‘General Hospital’ Season 64 Episode 20 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

Fans of Port Charles looking for the next ‘General Hospital’ episode have a clear date to mark on the calendar. YouTube TV’s listings date the latest installment to October 1, with the following episode arriving on October 2. Because the show releases new episodes Monday through Friday, the one after that would fall on Monday, October 5.

This guide covers the release date, broadcast time, streaming options and what the current storylines suggest for the new episode. Sonny’s troubles are driving much of the drama right now, and the coming week looks set to raise the stakes for several families in town.

Release Date for the Next ‘General Hospital’ Episode

Episode numbering is the main source of confusion for viewers. ABC treats the show as one continuous run with climbing episode numbers, while The Movie Database resets its numbering once a year. That means the same broadcast day can carry a different label depending on where you check.

The mismatch is easy to see in coverage so far. ABC affiliated coverage was still calling the current run by its previous season label in early September, even though other tracking systems had already reset. One outlet also places the Friday, October 2 installment under the number that follows the Wednesday, September 30 entry, so a one episode gap between trackers is possible.

The calendar date is the safer guide than any number. New episodes arrive each weekday and the count picks back up at the start of the following week after a weekend break. The soap itself first premiered on April 1, 1963, and remains the longest running American drama currently in production.

Air Time on ABC Across Time Zones

The schedule has stayed steady for a long time. ‘General Hospital’ airs on ABC every weekday at 2 PM ET and 1 PM CT, which keeps it in the early afternoon slot longtime fans plan their days around.

Viewers farther west are covered as well. The show reaches audiences at 12 PM MT and 11 AM PT, since the network keeps a four zone breakdown consistent Monday through Friday. Anyone in a smaller market should still confirm their local affiliate’s listings, since the exact time can shift depending on the market.

Fans should not expect a change anytime soon. The time has not moved through the current season.

Where to Watch ‘General Hospital’ Online

The easiest route to the new episode is a live broadcast on ABC. Viewers who cannot catch an episode live can stream the latest installments the day after they air on Hulu or through the official ABC website and mobile app. A Monday episode should therefore be ready to stream on Tuesday.

Cord cutters have several ways in as well. Hulu Live TV carries the ABC feed as part of its bundle, and Fubo also carries the ABC affiliate in its channel lineup, so either service lets fans watch live without a traditional cable box. YouTube TV lists the upcoming run along with a cloud DVR with no storage limits, and Disney+ lists episodes with short descriptions.

Device support varies by provider. DIRECTV supports streaming on devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and various smart TVs, but it is not available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or Onn devices. Viewers should also note that paid options are broader than free ones.

Preview of the Week Ahead in Port Charles

The week of October 5 centers on Sonny Corinthos. Early spoilers describe him as seemingly framed for the attempted murder of Jenz Sidwell. One outlet notes that no day by day teasers have been released for that week yet, so the exact contents of any single episode remain unconfirmed.

Sonny is expected to fight back. He will hope to clear his name with Ric Lansing’s help, while Drew Cain and Ava Jerome work just as hard to cover up the fact that they are to blame for the setup. He will also have to contend with doubt from his loved ones. Relationships may suffer too, as ADA Justine Turner most likely ends things with him, possibly admitting she does not fully trust his word.

Other storylines are moving in parallel. Monet Mitchell is eager to take Curtis Ashford’s case and may seek house arrest for him. Jordan Ashford could head to a German clinic for treatment. Meanwhile, Sidwell might try to escape from the hospital.

A romantic trap is also taking shape. Tracy Quartermaine and Michael Corinthos are amping up their agenda to push Harrison Chase and Willow Tait toward cheating. A mystery man named Jude, played by Wil Traval, is set to debut in October, and there is a good chance he is the biological father of Phoebe. With Sonny under suspicion and Jude waiting in the wings, do you think the person framing Sonny will be exposed before Jude’s claim on Phoebe changes everything for Chase and Brook Lynn?