Last season, once again, ABC didn’t announce if General Hospital would return for another year. They haven’t cancelled the show either so, as long as it stays on the air, perhaps no news is good news. Will GH survive to see a 56th season (2018-19)? How will it do in the ratings? Stay tuned.
Debuting on April 1st of 1963, General Hospital revolves around the loves, lives, and deaths of the people of Port Charles, New York. The current season’s cast includes Vinessa Antoine, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Matt Cohen, William deVry, Chad Duell, Michael Easton, Hayley Erin, Genie Francis, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Roger Howarth, Finola Hughes, Chloe Lanier, Lisa LoCicero, Billy Miller, Kelly Monaco, Anthony Montgomery, Ryan Paevey, Emme Rylan, Michelle Stafford, Kirsten Storms, Donnell Turner, Robert Palmer Watkins, Maura West, Laura Wright, and Dominic Zamprogna.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available. You can see how the ratings for the four soap operas compare here.
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Note: ABC aired reruns on August 29, 30, and 31. The lower ratings for those airings were included in the demo average for the week of August 27 so we are omitting it so as not to throw off the season average.
For comparisons: The 2016-17 season of General Hospital averaged a 0.66 rating in the 18-49 female demographic with 2.55 million total viewers.
Raw data courtesy Soap Opera Network.
What do you think? Do you still like General Hospital TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for additional seasons?
Please do not cancel General Hospital. I have been watching since I was 7 years old with my mother. I am now 62. It has become part of my life & family. I would be devastated again. You already took off All my Children & One Life to Live
I love General Hospital. I record it if I’m going to be away. Please, please, please renew it.
Please lets not canceled General Hospital is one of the Best on TV i have been watching for 55 years and would Love to see it keep going I get it im mad at alot of the bull **** that is going on with some of the storylines are be change like the fans dont really remember them how it was the first dont the pass get back to the great writing i will never Stop watching ever and real fans wont stop
I have been watching GH since it first aired. Please do not cancel this show. It has been on a long time and should stay on. Every time they change writers and other people, it seems to cause a problem. I think if they just give the people more of what they want, they would keep watching. That makes sense to me. Taking too long to finish a story line drives people away. Come on, don’t cancle, just fix the problem.
General Hospital should be renewed for next season and future seasons.
Yes definitely renew it I’m a huge fan
To cancel would upset me as I have been watching since I was a child! Look forward to Love in the afternoon!
Not to many good shows on anymore!
This story line between Carla and Nelli when it’s going to end?? I’m so tired of Nelli character.
I totally agree with you and I have the same question, WHEN IS IT GOING TO END? I’m tried of the storyline with/between the characters of Carly and Nelle too. Lately, some of General Hospital story lines, has been dragging on and on, predictable (it look like they are repeating story lines) and etc. ABC, did some of the good writers leave General Hospital? If yes, please try to get them back. I would be truly saddened for this show, that I have been watching all of my life to get canceled (Please Renew).
I think gh is in trouble.. since Nathan varni took over as gh manager, it’s gone down hill. He’s already got 3 primetime abc shoes canceled. Them trashing gh history/ vets &. The current actors for Steve’s return,is wrong. Folks have stopped watching already. Ratings will only get lower until they stop the bias writing & baiting fans with this ridiculous triangle. Sam was fine until Steve’s Jason returned. I’m not watching my faves get trashed. So when & if gh fixes the wrongs, I’ll start watching again. MAYBE
I have been watching GH for over 30 years. I hope it continues for years to come but I truly cannot watch the Nelle vendetta much longer. I hope this storyline comes to an end soon or I may need to take a GH break. I gave always enjoyed the show but been frustrated when storylines drag on too long.
PLEASE do not cancel General Hospital!!! It is the last GREAT soap opera left and the last thing we need is another boring talk show! Lots of dedicated followers have followed this show for years and would just be heartbroken! Thank you and God Bless!
I agree Georgia Girl! Well said!
I’m a 38 year old man who has watched it for years. I will admit, when Steve Burton left, I tried to continue watching it but it wasn’t the same. I watched it, but not devotedly. Upon his return, I have NOT missed a single episode. Coming from a 38 year old male [Men aren’t included in your statistics of viewers. Why not??] I am a devoted viewer and support General Hospital remaining on air for many more decades. My mother remains a viewer, and my Sister as well. My Brother-in-law is gaining fandom of the show as well. ANOTHER… Read more »
I love General Hospital and started watching again after Steve Burton returned. He is an outstanding actor. Please renew the show.
I love General Hospital. Please renew.
I have loved General Hospital my whole life. I sincerely hope it doesn’t end. It’s still a vibrant exciting show. Please do not end it !!! Please!!!
I hope they don’t cancel general hospital. I love this show!!! They already canceled oltl and amc. This is a great show and I really enjoy it.
Renew