General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt Gets Slapped by Mutter, Outback is Missing, Josslyn and Vaughan Get Caught
On Friday’s, September 12th episode of General Hospital, a very much alive Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) walked back into everyone’s life in Port Charles, to an overjoyed Liesl (Kathleen Gati) and Nina (Cynthia Watros), and to a shocked and worried, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins). Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Vaughan (Brycee Durfee) are caught between the sheets by none other than their WSB superior, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna), and the search for everyone’s favorite dog, Outback may be more sinister than one would think!
In emotional scenes, Britt walks through the doors of General Hospital and sees her mother, Liesl who faints at the sight of her daughter, who she believes had died two years. Once Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) brought her back around, “Mutter” cried tears of joy and gave her daughter a huge hug, while Britt began getting choked up. When asked where has she been all this time, Britt put off the details.
Next thing you know, Dante and Lulu, who are at the hospital while Rocco (Finn Carr) is getting stitches for cutting his head on a tree while looking for Outback, also see Britt. When Britt overhears Elizabeth’s conversation with Lulu about Rocco she pipes up, “Is Ben here?” Calling him Ben sets off alarms for Dante and Lulu, who are determined for Rocco not to see Britt at this time.
Courtesy/ABC
Nina urges Liesl and Britt to come home with her so they all leave GH together. When Obrecht is still overwhelmed by how Britt is alive, Nina asked where has she been all this time. Britt tried to dance around it, but “Mutter” wanted answers now. Britt shared before the night she “died” she’d been approached about a research project overseas and took it because she didn’t want everyone to watch her die slowly of Huntington’s disease.
Next, Britt confirmed when she was attacked by Heather Webber as “The Hook” that was legit, but her death wasn’t. Obrecht is stunned that it is Britt who was responsible for faking her own death. Britt claimed she didn’t want her “Mutter” to watch her waste away.
Courtesy/ABC
An angry and emotional Liesl lashed out, “Watching you die in my arms was much better?” Obrecht was not having any of her daughter’s excuses. She says that Britta has been selfish and tortured the people who love her! Suddenly, Liesl slaps Britt across the face as a shocked Nina looks on.
Now back at Lulu’s, Rocco as well as Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) learn from their mother and Dante that Britt Westbourne is alive, and they can tell that Rocco desperately wants to see her! Rocco also learned that Charlotte can’t find Outback, either. Meanwhile, at Bad Jen’s, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Emma (Braedyn Bruner) are having coffee and she is waiting for Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard) to show up. When he does, she approaches him with a slice of cheesecake in a to-go container. Dalton gets a call, which he is very secretive about it. When Emma asks what the secret is he whispered in her ear that goat’s milk is in the lattes. Emma is pissed and it looks like Dalton may be playing her. To further cement that thought, Gio tells Emma that Outback has gone missing and her radar goes up that it could be Dalton who has the beloved dog!
Courtesy/ABC
After surviving death at the Five Poppies Resort in Dalmatia, Josslyn and Vaughan are seen enjoying each other at a resort in Australia. The two hit the sheets unable to keep their hands off of each other. Just then, the door bursts open, they draw their guns and are stunned to see their boss, Brennan, seeing them both between the sheets. After they get dressed, they explain as much as they can to Brennan, who is shocked to find out it was Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) that got them out alive in Dalmatia.
Courtesy/ABC
Back in Port Charles, Jason has words with Anna (Finola Hughes) in some well-played scenes. First, Jason is furious that Anna did not tell him that Josslyn was working as a WSB agent. Anna says she pointed him in the direction of Dalmatia and the Five Poppies resort to save her. The conversation turns to how Sonny (Maurice Benard) lured Jason into the mob, and how she was lured into being a WSB and super spy agent. In the end, Jason is upset with Anna and leaves. Now, will he tell Carly (Laura Wright) about Josslyn or continue to cover it up?
Courtesy/ABC
So, what did you think about the scenes between Britt and Liesl reuniting and the slap? Do you buy Britt’s story thus far of how she survived death two years ago? What did you think of the Jason and Anna scenes? Who has Outback? Let us know in the comment section, but first watch the scenes where Britt shocks Port Charles when she arrives back to GH!
Please let Outback be okay and be found.
How Kathleen Gati has never been nominated for a Daytime Emmy remains a puzzling question. She is the true meaning of a supporting character. She shines with both drama and comedy while never chewing the scenery.
It was a great episode but the scenes that got to me was Jason having attitude with Anna, and him being all upset about Josslyn being WSB, he’s such a hypocrite on so many levels, I was hoping Anna would kick him in the nuts and tell him to get the hell out of her office, he’s such a baby.
Truly! That was a case of Jason making a false equivalency. Anna did the best she could to save Joss without being charged with treason. To equate Anna’s actions with Brennan recruiting Carly’s daughter into the WSB while keeping it a secret from her is insane. I also didn’t appreciate Jason telling Anna,” I will handle Carly.” Jason is a sexist pig.
Top notch excitement episode! Every second of it.
I will be so beyond pissed off if Professor “Caine” has Outback and tries to give him radiation poisoning!!!!
I love daytime storytelling and can love and appreciate the genre to enjoy heroes and villains, BUT…. YOU DO NOT PUT THE BESTEST DOG IN DAYTIME PERIL! . Seriously though it is about the only thing that is a red line that is irredeemable in daytime for me.
What a great episode! Will Jason tell Carly? I was thinking what is the fallout with Brennan and Jason still has feelings for Britt. Will he go to Carly’s side again or will he finally explore his relationship with Britt? Monica’s death next week will be some emotional episodes. GH is definitely making “must seen” TV!
I don’t know whether to call Joss and Vaughn Skippy and Ken or Dumb and Dumber. Either way those two idiots are unbelievable as WSB agents. It’s clear they’re trying to make those characters the inheritors to the throne where Anna and Robert once reigned, but they’re only providing fast forward material for me.
It really is one of the dumbest storylines. Lol
Wasn’t Rocco on the canvas the last time Britt was there? I don’t remember Britt trying to be in “Ben’s” life nor bothering Dante about him. Was she?
You’re correct. Britt had no interaction nor even mentioned “Ben” prior to her “dying”. A bit of revisionist history.
Writers missed a chance for a witty Britt comeback when Lulu was stunned she was alive, Britt should’ve said “you finally woke up.”
Nice idea by the writers to have her move in with Nina.
Thanks for confirming. Yes it was strange Britt didn’t comment on Lulu’s recovery. It could have been a scene where they both experienced shock to see each other among the living. I am glad the writers gave Britt the line about Jason’s tattoos though at least. Bring on more witty lines. We need laughs. 🙂
I didn’t forget those scenes where Britt told Brad that she was just going to wonder off during her party. What bothers me is how to explain why she felt it necessary to “die” in her mother’s arms. That is just cruel. Britt deserved that slap.
As for Dalton and Outback…If he hurts that dog, he deserves a dose of whatever he’s serving those animals in his lab. I hope he rots for what he’s done. Dalton was one of the vilest characters I’ve seen in PC in a long time ~ and he wasn’t even played that often.
I wonder what the fallout will be from Jason discovering Joss is a WSB agent? When that secret comes out, the volcano known as Carly Spencer is going to blow PC and certain citizens off the map.
I may have to skip those episodes. I like Laura Wright but I can’t stand a volcanic Carly. Sometimes I wonder if Laura gets physically tired of playing her. The energy it must take to play her. I wonder if she ever asks the writers to give her character a personality change even if it’s just for a little while. Regarding Outback: I hope the writers spare us any cruelty in that department. That would be so heartless.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Carly Fears Escalating Tensions Between Sonny and Josslyn: ‘I’ve Already Lost One Kid Because of That Man. I Won’t Lose Another’
On the Thursday, November 12 episode of General Hospital, as battles line are drawn by Carly’s (Laura Wright) ex-husband, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and her daughter, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy), she realizes things are about to get a whole lot worse, and she expressed her fears to Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart).
After Sonny came to see Carly to get her daughter to back off of him; especially when Josslyn lit into him in front of nuAvery (Ayla Bullington), Carly is terrified that Sonny could retaliate against Josslyn. Realizing, Josslyn is in danger, Carly won’t sit by and let anything happen to her. She tells Valentin, “I’ve already lost one kid because of that man. I won’t lose another.”
Viewers won’t soon forget the devastation Carly felt when Morgan (Bryan Craig) died in a car bomb explosion back in 2016 because of Sonny’s dealings in the mob in a complex story involving Julian (William deVry) and Olivia Jerome (Tonja Walker).
Courtesy/ABC
SONNY IS READY FOR WAR
Meanwhile in the aftermath of his visit with Carly, Sonny told his brother Ric what went down when Josslyn disrespected him in front of his own daughter and hurt Avery. Since Josslyn already make it known that she no longer considers herself part of Sonny’s family, he’s decided to treat her accordingly.
Sonnys first step in payback is to take away her support system at JJE by approaching Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel) again, but this time in a much less-friendly way.
Ric points out that this would go against every move Sonny made as a legitimate businessman in Port Charles and would mean he’s back in the mob? Sonny doubles down, saying Josslyn changed the game when she involved Avery. While he showed concern of how bad Carly would feel over all this year, he said he is ready to finish what Josslyn started.
At the Metro Court, Ava (Maura West) is listening to Avery explain what happened between Sonny and Josslyn and how much she hates Josslyn right now, which Ava seems to be OK with.
WILL JOSSLYN’S WORLD BLOW UP ON HER?
Speaking of Josslyn, she is on the pier still after her talk with Hudson and still crying over her confrontation with Sonny and Avery overhearing it, and what she told her sister. Lucas comes across her at the pier while out for his run.
Explaining how badly she feels for what she said about Sonny to Avery, Lucas says that eventually Avery will discover the truth about Sonny. He explains to Josslyn that even though Avery hates her now, she will come to realize that what she said about her father was the truth, and that Josslyn was not lying to her at all.
So, what do you think about Sonny ready to play dirty to take down Josslyn? How will Carly ensure her daughter does not wind up dead? Who do you think is in the right here? Is Josslyn’s vendetta against Sonny justified, at the cost of the relationships with her family? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
General Hospital star Cynthia Watros, who can currently be seen in on the ABC soap opera in the role of Nina Reeves, has had a enduring career in television. That included her time on the 2000-2002 Fox sitcom, Titus.
In Titus, Watros starred along with Stacy Keach as Erin Fitzpatrick and Ken Titus, respectively. After the November 10th news that Keach had passed away at 85 while living in Poland, Cynthia took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 12 to pay tribute to the great actor.
Watros expressed, “My first prime time show was along side Stacy. I loved him instantly. What an amazing talent and man.❤️”
Photo: ABC
In Titus, Stacy played stand up comedian Christopher Titus’ heavy-drinking, chain-smoking, five-times-divorced father who frequently pulled cruel pranks and tried to toughen his kids up. Cynthia played by Christopher’s level-headed, big-hearted girlfriend trying to build a normal life with him. In fact, Cynthia’s role on the sitcom was first series regular role after her Daytime Emmy run of Annie Dutton on Guiding Light which ran from 1994-1998.
STACY KEACH’S WIFE ON HIS PASSING
Keach’s wife, Malgosia shared the news of the actor’s death publicly in a statement with PEOPLE. Malgosia expressed, that Stacy had, “a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”
She added, “Stacy peacefully departed this world. He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”
Małgosia continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family. His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
Now, let us know do you remember when Cynthia made her sitcom debut in Titus? Share your thoughts via the comment section on Cynthia’s many TV roles and the passing of Stacy Keach in the comment section. But first, check out the very first episode of Titus with Cynthia Watros below!
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
Photo: CBS
MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
Photo: ABC
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Carly Fears Escalating Tensions Between Sonny and Josslyn: ‘I’ve Already Lost One Kid Because of That Man. I Won’t Lose Another’
‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
‘Beyond the Gates’ Emmy Winner Ambyr Michelle Wants to Compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: ‘Pick Me’ (Exclusive)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Katie Kicks Bill to the Curb … for Now
RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Inches Closer to ‘General Hospital’ in Total Viewers
Y&R’s New Head Writers Share Vision for Genoa City: Contemporary Homage to Bill Bell, Mixing Heightened Escapism and Grounded Reality
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Episodes From New Co-Head Writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, Begin to Air
‘General Hospital’ Casts Ayla Bullington as the New Avery Jerome-Corinthos
‘Days of our Lives’ Kyle Pryor Debuts as Dominic Marino and Says of Alleged TV Mom, “Deidre Hall is the Absolute OG, Amazing” (Exclusive)
‘Days of our Lives’ Celebrates 61st Anniversary: EP Ken Corday Teases New Character’s Arrival in Spring 2027
‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
‘Beyond the Gates’ Emmy Winner Ambyr Michelle Wants to Compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: ‘Pick Me’ (Exclusive)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Katie Kicks Bill to the Curb … for Now
B&B’s Sydney Bullock Weighs In on Future of Dylan and Will: ‘I Think She Can Hold on to Him for Awhile’ (Exclusive)
‘Days of our Lives’ Veteran James Reynolds Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
-
News4 days agoY&R’s New Head Writers Share Vision for Genoa City: Contemporary Homage to Bill Bell, Mixing Heightened Escapism and Grounded Reality
-
Previews5 days agoTHE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Episodes From New Co-Head Writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, Begin to Air
-
General Hospital4 days ago‘General Hospital’ Casts Ayla Bullington as the New Avery Jerome-Corinthos
-
Days Of Our Lives1 week ago‘Days of our Lives’ Kyle Pryor Debuts as Dominic Marino and Says of Alleged TV Mom, “Deidre Hall is the Absolute OG, Amazing” (Exclusive)
-
Days Of Our Lives5 days ago‘Days of our Lives’ Celebrates 61st Anniversary: EP Ken Corday Teases New Character’s Arrival in Spring 2027
-
General Hospital1 week agoGENERAL HOSPITAL: Tracy Leaves Port Charles to Help Dillon; Paving the Way for Jane Elliot’s Temporary Exit
-
News7 days agoB&B’s Lawrence Saint-Victor to Guest Star on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
-
Interviews2 days agoB&B’s Sydney Bullock Weighs In on Future of Dylan and Will: ‘I Think She Can Hold on to Him for Awhile’ (Exclusive)
