Television is a great way to escape the real world. There is no greater television though than daytime soap operas. Soap operas are dramatic, over-the-top, and captivate the viewer in ways no other type of shows can. Their insane stories and shocking moments have helped win daytime soaps a huge legion of fans that keep coming back for more.

From zombie heiresses, medical marvels, and magical mishaps it’s no wonder that people get addicted to this kind of television. Soaps are known for their out-of-this-world plots and crazy characters, but some stories are so bizarre they topple everything else. These best moments left viewers in complete awe and shock, just like the writers and creators wanted. People were talking about these moments for months after they aired.

Here are the best soap opera moments of all time that left fans in complete shock.