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.
Note: If you’re not seeing the updated chart, please try reloading the page or view it here.
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?
I love GH!! I really hope it doesn’t get canceled I’ve been watching it with my mother since I was 15!!!!!
6th I love General Hospital and I watch it nearly every day period on days I’m not at home I put it on my DVR. It is the only soap opera I have any interest in and I really hope ABC makes the wise move and keeps it. For some of us it’s a nice one hour vacation from the insanity that surrounds us on the news
General Hospital has been in my life it seems like forever. But lately the story lines have become increasingly lengthy and some are just too poorly accepted. I like other fans are not enjoying the Nelle story. That needs to end. And get on with the Peter saga. It just seems like the writers are trying for cancellation. If they keep up with the current plots and stories this show will soon be on the chopping block. I would hate to see that happen. On another note: they are losing too many great actors. I hope this isn’t due to… Read more »
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL GENERAL HOSPITAL WE LOVE GENERAL HOSPITAL. WHAT Y’ALL DON’T KNOW IS JUST BECAUSE IT SAYS ONE VIEW DOESN’T MEAN IT’S GETTING ONE VIEW THERE’S 5 OF US AND WE ALL WATCH ON ONE TV TOGETHER AT OUR HOUSE. BEEN WATCHING FOR 15 YEARS! I’D LOVE TO WATCH FOREVER
Yes I would like to see GH stay on ABC forever. I’m 53yrs old and been watching GH since I was 5yrs. I love GH it’s the best soap opera on TV the storylines hit many aspects of my life especially the dementia. My mom passed with that diease so I can relate very well what Sonny will be going though. The cast is amazing love to watch them all perform. So please renew this great daytime soap opera.
Yes I would like to see it continued. I am 68 yrs young and have been a viewer for many years now. I find it insulting to only include 18-49 yr old demographics. Why is that? On some shows like this one I would think there would be more watchers in the older categories. Most young people I talk to don’t even watch TV or very little TV. It’s no wonder the ratings are so low in many of the shows on TV.
Please, please dont cancel GH! It is my favorite show. Ive been watching since 1980 and have my family watching too! The other ABC soaps were cancelled and this is the only one left. I do not want to start watching another networks shows!
Been watching General Hospital for over 40 years. Every single day of the year. PLEASE keep it going forever.
I am retured! I have been watching General Hospital for years and years. I look forward to 3:00 and watching. I am addicted to this show.Love all the actors. If the ratings are down, it’s the producers , NOT THE ACTORS OR VIEWERS fault.. Please find a way to keep General Hospital on the air for a long, long time.
General Hospital has been part of my life for many decades. I just can’t imagine how there would be any thought to cancel a show with such great writing and acting!All the people I know who are fans are anxious to laugh, dissect, cheer, and enjoy all the storylines, whether it be by phone, email, text, or good old- fashioned lunch discussions!!! The Port Charles residents continue to amuse and delight their fans.Long may we be able to do so! Jason’s baby blues must enchant us forever!!!
you must renew for as long as possible I’ve been watching for years its the only thing that is consistent
Really tired of Nelle. Can’t stand that no one has caught her. I don’t want to watch half the time because of her storyline. I have watched General Hospital since it started. Only missed 5 years of it in late 70’s. And I’m sick of Nelle.
General is one of my favorite tv shows that I grew up on! I look forward to watching it everyday u cannot cancel it!!!!!!!
General Hospital is the only show I enjoy watching. Please keep it !! Thank you!
GENERAL HOSPITAL has been a part of my life for some 40 years now. I could not imagine not watching this as it has always been my favorite drama show or soap opera. Many others feel the same way and will be upset if the show is cancelled. please reconsider before making this rash decision. Thank you.
I have watched GH since back in 1962. First watch with my Grandmother and now watch since I retired 2 years ago!! Watched in and off when I could before retirement. I now watch with my grandchildren and would love to see it continue so my grandchildren could watch with theirs!!!!! Please keep it in!
I am 71 yrs. old I have watched General Hospital since in came on the air, it is the best running soap there is on TV. Please do not cancel this show this younger generation my not watch but us old folks do. I don’t watch much TV because most of what on is now days is trashy and when they stated using the Lords name in vain and the Fword that was disgusting. I am a loyal GH fan