Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey.
1992: Y&R's Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.
1994: GH's Luke found out Laura was having a baby girl.
1995: As the World Turns celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey.
1992: Y&R's Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.
1994: GH's Luke found out Laura was having a baby girl.
1995: As the World Turns celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey.
1992: Y&R's Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.
1994: GH's Luke found out Laura was having a baby girl.
1995: As the World Turns celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey. 1992: Y&R's
Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.  1994: GH's Luke found out
Laura was having a baby girl. 1995: As the World Turns
celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey. 1992: Y&R's
Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.  1994: GH's Luke found out
Laura was having a baby girl. 1995: As the World Turns
celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
― John W. Gardner

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

'Revenge' Series Finale Sneak Peek: Amanda vs. Victoria

"I died long before you were born," Victoria tells Amanda, "this is just a formality."

Backed into a corner, Amanda Clarke aka Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) is forced to admit her guilt, but she'll have to decide how far she’ll go before admitting defeat on the series finale of Revenge, airing Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Amanda and Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) finally end their epic rivalry, but how? Watch a sneak peek below:

Today in Soap Opera History (May 12)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey. 1992: Y&R's
Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.  1994: GH's Luke found out
Laura was having a baby girl. 1995: As the World Turns
celebrated 10,000 episodes.

"The whole past is the procession of the present."
- Thomas Carlyle

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

'Revenge' Season 3 Finale Preview: Emily Goes All In On Her Mission To Avenge Her Father

Madeleine Stowe & Emily VanCamp.  Photo Credit: ABC

The third season of Revenge concludes with the season finale ("Execution") on Sunday, May 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Nothing is off limits as Emily (Emily VanCamp) and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) are dead set on destroying each other. Lives will be lost and fates will be altered, but who will rise victorious?

Revenge showrunner Sunil Nayar teased the episode for TV Guide Magazine.

"We really refocus on the fact that the Graysons are just bad people, wonderfully bad people, and we wanted to get back to the core of the show so that when we culminate at the end of the story, we not only pay off the second half of the season, but three seasons of the show for the audience."

Watch a sneak peek video below:

'Revenge' Preview: Emily Turns to Extreme Measures in an Attempt to Complete Her Mission

Emily VanCamp & Tyler Jacob Moore.
Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of Revenge continues with a new episode ("Revolution") on Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Dire circumstance leads Emily (Emily VanCamp) to take extreme measures against both the Graysons and those closest to her.

Tyler Jacob Moore (GCB's Pastor John Tudor, Shameless' Tony Markovich) guest stars.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

'Revenge' Preview: Emily Zeros in on Pascal

Christa B. Allen and Nick Wechsler. Photo
Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of Revenge continues with a new episode ("Revolution") on Sunday, April 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

As all the Graysons slowly gain the upper hand, Emily (Emily VanCamp) takes on a new identity to get dirt on the Graysons.

Meanwhile, Emily zeros in on Pascal LeMarchal (Olivier Martinez), leading to a shocking outcome.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE Preview: Emily Turns The Tables When Victoria Crashes Casino Night

Olivier Martinez, Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. Photo
Credit: ABC/Danny Feld

The third season of REVENGE continues with a new episode ("Addiction") on Sunday, March 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Emily (Emily VanCamp) uses her newly single status to unravel a mystery from the past as Pascal (guest star Olivier Martinez) attempts to make up for lost time with Victoria (Madeleine Stowe).

Watch a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE Preview: Opening Night at the Opera Sets the Stage for a Devastating Revelation

Josh Bowman, Madeleine Stowe and Emily VanCamp. Photo
Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of REVENGE continues with a new episode ("Disgrace") on Sunday, March 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

As the notorious Pascal LeMarchal's (guest star Olivier Martinez) unexpected visit reverberates throughout the Hamptons, Emily (Emily VanCamp) and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) go head to head in a very public showdown.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE Preview: Emily's Blackouts Threaten Her Friends, Her Mission and Her Life

Justin Hartley. Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of REVENGE continues with a new episode ("Struggle") on Sunday, March 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

As Emily's (Emily VanCamp) blackouts grow increasingly violent, her only hope lies with the person she betrayed most, while Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) makes a drastic move to deal with someone from her past.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE "Payback" Preview (New Time)

Justin Hartley. Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of REVENGE continues with a new episode ("Payback") on Sunday, March 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. In-laws scheme and exes return as Emily becomes her own worst enemy.

While Emily's (Emily VanCamp) mysterious blackouts threaten everything and everyone she holds dear, Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) confronts two formidable ghosts from her past.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE "Hatred" Preview: Emily Jeopardizes Everything As She Realizes What It Means To Be The New Mrs. Grayson

Emily VanCamp, Jayne Brook, Annabell Stephenson and Josh
Bowman. Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of REVENGE continues with a new episode ("Hatred") on Sunday, January 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

With tension between Emily (Emily VanCamp) and Daniel (Josh Bowman) at an all time high, Emily makes it clear she is not giving up. However, her own instability could put everything she has worked for at risk.

Check out a sneak peek video below in which Daniel says to Emily, "Sterilizing you was my gift to the universe."

REVENGE "Endurance" Sneak Peek

Josh Bowman, Annabell Stephenson and Nick Wechsler.
Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

The third season of REVENGE continues on Sunday, January 12th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In "Endurance," physically and mentally broken, Emily (Emily VanCamp) finds herself more lost than ever while her enemies circle closer. But one game changing revelation will ignite a new path of destruction.

Check out a sneak peek below:

REVENGE January Sneak Peek

REVENGE returns on Sunday, January 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. In the final episode of 2013, Emily and Daniel were married then joined by the Graysons on a family cruise to Nantucket. Emily's plan was to fake her death and set Victoria up to be arrested for the murder but the plan went awry. Daniel ended up shooting Emily, who went missing after falling off the boat.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Now it looks like Emily is alive but perhaps not well.

Catch up on the 2013 finale below and check out a preview from the next all-new episode.

REVENGE "Exodus" Sneak Peek

Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman.
Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

Season 3 of REVENGE continues with the Winter Finale episode ("Exodus") on Sunday, December 15th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

The wedding of the century has finally arrived and Emily's master plan is poised to go off without a hitch until enemies unite, bringing new complications and leading to dire consequences.

Note: REVENGE returns on Sunday, March 9th at 10 p.m. ET/PT (one hour later).

Check out a sneak peek video from "Exodus" below:

REVENGE "Surrender" Sneak Peek

Nanzeen Contractor, Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman.
Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright

Season 3 of REVENGE continues on Sunday, December 8th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In "Surrender," as the wedding of the century quickly approaches, Emily puts the finishing touches on her final takedown.

But the tighter Emily holds the Graysons in her grasp, the more they slip through her fingers

Check out a sneak peek video below:

REVENGE "Secrecy" Sneak Peek

Annabelle Stephenson and Madeleine Stowe. Photo Credit:
ABC/Richard Cartwright

Season 3 of REVENGE continues on Sunday, November 17th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In "Secrecy," Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) eagerly throws Emily (Emily VanCamp) a bridal shower that neither of them will soon forget.

Meanwhile, when Daniel (Josh Bowman) grows more distant, Emily has to take drastic measures.

Check out a sneak peek video below: