The series offers a unique form of escapism with its often wild (and wonderful) plots.
However, it’s the series' outlandish and unbelievable plots that have left fans reeling.
WSB agent and family friend Frisco Jones (Jack Wagner) eventually joined the trio on their quest.
They successfully recover the crystal, and Casey returns to Lumina.
After Casey’s departure, a news anchor named Shep Casey arrives in Port Charles.
Shep, who bears astrikingresemblance to the extraterrestrial, quickly begins a flirtation with Anna.
To execute his plan, Mikkos pursued possession of the world’s largest uncut diamond,The Ice Princess.
By the time the dust settled, Alex Quartermaine and Tony Cassadine (Andre Landzaat) had perished.
Mikkos was also dead, and Luke and Laura had saved the world.
Believing the two shared a bond and angered by his rejection, Franco targets Jason’s family and friends.
Before vanishing, Franco warned Jason all his future kills would trigger corresponding deaths by Franco’s hand.
Jason seemingly killed Franco in 2012.
However, an alive and far less homicidal Franco reappeared in 2013, played by Roger Howarth.
Franco apparently had a brain tumor, which led to his prior psychopathic behavior.
With a fresh start, Franco set off on the long road to redemption.
Posing as Lucien, he manipulated Chloe Morgan into ending her relationship with Stefan.
When Chloe uncovered the ruse, he murdered her and framed Stefan.
He and Helena plot to release a biotoxin but are foiled by Luke.
The two fight, leaving Stavros clinging to the edge of a pit.
Locking eyes with Luke, Stavros let go laughing as he fell into the abyss.
Resurfacing in 2013, Stavros shifted his fixation to Laura’s daughter, Lulu.
He kidnapped and brainwashed her, claiming she reminded him of his past with Laura.
However, Dante intervened, fatally shooting Stavros and finally ending his reign of terror.
Cesar went on to stage Jason’s death, shooting him and dumping him into the harbor.
As Jason’s loved ones searched for him, Cesar spirited Jason out of town while Shiloh retrieved Drew.
Drew ended up in Port Charles, where he lived for years believing he was Jason Morgan.
In 2017, with Ava Jerome’s aid, Jason escaped captivity.
He returned home and found a stranger living his life.
It was revealed in 2019 that Jason and Drew weren’t the sole victims.
Franco Baldwin even became entangled whenShiloh implanted Drew Cain’s memories into him.
(Sean Kanan) was the black sheep.
Their choices one cold night would alter their destinies and change the course of “General Hospital” forever.
Jason refused to rekindle his relationship with Keesha, instead exploring a connection with Robin Scorpio.
Over the next few years, he created a life far removed from his previous existence.
She received a miracle when, in 2015, we learned Jake hadn’t perished after all.
We’ve seen her lie about paternity, meddle in their romances, and evenaccidentally commit vehicular manslaughter.
Her therapist, Dr. Cameron Lewis (Lane Davies), uncovered the ruse but kept her secret.
While the plan helped Alexis get away with murder, it cost her custody of her daughter, Kristina.
He eventually discovered powerful mafia boss Lorenzo Alcazar was his biological father.
After a brief stint in prison, Diego returned.
In 2007, theText Message Killercame to Port Charles.
The TMK confronts Sam, and when they remove their ski mask, she’s stunned to see Diego.
Relief turned to horror in 2018 when Ryan returned as a patient at Ferncliff Asylum.
She then quickly sets her sights on ending her son’s relationship with Olivia Falconeri (Lisa LoCicero).
Despite Olivia’s objections and catching Heather in numerous lies, Steve didn’t believe Heather was dangerous.
Olivia survived the ordeal, and the authorities arrested Heather, but the story didn’t end there.
The LSD had the unexpected side effect of giving Olivia prophetic visions of the future.
Her abilities have disappeared in recent years, but we never know when they may reappear.
Using the alias “Peter Caspin,” Fluke amassed a criminal empire.
He’d accidentally killed his mother and bludgeoned his father.
She calls John “Caleb” and implores Sam to take her son, Danny, and run.
When Sam doesn’t listen, Lucy attacks John, stabbing him.
Lucy is arrested and sent to Ferncliff Sanitarium.
When Alison turns up dead, Rafe and John are both suspects in her murder.
They join forces to find her killer.
Caleb pursues Sam and Danny, posing as John.
Sam eventually identifies him as Caleb, leading to a confrontation.
John, Lucy, and Rafe intervene, and John stabs Caleb with a silver arrow.
Anna takes a disbelieving Lucy to see Stephen/Caleb’s body.
After some convincing, Lucy finally accepts that the dead man is not a vampire.
After they leave, Caleb reveals himself and walks out of the morgue.
A short time later, Stephen Clay’s brother,Silas Clay, moves to Port Charles.
