Fans tuning into General Hospital on Monday, May 26, might be disappointed to find that there’s no new episode airing today. Instead, ABC is airing a rerun, and there’s a very specific reason why. Here’s an explainer.
Here’s why General Hospital won’t air a new episode Today on May 26
General Hospital, like many daytime dramas, traditionally takes a break from airing new episodes on federal holidays. Today, May 26, is Memorial Day in the United States, a day of remembrance honoring military personnel who passed away while serving the country. Networks typically adjust their schedules on this day, and that includes ABC, which will air an encore episode instead of fresh drama from Port Charles.
Instead of continuing the fallout from the Nurses’ Ball and last Friday’s jaw-dropping reappearances, the network is re-airing the episode from November 24, 2024. While it might not be the new episode fans were hoping for, it offers a chance to revisit an important moment in the General Hospital’s recent storyline.
The May 23 episode left fans reeling with major revelations, especially concerning Dante and Brook Lynn. After Cody confirmed that Brook Lynn secretly gave birth to Dante’s son during their summer at Camp Martha, Dante was left stunned. The truth about Gio’s paternity wasn’t expected by many in their families, with Olivia furious at Lois for keeping the secret.
Meanwhile, Tracy found herself abandoned by Jason after her release from the PCPD, while Carly clashed with Lulu over meddling in Gio’s life. The Nurses’ Ball chaos was somewhat salvaged by Trina and Joss’ impromptu performance, and Michael’s sudden return, now played by Rory Gibson, left Willow and Drew speechless as he reclaimed his son, Wiley.
Now, for those waiting for the General Hospital new episode, the drama picks up right back up on Tuesday, May 27. Dante and Brook Lynn will have to navigate the emotional wreckage of their shared secret. Meanwhile, Lois is expected to be at the center of the turmoil as others confront her silence. Sonny, Sasha, Nina, and Cody will all play important roles as the fallout happens.
