(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Friday, November 20, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

James Franco’s first airdate as the character of Franco.

Sonny and Jason walk into an ambush, which is witnessed by Jason’s mystery stalker. Jason catches a glimpse of his stalker but mistakes him for a homeless vagrant. Lucky notices something strange while examining the scene of the shootout. Maxie nervously anticipates the gallery opening Kate’s put her in charge of overseeing. Jason’s stalker makes preparations to attend the gallery opening featuring his photographs.

Olivia fears what Johnny might do now that he knows the truth about Dominic.

Lucky nearly catches Elizabeth and Nikolas making love.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Johnny’s a loose cannon.
• Matt hits it off with Lisa.
• Dominic gets an uneasy feeling.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — In the eye of the beholder.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

Matt and Lisa hit it off on Monday, November 23. Morgan makes sure Jax and Carly are stuck together on Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Alexis and Mac, and Max and Diane, respectively, also become the target of sets of Thanksgiving cupids. Tradition is alive in Port Charles on Wednesday, November 25, when the Quartermaines, along with most of the Spencer’s enjoy Thanksgiving pizza pies! Lulu picks up on the tension between Luke and Nikolas.

The Inside Story: Who’s That Guy?
One of Franco’s staged crime scene photographs leaves Dominic with a sense of déjà vu. Franco and Maxie get acquainted. On Monday, November 23, an uneasy Jason sees Franco waving goodbye to the camera while going over surveillance footage of the gallery opening. Jason realizes Franco and the homeless vagrant who witnessed the shootout could be one in the same. The hit-man contemplates his next move. Maxie makes a confession to Lulu about her new friend on Wednesday, November 25.

A Closer Look: The Great Fall of Sonny?
Sonny and Dominic persuade Olivia and Lulu, respectively, to be their dates to the gallery opening. Sonny assures an upset Luke that neither he nor Jason went to the meeting he arranged with murder in mind. Olivia reassures Johnny of her feelings after finding him waiting for her when she returns from the opening with Sonny. Johnny agrees to keep Dominic’s identity a secret in hopes of seeing Sonny brought to justice. On Tuesday, November 24, Lucky’s interrogation of Sonny takes an introspective turn when Sonny contemplates the idea of having a son who is a cop. Sonny inadvertently incriminates himself and Dominic gets it on tape on Wednesday, November 25.

General Hospital News and Headlines:

• ABC Daytime Offers Leftovers on Thanksgiving
• ‘GH’ Actress Set to Exit
• James Franco Cast on Daytime Drama

GH ALERTS: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2009

• Many are eager to get the dirt on the mysterious Franco. (Soap Opera Weekly)

• Jax’s request leaves a bitter taste in Olivia’s mouth. (Soap Opera Digest)

• Dominic is conflicted. (National Enquierer)

• Rebecca sets out to seduce Nikolas. (National Enquierer)

• Lucky makes a decision about his future with Elizabeth. (Soap Opera Weekly)

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Thursday, November 19, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Johnny becomes angry when he realizes Olivia suspects he might have sent Jason the photo of a dead Claudia.

Johnny learns Dominic’s secret when he overhears him and Lulu talking. Olivia’s blood goes cold when Johnny confronts her with the truth about Dominic.

Sonny and Jason prepare for their meeting with Joey Limbo.

Elizabeth gets on board with Lucky’s plan to build their dream house in the woods. Nikolas and Elizabeth act on their passion for one another.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Sonny and Jason walk into a trap.
• Jason’s stalker makes a strange move.
• Elizabeth nearly comes clean with Lucky.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” DVR Alerts for the Week of November 23, 2009.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: Johnny’s a loose cannon. Matt hits it off with Lisa. Dominic gets an uneasy feeling.

• Tuesday: Jason faces a dilemma. Johnny turns against Sonny. Lucky wants answers from Sonny.

• Wednesday: Morgan schemes to bring Jax and Carly together. Robin, Sam and Molly play matchmaker with Mac and Alexis. Lulu’s thrown by Luke’s attitude towards Nikolas.

• Thursday: (”GH” Encore Presentation: November 20, 2009) Elizabeth nearly comes clean with Lucky. Sonny and Jason walk into a trap. Jason’s stalker makes a strange move. “Spiderman” star James Franco debuts in the role of Franco.

• Friday: “GH” will not air today.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Dominic shows Olivia the photo of Claudia’s dead body and warns her he suspects Johnny could have been the person who sent it to Jason which would mean Johnny’s going off the deep end in the wake of his sister’s murder. Johnny is stunned to discover the photograph when he’s at Olivia’s.

Anthony and Joey Limbo go over their plan to ambush and kill both Sonny and Jason.

Nikolas confesses to Rebecca that he’s been using her, admitting he’s in love with someone else. Elizabeth tries to get past the guilt she feels as she starts to connect with Lucky again.

Patrick’s a bit uneasy when his ex-girlfriend Lisa strikes up a friendship with Robin.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Johnny learns the truth about Dominic.
• Jason unburdens himself to Carly.
• Nikolas and Elizabeth give in to desire.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Quick Peeks for the Week of November 16, 2009.

General Hospital: QUICK PEEKS

• Monday: (Episode #11935) – Jason gets an unsettling surprise. (Rated: TVPG L)

• Tuesday: (Episode #11936) — Sonny puts Dominic on the trail of the photographer. (Rated: TVPG L)

• Wednesday: (Episode #11937) — Nikolas tells Rebecca how he really feels. (Rated: TVPG L)

• Thursday: (Episode #11938) — Johnny discovers the truth about Dominic. (Rated: TVPG L, S)

• Friday: (Episode #11939) — James Franco debuts as mystery man Franco. (Rated: TVPG L, V)

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Jason enlists Spinelli’s help in tracking down the person who sent him the photograph of Claudia’s dead body. After Jason tells him about the photo, Sonny assigns Dominic the task of trying to find out who sent it to Jason. Jason’s mystery stalker plans an exhibition at an art gallery in Port Charles at which Sam and Spinelii are hired to oversee the security detail.

Lulu can’t go through with telling Sonny the truth about Dominic but remains conflicted over her dilemma.

Lucky suspects Maxie knows more about the night Claudia disappeared than she’s saying.

Elizabeth pleads with Luke not to tell Lucky about her affair with Nikolas. Elizabeth confronts Nikolas over the fact he was aware Luke knew about their affair and didn’t say anything to her.

Robin is slightly unsettled when Patrick’s ex-girlfriend sends him a thank you gift which reminds him of his younger, wilder college days.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Nikolas confesses the truth to Rebecca.
• Dominic suspects Johnny may be going off the deep end.
• Olivia fears everyone’s secrets are about to be exposed.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Monday, November 16, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Lulu panics when she learns Luke is doing business with Sonny as she knows Dominic is gearing up to bust Sonny’s organization. Dominic barges into Sonny’s office just as Lulu appears to be on the verge of blowing his cover.

Jason tells Sonny he wants to take a break from the more violent aspect of his job so as not to send the wrong message to Michael.

Jason receives a disturbing delivery.

Johnny tells Maxie not to say anything to anyone about having seen Sonny wearing a blood-stained shirt on the night Claudia disappeared. Lucky wants to question Maxie.

Anthony plans his next move.

Luke stuns Elizabeth when he reveals he knows about her affair with Nikolas.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Jason’s on the hunt for a madman.
• Elizabeth begs Luke not to tell Lucky about her and Nikolas.
• Lucky thinks Maxie knows more than she’s saying.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap - Friday, November 13, 2009.

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IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Jax wants Sonny to go to prison for Claudia’s murder even though he knows this is one crime Sonny isn’t guilty of. Dominic tells Jax that the forensics team was able to find evidence against Sonny implicating him in Claudia’s murder. Carly finds Jax and Dominic together.

Sonny asks Luke to act as his intermediary with Joey Limbo and later tells Jason he’s going to try and negotiate for peace.

The mystery person photographs a reenactment of Claudia’s murder.

Lucky and Nikolas encounter each other at the Quartermaine crypt on the anniversary of Emily’s death. Nikolas flashes jealousy when Lucky tells him he and Elizabeth made love. Alone, Elizabeth pours her heart out at Emily’s crypt as she admits she wants both Nikolas and Lucky.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Lulu panics when she lears Luke’s doing business for Sonny.
• Anthony plans his next move.
• Jason gets an unsettling surprise.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Stop and stare.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

On Monday, November 16, Dominic barges into Sonny’s office just as Lulu appears to be on the verge of spilling the beans to the mobster. Johnny overhears Lulu and Dominic’s revealing conversation. Olivia fears Johnny’s next move on Friday, November 20. Patrick’s ex-girlfriend, Lisa, sends him a gift. Lisa strikes up a friendship with Robin on Wednesday, November 18, which doesn’t sit well with Dr. Drake. Jason decides to make a change in his professional life for Michael’s sake. Mr. Morgan unburdens himself to Carly on Thursday, November 19.

The Inside Story: Criminal Minds
Anthony continues to plot Sonny and Jason’s demise. Johnny takes the odd step of telling Maxie not to incriminate Sonny in Claudia’s disappearance. Lucky confronts Maxie. Jason receives a disturbing delivery on Monday, November 16. Sonny and Jason recruit Dominic and Spinelli’s assistance in tracking down the person who sent Jason the photograph of Claudia’s dead body. Spinelli and Sam are hired to oversee the security detail at the special event that Jason’s mystery stalker has planned. Dominic shares his suspicions about Johnny with Olivia. Johnny is aghast when he discovers the photo of his sister’s dead body. On Thursday, November 19, Johnny’s anger rises when he realizes Olivia suspects him of sending the gruesome photo to Jason. The stalker watches as Sonny and Jason walk into Anthony and Joey’s orchestrated ambush. In the aftermath, Jason catches a quick glimpse of his stalker (James Franco) but mistakes him for a homeless vagrant. Lucky notices something odd while examining the scene of the crime. Jason’s stalker, Franco, makes preparations to attend the gallery opening featuring his photographs on Friday, November 20.

A Closer Look: Down and Dirty
Elizabeth makes an impassioned plea for Luke to keep the truth from his son on Tuesday, November 17. Nikolas faces Elizabeth’s wrath. Lucky and Elizabeth slowly begin to reconnect. Nikolas tells Rebecca the truth about his interest in her and confesses that he’s fallen in love with someone else. Elizabeth gives in to her desire for Nikolas, after sharing dreams for (literally) building a future with Lucky on Thursday, November 19. Lucky nearly catches Elizabeth and Nikolas in the throes of passion.

General Hospital News and Headlines:

• ABC Daytime Offers Leftovers on Thanksgiving
• ‘GH’ Actress Set to Exit
• James Franco Cast on Daytime Drama

GH ALERTS: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2009

• Dominic gets an uneasy feeling at Franco’s gathering. (Soap Opera Digest)

• Johnny joins the party rooting on Dominic’s cause: eliminating Sonny. (Soap Opera Digest)

• Jason and Sonny run into difficulties following Joey’s ambush. (Soap Opera Digest)

• Robin, Sam and Molly play matchmaked between Mac and Alexis. (ABC Soaps In Depth)

• Morgan schemes to bring Jax and Carly together. (ABC Soaps In Depth)

“General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings.