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The longest-running soap opera currently on American television is returning — stat! ABC has revealed that its General Hospital TV series will soon be returning with original episodes.
Debuting on April 1st of 1963, General Hospital revolves around the loves, lives, and deaths of the people of Port Charles, New York. The 57th season’s cast includes Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Marcus Coloma, William deVry, Chad Duell, Michael Easton, Genie Francis, Nancy Lee Grahn, Briana Nicole Henry, Rebecca Herbst, Roger Howarth, Finola Hughes, William Lipton, Katelyn MacMullen, Sofia Mattsson, Eden McCoy, Sydney Mikayla, Kelly Monaco, Ingo Rademacher, Wes Ramsey, Emme Rylan, Kirsten Storms, Josh Swickard, Donnell Turner, Cynthia Watros, Maura West, and Laura Wright.
Like other TV series, production on General Hospital shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the cast and crew had shot many weeks of episodes in advance, the network began airing repeats once a week as “Flashback Fridays” along with four new installments, in an effort to stretch out the original content. New episodes ran out on May 21st.
Members of the cast and crew resumed shooting yesterday and ABC has announced that new episodes will begin airing on Monday, August 3rd. Here are some teasers for what fans can expect to see in General Hospital’s first week back.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Nelle is shaken. Jax is impressed with Nina’s strength. Ned and Olivia clash. Valentin meets with Brook Lynn. Portia has an uncomfortable encounter.TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Carly comes home to a distraught Sonny. Valentin and Martin strategize. Brook Lynn interrupts Ned. Monica is committed to a cause. Nelle is confrontational.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny has a crisis of conscience. Valentin propositions Sam. Alexis gets a visit from an old friend. Willow and Michael grow closer. Nelle demands to see Wiley.THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Jordan confides in Jason. Maxie and Lucy agree on a decision about Deception. Sam and Carly bond over a common struggle. Curtis runs into Chase. Cyrus meets with Brando.FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Sonny visits with Brando. Cyrus continues to manipulate Jordan. Finn and Portia bond over the relationships they have with their daughters. Maxie has second thoughts. Anna defends Peter.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the General Hospital series? Are you planning to tune in for the new episodes?
I have been watching GH since day one I am looking forward to new episodes though i think this is a perfect time to trim the cast
I’m so happy to see this new season begin. I’ve been a fan for years.
I really miss General Hospital !!!
Love to see what happens in the court room. Want to see Peter being found out. Looking forward to the mob war. I can hardly wait !!!
Can’t wait cliffhanger when they ended with the quart room scene. They’re such good actresses and actors there’s a love-hate relationship with some of the characters
I love gh have watched for a very long time
Watched with my mom until she passed and now I watch with my family it is my favorite show on TV
I am one of General Hospital’s biggest fans. I am in the fan club. I have been watching for 40 years, and never missed an episode. Can’t wait for the new ones to air again.
I’m so excited my favorite soap is returning. I love General Hospital!
Yes,can’t wait
I have been a fan since 1972. It was nice to see the older episodes over the pandemic.It was great seeing the actors and actresses who are no longer with us, and remember the juice past episodes . I wouldn’t miss the new episodes I’ve had General Hospital on record since I bought a VCR. and disc recorder . Thanks, Great Show.
I will be tuning and watch the first episode on August 3, 2020, and see what happens. that day. I will make sure that I will DVR the first all-new episode that day. I can’t wait to learn what happens to Nelle Benson Jerome. We the long time fan want to see Nelle’s latest plan backfire on her.
Yes!! Of course I will be tuning in!! Can’t wait!!!
Was REALLY hoping there’d be time jump and nelle would FINALLY BE GONE!! I guess I’ll either keep taping or not watch at all! Sooooo done with ALL the nelle crap
Absolutely I am going to watch General Hospital I have been waiting impatiently, thank you thank you
Absolutely tuning in..DVR set!! Missed my Port Chuck group!! Thanks for coming back to all the cast and crew!
I’m so excited new episodes will be returning! I have watched since 1966 and GH is the best!!