General Hospital Storylines So Far in 2026: Where Every Plot Stands
As of October 26, 2026.
Quick answer: Six General Hospital storylines are live as of Monday, Oct. 26: the Chase and Brook Lynn divorce, Willow's libel suit, Michael's proxy, the Pentonville attacks, the Brennan cover-up and Trina's stalker. Only the divorce has reached an ending on screen. Everything below comes from our own daily recaps, each checked against at least two outlets.
We read all 14 October recaps on our site for this list. Brook Lynn showed up in 8 of them, which is why her divorce goes first.
Did Chase and Brook Lynn get divorced?
Yes, on screen. On Oct. 14 Brook Lynn was already treating the marriage as over, and by Oct. 23 the pair were in the Dominican Republic with papers in front of them and the pen untouched. Monday, Oct. 26 finished it: they signed and agreed to stay amicable for their daughter, Phoebe, and each took off a wedding ring afterward.
Soaps.com adds a 50/50 custody agreement and a judge's reconsideration period. Soap Opera News doesn't mention either, so treat those as one outlet's detail.
Where does Willow's libel suit against Lulu stand?
It's headed toward court. On Oct. 16 Lulu brought Willow's lawsuit to Ric, who offered to defend her. On Oct. 23 the two sides met and nobody moved, because Lulu wouldn't retract her article and Willow wouldn't drop the case. Monet is Willow's lawyer; our Monet explainer covers her.
The dollar figures differ by outlet: Soaps.com has Willow asking for $5 million plus a retraction, while CelebDirtyLaundry adds a $2 million settlement number. We don't pick one.
What is happening with Michael's proxy at Deception?
Lucy wants it, and she's using Serena to get it. In the Oct. 14 recap she changed her plan after Michael left Jason in charge and flew to Germany with Jordan. On Oct. 21 Jason refused to sign it over, even for ten days, and told Lucy and Serena not to try again.
Tracy now suspects Lucy is planning a move on the company. That's the thread to watch.
Who is behind the Pentonville attacks?
Still open. Sonny denied ordering them when Dante confronted him, as covered in the Oct. 1 recap. By Oct. 23 Sonny had asked Jason to find out whether Josslyn framed him, and she denied it. Our Sonny explainer lays out the attacks.
What is the Brennan cover-up?
On Oct. 14, Joe asked Lucas about Jack Brennan's disappearance and whether Willow was tied to it. The Oct. 23 recap lists Ava and Drew's cover-up, with the body staying where it is. The show hasn't resolved it, and we won't say more than the recaps agree on.
Is Quinn Trina's stalker?
The show hasn't said. In the Oct. 16 episode Quinn missed the turn to her home and took her to a house set up for a romantic evening. One Soap Hub writer doubts he's the culprit and calls fans' suspicion of Spencer an open theory, which is one outlet's opinion.
FAQ
What is the biggest General Hospital storyline right now? The Chase and Brook Lynn divorce wrapped up Oct. 26, so the Willow and Lulu lawsuit and the Deception proxy fight are the open ones.
Where can I read each episode? Our General Hospital section holds the daily recaps.
Is there a new episode today? Check the GH schedule tracker.
Sources
- Our GH recaps for Oct. 1, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 26, linked above
- Soaps.com — General Hospital
- Soap Opera News