General Hospital 1963
What is General Hospital?
General Hospital is a television series set in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York. The show takes place in a city with a diverse range of locations, including a hospital, upscale hotel, cozy diner, and waterfront area.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 10,778
- First aired
- Apr 1, 1963
- Last aired
- May 22, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Soap
- Updated
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General Hospital is a television series set in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York. The show takes place in a city with a diverse range of locations, including a hospital, upscale hotel, cozy diner, and waterfront area. The city's waterfront is frequented by the criminal underworld, adding a layer of danger to the setting. The series focuses on the lives of families, friends, enemies, and lovers as they experience significant events that shape their lives.
Should you watch it?
“Residents of Port Charles navigate life-changing events within a city defined by its hospital and criminal underworld.”
- complex character relationships
- varied local settings
- long-running narrative
- frequent character turnover
Watch it if you enjoy long-form storytelling centered on the lives of families and friends in a city.
The series is rated TV-14 and features themes involving the criminal underworld.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 1, 1963
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 2, 1963
Frequently asked questions
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on April 1, 1963.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in the large upstate New York city of Port Charles.
What is the premise?
Families, friends, enemies, and lovers experience life-changing events in a city with a hospital and criminal underworld.
What network airs the show?
The series airs on ABC.