Hospital -15%
  7. Hollyoaks -6%
  8. Young & The Restless -14%

Which is currently the worst soap opera?

  1. Beyond The Gates -12%
  2. Bold & The Beautiful -14%
  3. Coronation Street -9%
  4. Days Of Our Lives -12%
  5. EastEnders -7%
  6. Emmerdale -6%
  7. General Hospital -11%
  8. Hollyoaks -8%
  9. Home & Away -7%
  10. Neighbours -5%
  11. Young & The Restless -9%

Finals (Best Villain / Vixen)

Kristina, GH
52%
Phyllis, Y&R
48%

Semi-Finals (Best Villain / Vixen)

Bill, BTG
14%
Sheila, B&B
21%
E.J., Days
18%
Kristina, GH
23%
Phyllis, Y&R
24%

Finals (Should Be A Couple)

Bill & Katie, B&B
42%
Sonny & Carly, GH
58%

Semi-Finals (Should Be A Couple)

Bill & Dani, BTG
13%
Bill & Katie, B&B
22%
Rafe & Ava, Days
19%
Sonny & Carly, GH
25%
Daniel & Lily, Y&R
21%

Finals (Most Boring Couple)

Carter & Hope, B&B
48%
Brennan & Carly, GH
52%

Semi-Finals (Most Boring Couple)

Derek & Ashley, BTG
21%
Carter & Hope, B&B
22%
Rafa & Jada, Days
15%
Brennan & Carly, GH
23%
Mariah & Tessa, Y&R
19%

Finals (Hottest Couple)

Deacon & Sheila, B&B
59%
E.J. & Belle, Days
41%

Semi-Finals (Hottest Couple)

Bill & Hayley, BTG
11%
Deacon & Sheila, B&B
24%
E.J. & Belle, Days
27%
Lucky & Elizabeth, GH
22%
Cole & Victoria, Y&R
17%

Finals (Best Supporting Female)

Julie, Days
51%
Trina, GH
49%

Semi-Finals (Best Supporting Female)

Luna, B&B
23%
Julie, Days
26%
Trina, GH
27%
Claire, Y&R
24%

Finals (Best Soap - Current)

Which is currently the best soap opera?

  1. Days Of Our Lives -35%
  2. General Hospital -65%

Which is currently the best soap opera?

  1. Days Of Our Lives -25%
  2. General Hospital -29%
  3. Home & Away -24%
  4. Young & The Restless -22%

Which is currently the best soap opera?

  1. Bold & The Beautiful -13%
  2. Days Of Our Lives -18%
  3. General Hospital -24%
  4. Home & Away -15%
  5. Neighbours -11%
  6. Young & The Restless -19%

Which is currently the best soap opera?

  1. Bold & The Beautiful -14%
  2. Coronation Street -6%
  3. Days Of Our Lives -12%
  4. EastEnders -5%
  5. Emmerdale -7%
  6. General Hospital -15%
  7. Hollyoaks -8%
  8. Home & Away -10%
  9. Neighbours -9%
  10. Young & The Restless -13%

Finals (Best Supporting Male)

Dante, GH
32%
Cole, Y&R
68%

Semi-Finals (Best Supporting Male)

Will, B&B
18%
Johnny, Days
26%
Dante, GH
28%
Cole, Y&R
28%

Finals (Best Leading Lady)

Marlena, Days
58%
Carly, GH
42%

Semi-Finals (Best Leading Lady)

Katie, B&B
19%
Marlena, Days
26%
Carly, GH
31%
Sally, Y&R
24%

Finals (Best Leading Man)

Deacon, B&B
29%
Sonny, GH
71%

Semi-Finals (Best Leading Man)

Deacon, B&B
26%
Chad, Days
20%
Sonny, GH
30%
Nick, Y&R
24%