‘General Hospital’ Season 64 Episode 12 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

The next ‘General Hospital’ episode on the calendar arrives on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. YouTube TV’s listings place Episode 10 on Monday, September 21, and because the soap airs on ABC every weekday, that puts the Wednesday installment two broadcasts later. Spoiler schedules already have that Wednesday mapped out in detail.

The release date is only part of the picture, since fans also want the airing time, the streaming options and a sense of where the story is heading. The episode follows a cliffhanger in which Agent William Baines arrested Nina Reeves in connection with the disappearance and possible murder of Jack Brennan, even as Sonny Corinthos tried to step in on her behalf. Nina has since been sent to Steinmauer, leaving Willow badly shaken.

Release Date and Season Numbering for ‘General Hospital’

Episode 9 aired on Friday, September 18, and Episode 10 followed on Monday, September 21. Two more weekday broadcasts carry the count to Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Spoiler schedules mark that date as Episode #16051 and describe it as the day Sonny strategizes with Ric while Tracy enlists a new ally.

The season label depends on which tracker a viewer checks, since ABC affiliated coverage was still calling the current run Season 63 in early September while other tracking systems had already moved to a new count. ABC treats the show as one continuous run with episode numbers that keep climbing, whereas The Movie Database resets its numbering once a year. That gap explains why the same broadcast day can appear under two different season labels.

The reset has followed a steady calendar window, with the tracker’s Season 62 beginning on September 3, 2024 and Season 63 premiering on September 8, 2025. The series first premiered on April 1, 1963, and it remains the longest running American drama currently in production. That history is part of why even scheduling questions draw so much attention from longtime viewers.

Airing Time on ABC Across Time Zones

‘General Hospital’ airs on ABC every weekday at 2 PM ET and 1 PM CT. The slot has stayed the same for years regardless of which episode number falls on a given day. That consistency makes Wednesday easy to plan around.

Mountain and Pacific viewers can catch the show at noon and 11 AM local time, which keeps the four zone breakdown consistent from Monday through Friday. Viewers on the West Coast or in other regions are encouraged to confirm their local affiliate’s listings, since the exact time can shift depending on the market.

The soap is occasionally preempted for special ABC News coverage or major sporting events. A quick check of local listings before Wednesday afternoon is a sensible habit even with such a dependable schedule.

Where to Watch ‘General Hospital’ Live and Online

The live broadcast is on ABC, which remains the primary home for the show. Viewers who cannot watch live can stream the latest installment the day after it airs on Hulu or through the official ABC website and mobile app.

Cord cutters have additional paid routes, including Hulu Live TV, which carries the ABC broadcast as part of a bundle with Disney Plus and ESPN Select. JustWatch lists Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV as streaming options, and it shows the series can also be bought as a download on Amazon Video.

That same tracker reports no free streaming options for the soap at the moment. For most fans, the ABC broadcast and the Hulu window the following day remain the most practical routes into Port Charles.

Preview of What Happens in Port Charles on Wednesday

Sonny and Ric get together for an old fashioned strategy session, while Tracy is about to enlist a new ally. The weekly outlook adds that Tracy has an agenda that has everything to do with Brook Lynn. The two threads suggest a day built around quiet maneuvering rather than a single big event.

Chase and Willow spend time together, and Drew is expected to be nearby. One report says the two will seek mutual comfort, with Willow anxious over her mother’s situation and Chase dealing with strain in his family life with Brook Lynn. Drew, meanwhile, is pressing ahead with revenge on Willow.

Blythe Howard is set to debut as Monet, a new lawyer working at the law office of Diane Miller and Alexis Davis, with her first appearance on September 23. Celeb Dirty Laundry reports that Jordan will face a shock right after Monet first appears, and it speculates that the two may be sisters or otherwise connected.

Trina makes a big decision on Wednesday, and Kai receives an offer he may find tempting. Thursday then brings a confrontational meeting between Ava and Sonny, along with Tracy revealing exactly what she has been planning. If you think Drew is about to see more than he should in Willow and Chase’s quiet moment, or that Monet’s arrival will upend Jordan’s world, tell us in the comments which storyline you plan to follow most closely.