Is General Hospital going to be renewed?

Q: Why did General Hospital stop airing?

The show and other soap operas havent aired because of the January 6 hearings. The hearings resumed on July 11, meaning many shows were interrupted because of the national news coverage. While fans are accustomed to preemptions, the constant interruptions are becoming a nuisance.

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Is Anthony Geary coming back to General Hospital?
Do people still watch General Hospital?
What is the longest running soap opera still on TV?
Why did General Hospital stop airing?

Another season.

Although ABC doesn’t issue official renewals for its only remaining soap opera, Deadline has reported that the gang in Port Charles will definitely be around for another season. The other three Daytime dramas, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and NBC’s “Days of our Lives,” were all recently renewed as well.

Ratings-wise, “General Hospital” is currently on track to log its best season in seven years for total viewers, and in the category of female viewers age 18 – 49, the show could mark a three-year high.

Read about former “One Life To Live’s” Ilene Kristen to General Hospital. Get the details on Benjamin Bratt’s 24: Live Another Day role through Soaps.com’s Primetime Dish.

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Is Anthony Geary coming back to General Hospital?

As many of you know, the star retired from acting after his stint as Trent Silver on General Hospital. But he is not returning to the hospital this time around, unfortunately. But what he is doing pokes fun at his old character, so fans of Geary will be pleased either way. Trust us; you did not see this coming.

Do people still watch General Hospital?

For comparisons: The 2020-21 season of General Hospital averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 female demographic with 2.12 million total viewers.

What is the longest running soap opera still on TV?

The longest running soap opera (TV and radio) is Procter & Gamble Productions' 'Guiding Light' (CBS, USA).

Why did General Hospital stop airing?

The show and other soap operas haven't aired because of the January 6 hearings. The hearings resumed on July 11, meaning many shows were interrupted because of the national news coverage. While fans are accustomed to preemptions, the constant interruptions are becoming a nuisance.