General Hospital

General Hospital
General Hospital is a long-running American daytime soap opera that first premiered on April 1, 1963. Set in the fictional town of Port Charles, the series follows the lives of the residents and staff of General Hospital. The show explores the personal and professional relationships of doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff, as well as the challenges they face in their daily lives. With its captivating storylines and diverse cast of characters, General Hospital has become a television institution, earning numerous awards and a loyal fan base over the years.
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First airedApr 1, 1963
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Public engagement with General Hospital on September 18, 2026
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on September 18, 2026
1
Billy Miller
Jason Morgan
1.9
2
John Oliver
Z
1.4
3
Jonathan Bennett
Joe Fitzpatrick
1.3
4
Stephen A. Smith
Brick
1.3
5
Nicholas Alexander Chavez
Spencer Casssadine
1.3
6
Rena Sofer
Lois Cerullo
1.1
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