Super Couple - A supercouple, in soap opera terms, is a couple on a program that becomes popular beyond the network's expectations and, in effect, becomes a de facto symbol for the show in a positive light. This couple in short is "super popular" and liked by 70-75% of the viewers! Recast for the characters are not possible because this couple is the symbol for the show.

Star Couple - A lead couple that is loved by a great majority of the audience! The actor or actress that make up a star couple can never be recasted.

Lead Couple - The main couple on the soap. Almost all storylines are devised around this couple. However, an actor or actress in a lead couple can be recasted.

Supporting Couple - This couple has not reached main couple status on the show. As a result, their storylines are usually devised through the main couple's storylines.

Standard Couple - A couple that has been on the show for a short amount of time.

Information compiled by Research from: Soap Opera Weekly Magazine, Soap Opera Digest & Weekly, Soaps In Depth, TV Guide - Soaps, and other notable publications.