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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Drew’s Got the 411 on Judge Heran But It Could Prove Deadly, Isaiah and Portia’s Passion Ignites
Several lives are about to change significantly, after Thursday’s, August 28 episode of General Hospital, and we know of one person’s body that will land in the steely waters of the pier by the time Friday’s cliffhanger rolls around, but will it be Judge Heran (Tessa Auberjonois) or Drew Cane (Cameron Mathison)?
In story, Drew shows up at Aurora to see Michael (Rory Gibson). As snotty as all get out, Drew tells Michael that he must bring Wiley and Amelia to Willow, apologize to her, and share custody, fifty-fifty. If not, he’s going to use new evidence he has that Sonny (Maurice Benard) bribed Judge Heran to rule in Michael’s favor and drag him back into court, where he will lose full custody. Drew strongly suggests that he take his custody offer.
Next, Michael tells Sonny about what Drew said, and Sonny swears he didn’t bribe the judge. Michael believes him, but he says Drew claims to have proof. Sonny has to figure out who bribed the judge.
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BRIBE CITY
Meanwhile, a vengeful Marco (Adrian Anchondo) tells his father he made a move against Sonny. He informs Sidwell (Carlo Rota) that he told Drew Cain that Sonny bribed the custody judge. Sidwell is incensed that his son messed up his plans to bring Sonny down, but Marco wants justice for the death of his mother Natalia and wants Sonny to pay. Sidwell says if Sonny finds out from the judge that it was actually him that paid her of they’re in big trouble. Sidwell says they need to get to the judge pronto before Sonny has the chance.
Elsewhere, Stella Henry (Vernee Watson) is still being held at the PCPD and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) shows up to represent her. Stella was targeted by Drew Cain, and Alexis tries to explain to her, it’s not about what she did, it’s who she knows … Curtis (Donnell Turner)! At the same time, Curtis is in the middle of involved in an heated confrontation with his wife, Portia (Brook Kerr) at the hospital. Once again, Portia is telling him that she knows he wants to be with Jordan (Tanisha Harper). Curtis is trying to tell her he is still with her, even though she has lied so many times, and if it’s wasn’t her for her lies, Stella would not be trying to stay out of jail.
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THROWING MY MARRIAGE OUT THE DOOR
At the same time, Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) goes in on Jordan who shows up at the GH nurses hub looking for Curtis, which gets the good doctor all fired up, in that it’s clear she wants to be with Curtis. Back in her office, Portia tells Curtis if he walks out the door, their marriage is over, and indeed he walks out. She has another meltdown smashing photos and things in her office while crying and trying to take her wedding ring off. Enter, Isaiah, and as he helps her get the ring off, the two become tangled up in the throes of passion. In the hospital hallway, Jordan tells Curtis that it was Drew who pointed the agents towards his Aunt Stella.
FATHER AND SON
Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is missing the mother who raised him, Camila, and today is her birthday. He arrives at church where he has several moments alone to think about her and share his grief and his thoughts including: how terrible he feels that he is no longer playing the violin. Meanwhile, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) asks Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) to go to Gio, because he needs his father.
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Dante arrives at the church, and shares a very touching scene about the early years in Bensonhurst and holding Gio as a baby, something he had never done up until that point in his life. He also recalled a touching story about Camila and all the relatives. In the end, the icy father and son relationship between the two thawed slightly, but the scenes were well-played by both Dominic Zamprogna and Giovanni Mazza.
As the episode came to its conclusion, Drew was in his office calling Willow to tell her he is making headway to get her kids back. Just then, Curtis arrived and hung up Drew’s call with her. Then, he told him, “This crusade you have against my family needs to stop. You need to end it, or I will end you.”
So, who do you think is going to land in the water of the pier? Will it be Judge Heran’s dead body or an attempted murder on Drew? What did you think of Portia and Isaiah going at in the Chief-of-Staff’s office? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below, but first check out the scenes from today’s GH featuring snide remarks from Isaiah for Jordan!
Are we finally done with Curtis & Portia? Is he still gonna protect her sorry behind from Drew?
Isiah and Jordan had chemistry. Not sure if he and Portia do, but we’ll give it a little time.
And please, please, please don’t do a geriatric who’s the daddy storyline?
Marco is looking less worthy of Lucas as the days go by.
Will Kai turn on Drew once he finds out what Drew did to Stella?
Body in the water likelihood (updated):
1. Judge (surging into first place)
2. Colette (although more story to tell)
3. Dalton (Goddard hinted he wrapped at GH)
4. Drew (too easy for a key character)
I thinks Kai is going to play double agent and find the evidence that proves Portia tampered with Heather’s blood test and give it to Trina.
The interaction between Gio and Dante was very touching as was the interaction between Gio and Brook Lynn yesterday. There is room for some healing there. And I am hopeful for healing between Brook Lynn and Lois and Gloria.
I was not happy with the lip lock between Portia and Isaiah. (I find Portia annoying but that’s another story.) Portia accuses Curtis of not respecting their marriage and here she is actually sucking face with another man. From the looks of it, things may go farther than sucking face.
I complained a few months ago when they had Portia scream, throw and break stuff in her office like a toddler. And yesterday, they re-wrote the exact same scene. Really? A doctor? A co chief of staff? That’s the best they can do? Twice? Save those tantrums for Carly and Ava. Get creative. Isaiah and Portia getting cozy in her office was a big eye roll too. I don’t expect Oscar-worthy material on a soap, but how nice it might be if the writers aimed high.
Usually it’s Sonny who throws stuff (barware) and yells SOB.
I’ve been known to do the exact same thing, but always joking
I find Portia to be a silly, petty woman stuck in arrested adolescence. If she’s not shrieking and throwing high pitched tantrums, she’s engaging in petty middle school mean girl games against Jordan. It’s hard to fathom she’s co-chief of General Hospital. I don’t know if it’s the actor’s choice or the director’s but Portia comes off as an undignified person. Case in point— while getting ready for her wedding to Curtis, Portia let out a litany of girlish squeals and high pitched screams that were nails- on- the-chalkboard annoying. When she converses with Trina, it feels like her daughter is the only adult in the room.
Good analysis Harry. Steve Hardy is rolling over in his grave. Portia’s stint as Co-Chief is making Liesl’s period as chief look great in comparison.
When Isiah took Portia for a “test drive” on Friday, I wondered why did they stick him with her when Wilson has show chemistry with many other costars.
And, where in the world is Terry?
Good question. Terry has dignity and is believable as a chief of staff of a hospital but you never see her even in passing.
Yes, Lucas is in for heartbreak. He doesn’t have a clue about his boyfriend. Now, Portia! She started out as a strong character. A fine doctor, with a loving daughter. But, the woman had/has too many damn secrets! She knows that Curtis hates secrets and lies, but she constantly racks them up! Curtis has sacrificed his career for her, forced him to deal with the devil (sorry Satan!) and now she’s getting down and dirty with Isaiah?! Everything that is coming to her, she deserves!
I agree with OG Steve’s take on Marco. Please do not make him a bad man like his father.
I had and still have high hope for a loving romance for Marco and Lucus. It would be great to see a happy, loving gay couple.
I agree. Why does Marco have to be a bad dude? I really wanted him to be a good partner for Lucas.
Someone please send Drew back to Hallmark
Or hit his head and the good Drew comes out!
lol I didn’t like him there either he’s a lousy actor. And Zidwell where did they pull him out of awful just awful actor that whole story line stinks . What’s with these writers O miss the old ones story was much more interesting.
I think Cameron is better at playing the slippery sinister villain than he is at playing the squeaky clean hero.
I like Drew. He’s a nice guy.
Sooner than later, pls!!
I am so for Curtis and Jordan and I hope Portia and the doctor get caught and out of the way! Never liked Portia and now not so fond of Isaiah! He couldn’t have Jordan so he goes after Portia? And he wants to attack Jordan on morality?? I think not, sleaze!
I agree, Isaiah was so strong, appeared to have morals and was on his way to being an admirable doctor.. lately he seems like a big wuss.
The judge
Get rid of Drew. Everyone is sick of him!!
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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).
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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.
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‘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.❤️”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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