General Hospital spoilers for December 22-26, 2025 tease some festive moments in Port Charles after last week’s shockers.
Key Takeaways
- Brad returned to Port Charles.
- Kevin stood up to Sidwell, making him a target.
- Willow’s trial began, but the video footage disappeared after Nina and Brennan teamed up to help each other.
- Anna received a gift from Faison.
- Rocco received his sentence for breaking into Dalton’s lab.
Weekly Recap
Episode 15856 AIR DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
After learning about Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) mysterious lawyer, Barbara, Brennan (Chris McKenna) enlisted Joss (Eden McCoy) to find her. Later, Brennan told Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) he wants all the data from her research or he will tell Sidwell (Carlo Rota) that she was working for him the whole time, to which Britt agreed only if Brennan gets her medical license back. Sidwell warned Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) of consequences if he interferes with his and Laura’s (Genie Francis) agreement. Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ric (Rick Hearst) asked Justine (Nazneen Contractor) to drop the charges against Rocco (Finn Carr). Rocco refused to have his dad at his court hearing, then he was sentenced to 500 hours of community service. Tracy (Jane Elliot) returned home and finally learned about Ned’s (Wally Kurth) heart attack. Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) told Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) about the sign she received from her dad and admitted she’s undecided about if she wants to join him on the run. Emma (Braedyn Bruner) tried getting Gio (Giovanni Mazza) to make up with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna).
Episode 15857 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
After learning that Rocco was sentenced to community service, when Dante went to hug his son, Rocco refused to hug his father until he could offer that same love to Gio. Later, Rocco texted Britt about his community service. When Brennan asked Nina (Cynthia Watros) for help finding Valentin, she agreed as long as he takes care of some of the evidence against Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Michael (Rory Gibson) and Joss saw Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Willow at the Metro Court restaurant, but Michael refused to give them the attention they wanted. Tracy learned Drew stole her family heirlooms and blackmailed Martin (Michael E. Knight) into helping her get them back. Later, when Tracy discussed Drew’s shooting with Michael, someone overheard their conversation.
Episode 15858 AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
Tracy assured Michael that she’s willing to lie for him in court. Britt wasn’t happy with Lucas’ (Van Hansis) letter of recommendation, then received a warning from Lulu to stay away from her son after Lulu discovered their texts. Portia (Brook Kerr) told Curtis (Donnell Turner) she wants to stay in the hospital, then got an unexpected visit from Brad (Parry Shen), then Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) threw him out. Brad later ran into Lucas, then reunited with Britt. Willow’s trial got underway.
Episode 15859 AIR DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Anna (Finola Hughes) received a copy of The Crystalline Conspiracy by P.K Sinclair, dedicated to “his muse” and signed “C.” After Carly (Laura Wright) explained to Valentin how she got involved with Brennan and what happened to Jason (Steve Burton), Valentin told her that it had to be Brennan who got rid of the evidence against her. Britt confided in Brad about working for Sidwell and Pascal (Mark Forget). Jason asked Joss for information about Faison’s (Anders Hove) final project. Tracy, Nina, and Dante all took the stand at Willow’s trial, and they discovered that the footage of Willow driving down Drew’s street was missing. When Lulu refused to let Brennan talk to Charlotte, Brennan suggested that Nathan (Ryan Paevey) shouldn’t be trusted after all his years away.
Episode 15860 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
After dining and dashing, Chase arrived to arrest Britt and Brad. ADA Turner questioned Kristina (Kate Mansi) on the stand about Dawn of Day in order to reveal that Willow has weapons training. Dante questioned Chase about the missing video footage and he swore he wasn’t involved. Isaiah took care of Portia at his cabin. Valentin warned Carly that Brennan could still use the evidence against her at any moment. Out with Nina, Charlotte admitted that her father’s been in touch. Joss decided to team up with Jason to stop Sidwell.
Week Ahead
Coming up in Port Charles, Christmas isn’t the only thing causing chaos when Carly takes a risk and Willow’s trial resumes.
Next Week’s Breakdown
Episode 15861 AIR DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Jason and Danny come bearing gifts.
Curtis updates Jordan.
Ava and Nina reconcile.
Tracy counsels Cody (Josh Kelly).
Emma confides in Trina (Tabyana Ali).
Episode 15862 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Willow’s trial resumes.
Chase gets bad news.
Portia confides in Ava.
Tracy encounters Laura.
Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) receives new intel.
Episode 15863 AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Port Charles celebrates Christmas Eve.
Carly makes a risky move.
Sonny counsels Dante.
Trina tries to make amends.
Nina and Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) count their blessings.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025 – Preempted
Episode 15864 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
Tracy misses Monica (the late Leslie Charleson).
Sidwell hosts a soiree at Wyndemere.
Kevin voices his gratitude.
Jordan makes an observation.
Willow tries to change Drew’s mind.
