General Hospital weekly recap (January 20 to 24, 2025): Sidwell's dark past, Lulu's return, and Kai's heartbreaking future

Last week on the ABC soap opera General Hospital was packed with drama, emotional moments, and significant developments. Fans saw major confrontations, tough decisions, and surprising reveals that will shape the future of Port Charles. From health crises to unexpected reunions, this week had everything.

On January 20, the show took a break for the Presidential Inauguration, allowing viewers to catch up on previous episodes. However, the drama returned full force starting January 21, with intense scenes involving key characters like Ava, Willow, and Tracy.

As the week went on, unexpected twists kept everyone hooked. From Stella standing by Kai to Lulu’s dramatic job hunt at Deception, each episode brought new challenges. At the same time, Anna and Laura’s investigation into Sidwell uncovered more mysteries, setting up even more suspense for the weeks ahead.

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General Hospital weekly recap for episodes aired from January 20 to 24, 2025

January 20, 2025: No new episode

General Hospital did not air a new episode as ABC Network dedicated the day to covering the Presidential Inauguration. The network broadcasted Donald J. Trump's swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States from Washington, D.C., including his address and signing at the Oval Office.

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January 21, 2025: Ava’s plea and Tracy’s arrest

Ava Jerome made a heartfelt request to Sonny Corinthos, asking him to ensure their daughter Avery’s safety amid the escalating danger in Port Charles. At the same time, Willow Tait felt bad about stopping Carly and Sonny from visiting Michael, but she eventually let them see him.

Anna Devane kept looking into the explosion at the penthouse, and Tracy Quartermaine got arrested for her part in the fight over Wiley and Amelia’s custody, which caused a clash with law enforcement.

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January 22, 2025: A tearful reunion and Sonny’s secret

In the middle of the week on General Hospital, Jason made a deal with Tracy to help Willow again see her children, Wiley and Amelia. Tracy wasn’t happy about it but agreed, and Willow finally got to hug her kids at the gatehouse.

At the same time, Lulu and Dante tried to convince Tracy to work with the police on the kidnapping case. In another part of town, Sonny’s heart problems got worse, and he collapsed, but he didn’t want anyone to know. Brick started to doubt Dr. Isaiah Gannon, and Cody stirred up some trouble at Charlie’s Pub.

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January 23, 2025: Ric and Ava's first kiss, and Sonny’s health

Ric and Ava kissed for the first time after a tense conversation about her custody battle. Ava told Ric that Laura wouldn’t help by testifying, and Ric encouraged her to think about what’s best for Avery. At the same time, Sonny talked to Brick about his health problems, and Brick set up a heart doctor appointment for him in Los Angeles.

Over at Charlie’s bar, Jordan found out that Jenz Sidwell was in town, prompting Laura to plan a meeting with him. Also, Josslyn and Lucas started to worry about Cyrus’s role in recent troubles with Digitilitis at the hospital.

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January 24, 2025: Stella's support for Kai and Lulu's job search

At the end of the week on General Hospital, Stella encouraged Kai to focus on recovering after his doctor gave him heartbreaking news that ended his football dreams. Trina stood by him as he struggled to figure out what to do next.

Meanwhile, Lulu’s attempt to find a job at Deception caused some tension. Maxie and Brook Lynn weren’t sure about hiring her, but Tracy surprised everyone by giving her the job. At the same time, Anna and Laura confronted Sidwell.

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