Connections
Edited into
I Love the '80s (2002)
(TV Series)
Saturday Night Live: James Franco/Muse (2009)
(TV Episode)
A clip is shown during James Franco's opening monologue.
A clip is shown during James Franco's opening monologue.
Spin-off
Port Charles (1997)
(TV Series)
General Hospital: Night Shift (2007)
(TV Series)
Referenced in
Over the Top: Pilot
(TV Episode)
Yorgo cheers up at the throught that this show is about to start
Yorgo cheers up at the throught that this show is about to start
Dr. Sex (1964)
Dr. Schmutz calls General Hospital near the end
Dr. Schmutz calls General Hospital near the end
Bosom Buddies: Other Than That, She's a Wonderful Person (1981)
(TV Episode)
Sonny say of a situation, "It's so General Hospital!"
Sonny say of a situation, "It's so General Hospital!"
Gimme a Break!: Brother Ed and the Hooker (1982)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned by name.
The show is mentioned by name.
Chained Heat (1983)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Punky Brewster: Changes: Part 3 (1986)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned by name.
The show is mentioned by name.
X: The Unheard Music (1986)
"A Day on The Set of General Hospital" is printed on a TV Guide cover.
"A Day on The Set of General Hospital" is printed on a TV Guide cover.
Kate & Allie: General Hospital (1986)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Golden Girls: The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo (1988)
(TV Episode)
Sophia likens the hospital she volunteers at to the one on "General Hospital," saying "this place is a passion pit!"
Sophia likens the hospital she volunteers at to the one on "General Hospital," saying "this place is a passion pit!"
It's Garry Shandling's Show.: Ruth's Place (1989)
(TV Episode)
Ruth and Garry appear on the show, Ian Buchanan reprises his role
Ruth and Garry appear on the show, Ian Buchanan reprises his role
Going Overboard (1989)
The title is mentioned.
The title is mentioned.
Longtime Companion (1989)
Blackadder Goes Forth: General Hospital (1989)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Saturday Night Live: Robert Wagner/Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville (1989)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
The Great American Sex Scandal (1990)
(TV Movie)
Hope mentions it while on the stand.
Hope mentions it while on the stand.
Naughty Network (1981)
TV show mentioned by "Mr. Blackman".
TV show mentioned by "Mr. Blackman".
Murder, She Wrote: Bite the Big Apple (1991)
(TV Episode)
Television show is mentioned.
Television show is mentioned.
Beetlejuice: Generally Hysterical Hospital (1991)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992)
Vivian Schilling mentions her role as Mindy Peake.
Vivian Schilling mentions her role as Mindy Peake.
Full House: Play It Again, Jess (1992)
(TV Episode)
A man in the supermarket tells Jesse that General Hospital is his favorite Soap Opera. Ironically, John Stamos (Jesse) was in an episode of General Hospital
A man in the supermarket tells Jesse that General Hospital is his favorite Soap Opera. Ironically, John Stamos (Jesse) was in an episode of General Hospital
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenagers from Outer Space (1992)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "I want to meet Luke and Laura while I'm there."
Tom: "I want to meet Luke and Laura while I'm there."
Designing Women: Oh Dog, Poor Dog (1993)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Roseanne: Suck Up or Shut Up (1994)
(TV Episode)
Roseanne and Nancy fight over which soap-opera to watch at the diner.
Roseanne and Nancy fight over which soap-opera to watch at the diner.
The Nanny: Material Fran (1994)
(TV Episode)
Fran and Val talk about the characters, Luke and Laura.
Fran and Val talk about the characters, Luke and Laura.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Samson vs. the Vampire Women (1995)
(TV Episode)
Mike says the title.
Mike says the title.
Felony (1994)
"Where did they find you? General Hospital?"
"Where did they find you? General Hospital?"
Saturday Night Live: Anthony Edwards/Foo Fighters (1995)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned during the monologue
Title mentioned during the monologue
Hustler White (1996)
Married with Children: Spring Break: Part 1 (1996)
(TV Episode)
When Kelly and the girls don't recognize Rock DJ Dan, he adds: "I was on 'General Hospital' two days last fall. Zipper mishap."
When Kelly and the girls don't recognize Rock DJ Dan, he adds: "I was on 'General Hospital' two days last fall. Zipper mishap."
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Bridesmaids (1996)
(TV Episode)
Annie is late for the bridesmaids' dress fitting "because 'General Hospital' was killer today!"
Annie is late for the bridesmaids' dress fitting "because 'General Hospital' was killer today!"
Gray's Anatomy (1996)
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place: Two Guys, a Girl and a Presentation (1998)
(TV Episode)
Berg prepares himself for medical studies by watching General Hospital on TV
Berg prepares himself for medical studies by watching General Hospital on TV
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins (1998)
(TV Episode)
"The historic first meet of Luke and Laura"
"The historic first meet of Luke and Laura"
The West Wing: What Kind of Day Has It Been (2000)
(TV Episode)
Bartlet mentions the show during his speech.
Bartlet mentions the show during his speech.
Oz: Gray Matter (2000)
(TV Episode)
(about a soap) "Mac just left Felicia...again"
(about a soap) "Mac just left Felicia...again"
Gilmore Girls: Kiss and Tell (2000)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai mentions characters from the show.
Lorelai mentions characters from the show.
Intimate Portrait: Linda Dano (2000)
(TV Episode)
mentions Dano's involvement in the show
mentions Dano's involvement in the show
Friends: The One with Joey's Award (2001)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned at the Soapie Awards.
The show is mentioned at the Soapie Awards.
Intimate Portrait: Genie Francis (2001)
(TV Episode)
much of this focuses on Genie Francis's work on General hospital
much of this focuses on Genie Francis's work on General hospital
Intimate Portrait: Finola Hughes (2002)
(TV Episode)
Hughes talks about working on GH
Hughes talks about working on GH
Intimate Portrait: Emma Samms (2002)
(TV Episode)
Saturday Night Live: Salma Hayek/Christina Aguilera (2003)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Tina Fey
Referenced by Tina Fey
Gilmore Girls: A Tale of Poes and Fire (2003)
(TV Episode)
Rory mentions the show to Paris.
Rory mentions the show to Paris.
SOAPnet Salutes ABC Daytime (2003)
(TV Movie)
stars from General Hospital talk about the future of the show
stars from General Hospital talk about the future of the show
Biography: All My Children (2003)
(TV Episode)
Finola Hughes is mentioned to have been on General Hospital prior to Joining AMC
Finola Hughes is mentioned to have been on General Hospital prior to Joining AMC
Friends: The One Where the Stripper Cries (2004)
(TV Episode)
Leslie Charleson and Joey are the celebrities players on "Pyramid" and she is announced as the star of 'General Hospital'.
Leslie Charleson and Joey are the celebrities players on "Pyramid" and she is announced as the star of 'General Hospital'.
Thank Heaven (2004)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
SOAPnet Reveals ABC Soap Secrets (2004)
(TV Movie)
Actors discuss their upcoming storylines
Actors discuss their upcoming storylines
House M.D.: Paternity (2004)
(TV Episode)
House sees Foreman monitoring Dan from the lab and says, "General Hospital is on Channel Six."
House sees Foreman monitoring Dan from the lab and says, "General Hospital is on Channel Six."
SOAPnet Reveals ABC Soap Secrets (2005)
(TV Movie)
actors talk about future storylines
actors talk about future storylines
Block Party (2005)
mentioned in song lyrics
mentioned in song lyrics
Duck Dodgers: The Six Wazillion Dollar Duck (2005)
(TV Episode)
Duck Dodgers is given bionic implants at General Hospital
Duck Dodgers is given bionic implants at General Hospital
Saturday Night Live: Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy (2006)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by the Needlers
Mentioned by the Needlers
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.202 (2006)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue in "Seasonal Acting" category
referenced in clue in "Seasonal Acting" category
30 Rock: Pilot (2006)
(TV Episode)
Jack reminds Jenna of Scotty on General Hospital
Jack reminds Jenna of Scotty on General Hospital
House M.D.: Half-Wit (2007)
(TV Episode)
House registers his patient file under the name "Luke N. Laura."
House registers his patient file under the name "Luke N. Laura."
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
"I haven't seen that style since Luke married Laura."
"I haven't seen that style since Luke married Laura."
The Bachelor: Episode #13.4 (2009)
(TV Episode)
A group date goes to the set of "General Hospital"
A group date goes to the set of "General Hospital"
PG Porn: Genital Hospital (2009)
(TV Episode)
Title is a reference to the long-running soap.
Title is a reference to the long-running soap.
Not Married with Children XXX (2009)
(Video)
Al tells Kelly to go home and watch this show with her mom
Al tells Kelly to go home and watch this show with her mom
The Simpsons: The Great Wife Hope (2009)
(TV Episode)
Lenny says that he "spent all day eating bon-bons and watching 'General Hospital.'"
Lenny says that he "spent all day eating bon-bons and watching 'General Hospital.'"
Castle: Vampire Weekend (2009)
(TV Episode)
Seamus Dever character is dressed with a Doctor costume reminiscent of the one he used as Dr. Ian Devlin in General Hospital.
Seamus Dever character is dressed with a Doctor costume reminiscent of the one he used as Dr. Ian Devlin in General Hospital.
Dancing with the Stars: Round Six (2009)
(TV Episode)
Tom Bergeron refers to Luke and Laura
Tom Bergeron refers to Luke and Laura
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.71 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reference to the setting in a $10,000 question
Reference to the setting in a $10,000 question
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.89 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Soap Operas"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Soap Operas"
Greek: Pride & Punishment (2010)
(TV Episode)
One ZBZ thinks that the sirens from the show are police
One ZBZ thinks that the sirens from the show are police
Rules of Engagement: Free Free Time (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jeff mentions watching "Genital Hospital" on Pay-Per-View
Jeff mentions watching "Genital Hospital" on Pay-Per-View
Atop the Fourth Wall: Ewoks #9 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Finevoice says he uses his Tivo to tape this show
Finevoice says he uses his Tivo to tape this show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.95 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay says that after going on "The View", President Obama will go on the show to explain his health care plan
Jay says that after going on "The View", President Obama will go on the show to explain his health care plan
Hell's Kitchen: 10 Chefs Compete (2010)
(TV Episode)
Title on-screen when Nancy Grahn is shown
Title on-screen when Nancy Grahn is shown
Love & Other Drugs (2010)
Mentioned by doctor in dialogue
Mentioned by doctor in dialogue
Elvira's Movie Macabre: Teenagers from Outer Space (2010)
(TV Episode)
Elvira cites the show as one of her favorite soap operas.
Elvira cites the show as one of her favorite soap operas.
Undercover Boss: Subway (2010)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Don
Referenced by Don
Psych: Dual Spires (2010)
(TV Episode)
Shawn: What is it with all the secret relationships - it's like "General Hospital"
Shawn: What is it with all the secret relationships - it's like "General Hospital"
Saturday Night Live: Dana Carvey/Linkin Park (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Seth on Weekend Update
Mentioned by Seth on Weekend Update
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
Mentioned a few times in reference to James Franco.
Mentioned a few times in reference to James Franco.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.114 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Carol Burnett says that Elizabeth Taylor used to watch the show
Carol Burnett says that Elizabeth Taylor used to watch the show
Dirty Soap: All My Family (2011)
(TV Episode)
features an actor from this soap
features an actor from this soap
Dirty Soap: The Young and the Illness (2011)
(TV Episode)
features an actor from this soap
features an actor from this soap
Nikita: Looking Glass (2011)
(TV Episode)
Birkhoff mentions it.
Birkhoff mentions it.
Dirty Soap: The Cold and the Beautiful (2011)
(TV Episode)
features an actor from this soap
features an actor from this soap
Hot in Cleveland: Everything Goes Better with Vampires (2012)
(TV Episode)
Rick Springfield mentioned as being on the show
Rick Springfield mentioned as being on the show
Stevie TV: Episode #1.7 (2012)
(TV Episode)
James Franco says he did a soap opera
James Franco says he did a soap opera
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.149 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan says that he auditioned for a role on the show that eventually went to John Stamos
Jeffrey Dean Morgan says that he auditioned for a role on the show that eventually went to John Stamos
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.133 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Arden mentions the show by name.
Arden mentions the show by name.
Soap Life (2013)
Subject of Documentary
Subject of Documentary
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.30 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Sarah mentions the show by name.
Sarah mentions the show by name.
The Carrie Diaries: Identity Crisis (2013)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Maggie
mentioned by Maggie
Featured in
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
The Onion Field (1979)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manhunt in Space (1992)
(TV Episode)
Featured one segment as part of this episode
Featured one segment as part of this episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Beatniks (1992)
(TV Episode)
Featured one segment as part of this episode
Featured one segment as part of this episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash of Moons (1992)
(TV Episode)
one episode featured as the featurette for this episode
one episode featured as the featurette for this episode
Luke and Laura, Vol. 1: Lovers on the Run (1994)
(Video)
this is a video showing the best scenes of Luke and Laura from their meeting to their wedding
this is a video showing the best scenes of Luke and Laura from their meeting to their wedding
Luke and Laura Vol. 2: Greatest Love of All (1995)
(Video)
this is a clip video of the best moment of Luke & Laura from their wedding onwards
this is a clip video of the best moment of Luke & Laura from their wedding onwards
ABC Afterschool Specials: Positive: A Journey Into AIDS (1995)
(TV Episode)
Two actors from "General Hospital" (1963) who play characters with AIDS investigate the disease in this documentary.
Two actors from "General Hospital" (1963) who play characters with AIDS investigate the disease in this documentary.
The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (1998)
(TV Special)
Clips shown of nominnes.
Clips shown of nominnes.
Behind the Music: Rick Springfield (1998)
(TV Episode)
clips
clips
The 15th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards (1999)
(TV Movie)
Clips from series shown as nominees announced.
Clips from series shown as nominees announced.
The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (1999)
(TV Special)
Clips.
Clips.
Legally Blonde (2001)
Intimate Portrait: Genie Francis (2001)
(TV Episode)
clips from GH are used
clips from GH are used
Intimate Portrait: Finola Hughes (2002)
(TV Episode)
clips from GH are used to show Hughes performance on that show
clips from GH are used to show Hughes performance on that show
I Love the '80s (2002)
(TV Series)
Daytime's Greatest Weddings (2004)
(Video)
footage of weddings are used
footage of weddings are used
House M.D.: Pilot (2004)
(TV Episode)
House is seen watching an episode of this series twice - once in the cafeteria, once at the end with Wilson
House is seen watching an episode of this series twice - once in the cafeteria, once at the end with Wilson
House M.D.: Acceptance (2005)
(TV Episode)
House watches his favorite soap
House watches his favorite soap
The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2006)
(TV Special)
Clips were shown
Clips were shown
The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2008)
(TV Special)
Nominee clips.
Nominee clips.
The Greatest: 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80's (2009)
(TV Episode)
Footage from the TV series was featured in this mini-series.
Footage from the TV series was featured in this mini-series.
The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2009)
(TV Special)
Nominee clips.
Nominee clips.
Saturday Night Live: James Franco/Muse (2009)
(TV Episode)
James Franco shows a clip of himself on General Hospital during the monologue
James Franco shows a clip of himself on General Hospital during the monologue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.27 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip of James Franco and his mother on the show is shown
a clip of James Franco and his mother on the show is shown
The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
Nominee clips.
Nominee clips.
Dirty Soap: Starting Over (2011)
(TV Episode)
clips from the show featuring Kelly and Kirsten are shown
clips from the show featuring Kelly and Kirsten are shown
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.67 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea shows a clip from the show.
Chelsea shows a clip from the show.
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.75 (2013)
(TV Episode)
A clip of the show with the crossover from the cast of "The Chew" is shown.
A clip of the show with the crossover from the cast of "The Chew" is shown.
Spoofed in
The Carol Burnett Show: Episode #6.5 (1972)
(TV Episode)
Parodied as "Terminal Hospital".
Parodied as "Terminal Hospital".
Star-Studded Spoof of the New TV Season, G-Rated, with Glamour, Glitter and Gags (1982)
(TV Special)
Tootsie (1982)
"Southwest General" is a parody of "General Hospital", even referencing the "Sally Armitage is Max Hedges!" storyline plot twist.
"Southwest General" is a parody of "General Hospital", even referencing the "Sally Armitage is Max Hedges!" storyline plot twist.
ALF: A Little Bit of Soap (1987)
(TV Episode)
"Midwest General" is a parody of the series.
"Midwest General" is a parody of the series.
Generally Horny Hospital (1995)
(Video)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: As Westbridge Turns (1997)
(TV Episode)
The character Stone is a take off of the character from General Hospital
The character Stone is a take off of the character from General Hospital
Candy Stripers 5: The New Generation (1999)
(Video)
spoofs the original soap
spoofs the original soap
Lexx: Lafftrak (1999)
(TV Episode)
one of the shows is a soap opera set in a hospital
one of the shows is a soap opera set in a hospital
Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom (2004)
(TV Movie)
Hugh mentions an intergalactic soap opera called "General Post Office"
Hugh mentions an intergalactic soap opera called "General Post Office"
Family Guy: Prick Up Your Ears (2006)
(TV Episode)
Brian and his friends are watching a porn titled Genital Hospital, a porn spoof of the show General Hospital
Brian and his friends are watching a porn titled Genital Hospital, a porn spoof of the show General Hospital
Trying Times: Pilot (2011)
(TV Episode)
Pregnant with twins from two different fathers.
Pregnant with twins from two different fathers.
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.67 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea and Sarah do a spoof of a scene from the show that Chelsea just showed.
Chelsea and Sarah do a spoof of a scene from the show that Chelsea just showed.
