General Hospital’s Monica Quartermaine memorial episode touched hearts, but many fans wished for more classic flashbacks. Here are the unforgettable Monica moments viewers wanted to see.
General Hospital recently honored Monica Quartermaine with a heartfelt memorial episode. While the final montage was moving and beautifully crafted, longtime viewers couldn’t help but notice that some of Monica’s most unforgettable storylines were missing. Budget constraints reportedly played a role, as the show must pay actors (or their estates) every time old footage is used, making it expensive to include all the classic flashbacks.
Still, for fans who have followed Monica’s journey since her early days (originally played by Patsy Rahn before Leslie Charleson took over), the memories remain vivid. Here are some of the legendary moments that fans say they wish had been included in her tribute:
Classic Monica Quartermaine Moments Fans Wanted
- Monica prescribing birth control pills for Laura, sparking outrage from Lesley.
- After the Lassa Fever epidemic, Monica nearly throwing herself into the ocean before Rick drove her home.
- Monica giving birth to AJ while believing Rick Webber, Lesley’s husband, might be the father.
- Alan stalking Monica and Rick with a gun at the cottage, intent on revenge.
- Monica secretly taping Alan’s confession that he tried to kill her and Rick.
- A dramatic staircase fight with Alan that led to Monica’s fall while pregnant.
- The dark storyline where Alan raped Monica.
- Lesley confronting Monica in 1980 after Alan revealed AJ was truly his son.
- A classic catfight between Monica and Tracy outside the Quartermaine mansion, ending with both falling into the fountain.
- Monica’s showdown with Heather Webber, which escalated into a fight after Heather suggested she murdered Susan Moore.
- Monica’s affair with Sean Donnelly as they plotted against the Quartermaines.
- Monica kidnapping Pierce Dorman after his sexual harassment lawsuit, making him think she planned to kill him.
Why Fans Still Celebrate Monica’s Legacy
Even without all of these flashbacks, Monica’s impact on General Hospital is undeniable. She was a central figure in some of the soap’s most dramatic, shocking, and emotional storylines. The memorial episode captured her legacy, but for longtime fans, the missing moments are just as much a part of Monica’s unforgettable history.
Final Thoughts
While licensing costs limited what could be shown on-screen, the memories live on in the hearts of viewers. For those wanting to relive these scenes, many classic Monica clips can still be found online. Monica Quartermaine’s legacy remains one of the richest and most dramatic in General Hospital history.
