General Hospital Spoilers Weekly Update: Josslyn Exposes a Secret

The General Hospital weekly spoilers update for August 17-21 reveal that not only does Josslyn meet a new WSB asset, but she also doesn’t know when to stop talking. Ric shows signs of his old self as jealousy rears its ugly head. Sonny and Anna come to an agreement, while Lucas bonds with Joe. Plus, Carly is up to her old tricks.

Key Takeaways

Anna reconnects with Sonny.
Josslyn and Tristan are introduced.
Ava shows her concerned side.
Dante and Liz make Ric spiral.

Weekly Recap

Monday, August 10, 2026 – Episode #16020

Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) enjoyed a nice time at the Metro Court pool until Drew (Cameron Mathison) interrupted them. Drew scolded Scout and raged at Danny to leave. Jason (Steve Burton) showed up to talk to Drew in private. The brothers fought as Drew warned Jason to keep his son away from Scout. Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) revealed to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) that they had just finished a new song. The conversation turned to Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) trial, making Brook Lynn feel guilty. Alone with Brook Lynn, Chase (Josh Swickard) offered to investigate the car accident for Trina. Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) cornered Anna (Finola Hughes) at the hospital to ask for her help getting answers about Cassius’ (Ryan Paevey) death for Liesl (Kathleen Gati). Anna refused. Peter (Wes Ramsey) goaded Anna into getting information about Britt from Felicia (Kristina Wagner), which she did. Later, Peter told Anna to help Britt so she would be indebted to her. Josslyn (Eden McCoy) filled Carly (Laura Wright) in on her situation with Jasper Jacks Enterprises. Carly revealed she told Jax (Ingo Rademacher) that Josslyn was in the WSB. Josslyn was furious. Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) warned Josslyn to take the JJE responsibility seriously, or the sharks would start to circle. Jacinda (Paige Herschell) told Michael (Rory Gibson), she drugged Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Michael got upset and raced to save Willow, who was having a dance party with the kids. Willow denied doing drugs in her high state. They reminisced before Willow fell asleep. Lulu (Alexa Havins) told Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) she could live with Valentin, which angered Rocco (Finn Carr). Charlotte and Danny bonded over their fathers, while Rocco was there for a sad Scout.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Episode #16021

Molly (Kristen Vaganos) told Cody (Josh Kelly) that Sidwell (Carlo Rotta) took a plea deal and was headed to prison. Cody also learned that Sidwell poisoned Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and caused her coma. They went to the pool to cool off, where Lucy (Lynn Herring) introduced Serena (Kelly Kruger) to her brother. Cody and Serena made plans to hang out. Lucy grilled Serena about Michael and warned her not to be charmed by him. Valentin met with Jordan (Tanisha Harper) for intel on Sidwell’s assets. Jordan gave him the lowdown on cargo ships and a software company. Valentin wanted more information, but Jordan declared it would cost him. Emma (Braedyn Bruner) excitedly told Gio about a camping trip she scheduled for them. Gio sadly told her that he couldn’t go because of his and Trina’s music deal. Emma was disappointed as Gio revealed how much time his music would take up. Josslyn demanded that Jack (Chris McKenna) put her back in the field. Jack pushed back, worried about her mental health. Then Josslyn suggested she just run her father’s company and leave the WSB. Jack decided to look into Jax, suddenly making her the CEO of JJE. Jacinda found Michael at the Quartermaine mansion to talk about her drugging Willow. Michael informed her the kids were there. Jacinda feared Willow would find out what she did. Michael admitted he got rid of the evidence. Then he broke up with Jacinda out of desperation to keep his kids. They had a touching goodbye. Nina (Cynthia Watros) filled Willow in on the night’s events when she woke up in the morning. Willow and Nina soon figured out Jacinda had drugged her, sending Willow on a tirade and out to get her kids from Michael. Nina called Jack in a panic over Willow’s behavior. Willow showed up at the mansion and demanded that Michael hand over the kids, or she would prove he drugged her as Gio stood on the sidelines.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – Episode #16022

Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) shared good news about his hand with Portia (Brook Kerr). They celebrated his road to recovery, even though he’s still unsure he can perform surgery. Talk turned to Curtis’ trial, and Portia admitted she wanted him to be guilty but worried what him going to prison would do to her kids. Jordan filled Curtis in on her conversation with Valentin. Curtis was concerned about her using her Sidwell connection to build a business. They also talked about the trial. Curtis remained certain he would be found not guilty. Curtis, Jordan, Portia, and Isaiah learned the jury was back. Drew tried to convince a sad Scout he was doing the right thing by keeping her from Danny. Scout agreed with him just to shut him up. Rocco vented to Sonny about his parents and Charlotte moving out. Sonny listened and reminded Rocco that he saved lives the night he shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), and that wasn’t nothing. Later, Scout and Rocco bonded over their overprotective parents, who don’t understand. Sonny informed Ric (Rick Hearst) that he and Jason were walking away from the mob. Ric was proud of him. Sonny asked Ric for a plan to get Sidwell’s assets before Drew did. Drew met with Martin (Michael E. Knight) to put a bid in on Sidwell’s assets, which he planned to use to run Sonny out of Port Charles now that Jason wasn’t working for him anymore. Willow demanded the kids from Michael after she declared she had proof Jacinda had drugged her. Michael tried to reason with Willow that, for the kids’ sake, they needed peace and offered her an olive branch. It didn’t work. Willow told Nina Michael caved and would only see the kids on her terms. After Gio told Trina and Kai what had happened with Michael and Willow, Trina and Kai told Michael they had proof that Willow had shot Drew. They offered to go public, but Michael insisted he had another plan.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Episode #16023

Curtis and Jordan arrived at the courthouse, certain he would go free. Trina and Kai showed up to support Curtis, while Trina made sure Portia knew she wasn’t siding with her father. Curtis was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison with a chance of parole in two years. Jordan and Curtis continued to blame everything on Isaiah, something Jordan said to Isaiah later. Portia promised Marshall (Robert Gossettand) and Stella (Vernee Johnson) she would help Curtis find his way back to Des (Yirah Aviah Lafond) after he was released from prison. Curtis was given 48 hours to report to Pentonville, so he had heartfelt goodbyes to Trina and his son. Anna caught up with Emma at the Metro Court pool. Emma told Anna her fear she and Gio would grow apart amid their busy schedules. Anna gave her some words of wisdom, but became distracted by Britt’s arrival. After she envisioned Peter, Anna encouraged Emma to spend a weekend away with Gio. Britt informed Rocco that she didn’t have Huntington’s disease. Rocco vented about his parents. Britt suggested Rocco give his parents some time. Anna approached Britt to reveal that she would help with the investigation into Cassius, but on the down low. Peter was thrilled Anna set the trap for Britt. Josslyn sparred with Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) over JJE. Hudson called her out for taking so long to name a new CEO, which could cost people jobs and hurt the company. Michael informed Willow that Trina and Kai had proof she shot Drew. Willow balked until Michael showed her the signed affidavits. Michael announced Willow would move back into the gatehouse, so he could keep an eye on her and hand over her passport. Willow tried to hit him with a rolling pin. Michael stopped her. He declared they would share custody and act like a family for the kids, or he would use the affidavits to keep the kids from her forever. Willow reluctantly agreed

Friday, August 14, 2026 – Episode #16024

Molly found a very sullen Cody who had been bitten by a horse. Cody was missing James (Gary James Fuller), so she tried to cheer him up. Molly asked Cody to join her on a press tour for her book. Cody agreed and seemed happier. Charlotte met Danny at the boathouse to talk about Scout. Danny was furious Rocco had to cover his shift at the pool and got to spend time with his sister. They talked about Drew and realized they needed to get dirt on him. Danny inssited that if there was dirt on him, the PCPD would have found it. Charlotte suggested they make something up. Scout informed Rocco she was happier when Drew was locked in. Rocco told Scout to act like she was following her dad’s rules and then do whatever she wanted. Scout was intrigued by his idea. Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) fought with Drew over seeing Scout. Drew refused to change his mind. Jack showed up and overheard them. The WSB agent reminded Drew in code that he had evidence on him. Drew balked at Jack. Alone, Alexis wanted the dirt Jack had on Drew. Jack agreed to hand it over for intel on JJE. Tracy (Jane Elliot) was furious that Michael asked Willow to live at the gatehouse. They argued over it. Michael convinced Tracy it was what Monica (Leslie Charleson) would have done. Jason informed Carly he wasn’t working for Sonny anymore for Danny’s sake. They talked about their history with Sonny. Jason apologized for the times he was more loyal to Sonny than to her. Carly reassured him it was fine because of her own baggage with the mob boss. She encouraged Jason to join the Quartermaine family business. Sonny filled Justine (Nazneen Contractor) in on his leaving the mob after she questioned if he planned to have Sidwell killed. Justine wondered if it was really that easy. Talk turned to their relationship. They agreed it was better to keep the romance secret for now, even with Sonny going legit.