Port Charles fans, brace yourselves: General Hospital is going on pause this week because ABC is showing the MLB playoffs live. That means no new episodes on Tuesday (Sept 30) and Wednesday (Oct 1). If things get extra dramatic, Thursday’s episode might be pushed too.
Why the Interruption?
The network is airing the National League Wild Card Series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. These are high-stakes games in a best-of-three series. If each team wins one game, there’ll be a deciding Game 3 on Thursday, which could delay GH again.
That’s a big deal because ABC’s live baseball coverage takes priority–especially during the postseason.
When Does General Hospital Return?
If the series wraps in just two games, General Hospital should return Thursday, October 2, with a new episode. But if a Game 3 is needed, Thursday may also be preempted. No matter what, a new episode is locked in for Friday, October 3.
So, bottom line: expect a short break, but GH’s drama will be back soon.
A Deeper Look at the Wild Card Series
- Game 1 happened on Tuesday and aired around 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC.
- The Chicago Cubs earned home-field advantage by finishing higher in the regular season standings.
- After Game 1, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back home runs for the Cubs, giving them a 3–1 win over the Padres.
- The network arrangement: ABC is airing this NL Wild Card series, while other playoff games will be handled by TBS and Fox, respectively.
What This Means for General Hospital Storylines
This pause comes smack in the middle of a season loaded with suspense: secrets, revelations, shocking character twists, and cliffhangers. Viewers will have to wait a bit longer to see how everything unfolds in Port Charles.
Even with the break, GH fans remain loyal—and once baseball steps aside, the show will pick up where it left off with all the drama, love, danger, and jaw-dropping turns.
What You Should Do
- Mark your calendar for Oct 2 and Oct 3 — that’s when fresh episodes are expected.
- Check local listings — sometimes schedules shift depending on how the games go.
- And don’t worry—this kind of pause isn’t new. Sports often bump daytime shows, especially during big playoff seasons.