Monday Morning Maybe

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1963 | 64 seasons | Soap

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it was critically acclaimed, though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
64 seasons and 10866 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • A big time investment at 64 seasons.
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Families, friends, enemies and lovers experience life-changing events in the large upstate New York city of Port Charles, which has a busy hospital, upscale hotel, cozy diner and dangerous waterfront frequented by the criminal underworld.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 9 Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team and 5 more. Won 1 DGA Award: Outstanding Directing – Daytime Serials.

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Ran for 64 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 560K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 56 is the high point.

  1. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 11963 · 2 episodes · 1.7 out of 10
    Monday
  2. Season 171980 · 30 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 211984 · 261 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 221985 · 260 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 231986 · 261 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 241987 · 260 episodes
    Not rated yet
  7. Season 251988 · 259 episodes
    Not rated yet
  8. Season 261989 · 256 episodes
    Not rated yet
  9. Season 271990 · 259 episodes
    Not rated yet
  10. Season 281991 · 257 episodes
    Not rated yet
  11. Season 291992 · 259 episodes
    Not rated yet
  12. Season 301993 · 260 episodes
    Not rated yet
  13. Season 311994 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  14. Season 321995 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  15. Season 331996 · 261 episodes
    Not rated yet
  16. Season 341997 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  17. Season 351998 · 256 episodes
    Not rated yet
  18. Season 361999 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  19. Season 372000 · 257 episodes
    Not rated yet
  20. Season 382001 · 254 episodes
    Not rated yet
  21. Season 392002 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  22. Season 402003 · 257 episodes
    Not rated yet
  23. Season 412004 · 258 episodes
    Not rated yet
  24. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 422005 · 257 episodes · 0.5 out of 10
    Monday
  25. Season 432006 · 257 episodes
    Not rated yet
  26. Season 442007 · 256 episodes
    Not rated yet
  27. Season 452008 · 254 episodes
    Not rated yet
  28. Season 462009 · 251 episodes
    Not rated yet
  29. Season 472010 · 63 episodes
    Not rated yet
  30. Season 482010 · 248 episodes
    Not rated yet
  31. Season 492011 · 255 episodes
    Not rated yet
  32. Season 502012 · 248 episodes
    Not rated yet
  33. Season 512013 · 248 episodes
    Not rated yet
  34. Season 522014 · 251 episodes
    Not rated yet
  35. Friday Night Flick
    Season 532015 · 253 episodes · 9.5 out of 10
    Friday
  36. Season 542016 · 249 episodes
    Not rated yet
  37. Friday Night Flick
    Season 552017 · 250 episodes · 8.3 out of 10
    Friday
  38. Friday Night Flick
    Season 562018 · 246 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  39. Season 572019 · 246 episodes
    Not rated yet
  40. Friday Night Flick
    Season 582020 · 298 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  41. Season 592021 · 244 episodes
    Not rated yet
  42. Season 602022 · 245 episodes
    Not rated yet
  43. Season 612023 · 250 episodes
    Not rated yet
  44. Friday Night Flick
    Season 622024 · 251 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  45. Season 632025 · 250 episodes
    Not rated yet
  46. Season 642026 · 39 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Frank Hursley, Doris Hursley