General Hospital Two Scoops | 2023 (2024)

General Hospital opinion columns from 2023

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Love a storyline? Want to throw the remote at the screen during others? Our Two Scoops columnists feel the same way. Each week, they provide their own commentary on the action in the Two Scoops column.

January 2, 2023

This may be the longest column this writer has ever written. SO much happened this year. Did she leave your favorite story out? Let her know after you read this week's Two Scoops Year in Review!

January 9, 2023

Britt tangled with the Hook -- or did she? The New Year kicked off in Port Charles with serial killers, secrets, and vengeance. Liz Masters is checking in with Two Scoops of soapy melodrama and a dash of murder.

January 16, 2023

We waited for the volcano of secrets to erupt, and it finally did! Everyone knows everything. It was a wild week in Port Charles. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.

January 23, 2023

People in glass houses shouldn't cast stones, but in Port Charles, they don't just throw them, they launch them like missiles. Are Sonny and Nina in any position to judge Carly? And what about Michael, who continues to plot to take down Sonny? Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops of right and wrong.

January 30, 2023

Nina's not a match, Drew forgave Carly, Lucy was saved, Spencer and Trina admitted they aren't faking it, Cam knows Joss is a liar, and so much more! Wow, a week chock-full of excitement. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops!

February 6, 2023

Confession might be good for the soul, but not necessarily on soaps. Will Spencer regret blackmailing his father? Is Ava about to face Nikolas' wrath? And what happens to Portia when Curtis learns the truth about Trina? Revenge is a dish best served cold because it leads to lots of sizzling drama, especially in Port Charles.

February 13, 2023

A prince is dead, a wedding hangs in the balance, a nurse may go to jail, and a young couple wows us with their fire. So much excitement to discuss in this week's Two Scoops!

February 20, 2023

Cliffhanger Friday ended with a few bombshells. Has Austin fallen victim to the Hook or an imposter? Will Felicia and Ava be able to turn the tables on Ryan before one or both end up dead? What happens now that Portia's secret has blown up in her face? Buckle up, it's time for a wild ride on the Two Scoops express.

February 27, 2023

Heather confessed to the hook slayings, but is she the real killer? Is Esme's decision to name her son Ace a sign that her memories are returning, or is there something else going on? Will Curtis ever forgive Portia? Will Joss be able to keep Dex's secrets, or will she be his undoing? Let's find out in this week's Two Scoops.

March 6, 2023

You know the scenes in old horror movies when a mad scientist has a laboratory filled with smoking test tubes? That's a lot like General Hospital right now. There are some couples testing their chemistry, and we even have our own spooky ghost. But is everything working in harmony, or are we inching toward combustion? Let's dish all about it in Two Scoops.

March 13, 2023

The ties that bind are unraveling in Port Charles. Can Spencer get Ace out of Spring Ridge? Will the old Esme resurface? Is Nina headed for disaster by going after Carly? All aboard at Dysfunction Junction. Destination: Two Scoops of karma and justice.

March 20, 2023

Targeted poisons, slurred speech, gunshots that require only Band-Aids, a familiar librarian disguise, and so many more oddities to discuss in this week's GH Two Scoops.

March 27, 2023

Victor's enemies are closing ranks, but will it be enough to thwart his evil plot? Now that Esme is free as a bird, will she fly away or revert to old habits? The stage is set for a battle between good and evil as General Hospital prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary and kick off the 2023 Nurses Ball. Let's discuss all this -- and more -- in this week's Two Scoops.

April 3, 2023

Port Charles wept this week, and so did we -- the loss of Sonya Eddy hit us hard, and saying goodbye to Cam was no picnic, either. Let's talk about all the tears and 60 years in the latest GH Two Scoops.

April 10, 2023

What was your favorite part about the 2023 Nurses Ball? Is it the entertainment on the stage, the red carpet fashion show, the intrigue behind the scenes, or the exciting twists and turns as old storylines wrap up and new ones begin? Let's discuss in Two Scoops.

April 17, 2023

The Haunted Star set sail with exactly one person who wanted to be aboard and a host of hooligans and hostages. Port Charles's finest pooled their brains and resources to try to rescue Ace, Spencer, Liesl, and Trina. This and so much more to unpack in this week's Two Scoops.

April 24, 2023

Greetings, Mr. and Mrs. Port Charles! As you can tell from the title above, a pair of Stanley Kubrick films have been fresh on our writer's mind, but that's neither here nor there. Guest Two Scooper Steve is back with a few thoughts on General Hospital. It's only April, but a lot has gone on in the early months of the show's 60th anniversary. As usual, there's some good, some bad, and some that's sort of in between. Let's get started.

May 1, 2023

Has the Quartermaine mansion shrunk? Why did no one pack mittens? Will Dex's hidden camera end Sonny? Why does Willow look so gorgeous if she's so sick? We ponder all that and more in this week's GH Two Scoops!

May 8, 2023

Can Nina keep her promise to Willow and her explosive secret? Will Michael choose peace over revenge? Victor's evil plots were foiled, but will Spencer pay the ultimate price for playing the hero? Liz Masters is back with Two Scoops of dying wishes, toxic vendettas, and a clock ticking down to doomsday.

May 15, 2023

Daytime lost a true legend this week. Let's remember her 45 years in Daytime and also discuss this week's Port Charles happenings.

May 22, 2023

Victor is dead, Holly left town, and Nina is trying to let go of the past in the hopes of finding a better future with Willow. Will Nina succeed? Will Robert be able to find love and happiness with Diane? And have we seen the last of bad Esme? It's Two Scoops of goodbye but not forgotten.

May 29, 2023

Willow is finally having her bone marrow transplant, Carly and Sonny are making pancakes, Nina's plot didn't work out as she expected, Curtis tells Portia he's willing to try. This and so much more in this week's GH Two Scoops

June 5, 2023

Josslyn is on a mission, Nina has a plan, and Victor had a few parting shots. Will Valentin and Laura find Nikolas -- or Jason -- in Chechnya? Did someone tamper with Trina and Curtis' DNA test? It's time to check in with this week's Two Scoops of final requests and secret plots.

June 12, 2023

Who is pulling Mason's strings? Who was that faceless nurse chatting up Willow? Is the evidence in Victor's safe deposit box real or fake? Let's debate these and other topics in this week's Two Scoops

June 19, 2023

As we sail into summer, will Mason's demands force Ava into an alliance with Sonny? Is "Eddie Maine's " appearance Nina's salvation? Can Dex do his job and keep Josslyn happy? Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops of secrets and summer shenanigans.

June 26, 2023

Greetings once again, Mr. and Mrs. Port Charles! Summer has arrived in full bloom, but how much are things really heating up on our screens? Some storylines have potential, but many others remain cold and repetitive and should have been left to wither amongst the snow-covered ashes of the Haunted Star "somewhere in Greenland." Guest Two Scoops columnist Steve is back with a few thoughts on General Hospital. Let's get started!

July 3, 2023

Lucy smells something fishy, Austin crossed a line, Nina is being Machiavellian, and Cyrus is throwing out the welcome mat. Fuses are lit for a spectacular fireworks show, but will it live up to its promise or fizzle out? Let's find out in this week's illuminating Two Scoops.

July 10, 2023

Shots were fired, puzzles were solved, offers were made, and bubbles were expanded in a lively week in Port Charles. Let's discuss this and more in this week's Two Scoops.

July 17, 2023

Does it feel like things have gone too far with some of the characters and couples? Are Sasha's latest troubles good drama or cruel torture? Should Finn and Liz rekindle things or make a run for it? Buckle up -- there's danger ahead in this week's Two Scoops of truth and consequences.

July 24, 2023

Who let Sasha have a knife? Why didn't they just give Curtis amnesia like Ned and Esme? Why didn't Carly bring Drew brownies in prison? So many questions to answer in this week's Two Scoops.

July 31, 2023

Life is hard in Port Charles these days. Will Carly get back what she lost? Can Sasha save herself from a maniacal doctor? What will Sonny and Ava's next move be to flush out Mason's boss? Stolen lives, shattered dreams, and explosive secrets are being served up in this week's Two Scoops with Liz Masters.

August 7, 2023

Liz and Finn have the talk, Anna expresses her love for Valentin, Ava kisses Austin, Cyrus faces death, and a host of other interesting stories play out on GH this week. Let's unravel it all in this week's Two Scoops

August 14, 2023

2023 has seen highs and lows in Port Charles. Which were your favorite and least favorite scenes so far this year? What would you write if you were in charge? Let's discuss in this week's special Two Scoops commentary.

August 21, 2023

2023 has seen highs and lows in Port Charles. Which were your favorite and least favorite scenes so far this year? What would you write if you were in charge? Let's discuss in this week's special Two Scoops commentary.

August 28, 2023

Does it seem lately that all roads lead to Pikeman? As the game pieces move into place, alliances are shifting and danger looms. Is Valentin being blackmailed? Will Anna's search for the arsonist lead her to a surprising twist? It's Two Scoops of fun and games.

September 4, 2023

Cyrus is preaching, Sonny is being cuffed, Brook Lynn is packing, Tracy is gloating, and mayhem is about to be unleashed in Port Charles.

September 11, 2023

While Sonny languishes in federal custody, Anna is on the hunt for answers, starting with what is really going on with Pikeman. Could Pikeman be Jerry Jacks or someone equally nefarious like Victor Cassadine? Let's find out what Liz Masters thinks in this week's Two Scoops.

September 18, 2023

Some folks like to get away, take a Sprina holiday from the neighborhood. Hop a flight to Llanview, PA, or to Hollywood. But we're reading a Pikeman message on Anna's hotel bathroom mirror. We're in a GH Two Scoops state of mind.

September 25, 2023

There are quite a few people in Port Charles these days who could use a delivery of forget-me-nots to help them to remember. Eddie unwittingly holds the key to Nina's downfall, Sonny's days as Mike appear to be far behind him, and a monster lurks inside Esme. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops of absolution and amnesia.

October 2, 2023

The romance we have waited for has finally taken flight. And Gladys' evil deeds are finally known. The payoff week has finally arrived! Eddie Maine sings Idle Rich tunes to the town, Liz and Finn get very wet, and Sonny and Nina plan to elope. All this and more in this week's Two Scoops!

October 9, 2023

Greetings once again, Mr. and Mrs. Port Charles! Spencer and Trina have finally gone all the way. Anna and Valentin seem to be falling apart and may be headed for Splitsville. Are Sonny and Nina's chances at happily ever after doomed, or are their best days still ahead? And can someone please free Elizabeth? Guest Two Scoops columnist Steve is back with his thoughts on General Hospital.

October 16, 2023

Will Sonny and Nina live happily ever after, or will Michael spill his secret before the bouquet is thrown? Will Dex choke Mason on his lollipop to get Ava home? Cyrus is out of Pentonville, but where exactly is he heading next? So many hot topics to discuss in this week's Two Scoops!

October 23, 2023

Crooked judges, mobsters dispensing justice, and criminals getting sweetheart deals. Lady Justice might be blind, but the scales are far from balanced in Port Charles. Liz Masters returns with Two Scoops of crime and punishment.

October 30, 2023

Nina's under Michael's thumb, Mason is under Austin's pillow, T.J. is a witness, Sasha is staying, and Cyrus is making the mea culpa rounds, but no one wants to hear his apologies. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.

November 6, 2023

Friday's cliffhanger threw Anna and Valentin's story into very dark territory. Will Charlotte pay the ultimate price for her folly? Michael has kept Nina's secret, at what cost? Ava has a mysterious new buyer for Spoon Island, Josslyn's new friend has some red flags, and Finn is looking for some happiness. There's a lot of tangled web to unravel in this week's Two Scoops.

November 13, 2023

News flash! There's apparently an ocean in the Quartermaines' backyard, alpacas can be models, the Peter August stairs are still frightening, and Port Charles is in chaos over a single bullet. No treats, but only tricks were served up over Halloween in Port Charles.

November 20, 2023

There was a lot going on in Port Charles, with Charlotte's secrets -- mostly -- exposed, Esme taking a stand for herself and Ace, and some heartbreaking news for T.J. and Molly. But it's also a time to reflect on all the blessings -- and something brand new -- in this special Two Scoops of gratitude with a side order of tea.

November 27, 2023

It's never a bad time to stop and give thanks for all the things we love about General Hospital. Plus, a shocking exit, a screaming (and possibly lying) child, and promises that are more than likely meant to be broken in a super-sized Two Scoops column.

December 4, 2023

Good things might come in small packages, but in Port Charles, bad things definitely come in unmarked envelopes. Did Austin's killer avenge Ava, or was the claim a clever misdirection? Trouble is brewing as Carly meets a charming stranger, Michael's frustrations with Nina mount, and Drew is acting out of sorts. It's time to unwrap this week's Two Scoops of intrigue and mayhem.

December 11, 2023

Christmas trees, tearful plane rides, engagements, trials, and children's songs. It was a festive week on GH, although a bit confusing. Let's scratch our heads together in this week's Two Scoops.

December 18, 2023

As Christmas approaches, the good citizens of Port Charles -- young and old ­ are busy decorating their trees, wrapping presents, and preparing to join hands and feast, but there's always a grinch lurking, ready to steal all the joy. What is Brennan up to with Carly? Has Anna really rewritten her past? Is Ava right to suspect Nikolas of killing Austin? Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops of holiday cheer and a little jeer.

December 25, 2023

It's that time of year when our columnists look back on the year. This week Liz Masters and Tamilu team up for a special Two Scoops edition of the Best of General Hospital 2023. Find out what they've picked as best of everything GH in 2023.