Why Wasn’t ‘General Hospital’ on Today? Here’s the Reason Behind the Preemption
Fans tuning in for ‘General Hospital’ may be surprised to find something else on their screens. The ABC soap has been preempted, but here’s why — and when the drama in Port Charles will return.

If you tuned in to watch General Hospital today and found something else on your screen, you’re not alone. The ABC soap has been preempted, leaving fans wondering what happened to their daily dose of Port Charles drama.
The reason General Hospital wasn’t on today and will not be on tomorrow (and possibly Thursday) is the MLB Wild Card Series, which has taken over ABC’s daytime schedule. While that means no new General Hospital episode today, the soap isn’t going anywhere — and episodes will resume as scheduled once coverage wraps up.
The #4 Chicago Cubs (National League Central) and the #5 San Diego Padres (National League West) are facing off at the historic Wrigley Field, the home field of the Cubs. The Cubs won home-field advantage for the entire best-of-3 series by finishing higher than the Padres in the regular season. All games will air at 3:08 pm EST on ABC. The Cubs won game 1 of the series 3-1. If they win again tomorrow, the Wild Card Series will be over. If not, then there will be a third game played on Thursday. The winner of the Wild Card Series will go on to play the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-5 National League Division Series.
There should be no more ABC baseball preemptions this season because after the Wild Card Series, TBS will broadcast the National League playoffs, and Fox will broadcast the American League playoffs and the World Series.
Here are your updated spoilers for this week’s General Hospital.
“GH is both the longest-running scripted drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production. GH continues its tradition of passion, intrigue, and adventure that has depicted the ongoing lives of the diverse and evolving citizens of the fictional town of Port Charles, set in upstate New York. The glamour and excitement of those who have come to find their destinies in this familiar seaport town intertwine with the lives, loves, and fortunes of beloved, well-known faces. As always, love, danger, and mind-blowing plot twists abound on GH with contemporary storylines and unforgettable characters.”
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC, and you can catch up anytime on Hulu.
Broadcast schedules are determined by each network and may be subject to change without notice. Episodes of General Hospital can be delayed or preempted due to breaking news, sports coverage, or special programming. For the most up-to-date information, check your local listings.