(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Friday, April 1, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Michael and Abby argue over the weapon and the threat of Brandon. While Jason tries to convince Michael to take the legal route, Brandon appears at Abby’s apartment and beats her. Michael has Brandon at gunpoint.

Lucky confides in Maxie. Lulu confronts Luke and gives him some advice. Lucky goes to see Luke at the Haunted Star.

Carly urges Jason not to go after Franco and instead take care of himself. Jason ponders with Sam whether he should have given up Jake, and they realize all a parent can really do is love their child.

Sonny visits Josslyn, expressing his concern and admiration for Carly.

Brenda reveals how much she longs to be a mother. Suzanne disposes of Theo just as he is about to meet his grandson.

Spinelli tells Maxie she was his inspiration for “The Memoirs of Damian Spinelli.”

On the Next General Hospital…

• Jason stops Michael from pulling the trigger.
• Robin suggests that she and Patrick enroll in marriage counseling.
• Johnny invites Lisa over and they have sex.

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Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Ratings Report for the Week of March 21-25, 2011

(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

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Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,538,000 (-196,000/-641,000)
2. GH 2,869,000 (+276,000/+233,000) *
3. B&B 2,819,000 (-129,000/-368,000)
4. OLTL 2,511,000 (+84,000/+176,000)
5. AMC 2,375,000 (-1,000/-21,000)
6. DAYS 2,361,000 (+45,000/-410,000)

* Last time GH in 2nd place was March 21-25, 2005

Households
1. Y&R 3.3/11 (-.1/-.4)
2. GH 2.1/7 (+.2/+.2)
2. B&B 2.1/7 (same/-.2)
4. OLTL 1.9/6 (+.1/+.2)
5. AMC 1.8/6 (same/same)
6. DAYS 1.7/6 (same/-.3) <—- ties low (2nd straight week)

Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 929,000 (+22,000/-251,000)
2. GH 880,000 (+150,000/-40,000)
3. DAYS 659,000 (+63,000/-68,000)
4. OLTL 623,000 (+24,000/-66,000)
5. B&B 588,000 (-40,000/-72,000)
6. AMC 513,000 (-35,000/-112,000)

Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.4/10 (same/-.4)
2. GH 1.3/9 (+.2/-.1)
3. DAYS 1.0/7 (+.1/-.1)
4. B&B 0.9/6 (-.1/-.1)
4. OLTL 0.9/6 (same/-.1)
6. AMC 0.8/5 (same/-.1)

Girls 12-17 Viewers
1. Y&R 26,000 (-16,000/-9,000)
2. GH 18,000 (-5,000/-20,000)
3. OLTL 12,000 (-15,000/-16,000)
3. DAYS 12,000 (-12,000/-5,000)
5. B&B 11,000 (-27,000/-18,000)
6. AMC 6,000 (-11,000/-16,000)

Women 18-34 Rating
1. Y&R 0.7/5 (-.1/-.4)
1. GH 0.7/5 (same/-.2)
3. DAYS 0.5/4 (+.1/-.4)
3. OLTL 0.5/4 (same/-.2)
3. B&B 0.5/3 (-.1/-.2)
6. AMC 0.4/3 (-.1/-.3) <—- ties low

Men 18+ Viewers
1. Y&R 1,062,000 (-69,000/-114,000)
2. B&B 610,000 (-47,000/-74,000)
3. DAYS 552,000 (+13,000/-31,000)
4. GH 502,000 (+49,000/+60,000)
5. OLTL 440,000 (+32,000/+26,000)
6. AMC 433,000 (+17,000/+13,000)

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Day-To-Day Ratings – HH/Total Viewers

AMC
Monday: 1.9/2,444,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,265,000
Wednesday: 1.8/2,359,000
Thursday: 1.8/2,449,000
Friday: 1.8/2,357,000

B&B
Monday: 2.2/3,014,000
Tuesday: 2.0/2,743,000
Wednesday: 2.1/2,885,000
Thursday: 2.1/2,816,000
Friday: 1.9/2,638,000

DAYS
Monday: 1.8/2,503,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,406,000
Wednesday: 1.8/2,478,000
Thursday: 1.7/2,182,000
Friday: 1.6/2,238,000

GH
Monday: 2.1/2,815,000
Tuesday: 2.2/2,981,000
Wednesday: 2.2/2,958,000
Thursday: 2.0/2,711,000
Friday: 2.1/2,880,000

OLTL
Monday: 2.0/2,581,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,385,000
Wednesday: 1.9/2,611,000
Thursday: 1.9/2,557,000
Friday: 1.8/2,421,000

Y&R
Monday: 3.5/4,798,000
Tuesday: 3.3/4,513,000
Wednesday: 3.3/4,662,000
Thursday: 3.2/4,351,000
Friday: 3.1/4,364,000

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For the SEASON September 20, 2010 through March 27, 2011

HH
1. Y&R 3.6
2. B&B 2.2
3. GH 2.1
4. DAYS 2.0
5. OLTL 1.9
5. AMC 1.9

Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.7
2. GH 1.4
3. DAYS 1.2
4. B&B 1.0
4. OLTL 1.0
6. AMC 0.9

Ratings Archive

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “All My Children” during the week of April 4, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: ALL MY CHILDREN

Scott realizes who is behind Madison’s sudden insecurities on Monday, April 4. JR bemoans Scott & Marissa’s continued connection. How much longer can Marissa resist a persistent JR for? Bianca thanks JR. Marissa tries to set Bianca up. Greenlee confides in Bianca and later gets real with a spiteful Emma. Scott & Greenlee give Ryan & Madison a private moment with their unborn child. On Wednesday, April 6, is Emma & Greenlee’s moment for real or more child’s play? Tad is there for a grateful Cara. Jake balks at Amanda’s proposed solution to their problems. Cara questions an uneasy Jesse about Lucy. Liza encourages David, prompting him to give Angie something to think about on Thursday, April 7.

The Inside Story: Crazy For You
On Tuesday, April 4, preoccupied with his investigation, Griffin turns down Kendall’s invite. Griffin expresses his worry to Tad that pushing the sale of the casino might leave Kendall as a target. Ricky informs Griffin that he’s attending Erica’s wedding with Kendall. Tad & Cara hit two hot spots with Griffin: his feelings for Kendall & the missing hospital drugs. Diana shows up at Kendall’s door after Ricky makes it clear that they’re done and that Kendall is his future. Ricky arrives & defuses the situation. Back at Diana’s hotel room, on Wednesday, April 6, the hit-man begins to strangle Diana after becoming aware of her determination to murder Kendall. Kendall is vexed to realize her house guest gave her a false name. Griffin realizes Kendall is in real danger. Brot is unable to help Griffin prompting the doc to make up an excuse to be around Kendall. Ricky interrupts just as Griffin is about to come clean. Kendall’s search on Diana Holden leads her to a surprising discovery. Griffin, meanwhile, finds Diana’s dead body on his bed. Ryan is perplexed by a laid back Ricky’s take on the intruder situation. Griffin is unable to revive Diana and at a lost to explain his circumstances to the cops. Ricky gains access to the “murder scene” after Griffin is taken down to the situation. On Friday, April 8, Kendall reveals that she knows about Diana’s connection to the casino prompting Griffin to tell the upset widow about his investigation. Jesse tells Kendall & Griffin that two tickets to Tahiti under Diana & Griffin’s name and a stack of cash and drugs were found in the doc’s hotel room. Kendall admits the truth to Jesse about Griffin stealing drugs from PVH.

All My Children News and Headlines:

• All My Children: April PreVUE
• Susan Lucci Spends April Fool’s Day with Rachael Ray
• Recurring Character Leaves Pine Valley
• ‘AMC’ Resets Mariah Buzolin’s First Airdate
• ‘AMC’ Casts New Recurring Role
• Shannon Kane Returns to ‘AMC’
• Susan Lucci Reveals ‘All’ on ‘GMA’
• Lucci Begins Press Tour for ‘All My Life’
• ‘AMC’ Executive Producer Sets the Record to Worried Cast and Crew
• Insiders & Fans React to the ‘All My Children’ Rumor
• The Chronicles of Shady ‘AMC’ Writer
• ‘All My Children’ On Chopping Block?
• Bruening Cast as ‘Wonder Woman’s’ Main Squeeze
• Former ‘AMC’ Hunk Hits the Big-Screen
• 42nd Annual NAACP Image Award Winners
• Debbi Morgan Contributes to ‘Saving Our Daughters’ Series
• CBS to Air Daytime Emmy’s for Second Consecutive Year
• The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominations Announced
• The 2010 Daytime Airhog Awards
• Become an ABC Soap Star For a Day
• ABC Deciding Fate of Daytime Lineup?
• ABC Drops Soap Repeats According to Network Representative

AMC ALERTS: WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2011

• Mayor Iris and Jesse butt heads over the Castillo case.

• Ricky works to further ingratiate himself to Kendall and her family.

• Confessions, confusion and a kidnapping take center stage as Jack & Erica prepare to wed.

• Amanda confides her fears about Jake & Cara to Tad.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “One Life to Live” during the week of April 4, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Viki is shocked to find Charlie and Echo together. On Tuesday, April 5, Viki is devastated by what Charlie has to say. After bumping into Téa, Viki vents to her sister-in-law. Later, Viki gives Echo a piece of her mind on Thursday, April 7. Elsewhere, Bo and Nora are stunned by Clint’s accusations. David and Dorian return home with some bad news. Langston receives a tempting job offer. Aubrey seeks Rama’s help. Cristian and Rama inch closer. Aubrey notes Joey’s growing jealousy of John and Kelly. And Rama makes an accidental confession.

The Inside Story: No Way Out
Shane returns to school on Monday, April 4. Destiny tries to get Shane to talk to the principal. Meanwhile, Rex and Gigi are desperate to find their son. Shane makes a fateful decision. Starr tells all to an unbelieving Blair. On Tuesday, April 5, Rex and Gigi try to stop Shane before it is too late. Blair is less than pleased with Jack’s attitude. Blair and Starr give Jack an order on Wednesday, April 6. Rex and Gigi ponder what to do next. Destiny confides in Shaun. Bo gives Rex his support. Brad tells Jack about what happened to Shane. Destiny talks to Matthew. Starr reassures Blair. And Nora tries to comfort Destiny.

A Closer Look: Love Hurts
James reminds Deanna that he is with Starr now, but decides to take pity on her nonetheless. Starr is surprised to find Hope with Marty. Alone, Marty continues to think about Natalie and her baby. Téa confronts John about investigating her brother, and forces him to take a hard look at himself on Tuesday, April 5. Tomas probes Dani for information. Shaun and Téa bond over their problems. John thinks about Liam. Natalie makes a confession to Clint. Tess and Ford share a warm moment, as to Brody and Natalie. Marty walks in on John and Kelly kissing on Friday, April 8. Natalie realizes John still cares about the baby. Brody and Ford argue. And Tess and Cutter have another encounter.

One Life to Live News and Headlines:

• One Life to Live: April PreVUE
• Austin Williams Honored for ‘One Life’ Bullying Storyline
• Shipp Promises ‘Dramatic’ Return to Llanview
• Susan Haskell Reportedly Leaving ‘One Life to Live’
• My View of Llanview: March 30 Edition
• ‘One Life to Live’ Issues Two New Casting Calls
• ‘One Life to Live’ Wishes Fans Happy Birthday
• ‘One Life’ Serves Up More Indian Drama
• Wendy Williams Continues to Bring ‘Access’ to Llanview
• ‘One Life’ Takes Bullying Storyline to the Next Level
• Slezak & Crew Preview Viki’s ‘Life’ Changing Episode
• In or Out? Trevor St. John at ‘One Life to Live’
• Austin and Terri: How ‘World Turns’ Made ‘Life’ Happen
• Brittany Underwood’s ‘Life’ Not Ending as Planned
• ‘One Life to Live’ Casting New African-American Character
• Jason Tam Returns to ‘One Life’ for Brief Stint
• In or Out? Brian Kerwin at ‘One Life to Live’
• ‘One Life’ Casting Call: Deadly Intentions?
• First Look: Bullying at Large on ‘One Life’
• ‘One Life to Live’ Helps to STOMP on Bullying

OLTL ALERTS: WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2011

• Viki and Charlie’s marriage comes to an end.

• Marty has a tough question for John.

• Tomas catches Téa in the act.

• Starr and Deanna come face-to-face.

• Natalie leaves John with some food for thought.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “General Hospital” during the week of April 4, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

Jason stops Michael from making a terrible mistake. Or does he? Brandon’s dead body is found behind Vaughn’s on Monday, April 4. Sam gives Spinelli advice. Jake’s death continues to impact the connections between Robin & Patrick, and Lisa & Johnny. Patrick & Robin attend heir first marriage-counseling session. On Tuesday, April 5, Kristina gets a visit from Lisa as she babysits Emma. Anthony contacts Johnny on Wednesday, April 6.

The Inside Story: Not Sonny’s Boy
On Tuesday, April 5, Suzanne introduces Brenda to Lucian, the son the model believed she lost forever. Brenda doesn’t waste a moment getting acquainted with her son. Sonny is clearly skeptical of Suzanne’s claim despite Brenda’s exuberance. Brenda ponders if she wants Lucian to grow up in the world she has married into. Carly & Brenda not-so-politely discuss which one of them is the worse mother. Sonny suggests to a perturbed Brenda that they have a DNA test run on Lucian on Friday, April 8.

A Closer Look: Dust In the Wind
Lucky confronts Luke. Luke spirals. On Thursday, April 7, Carly insists to Lucky that he and Luke need each other and urges him not to turn his back on his father. Lucky rejects Carly’s advice and turns to Sonny instead. Sam counsels Jason as he continues to wrestle with regrets. Nikolas finds Luke destroying the Haunted Star. Lucky tries to bury his pain in work but later loses his composure as he and Jason discuss parenthood on Friday, April 8. Lucky insists to Siobhan that they get married immediately. Desperate to help Jason, Carly implores Sam to give her best friend a new child to love.

General Hospital News and Headlines:

• General Hospital: April PreVUE
• From Actor to Professor: James Franco to Teach Directing Course at NYU
• Anthony Geary on Taylor’s Passing: ‘She Was a Fierce and Loyal Friend and Tireless Advocate’
• ‘General Hospital’ Comments on the Passing of Elizabeth Taylor
• ‘Yes, it’s true’ Tyler Christopher is Leaving ‘GH’
• It’s Child’s Play for Brenda as ‘GH’ Casts New Character
• Developing Story: Was Soap Opera Digest Right? Is Guza Out?
• Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Done and Out?
• Sonya Eddy Taken Off Contract at ‘GH’
• Ingo Rademacher Placed on Reduced Work Schedule?
• ABC Releases Statement on Rebecca Herbst Staying
• CBS to Air Daytime Emmy’s for Second Consecutive Year
• The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominations Announced
• The 2010 Daytime Airhog Awards
• Become an ABC Soap Star For a Day
• ABC Deciding Fate of Daytime Lineup?
• ABC Drops Soap Repeats According to Network Representative
• Stuart Damon Launches ‘Luxury Lifestyles’ TV Series with Son

GH ALERTS: WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2011

• Dante uncovers a strange connection between Johnny and Brandon.

• Diane questions Sonny’s intended role in Lucian’s life; Brenda, meanwhile, questions Michael about Sonny’s role in his.

• Sam begins to reconsider her stand on having a child.

• Maxie confronts Elizabeth with the truth.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Just when you thought you'd seen the last of Genie Francis on soaps, "The Young and the Restless" wisely stepped in and snapped the actress up for a contract role on the CBS daytime drama series. According to an exclusive report by Entertainment Weekly's Lynette Rice, Francis is set to play mother to Daniel Goddard's Ethan 'Cane' Ashby. As we all remember, Cane "died" in early February after he was savagely murdered. Even so, Goddard recently began making appearances on the soap as "ghost" Cane, which has caused Lily (Christel Khalil), Cane's wife, to second guess her mental stability. It is unclear what Francis' hiring means for the characters expected return to the soap opera, despite his being currently buried six feet under.

Francis begins taping at "Y&R" at the end of April. Her first airdate has not been set, but it is said she'll first air at the end of May. "The Young and the Restless" tapes roughly four weeks in advance of airdate, so it'll be a nice memorial reunion for the actress as she'll share parenting skills with former "General Hospital" co-star Tristan Rogers, who portrays Cane's daddy Colin Atkinson.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey last month, Francis stated she'd be willing to return to "General Hospital" if her former character, Laura Spencer, was written differently than she had been. "If there is a way to go forward with Laura and make her into what I’d like her to be now, then perhaps I would do it," said Francis. "I would like her to be funny and have a little bit of an agenda that might look a little bit vengeful, but it really isn’t. I think she’d have a plan," she continued. "There is nothing in me that is willing to play a victim anymore. I’m sort of done with the wounded dove in my life."

In addition to her time on "General Hospital" and her upcoming stint on "The Young and the Restless," Francis has appeared in episodes of "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Roswell," and "Roseanne." She starred on ABC's "All My Children" in the role of Ceara Connor Hunter from 1990-1992, just before making her grand return to "GH" in 1993. Francis' "AMC" character also had a stint on spin-off soap "Loving." Francis starred in the 2007 Hallmark Channel original movie "The Note," which remains one of the the channel's highest rated movies ever. The TV-movie spawned the 2009 sequel "Taking a Chance on Love." The story surrounded Peyton MacGruder (Francis), who is on a search for the intended recipient of a note left by a passenger that died in a tragic plane crash.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — "The Young and the Restless" Episode Recap – Thursday, March 31, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Victor arrives at the courthouse ready to take the stand to defend Sharon. Michael tries to advise him on how to handle Walsh's questions. Just then Billy and Nick show up and wonder if Victor's testimony will help Sharon.

Phyllis and Adam continue to hit a dead in when searching for the boy Koa gave the camera to. The two begin going to various street sellers asking if they received a camera to sell.

Daniel fills Lily in on his trip to Canada. She's stunned that he would let Daisy escape He tells her that with Daisy back in Genoa City, there would be nothing but problems for Billy and Victoria if she found out they had Lucy. After Daniel leaves, a young man comes up to Lily and talks fondly about his knowing Cane.

Jana continues to grill Primrose about who will have her 'baby'. Primrose continues to grow frustrated and wary of Jana. When the tables are turned and Primrose begins to ask Jana questions on the father of the baby, Jana pretends to have an attack. When Primrose leaves to find her something, Jana begins to snoop through Primrose's files. Before Jana can put the file back, Primrose returns and demands to know who she is. After a brief scuffle with one another, Primrose learns Jana isn't pregnant at all.

Neil pays Victoria, who is watching both Lucy and Faith, a visit. When the topic of Victor taking his company public comes up, Neil expresses how his leaving Newman Enterprises was the best thing for him. He advises Victoria to forget about getting Beauty of Nature and just distance herself from Victor's life. Victoria admits that she's not giving up on getting what she wants. Before leaving, Neil stresses to Victoria to focus on being the best mother Lucy can have.

On the witness stand, Victor gives his account of what he heard when he was around the volcano that fateful night in Hawaii. He states that Sharon was doing her best to save Skye's life and that she's too good of a person and mother to do something unthinkable. Walsh's attempts to get Victor to tell the truth about his involvement with Skye but Victor pleads the fifth. When Victor gets off the stand, Nick approaches him in the hallway, thanking him for doing the right thing. Once alone with Michael, Nick asks if Victor's testimony helped. Michael admits that it doesn't look good for Sharon.

Things continue to look bleak for Phyllis and Adam as they continue to search for the person that has the camera. Suddenly a young boy arrives and they manage to get the camera. Thinking that they have the proof to clear Sharon, they hit another dead end when they discover that the memory card is missing.

On the Next The Young and the Restless…

• Michael demands the truth from Daniel.
• It's Sharon's turn to take the stand.
• Victoria's confronted by Chloe.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A quick peek into what’s happening in Pine Valley this April.

ALL MY CHILDREN: APRIL PREVIEW

David tells a tempted Angie that he can give her the thing she wants most in the world.

Pine Valley’s denizens are left at odds when Erica vanishes at a suspect moment.

Krystal makes a confession.

Kendall becomes suspicious of Ricky.

Marissa continues to connect with both JR and Bianca.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A quick peek into what’s happening in Llanview this April.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: APRIL PREVIEW

John surprises Natalie with his actions.

Kelly learns some interesting information.

Bo and Clint have a showdown.

Téa makes an odd discovery.

Viki and Charlie’s marriage takes another hit.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A quick peek into what’s happening in Port Charles this April.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: APRIL PREVIEW

Someone is implicated in Brandon’s murder.

Sam and Jason make a big decision about their future.

Maxie is put in a tough spot after discovering the truth about Aiden.

Tension mounts between Sonny & Brenda over Lucian.

Tracy takes action to help Luke face a difficult truth.