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RATINGS: ‘General Hospital’ Reaches 15-Week High In Total Viewers and Ranks Tops On Hulu Chart

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Coming off of one of the most explosive Nurses Ball’s in recent memory (and without any physical explosives), General Hospital is seeing some of its best performances in the ratings in a very long time for the week of June 2-6.

With two huge umbrella stories reaching their boiling point sincluding: Gio (Giovanni Mazza) learning he was really Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) son, and Michael returning unannounced to the ball to the shock of Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew (Cameron Mathison), and swopping up his son, Wiley. In addition, the new Michael debuted in the form of Rory Gibson taking over the role from his predecessor Chad Duell.

Last week, Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) took to the witness stand in the child custody trial of ‘Willow vs. Michael’ and admitted, Michael was the father of her unborn baby, then gave birth to her little girl right there on the courtroom floor and more.

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According to SON, General Hospital had its best ratings performance in total viewers in 15 weeks, averaging 1.964 million viewers. The last time, the ABC soap opera had those numbers was the week of February 17-21 of this year. In addition, GH showed growth and gains up +26,000 total viewers in a year-over-year comparison from 2024. GH also performed well in key demos with increases in the key Women 18-49, and 25-54 demos. GH also was slightly ahead of Beyond the Gates in the Women 18-49 demo.

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But that’s not all! Also first reported by SON, GH topped the Hulu 15 charts four days for the week of June 2-6. The ABC soap opera ranked No. 1 on Hulu’s Top 15 Series Today list beating out shows such as Nine Perfect Strangers, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and The Handmaid’s Tale  among others titles.

The drama in Port Charles saw the soap opera reach the number one position on the Hulu chart on: Tuesday June 4, Wednesday, June 4, Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7.

So, is GH finally on a roll? Can it build on its momentum with its current storylines that have had viewers tuning-in? Share your thoughts and theories on the ABC daytime drama series latest ratings, and if you think the show is currently firing on all cylinders via the comment section below.

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Yes, the show’s rapid pace and storyline resolutions since mid-May are good reasons for the ratings to increase.

As for Hulu, while the rankings are nice to see, keep in mind that all the top primetime series are on summer hiatus, so there’s less competition. Lapsed viewers may be returning since there’s less new programming being offered.

Ugh, anyone watching and supporting GH right now essentially is rooting like crazy for petty, vindictive, smug, egocentric, played-out hack Frank Valentini to get a multi-year contract extension as EP/showrunner.

Hard pass, no thanks.

petty vindictive smug, sign me up.!!!!

“Well, nobody’s perfect.” Osgood Fielding.

Sign me up.I can’t afford nothing but network right now.I’m on retirement and can’t get out, maybe 2 times a month ,for Dr and groceries. I have great memories of watching G.H. for Mom while she worked.But enough old folks rambling. Would you please bring these back?

Well, I knew that Rory would be a great recast in the role of Michael, it seems that he is a fantastic recast, for he fits right in, and I don’t even remember Chad in the role. Rory is providing a subtle depth to the role that has been missing for quite some time. I do hope that he and Sasha are now able to have their own romantic relationship with Daisy’s paternity reveal in court, and I oh so hope that Willow finds out about Drew’s betrayal of preventing her from being able to visit Michael at the german clinic, resulting in her selfish “why can’t I have both Drew and my kids” finding herself all alone, do some significant soul searching, and come out on the other side as a much kinder and stronger person that is bearable to watch on screen.

Nah! This was the perfect storm, with long-awaited climaxes of a few major storylines, terrific performances from the ensemble cast, and better-than-usual writing. The way the Gio storyline unraveled was spellbinding, with several consecutive episodes ending with true cliffhangers as each character involved would confront each other for the first time since the reveal. GH was truly must-see-TV, but by the genre’s very nature, it won’t be able to be maintained.

Great news for GH and soaps in general, Days and GH seem to be at the top of their streaming platform!!! Kudos to drawing attention.
I must say always considered jumping on the GH bandwagon but I ve never viewed but am familiar with the characters and stories. Especially since it seems something s always going on in comparison for instance to The Young Restless inwhich nothing accept characters for a whole month just chatting about Alexander Dumas!!! If u missed GH this month I guess u missed alot but if you missed Y n R you didn’t miss a thing. Zilch. Nada.
We ll even take Ron Carlivatti once he’s ready to headwrite after BTG

Giovanni Mazza’s facial expressions are very good. He can take his beautiful smile to a harsh disappointment with such ease. He is amazing to watch. Hope he stays with the show for a good run and fully develops Gio Quartermaine.

Very happy GH is showing good ratings.

Yes Gio is a great actor. Hope he has a super long time on G. H.

One or two good weeks is supposed to completely erase several years of non-stop awful content for this show, I guess. And spinning ratings increases after the numbers hit all-time lows gives me a good laugh, LOL.

Did incompetent egomaniac Valentini order this data and gushing praise to be put out there??

Does Frank have some issues? Yes, but it’s quite a stretch to refer to him as “incompetent”. The show would’ve been cancelled in 2012 had he not righted the ship.

That was 13 years ago, ancient history. It’s long, long overdue for him to go and be replaced at the top with someone who actually has a fresh vision for the show. Not to mention, it should be someone who treats all actors (not just his/her pals) with proper respect sans childish grudges (Kelly Monaco instantly comes to mind) and doesn’t give the middle finger to longtime fans.

Do you have insider knowledge about the Kelly Monaco situation to determine it’s a “childish grudge”? She was under contract for 12 years under his EP.

Does he make mistakes, sure. But to keep this show profitable, while maintaining a large cast and rich looking sets is a fete the network appreciates.

Frank made and stills makes GH affordable for ABC to continue the show and to be it from cancellation. I think that alone afford him to be an “egomaniac”.. but certain not “incompetent”.

That’s what I’ve been telling my sister. GH has gotten SO MUCH BETTER. I let the episodes build up some, and the beinge watch GH! Popcorn and all. Lol. And when Michael came in and swooped Wiley in his arms, my mouth dropped! Wow! What an entrance introductory Rory Gibson. All decked out in a black tux. Strength n Masculinity n an intensity moment of a Man and a Father. It was beautiful! And GIO, another man of the hour. Well Done GH!
Well done .

I’ve been watching GH since 1976. Many many stories ,Some Great,some pretty sketchy. I like today’s story lines. I hope Drew gets what he deserves! How is Willow smart enough to have been a teacher and a nurse, when she can’t see what’s going on? Can’t wait for the final outcome of all this family drama

The writers are doing an excellent job with these storylines and the actors are doing an incredible job

Some of the best stories in a long time. Can’t wait to watch on Hula every night. Good job writers and actors.

This Drew -Willow thing needs to end. I do think he’s drugging Willow. But, why? Why does he want to marry her so urgently?

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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

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If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.

Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.

One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?

Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).

In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.

HEALING ANNA

On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital.  Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.

So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

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The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.

Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.

Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET

Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.

Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT

At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.

Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.

The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.

So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

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The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.

In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.

Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST

Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).

Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.

Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.

TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES

Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!

Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.

Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.

So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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