Ryan's Hope poster
Seen it?

Ryan's Hope

TV·1975–present·1 season, 56 episodes·ABC·Drama·30m·Created by Paul Avila Mayer, Claire Labine

Not streaming in your region — see every region's options

Ryan's Hope is an American soap opera created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer, originally airing for 13 years on ABC from July 7, 1975 to January 13, 1989. It revolved around the trials and tribulations within a large Irish-American family in the Riverside district of New York City.

Castfull cast & details

Helen GallagherHelen GallagherMaeve RyanBernard BarrowBernard BarrowJohnny Ryan
Michael Levin
Michael LevinJack Fenelli
Nancy Addison
Nancy AddisonJillian Coleridge
Ron Hale
Ron HaleDr. Roger ColeridgeRobin LamontRobin LamontHostess in Coffee ShopJohn GabrielJohn GabrielDr. Seneca BeaulacIlene KristenIlene KristenDelia Reid Ryan

Episodes by season

Season0156Episodes1975Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1July 7, 1975—
  2. S01E022—
  3. S01E03Episode 3—
  4. S01E04Episode 4—
  5. S01E05Episode 5—
  6. S01E06Episode 6—
  7. S01E07Episode 7—
  8. S01E08Episode 8—
  9. S01E09Episode 9—
  10. S01E10Episode 10—
  11. S01E11Episode 11—
  12. S01E12Episode 12—
  13. S01E13Episode 13—
  14. S01E14Episode 14—
  15. S01E15Episode 15—
  16. S01E16Episode 16—
  17. S01E17Episode 17—
  18. S01E18Episode 18—
  19. S01E19Episode 19—
  20. S01E20Episode 20—
  21. S01E21Episode 21—
  22. S01E22Episode 22—
  23. S01E23Episode 23—
  24. S01E24Episode 24—
  25. S01E25Episode 25—
  26. S01E26Episode 26—
  27. S01E27Episode 27—
  28. S01E28Episode 28—
  29. S01E29Episode 29—
  30. S01E30Episode 30—
  31. S01E31Episode 31—
  32. S01E32Episode 32—
  33. S01E33Episode 33—
  34. S01E34Episode 34—
  35. S01E35Episode 35—
  36. S01E36Episode 36—
  37. S01E37Episode 37—
  38. S01E38Episode 38—
  39. S01E39Episode 39—
  40. S01E40Episode 40—
  41. S01E41Episode 41—
  42. S01E42Episode 42—
  43. S01E43Episode 43—
  44. S01E44Episode 44—
  45. S01E45Episode 45—
  46. S01E46Episode 46—
  47. S01E47Episode 47—
  48. S01E48Episode 48—
  49. S01E49Episode 49—
  50. S01E50Episode 50—
  51. S01E51Episode 51—
  52. S01E52Episode 52—
  53. S01E53Episode 53—
  54. S01E54Episode 54—
  55. S01E55Episode 55—
  56. S01E56Episode 56—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Shows like Ryan's Hope all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Drama·Action·Science-FictionArrow2012–2020·The CWAfter a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific.7.4Compare
  2. 02Drama·Crime·ThrillerTrue Detective2014–presentStreaming on HBO MaxTouch darkness and darkness touches you back.8.1Compare
  3. 03Drama·Action·Science-FictionThe Flash2014–2023·The CWStreaming on NetflixAfter a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma.7.5Compare
  4. 04Drama·Action·SupernaturalSupernatural2005–2020·The CWStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoThis haunting series follows the Winchester brothers as they crisscross the lonely and mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, hunting down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the…8.3Compare
  5. 05Drama·Comedy·CrimeFargo2014·FXStreaming on HuluFargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.8.6Compare
  6. 06Drama·CrimeChicago P.D.2014–present·NBCStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoDistrict 21 of the Chicago Police Department is made up of two distinctly different groups.8.0Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Ryan's Hope's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Ryan's Hope vs ArrowFull episode chartRyan's Hope vs True DetectiveFull episode chartRyan's Hope vs The FlashFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest ABC shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest drama shows & films

The top of the drama pile, across both mediums.