AMC Recap: Monday, August 24, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Thursday, August 27, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Jax pressures Spinelli to tell him where Michael and Kristina are. Michael steals a wristwatch from a tourist to get enough money to buy Kristina a plane ticket home but ends up in deep trouble when the obnoxious goon realizes its missing. Carly warns Kiefer to leave Morgan alone. Johnny reaches his breaking point with Claudia. Sonny walks in on Johnny and Claudia’s heated confrontation. Robin is closer to proving that Andrea murdered Brianna Hughes after proving that the potential murder weapon could be missing from the crime scene. Andrea overhears Robin sharing her theory with Alexis. On the Next General Hospital… Jason and Sam have luck with their search. Dominic gets information against Sonny. Patrick warns Robin not to antagonize Andrea. “General Hospital” airs…

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Scotty Gore (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Wednesday, August 26, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… “Fish in a Barrel” John and Fish’s sting operation pays off when they get proof that Mayor Lowell is a major player in the drug ring.  John stays one step ahead of Lowell as he leads him into a false sense of security.  Cristian reluctantly admits to Layla he saw Fish and Kyle kissing.  Determined to get the truth, Layla asks Fish to meet her at home later.  After her failed attempt to seduce Schuyler, Stacy resolves herself to the fact that she’s going to have to come clean with Rex and Gigi.  Kim stays by Stacy’s side for moral support as they go to see Rex and Gigi.  A devious Matthew throws Greg and Rachel together.  Greg and Rachel engage in a…

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Wednesday, August 26, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Once Liza comes to after being whacked over the head by Kendall, Zach claims the door came off its hinges and fell on her. Liza pours out her heart to Zach, admitting she might be falling in love with him as a hidden Kendall seethes with rage. Kendall accuses Zach of having feelings for Liza, which he denies. Kendall later surprises Zach in his bed wanting him to prove his love for her. Marissa becomes angry with David for meddling in her life when he calls Scott over. Scott realizes Marissa’s hung up on JR and takes his leave. JR learns there’s a chance he might have cancer. JR surprises Marissa by kissing her. Natalia reminds Frankie that he and Randi will have to…

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Wednesday, August 26, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… While on the road to track down Michael and Kristina, Sam and Jason are self-conscious with each other in light of the fact they slept together. Jason and Sam give into their feelings once again. Olivia tries to push Johnny away but succumbs to his charms in the end. Nikolas wants nothing more than to make Rebecca pay for what she did. Kristina confesses to Michael that she thinks she’s the one who caused Claudia’s accident but Michael maintains there’s still a good chance he’s responsible and will continue to take the blame. Michael plans on stealing enough money to get Kristina a plane ticket home. Spinelli throws Maxie for a loop when he announces they should remain celibate until their wedding night. Dominic flirts…

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Scotty Gore (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Tuesday, August 25, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… “The Thin Line Between Love and Rage” Todd panics when he thinks Téa’s leaving him and pours out his heart as he honestly tells her he loves her.  Having been gotten to by Todd’s sincerity, Téa puts down her bags and heads upstairs with him.  Dorian pleads with Blair to forget about Todd and Téa but she remains determined to expose Téa’s secret.  Blair boards a plane to Tahiti to track down Ross Rayburn.  John, with Fish’s help, sets a trap for Keaton in the hopes he’ll prove himself to be a crooked cop and lead them to one of the higher ups in the drug ring.  After a chance encounter with Nick at the gym, Layla admits to Cristian she thinks Fish might be…

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Tuesday, August 25, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Kendall challenges Zach to tell her he doesn’t love her. Kendall’s jealousy of Liza grows. Liza admits to Tad that she’s fallen hard for Zach. After leaving Tad’s, Liza shows up at Zach’s. Kendall whacks Liza over the head when she sees her impulsively kissing Zach. The judge rules Annie competent to stand trial despite Ryan’s tirade against her. The judge, who’s in Adam’s pocket, warns Adam to keep Ryan in check or risk Annie going to prison. Annie warns Ryan that she’s going to take Emma away from him. Amanda’s a wreck over Trevor’s disappearance and verbally assaults David. Jake covers for Amanda when David mentions she talked as though their baby was still alive. Angie’s concerned by the results of JR’s blood…

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Tuesday, August 25, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Rebecca has no idea that Nikolas only has revenge on his mind when he convinces her he wants to them to pick up where they left off before he learned the truth. Sam and Jason make love but are awkward afterwards, neither sure about what this means for them. Claudia bonds with Morgan and she and Sonny appear to be on the road to becoming a real family. Sonny assures Claudia he’s through pursuing Olivia, which Dominic overhears and later tells her. Devastated over Kiefer’s rejection, Kristina packs her bags with the intention of heading home. On the Next General Hospital… Jason and Sam act on their feelings. Nikolas shows his dark side. Kristina confesses the truth to Michael. “General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC.…

Photo: Steve Fenn/ABC Tuesday, August 25, 2009 5:30 PM ET | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Baby Stuart’s biological mother has been cast on “All My Children.”  The Pine Valley Bulletin is reporting that Sofia Black-D’Elia has been cast in the role of Bailey on ABC’s “All My Children.” The actress is a 17-year old model; her character, Bailey, is the biological mother of Liza Colby’s (Jamie Luner) son, Stuart. Ms. Colby may have to refocus her energy because according to “AMC” headwriter Charles Pratt, the young mother will come to Pine Valley with a strong desire to reclaim the child she gave birth to. Look for Black-D’Elia to debut in the role of Bailey on Friday, October 2.   “All My Children” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings. All My ChildrenAMCJamie LunerSofia Black-D’Elia

Monday, August 24, 2009 11:16 PM ET | By Scotty Gore (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live’s” longest running cast member announces that she has signed a new contract with the show to keep Viki in Llanview for the foreseeable future. Erika Slezak has revealed the news to fans on her official website that “I am very happy to be remaining with ‘One Life to Live’ for the next few years – and am looking forward to good stories and lots of fun.” The actress, who joined “OLTL” on March 17, 1971, portrays the 41-year-old soap’s sole surviving original character Victoria ‘Viki’ Lord. The six time Daytime Emmy winner is the third actress to play the role, which was originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968 (Spencer left the show in 1970, and was replaced for six months by Joanne Dorian). Speculation spread like wildfire earlier this year that ABC and “One…

Monday, August 24, 2009 6:00 PM ET | By Scotty Gore (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Monday, August 24, 2009. IT HAPPENED TODAY… “Everybody Loves Rayburn” Rex tells Blair everything he’s uncovered about Ross Rayburn.  Certain Ross holds the key to exposing Téa’s secret, Blair decides to head to Tahiti to track him down herself.  Téa stands up to Elijah’s threats but is clearly shaken after a phone call with Ross.  Todd returns home to find Téa with her suitcase packed.  Schuyler confesses to Gigi how he really feels about her.  Stacy plans on drugging a vulnerable Schuyler to get him into bed in her attempt to get pregnant and then pass the baby off as Rex’s.  Marty gains insight into her relationship with John while analyzing Todd during his court ordered therapy session.  Charlie suggests that Viki seriously consider running for Mayor.  Dorian flirts with Mayor Lowell.  …