General Hospital weekly recap (December 30, 2024 to January 3, 2025): Ava’s struggles, Valentin’s confrontations, and Sonny’s health crisis

The recent episodes of the ABC soap opera General Hospital have brought shocking revelations and emotional moments that have kept viewers hooked. The characters in Port Charles are dealing with serious problems, ranging from financial crises to family conflicts, which might affect their futures.

Last week’s episodes began with Alexis telling Sonny about Ava losing her fortune, while tensions grew between Valentin, Lulu, and Dante. At the same time, Ava’s financial troubles got worse, and Sonny’s heart condition continued to remain a secret, keeping everyone on edge.

As the year went on, there were flashbacks and repeat episodes that highlighted important decisions and emotional family moments. With new events coming in January 2025, characters like Sasha and Lulu will be forced to confront tough truths, while the future of the family business remains uncertain.

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General Hospital weekly recap for episodes aired from December 30, 2024, to January 3, 2025

December 30, 2024: Heartbreaking revelations

At the beginning of the week on General Hospital, Alexis told Sonny that Ava lost her alimony, and now it belonged to her son, Ace. She also asked Sonny to take Charlie’s from Kristina because she was worried that it could attract the FBI. Ava, having financial trouble, asked Laura for help but unfortunately, she didn’t turn out to be of any use.

Meanwhile, Valentin argued with Lulu about Charlotte, insisting that she should stay with him. The episode ended with a gunman pointing a sniper at Valentin from outside the cafe they were at.

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December 31, 2024: A flashback to hard choices

Instead of a new episode of the show, fans were treated to a special repeat episode revisiting a pivotal moment from August 26, 2024. In this flashback, Laura found out that Lulu urgently needed a liver transplant, forcing everyone to make tough decisions. The episode showed emotional family moments and reminded viewers of the challenges the characters had faced.

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January 1, 2025: Facing hard truths

Yet another break for a new episode as General Hospital aired a repeat from September 23, 2024. This episode focused on Portia delivering difficult news about Heather’s test results.

It showed Portia’s emotional struggle as she dealt with the situation, mixing strength with vulnerability. This set the stage for more emotional moments and reminded fans of the tough challenges the characters were going through.

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January 2, 2025: The cost of secrets

In this episode, Isaiah saved Sonny’s life after he collapsed in the boxing ring. Even though he needed medical help, Sonny refused to go to the hospital and kept his heart condition a secret. Meanwhile, things got tense between Valentin and Dante in Prague when a gunshot almost hit Charlotte.

Sasha told Michael she was pregnant but didn’t want him involved because of the complications with their families. Alexis and Ava fought over the Cassadine fortune, with Alexis refusing to give in to Ava’s demands.

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January 3, 2025: Decisions and consequences

At the end of the week on General Hospital, Lulu confronted Dante in Prague, angry that he was getting in the way of her chance to fix her relationship with Charlotte. Valentin gave Charlotte the choice to stay with him or go back to her mother, and she chose to stay with Valentin.

Michael asked Sasha to stay in Port Charles for the baby’s sake, and she agreed. Meanwhile, Sonny admitted to Jason that his heart problems were getting worse, leading to concerns about his future and the fate of the family business.

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