Afternoon TV fare typically refers to the type of programming that is aired during the afternoon hours on television. This type of programming often includes SOAP operas, which are serialized dramas that focus on the lives of a group of characters. The term 'SOAPS' is used to refer to these types of programs, and can also be shortened to 'SOAP'. A SOAP opera is a specific type of SOAP, and is a long-running drama series with a continuous storyline.