(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Friday, March 4, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Leticia thinks Cara is making the same mistake she did with Jake, getting married too fast and says she’s there to take her home. Tad informs Griffin that his mom has come to town and thinks Cara could use some help. Leticia tells Griffin she plans to do whatever it takes to stop the wedding. Amanda watches from afar as Cara tries to give Jake back his ring as the memories of what it represents are too tough for her to deal with.

Griffin agrees to help Kendall figure out Zach’s message. When Kendall tells Ricky that the yacht was a special place for her and Zach he gets her to take him there.

Bianca initially rejects Marissa’s advice and wants to talk to Reese in person about the kids/divorce but when a lawyer and nanny from France show up to take the children back to France for spring break Bianca says over her dead body. Bianca changes her mind and still wants Marissa to represent her. She will do whatever she needs to protect her and the kids.

Erica protests when Jackson decides to leave the house temporarily but after he comes to Bianca’s rescue she makes a plea for them to find their way back to each other.

On the Next All My Children…

• JR lays into Colby for the video she posted online.
• Tad convinces Jesse to be his best man.
• Amanda questions Jake on what he plans to do with Cara’s wedding ring.

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

Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings

(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,626,000 (-18,000/-572,000)
2. B&B 2,927,000 (+136,000/-406,000)
3. GH 2,925,000 (+417,000/+157,000)
4. DAYS 2,756,000 (+199,000/-466,000)
5. OLTL 2,533,000 (+187,000/-84,000)
6. AMC 2,505,000 (+155,000/-282,000)

Households
1. Y&R 3.3/10 (same/-.4)
2. GH 2.2/6 (+.4/+.2) *
3. B&B 2.1/7 (+.1/-.3)
4. DAYS 2.0/6 (+.2/-.3)
5. AMC 1.9/6 (+.1/-.2)
5. OLTL 1.9/6 (+.2/-.1)

* Last time GH was solo #2 was February 19-23, 2007

Women 18-49 Viewers
1. GH 874,000 (+154,000/-89,000) *
2. Y&R 864,000 (-22,000/-331,000) <—- new low (2nd straight week new low)
3. DAYS 739,000 (+121,000/-144,000)
4. OLTL 670,000 (+100,000/-122,000)
5. AMC 576,000 (+79,000/-174,000)
6. B&B 519,000 (-11,000/-179,000) <—- new low

* Last time GH #1 was September 17-21, 2007

Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.3/8 (same/-.5) * <—- ties low (2nd straight week)
1. GH 1.3/8 (+.2/-.2)
3. DAYS 1.1/7 (+.2/-.2)
4. OLTL 1.0/6 (+.1/-.2)
5. AMC 0.9/6 (+.1/-.2)
6. B&B 0.8/5 (same/-.3) <—- ties low (3rd straight week)

* First time since October 27-31, 2008 that Y&R is not solo #1; also last time GH was #1

Girls 12-17 Viewers
1. Y&R 49,000 (+6,000/+19,000)
2. B&B 37,000 (+12,000/+10,000)
3. GH 29,000 (+3,000/-33,000)
4. DAYS 22,000 (+3,000/+6,000)
4. OLTL 22,000 (-9,000/-24,000)
6. AMC 14,000 (+6,000/-3,000)

Women 18-34 Rating
1. GH 0.8/5 (+.1/-.3)
2. DAYS 0.6/4 (+.1/-.3)
3. Y&R 0.6/4 (-.1/-.5) <—- new low
3. OLTL 0.6/4 (+.1/-.3)
5. B&B 0.4/3 (same/-.2) <—- ties low (3rd straight week)
5. AMC 0.4/3 (same/-.5) <—- ties low (2nd straight week)

Men 18+ Viewers
1. Y&R 1,014,000 (-66,000/-239,000)
2. DAYS 645,000 (+24,000/-119,000)
3. B&B 613,000 (+4,000/-135,000)
4. GH 496,000 (+27,000/+7,000)
5. AMC 474,000 (+52,000/-65,000)
6. OLTL 427,000 (+27,000/-13,000)

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Day-To-Day Ratings – HH/Total Viewers

AMC
Monday: 2.1/2,757,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,368,000
Wednesday: 1.9/2,525,000
Thursday: 1.8/2,345,000
Friday: 1.9/2,532,000

B&B
Monday: 2.3/3,173,000
Tuesday: 2.1/2,876,000
Wednesday: 1.9/2,728,000
Thursday: 2.0/2,898,000
Friday: 2.1/2,958,000

DAYS
Monday: 2.1/3,105,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,629,000
Wednesday: 1.9/2,617,000
Thursday: 2.1/2,733,000
Friday: 2.0/2,699,000

GH
Monday: 2.4/3,111,000
Tuesday: 2.2/3,038,000
Wednesday: 2.0/2,713,000
Thursday: 2.1/2,826,000
Friday: 2.1/2,935,000

OLTL
Monday: 2.2/2,914,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,495,000
Wednesday: 1.7/2,338,000
Thursday: 1.8/2,375,000
Friday: 1.8/2,544,000

Y&R
Monday: 3.6/5,010,000
Tuesday: 3.3/4,525,000
Wednesday: 3.2/4,418,000
Thursday: 3.2/4,578,000
Friday: 3.3/4,599,000

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

HH
1. Y&R 3.7
2. B&B 2.3
3. DAYS 2.0
3. GH 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 “General Hospital” during the week of March 7, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

Jason & Michael, and Sam & Abby have heart to heart talks on Monday, March 7. Michael tries to right the ship after realizing he’s become the biggest impediment to his relationship with Abby. On Tuesday, March 8, Jason brings the romance to Sam at the hospital. Matt & Maxie’s sleuthing gets both hot under the collar on Wednesday, March 9. Lisa & Johnny continue to enjoy their twisted relationship. Johnny & Lisa catch Patrick & Robin trespassing. Elizabeth reels as the connections between Nikolas & Brook Lynn and Lucky & Siobhan become more solid. Aiden’s DNA test is shipped out. Lucky rejects Luke’s advice concerning Siobhan. Ethan & Maya have their hands full with Kristina on Thursday, March 10. Jax is disturbed by Carly’s choice of people to associate with. On Friday, March 11, Luke offers Carly his services on fending off Jax’s custody threats.

The Inside Story: Race Against Time
On Monday, March 7, Sonny & Dante work together to get information from the Balkan assassin. Shawn gives Jason a large amount of Theo’s records to search for clues. Theo recaptures Brenda & once again demands Ms. Corinthos tell him what she has done with his grandchild. Dante presses Suzanne for answers. Jason tells Spinelli that he has to help them locate Brenda immediately. Brenda plots another escape with the help of the Balkan’s servant on Wednesday, March 9. Theo thwarts Brenda’s escape plot. Fed up with her lack of co-operation on Thursday, March 10, Theo injects Brenda with a deadly neuro-toxin moments before Sonny, Jason and Dante arrive on the scene. Sonny cradles an almost lifeless Brenda as Jason & Dante race to find Theo. Jason & Dante disagree on how to handle Theo. Sonny rushes Brenda to GH where Patrick & Robin try to save her.

General Hospital News and Headlines:

• Sonya Eddy Taken Off Contract at ‘GH’
• Danny Cistone Joins ‘GH’ in Recurring Role
• General Hospital: March PreVUE
• Stuart Damon Launches ‘Luxury Lifestyles’ TV Series with Son
• Become an ABC Soap Star For a Day
• The 2010 Daytime Airhog Awards
• The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominations Announced
• ABC Deciding Fate of Daytime Lineup?
• Ingo Rademacher Placed on Reduced Work Schedule?
• ABC Releases Statement on Rebecca Herbst Staying
• Maurice Benard and Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Sit Down Interview with Michael Fairman
• Scoop on Sebastian Roche’s Appearance on ‘Criminal Minds’
• ABC Gives Fans Tomorrow’s Soaps Tonight
• ABC Drops Soap Repeats According to Network Representative
• ABC Now Selling ‘Hot Guys of ABC Daytime’ Merchandise

GH ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2011

• Sonny is hell bent on getting revenge on Theo.

• Johnny tells Robin & Lisa he’s found the perfect solution to their issue with the syringe.

• Luke & Ethan help Carly set her plot against Jax into motion.

• Carly & Jax get devastating news about Josslyn.

• Elizabeth learns the paternity results for Aiden.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “One Life to Live” during the week of March 7, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Bo begrudgingly accepts Rex’s help while in Morocco. Clint fishes around for information from Nora on Tuesday, March 8. Nora makes Clint aware that Matthew knows the truth. Joey tells Nora about the connection between Clint and Eddie. Matthew confides in Destiny. Aubrey is caught red-handed.  Clint walks in on Joey rummaging through his safe. Dorian tries to make a point to Cutter. Joey confronts Clint with his suspicions on Wednesday, March 9. Aubrey acts fast to prevent Clint from showing Joey the flash drive. Dorian raises hell with a cheating Charlie on Friday, March 11. Echo’s plan backfires. Charlie tries to reason with Echo. Viki wonders what Dorian is up to. Bo and Rex inch closer, and learn that David is somewhere far removed from his Moroccan prison cell.

The Inside Story: An Alternate State of Reality
Tess takes off with baby Ryder on Monday, March 7. Langston becomes privy to Ford’s scheme to outsmart his new bride. Starr and Langston bond. Viki interrupts John and Marty’s discussion. John spots Brody and Natalie together. Marty is happy with the turn of events. On Tuesday, March 8, John fires Gigi after she makes an admission about Natalie. John and Kelly’s conversation is sealed with a kiss. Gigi and Natalie talk. Kelly thinks of Joey while with John. Natalie unleashes her anger on John and Kelly. Natalie has some news for her brother. By Thursday, March 10, Natalie breaks down in front of Brody. Baby Liam suffers a medical crisis. John doesn’t like what Téa tells him. Todd takes pleasure in John’s pain. James inadvertently sees a new side of Tess, which Starr witnesses. Through a little arm twisting, Viki and Téa get Clint to agree to their plan on how to deal with Tess. Ford has second thoughts after coming to a realization. And Langston is shocked by what she sees.

A Closer Look: Caught in the Crosshairs
Téa subdues Todd and holds him hostage while Dani and Nate make a hasty retreat. Todd makes a surprising admission on Monday, March 7. Tomas makes a cryptic phone call.  Cristian remembers Tomas from his days in Angel Square, and tells Blair to watch her back. Tomas decides to stay in Llanview. By Wednesday, March 9, Téa tells her brother he’s free to leave. Téa warns Tomas to stay away from Blair. Todd contemplates having Tomas deported. With his parents preoccupied, Jack continues to bully Shane. Todd, Blair, and Gigi are summoned to Llanview High. Tomas asks Blair on a date. Todd wants John to investigate his brother-in-law. Someone starts shooting at Todd and John on Friday, March 11. And Gigi is caught in the line of fire.

One Life to Live News and Headlines:

• ‘Entertainment Weekly’ Contributor Appears on ‘One Life to Live’
• Become an ABC Soap Star for a Day
• One Life to Live: March PreVUE
• ‘One Life to Live’ February and 2011 Year-to-Date Episode Counts
• Tonja Walker’s ‘One Life’ Return Set
• ‘One Life to Live’ Celebrates Erika Slezak’s 40th Anniversary with Special Episode
• My View of Llanview: February 28 Edition
• Is There ‘Life’ After Death for John Wesley Shipp?
• Back Yet Again! Tuc Watkins Returns to ‘One Life to Live’
• Pop Culture Studies: Soap Operas 101
• ABC Deciding Fate of Daytime Lineup?
• ‘One Life’ Casting Call: Deadly Intentions?
• First Look: Bullying at Large on ‘One Life’
• ‘One Life to Live’ Helps to STOMP on Bullying
• ‘OLTL’ March Casting Notes
• ‘One Life’: From Morocco with Love?
• First Look: Austin Peck on ‘One Life to Live’
• Nafessa Williams Joins Cast of ‘One Life to Live’
• ABC Gives Fans Tomorrow’s Soaps Tonight
• ‘One Life’ Casting Call: High School Angst
• Erika Slezak Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Life’
• Kardashian Lays Down the Law in Llanview

OLTL ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2011

• Todd hovers between life and death.

• Nigel and Clint have a heart-to-heart talk.

• Jack plots to destroy what’s left of Shane’s self-esteem.

• Bo and Rex pay a visit to Alex Olanov and St. Blaze’s.

• Rama has a warning for Aubrey.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “All My Children” during the week of March 7, 2011.

THIS WEEK ON: ALL MY CHILDREN

On Monday, March 7, Liza gets a humiliating introduction to Colby’s new outlet for expression. AJ gets Marissa just where an optimistic JR wants her on Wednesday, March 9. On Thursday, March 10, Jackson takes Erica to Kendall’s yacht which he just bought from her. Ricky gets the dirt on Griffin. Griffin encourages Kendall to follow her instincts about the letter. Kendall goes to Brot with her suspicions. On Friday, March 11, Kendall ponders if she’s fighting a non-existent enemy & makes a big decision.

The Inside Story: Wedding Bells
Tad convinces a skeptical Jesse to be his best man, as Cara enjoys her bridal shower at ConFusion on Monday, March 7. Amanda confronts Jake about holding on to Cara’s wedding ring. Tad & Cara’s wedding day arrives. Krystal’s news throws Tad for a loop. Cara, meanwhile, confronts Amanda after learning she turned her in to the feds. Tad confesses to Ruth. Kendall gives Cara a memento. Griffin offers Cara a way out. Cara tells Griffin that she doesn’t want to leave Pine Valley. Tad & Cara begin to recite their vows in the Martin living room. Meanwhile, Trumbull makes a beeline for a drunk Amanda at ConFusion. On Wednesday, March 9, the Martin’s wedding celebration goes off without a hitch & the pair take off for their “honeymoon”. Amanda honestly tells Jake what she is feeling. Tad & Cara return home. Jake is affected by Tad & Cara’s connection.

A Closer Look: Baby Blues
On Wednesday, March 9, a thrilled Scott & Madison learn that she is having a girl. Ryan makes a video for broadcast hoping to appeal to Annie’s senses. David and Ryan & Greenlee are reluctant partners in the effort to bring Emma home. Side-tracked by a trip to the hospital, the Lavery’s miss Annie’s call but David informs the pair that Emma’s mother agreed to call back – which she later does. Ryan’s concern grows after a peculiar conversation with Emma. Greenlee encourages Madison to go to Boston with Ryan to help him locate Emma but warns her that now is not the time to “complicate” the situation for him. David ponders Greenlee’s reasons for taking Scott “under her wing” after a run-in with Chandler on Thursday, March 10. Ryan realizes he is the father of Madison’s child after overhearing Madison telling the doctor her due date.

All My Children News and Headlines:

• All My Children: March PreVUE
• Morgan Set to Return to ‘AMC’
• Become an ABC Soap Star For a Day
• The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominations Announced
• The 2010 Daytime Airhog Awards
• Ray MacDonnell and Lee Meriwether Return to ‘AMC’
• ‘AMC’ Casts The Castillo Family Matriarch
• It’s ‘One Life to Lose’ for Rebecca Budig and Cameron Mathison on ABC’s ‘Castle’
• ABC Deciding Fate of Daytime Lineup?
• ABC Gives Fans Tomorrow’s Soaps Tonight
• ABC Drops Soap Repeats According to Network Representative
• ABC Now Selling ‘Hot Guys of ABC Daytime’ Merchandise
• Front Burner Actress Quits ‘AMC’
• NAACP Image Awards to Broadcast Daytime Categories Live
• 42nd Annual NAACP Image Award Nominees Announced
• ‘AMC’s’ Morgan Takes a Break

AMC ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2011

• Madison tells Ryan the truth. Will Greenlee do the same?

• Reeling from cyber-gate, can Liza resist a driven David’s passionate proposition?

• Amanda confides her troubles to a supportive JR.

• Ricky is confident he’s succeeding in turning Kendall against Griffin.

• Will Ryan finally find Annie and Emma?

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Abby West, editor of Entertainment Weekly‘s PopWatch blog, made her acting debut today on the long-running ABC soap, “One Life to Live,” playing an airport attendant in scenes with Bo (Robert S. Woods) and Rex (John-Paul Lavoisier).  According to West, “Exec producer Frank Valentini, who set this whole little escapade up, was on set and  gave me a little more direction: be sassier.”

In an article posted earlier this afternoon on the news magazine’s website, West describes her day in Llanview working with Woods and Lavoisier, and watching Hillary B. Smith (Nora) and Eddie Alderson (Matthew) rehearsing the scenes viewers saw earlier this week, in which Nora told her son of of his Uncle Clint’s (Jerry verDorn) misdeeds.  She also talks about getting fitted for her airport employee’s uniform by “One Life to Live’s” Award-winning costume designer Susan Gammie, who also showed her the infamous wedding dress recently worn by Jessica and her alternate personality Tess.

West’s appearance on “OLTL” marks the third time so far this year that a member of the press has appeared on the show.  On January 11, (now) former ABC News Now anchor Vinita Nair played a doctor when Natalie Buchanan (Melissa Archer) was wheeled into the hospital about to give birth to her son.  And on February 23, Shayna Seymour, reporter for WCVB-TV in Boston, appeared as a diner waitress in scenes with Blair (Kassie DePaiva) and Tomas (Ted King).

To read Abby West’s full article describing her day on the set, click here.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Thursday, March 3, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Dante urges Sonny not to use his mob boss tactics to find Brenda. Brenda reveals to Theo that Suzanne was present when her child was stillborn. Brenda tries to escape as we realize that the baby may still be alive. Sonny asks Lulu to help keep Dante away from the search for Brenda. Shawn convinces Jason to let him get info on Theo. Molly recognizes Shawn’s hospital attacker, and Michael goes after him only to be held at gunpoint as Dante arrives.

Sam makes a full recovery. Kristina grapples with the similarity of Ally’s death to Sam’s collapse.

Michael confides in Abby of his conflict between upholding the law and following in the footsteps of his father.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Brenda runs desperately into the woods.
• Elizabeth wonders about the true paternity of Aiden.
• Dante and Jason warn Michael not to get involved in the criminal world.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Thursday, March 3, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Starr tries to convince Dani to go home. Starr tells Dani what happened last night between her and James. James works on Nate to end the stand-off with Todd. Nate tells James what happened last night between him and Dani.

Todd corners Inez and threatens her until she tells him where Nate and Dani are.

Gigi comforts Rex about Bo, urging him to find a way to make it up to him. Bo is devastated by Rex’s betrayal. Nora sends Bo off to look for David.

On the Next One Life to Live…

• Viki needs Ford’s help.
• John pays Marty a visit.
• Natalie realizes Tess is back.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Thursday, March 3, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Griffin confides in Tad that after Cara and Jake divorced her leukemia returned. Since he wants to eventually get back into the field, Griffin hopes that he can count on Tad to take care of his sister. Tad introduces himself to Leticia, Griffin and Cara’s mom who’s come to town and she questions why her daughter would marry the brother of her no good ex-husband. Tad tries to convince his new “mother in-law” that Jake is Cara’s past and he is her future. Kendall overhears Griffin and Cara talking about the fake marriage and promises to keep the secret.

Kendall continues to question why Zach would use the word sweetheart when he disliked it so much and Ricky tries to calm her down by reminding her that she’s just overreacting. Convinced her memory loss is related to her pain meds Kendall wants Griffin to reduce them. Diane warns Ricky to find the evidence/documentation Zach left behind today.

Ryan questions David regarding Annie’s phone call and he claims she just needed money. Greenlee offers David a deal which he accepts; if he finds Emma she will help him get back his medical license. Madison gets another phone call from Emma who says she can’t say where she is because her mommy will be mad. Madison asks Emma to call her dad but the line gets disconnected.

Preparing to go for her sonogram, Madison becomes emotional when Ryan shows up but luckily Scott arrives in the nick of time to go with her.

On the Next All My Children…

• Leticia tells Griffin she plans to do whatever it takes to stop the wedding.
• Erica makes a plea to Jackson.
• Reese sends her lawyers to take the kids away from Bianca.

ABC Ranks as Daytime’s No. 1 Network Among Women 18-49

“General Hospital” is Daytime’s No. 1 Program in Women 18-49 for the 1st Time Since October 08, Driven by James Franco’s Return and the Lead-Up to Sonny and Brenda’s Anticipated Wedding; Ranks No. 1 for the 2nd Straight Week in Women 18-34

“General Hospital” Hits a Near 4-Month High in Women 18-34 and an 8-Week High in Women 18-49; Posts its 2nd-Best Week of the Season in Women 18-49

ABC Claims 3 of the Week’s Top 5 Programs in Daytime in Women 18-49

With “General Hospital,” “The View” and “One Life To Live”

•ABC stood as Daytime’s No. 1 network among Women 18-34 (0.6 rating/216,000 – tie) and Women 18-49 (1.1 rating/721,000 – tie).

•“General Hospital” ranked as Daytime’s No. 1 program in Women 18-49 (1.3 rating/874,000 – tie) for the first time since the week of October 27, 2008, and ranked No. 1 for the 2nd consecutive week among Women 18-34 (0.8 rating/267,000).

•This week stood as “General Hospital’s” most-watched week in nearly 4 months in Women 18-34 and in 8 weeks in Women 18-49 – since weeks of 11/8/10 and 12/27/10, respectively. In addition, this was the show’s 2nd-most-watched week of the season in key Women 18-49.

•ABC aired 3 of Daytime’s Top 5 programs in Women 18-49: “General Hospital” (No. 1T – 1.3 rating/874,000), “The View” (No. 3 – 1.1 rating/763,000) and “One Life To Live” (No. 5T – 1.0 rating/670,000).

Following are the Daytime Lineup averages, plus Top 5 Programs Ranks –

Daytime Rank:        Total Viewers Women 18-49 (Rtg/000s)

No. 1 CBS   3.63 million        No. 1T NBC    1.1/739,000

No. 2 ABC   2.97 million No. 1T ABC    1.1/721,000

No. 3 NBC   2.76 million        No. 3  CBS    0.9/617,000

Top 5 Daytime Programs in Women 18-49 (rank based on rating) Program Net Rtg/000s

General Hospital           ABC           1.3/874,000

The Young & The Restless   CBS           1.3/864,000

The View                  ABC            1.2/763,000

Days Of Our Lives              NBC            1.1/739,000

One Life To Live           ABC           1.0/670,000

Price is Right 1/2        CBS            1.0/670,000

Source: NTI, Live + Same Day:  Week of 2/21/11. All ranks/ties based on rating unless otherwise noted. ”Price is Right” = 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.