General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Executes Her Plan B to Get Rid of Drew (Recap)
The Monday, January 19 episode of General Hospital lived up to the hype; from the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger in which Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) was found not guilty for shooting her husband, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) in the back twice, to Anna (Finola Hughes) trapped and freaking out while she is hearing the voice of her arch nemesis loud and clear through a speaker in her holding room, to Michael (Rory Gibson) fearing he will be the next person brought to trial for Drew’s shooting.
Here’s what went down: at the courthouse after her acquittal, the judge tells Willow she is free to go, and already a jealous and spiteful Drew tries to keep Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Chase (Josh Swickard) away from his wife. Willow thanked those who believed in her innocence for standing by her, but most importantly Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) who did such an amazing job as her lawyer. When Willow hugs Alexis, the legal eagle is not too pleased knowing she defended the woman who is guilty of the crime.
Drew announces he wants to take Willow home for a private celebration when Nina says he is going to stop by with champagne, and Chase is going to stop by too! Later as Willow and Drew make their exit, he tells a deflated and mad ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor), that he will be contacting her to press charges against Michael Corinthos. Turner then has a conversation with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Chase about the missing footage that would have proven Willow was at the scene of the crime that night, and neither Turner nor Dante is fully convinced Chase didn’t have something to do with it, since he has been professing the wrong person was on trial and he’s glad Willow was not convicted.
A CELEBRATION FOR SOME … A MORAL DILEMMA FOR OTHERS
Courtesy/ABC
At Miller & Davis, Sonny (Maurice Benard) talks to Suzanne (Jen Ray) when Alexis texts her that Willow was found not guilty, which Sonny says he was hoping for, because he did not want the mother of his grandchildren in prison stripes, but Suzanne reminded him that his son, Michael is now the prime suspect. Later, Alexis comes back to the office upset over Willow getting off scot-free and tosses her files in a rage all over the floor. Suzanne comes in and picks them up. Alexis confirms that Willow was guilty, something Suzanne suspected all along.
Now at Drew’s, Nina arrives with champagne and Drew wants a private word with her as Willow and Scout go to get snacks and glasses for their celebration. Then, Drew threatens Nina that she will tell Willow that she wanted her own daughter convicted. Nina’s not putting up with Drew’s blackmail and makes her exit and tells him she’ll be back to see her daughter. However, Chase showed up shortly thereafter with flowers for Willow, and Drew is pissed as he watches the two hug and as she thanks her ex for having her back. After Chase leaves, Willow is glad she has some private time with Drew and asks him to hold her.
MICHAEL KNOWS WHAT’S NEXT
Courtesy/ABC
At the Quartermaines, Michael is pissed off and worried. He has a flashback to the conversation he had with Willow about seeing her children if she isn’t convicted. Michael told her as long as she is with Drew, she can’t see the kids. Sonny comes by and tells Michael whether he believes his son shot Drew or not, he wont let him go down and be sent to prison again. Sonny promised that he’d make sure that ADA Turner wouldn’t be the prosecutor in charge of the case.
Later, Chase walks in and he and Michael come face to face. Chase gloats that justice prevailed and an innocent woman went free, but hopes they can move past that. Michael says how can that happen when Chase believes he is the person who shot Drew and then helped Alexis build a case against him.
FROM A BRAIN IN THE JAR TO THE VOICE ON THE LOUDSPEAKER
Courtesy/ABC
Anna is literally getting physically sick, just listening to the voice of “Faison.” He tells her that his children Nathan and Britt were believed to be dead and now it’s only a matter of time before he will return too, because has she ever considered that all three of them had a miracle treatment? Anna scream, “No! I was finally rid of you!” “Faison” says she can never get rid of him and she runs to the bathroom to throw up.
When she returns, she tells “Faison” his brain was in a jar and she saw it, to which he replied, “Someone’s brain is in a jar, Anna. But it’s not mine. I’m right here with you.” When the moment of truth came that Anna demanded “Faison” reveal himself, the voice said that he couldn’t bear her to see him until he is fully recovered, because they are going to spend the rest of their lives together. Anna is tormented by these words.
Later at Miller & Davis, a knock on the door proves to be Scout, who comes by the law office to see her grandmother, which is at first, shocking given that it appeared Drew’s snide remarks post-trial would lead to Alexis coming up on the short end of the stick. However, back at Drew’s, Willow tells her husband, she had Chelsea take Scout to see Alexis so they could have some time together.
MEMORIES OF HARMONY AND SYRINGES
Courtesy/ABC
Next, Drew and Willow toast to the future. However, Willow went around the chair to hug Drew from behind, while at the same time, pulling out a syringe and stabbing it in Drew’s neck. As Drew is writhing on the floor and staring at Willow, she says the words we have heard him say to her ad nauseam, but in reverse, “Everything’s going to work out, Drew. You’ll see.”
By the way, didn’t Willow’s adoptive mother, Harmony Miller, utilize syringes laced with drugs to kill people? Remember, Dr. Neil Byrne? Maybe, Willow got this trick from her late mom? Food for thought.
So, what did you think of Willow stabbing Drew with a syringe of something which seems very potent? Will this be the end of the congressman once and for all, or will this incapacity him indefinitely? If Willow gets Drew out of the way, is she hoping Michael goes to prison for Drew’s attempted murder in his shooting, thus clearing the path for her to have Wiley and Amelia all to herself? What did you think of today’s GH? Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, check out the scenes featuring Finola Hughes as Anna tries to cope with the voice of “Faison.”
Maybe Cameron AKA Drew is going off to do some of his Christmas movies and has to be incapacitated for a while. That was a great scene.
Well, if you fail to feed the dragons on Labor Day, then why not try again on MLK day, right? Hopefully the second attempt will be successful. If not… Valentines day is coming soon. And since it’s Hallmark’s most overhyped Helliday, would be kind of appropriate if that was the end of Hallmark Drew
You can keep up the tired shtick, but he’s not going anywhere soon.
His schtick really is getting old.
The thing is, he or she is super funny and clever. They don’t need the props(horns and cloven hooves).
I hope that Willow is not fantasizing about drugging Drew and that she really did it. I loved the panicked, shocked look in Drew’s eyes when he realized Willow stabbed him with the syringe. We don’t need to drag this out. Just kill the b—–d and send Willow off to the loony bin.
I know. I hope it’s not a dream too. However, spoilers say that Lucas and Lizzy spring into action and later Lucas has some “devastating news.” However, who besides Scout, would be devastated if Drew bit the dust?
lol true
Whatever it takes to end this story. Willow needs to be locked up behind bars or in a padded room. Chase needs to be shaken. I thought it was hilarious when Tracy got into his business the other day. He deserved it.
can’t stand drew
I hope he dies
How great is it that we once again get to hear the unique voice of Anders Hove? Cesar Faison (due to Hove’s captivating performance through the years) is GH’s greatest villain of all time. Even if they’re just using his voice to terrorize Anna – it’s a great homage to the characters histories.
Willow needs some guidance on how to finish someone off. She seems to really be having a hard time getting it done. There are so many murderers in town. Couldn’t she pick up a few pointers? I must say this is very entertaining. Yay for Katelyn’s evil facial expressions and eye rolls and nuanced portrayal of whacked out Willow that the audience gets to see now that Willow’s dark side is fully playing out. It almost make the months and months of insufferable Cameron’s one-note acting as Drew worthwhile.
Also, how satisfying was it to watch Michael smack Chase? Why would Brook Lynn put up with Chase’s emotional cheating? Ever since he found out he is shooting blanks he has been trying to prove his masculinity by being Willow’s saviour. I’m enjoying the writing. It was great that Michael called him out for being just like Drew (and Michael and Shiloh, for that matter).
Most of us missed that, JJ because some orange, bumbling booby decided to call a press conference to incoherently announce his list of non accomplishments.
I’m so sorry for the spoiler! I didn’t realize until today that GH was pre-empted in the US yesterday!
erhI am tired of Drew willow sidwell marco and that weird guy that works for sidwell along with aathe sleazy guy that ran against Laura and the faison story. I want to see Laura and Sonny get back at all of them. I want to see willow finally get back all the misery she put Michael through. Michael. Deserves better than her. I want somebody to finally get Drew and make him suffer for all the cruel things he has doneI want Anna to be rescued. I want to see sidwell his creepy son and all the other freaks surrounding him arrested. And put in jail I want to see Sam come back to life and marry Jason. I want Jason to dump Britt. Jason is a person who deserves better than Britt. Let Sonny and Carly reunite Let Kevin and Ace come home to Laura
I want all of the above, but do not want Sam to be another resurrection . Never liked her. I want Jason to be with Britt. Always liked her.
GREAT SCENE!!! I loved the ending with Willow finally giving it to Drew and hopefully we are done with seeing Drew on GH! But I don’t want to see Michael go through the changes of a trial. Next let’s get rid of Sidwell and his son, I’m sick of this dragging on.
I hope this the end of the actor on General Hospital as Drew. His character makes me nauseated.
She stabbed Drew with a syringe, Chase will find out and he will get killed.
Chase and Michael fighting is a total waste Willow is far from innocent. I still baffling to me why she hasn’t completely done away with him. She hates Drew.
She wants to torture him and I’m here for it. I hope he is fully aware of what she’s doing and there’s nothing he can do about it. I also hope this storyline where Willow gets revenge and doesn’t pay a price for all the horrible things she did, doesn’t go on forever. And leave Michael alone!
Please, please put us out of the Drew /Williow nightmare!!! Also, no Nathan and LuLu. I can’t believe that the,useless, writers never had Nathan visit Maxie !!! GH is dying. They, now , have a very well written competitor in Beyond the Gates !!! Love it !!
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.
‘One Life to Live’ and ‘General Hospital’ Actress Bree Williamson Mourns the Loss of Husband Michael John Roberts
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
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)
