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Steve Burton Returns to ‘General Hospital’ on Its 16,000th Episode: How Will Jason Be a Changed Man?

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The upcoming Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital not only will mark the long-running daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, but the highly-anticipated return of two-time Daytime Emmy winner Steve Burton as Jason Morgan.

Burton last appeared on the soap on the March 25 episode when Jason took the blame for shooting WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr), from being charged with the crime. In the ensuing scenes, the WSB arrested Jason, and carted him away in front of an anguished Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and Jason’s son, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn).

The story point helped facilitate the exit of Burton who took an extended hiatus from the soap to spend time with his wife, Michelle Lundstrom, his kids and some R&R.

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To get Jason back in to the thick of things, on the July 2 episode, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) made a deal with the head of the WSB named Z (John Oliver). She told him if he gets Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Jason released from WSB custody, she will keep Cullum’s misdeeds under wrap, and pin the cold fusion debacle on Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey). Once they agreed, Valentin has already been released and is back in Port Charles and now Jason is heading home.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VIEWERS FIRST SEE JASON AGAIN

TV Insider provided some first look photos ahead of Monday, where Jason is seen pretty roughed up in the face but on a plane, and in another photo he is imprisoned in handcuffs.

Previously, General Hospital head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten previewed a change in Jason’s demeanor when he arrives back on the scene to Soap Opera Digest. They expressed, “Jason returns from abroad a changed man. His imprisonment has had a profound effect on his outlook and how he intends to conduct the rest of his life. His decision will have big implications for Danny, Britt, the Quartermaines, Anna (Finola Hughes), and especially Sonny (Maurice Benard).

During a recent episode of Burton’s That’s Awesome Podcast with his GH co-star and co-host, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Steve teased on Jason, “We’re shifting directions a little bit, which is going to be interesting for fans. I think they did a really good job. It’s really given me something to play, which is nice. So, yeah, it’s going to be interesting. It’s shaking things up, which is going to be a lot of fun.”

On the Friday, July 10 episode of GH, viewers noticed that Burton’s name was added back in the end credits in the contract players section of the credit roll.

So, what do you think has happened to Jason while he was in captivity by the WSB? Do you think he will no longer want to be Sonny’s hitman or live life on the edge, or is something else about to go down with him? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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We will see if Jason is truly turned around or if it is more of the same ol’ same ol’.

Steve needs to get back with Britt. Don turn back on Sonny and take care of your kid ahead of the needy Carly. Let ValeNtine do it

Steve? Valentine? o.o

Just for a joke, they should have him walk into the Q den wearing a sweater and say “Aunt Tracy, I’m home.”

Interested to see the new direction and whom that includes.

Actually, I think it would be nice to see the original Jason Quartermaine again, but not an a bad guy, but a good guy.

Jason Quartermaine was a doormat.

This will be good for Danny

I think is going to be inspired by Kristina and is going to enroll in medical school.

Nah we already saw that one play out in some sort of “vision” Monica had several years back, where Jason completed medical school and went on to be a famous doctor.

Unfortunately he also became a total cokehead and Monica caught him snorting lines in the Q mansion living room. He might have also wrapped his car around the tree, just like AJ. Fuzzy Devil Memory’s not sure on that last part, this was several years back… probably when Guza was still writing the show.

It was a joke.

While it sounds like something Ron would do, it was when Guza wrote as Alan was in that episode.

Yeah, I thought so. In fact I just remembered the context of the episode. Jason was going through one of his 666 different brain surgeries. This one was especially risky, and it might have been the one where Patrick actually found a piece of AJ’s dashboard was still stuck in his brain, or all things.

Monica was worried about his chances of survival – as any mortal mother would be – and so she took herself down this road of an alternate timeline where AJ’s drunken brain scrambling never happened and Jason became a doctor. But in the end, his addictions in that timeline proved every bit as troubling as the ones that the Q’s had to deal with over the years. (in the real time line, oddly enough, Jason was the only one who was NOT an addict at one time or another. Unless you count “adrenaline junkie” as an addiction, maybe?)

I hope he doesn’t change too much. I love his stone cold character.

I’ve been a GH fan since Jason was a teenager – before he lost his memory and became Sonny’s right hand man. I love Stone Cold. I can’t imagine him being anyone else. I’m happy Steve Burton is back. Really missed him.

The car accident was the best thing to happen to Jason Quartermaine. JQ was a boring character. The personality shift made me absolutely love Jason Morgan.

Me too!

I hope Jordan stands her ground ! She should on the Right side, but maybe keep the enemy Sidwell close to gain more evidence to BURY him for a long, long, time.

Jason Morgan was arrested and taken away to some a horrible prison. Is Jason Quartermaine coming home?

If 666 different head injuries & brain surgeries over the last 30 years couldn’t bring back Jason Q in the Xmas sweaters, there’s no way that three months in a WSB “black site” would do so.

Just the fact that Jason had moved back into the mansion and was participating more in Quartermaine family stuff in the months before his sudden absence, that’s probably the closest he’s going to get to his former teenage self.

I do think he’s probably going to want more time with Danny and less with “coffee importing” in the immediate future. And I’m still wondering why Britt really passed out when she and Rocco were hanging out in the Virgin Islands. I’m pretty sure she and Jason did “the deed” the night before the WSB dragged him off in chains, so the timing works about right for Britt to be 3 or 4 months pregnant. Since Jason missed most of Danny’s childhood (through no fault of his own, really) he might be moved to make a more serious commitment to be around for his next child, if indeed there is one.

OMG!! I never even thought of that!!! Yikes!

jason is gonna come back a changed men, he will start doing stand up and spinneli will write his jokes, he’ll talk about his mob life and how many times he’s come back from the dead, and he’s also gonna write his memoir, called the life of a hitman and the women that loved me. yep, i can see it already.

Oh, yours is the best idea yet!!! I love it. Lololol.

If he actually settles down and marries Britt, that would surprise us all!!

I glad he come back he is a good Jason and I don’t think they can find someone as good to play Jason

He is a changed man!!!!

They better not change Jason too much, I like Jason just the way he is.

I think when he was tortured by WSB the old Jason Q memories permanently returned. He will Jason Quartermine a WSB agent.

I think that he will go back to Medical school and do what Monica wanted him to do it will be safer for him and then he will do it so that he can be a good father to Danny also.

Yeah. And he will be wearing corny Christmas sweaters in December.

Wait until he finds out that the queen is now with his true love Carly! Those steely blue eyes will turn green for sure!

Are you calling Valentin a queen?

He’s going to marry Britt and make a home for Danny and Britt and Jason will have twin girls

I would like to see him settle down and enjoy his life. But that wouldn’t be Jason. We will see what happens…..

I think He will be welcomed back with open arms, I personally missed him. I think he is an awesome actor! I have been watching him on General Hospital most of my life.

It might be interesting if Jason Morgan doesn’t remember who he is – erasing the last 20-odd years and believes he’s Jason Quartermaine, the golden child of Alan and Monica…But wait, it’s all done either with hypnotherapy or a WSB test drug to create a ‘Manchurian candidate’ in case they need a hitman in Port Charles… first target… Jens Sidwell or… Sonny Corinthos.!

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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

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It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.

Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.

In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

Serena and Jason

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WHERE IS SCOTT?

On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.

In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”

The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.”  Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.

So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?

In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!

Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

Britt and Jude

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?

Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.

SPOILERS

Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.

Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.

Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

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It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.

In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.

However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

Lucas and Joe

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE

Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!

“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”

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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.

So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”

While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.

Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”

Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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