General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Drew Cain is Shot Twice; Judge Heran’s Body Recovered in the Pier
Whodunit? That is the question on General Hospital fans minds after the airing of the Tuesday, September 2 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
As it starts out, Sonny arrives at the pier at the request of Danny (Asher Antonyzyn). He and Rocco (Finn Carr) tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) about the body floating in the water, which turns out to be Judge Heran.
When Anna (Finola Hughes) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) arrive on the scene, they see that it looks like the judge was strangled to death from the marks on her neck and then deposited in the pier. Sonny plans on lawyering up if Anna calls him in from questioning. Later, he tells his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that this must all be the handy work of the man who lives over on Spoon Island, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota).
Courtesy/ABC
Drew is pleased as punched that Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) overheard Carly’s (Laura Wright) death threat against him. Next, Drew tells Carly that he and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) are back together, which sends Carly into orbit! Elizabeth explains to Carly that Willow is going back to Drew because she and Michael (Rory Gibson) are forcing her to do so, by not working out visitation rights or joint custody for her with her children. Elizabeth tells Carly that Willow is making a deal with the devil to get her kids back.
Chase (Josh Swickard) finds Willow at the hospital and tells her his about his conversation with Judge Heran. He tells his ex-wife she doesn’t need Drew and can prove herself to be stable all on her own. When Drew shows up, he goes in on Chase, who tells the congressman, that Willow doesn’t need him because he’s saying he can get her kids back foshe can be dependent on him.
Courtesy/ABC
When Drew warns Willow about Chase, Willow tells him that he’s the only person she believes can help her get her kids back. When Drew goes to kiss Willow on the cheek, she looks like she wants to throw up!
Meanwhile, Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) commiserate over how Drew has ruined their lives, in particular, Curtis’ Aunt Stella (Vernee Watson) being targeted for insurance fraud, blackmailing Portia, and now the end of his marriage, while Alexis will not tolerate Drew giving her and her daughters plus Danny restraining orders to not be able to see her granddaughter, Scout.
Courtesy/ABC
Trina (Tabyana Ali) visits Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) at Drew’s office and explains that Drew has been blackmailing her mom, and she needs to find the lab results and the evidence. She is concerned she can’t trust Kai, but he assures her his eyes are now wide open about Congressman Cain, and believes that the evidence is at Drew’s house in a safe, not at his office, so they head out.
Photo: ABC
Elsewhere, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Portia (Brook Kerr) commiserate at a bar and sit in a booth, and discuss how Portia’s life with Curtis has fallen apart, and how Nina didn’t open her mouth soon enough about her sleeping with Drew and how it hurt her daughter. The two look at each other and realize Drew must be stopped and they head out of the bar without paying their bill.
At Aurora, Michael is telling Kristina (Kate Mansi) about the bribe that Judge Heran took and her ruling, which now he thinks was odd that a mother would not be granted any visitation rights. Next, Michael gets a call from Carly telling him that Willow went back to Drew, and he gets a call from Sonny that the judge was murdered. Michael has had it with Drew!
Photo: ABC
At the end of the episode, Chase tells Willow that Judge Heran was found dead. This sets her into an emotional state. Chase gets a hold of Anna and tells her he thinks he knows who could have killed the judge.
Trina and Kai break into Drew’s safe, but Drew has just arrived home so they hide in the dark. Drew pours himself a drink. Then, he goes to the safe and takes out Lila’s ring and flashes back to the scene with Willow in his car. In the present, he puts it on the mantle alongside their photo in a picture frame. Suddenly, a shot is fired and Drew goes down. Next, the shooter fires a second bullet into Drew’s back. We fade to black.
Photo: ABC
So, knowing where some of the suspects were at the time Drew was shot, who do you now think will be revealed as the assailant? With Judge Heran strangled and thrown in the pier, do you believe it was Jenz Sidwell or someone else who ended her lif? Share your theories via the comment section. In addition, you can check out the key scenes between Trina and Kai below.
Willow SHOULD have made a deal with the Devil. My terms would have been far more reasonable than what Hallmark Drew was offering her.
Hopefully his next negotiations will be with my dragons, over which one gets to eat each part of him.
I guess the old show biz saying,” Always leave them wanting more,” eludes some folks.
Please stop.
At long last, we finally have a whodunnit on this show. After passing up opportunities with Shiloh, Ryan, and Peter – Drew’s the unlucky one.
It has been so long, I can’t remember the last time GH did a whodunnit. Heather’s hook and the character assassination of Paul (suddenly a serial killer) Hornsby don’t count. Do we have to go all the way back to Lisa Niles?
Kudos to the writers on the setup and the clever decision to have Trina and Kai in the other room.
We’ll save the suspect list for a future episode recap.
I think the question is more “will they follow through in a satisfactory manner?” I can’t remember the last time GH followed through on a *good*, well-built-up whodunnit. See also: The [lame] Hook.
I agree. It’s been an excellent build up of suspense. I appreciated the sight of Drew fondling Grandma Lila’s wedding ring while he flash-backed to the time he took it from Willow. Clearly, there lies the secret to his motivation. And again, I must say Cameron Matheson is doing a great job at playing villainous Drew. I never liked his interpretation of heroic Drew and never quite bought his act. But villainous Drew? I not only buy it, I think it makes for compelling entertainment.
Really good mystery who did it. Hope writers keep us guessing for awhile. I think the real Drew is a detective who recently broke up with baker Hannah Swenson and ran off to DC lol.
Marcos had the judge killed. Why would Sonny? They were in the winning side! And Marcos just co fessed to Sidwell that he had taken care of things about Sonny.
Marcos meant he told Drew about the judge being paid off to favor Michael in the custody trial. Marcos believes Sonny killed his mother and wants him to pay. He would not have the judge killed, however, his father would.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
Photo: HutchinsPhoroi
GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
Photo: HutchinsPhoto
GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
Photo: HutchinsPhoto.com
Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
Photo: HutchinsPhoto
Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
Photo: HutchinsPhoto
GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
Photo: HutchinsPhoto
Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
Photo: HutchinsPhoto
One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
General Hospital
Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless
Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night Two: Top 5 Takeaways
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Katie is Disowned By The Logan Sisters
GH Alum Nicholas Alexander Chavez Lands Role in Paramount’s Remake of ‘Possession’
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Reveals His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy-Nominated Reel Did Not Contain Monica’s Funeral
‘General Hospital’ Ethan Lovett Recast: Christian Howard Replaces Nathan Dean
‘General Hospital’ Alum Colin Cassidy to Appear in Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’
Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless
Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night Two: Top 5 Takeaways
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Katie is Suspicious of Dylan and Warns Will, Steffy Takes Off to Monaco
-
Recaps1 week agoTHE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Katie is Disowned By The Logan Sisters
-
General Hospital4 days agoGH Alum Nicholas Alexander Chavez Lands Role in Paramount’s Remake of ‘Possession’
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Reveals His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy-Nominated Reel Did Not Contain Monica’s Funeral
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’ Ethan Lovett Recast: Christian Howard Replaces Nathan Dean
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’ Alum Colin Cassidy to Appear in Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’
-
General Hospital3 days agoGENERAL HOSPITAL: Ethan Lovett Hightails Out of the Country, Christian Howard Wraps His Stint
-
News5 days ago‘The Young and the Restless’ Names New Co-Head Writers: Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor
-
News5 days agoY&R’s Billy Flynn and Gina Comparetto Reveal Birth of Their Third Child and It’s a Girl!
