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General Hospital 1963

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
April 1, 1963
Last Aired
May 22, 2026
Format
63 seasons · 10,778 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Episode 1" (★ 1.7/10)
Created By
Frank Hursley, Doris Hursley
Network
ABC
Where to Stream
fuboTV, YouTube TV
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 217 votes TV-14 Soap 63 seasons · 10778 eps Returning Series
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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
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 217 votes
Format
63 seasons · 10,778 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
ABC
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“Residents of Port Charles navigate life-changing events within a city defined by its hospital and criminal underworld.”

Reasons to watch
  • complex character relationships
  • varied local settings
Keep in mind
  • 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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Season 1 · 2 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 261 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 260 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 261 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 260 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 259 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 256 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 259 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 257 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
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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.

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