'General Hospital' First Look at Steve Burton's Return Reveals Wounded Jason (Exclusive)
Steve Burton returns as Jason Morgan to General Hospital just as the series reaches its 16,000th episode milestone.
📍 The outcome
Steve Burton returned to General Hospital as Jason Morgan for the show's 16,000th episode. First look photos revealed the character appeared wounded upon his comeback.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Actor Steve Burton is returning to General Hospital as Jason Morgan. First-look imagery reveals the character appearing wounded.
This return coincides with the show reaching its 16,000th episode on Monday. Coverage from TV Insider, IMDb, and Soap Opera Digest emphasizes the milestone nature of the episode and the specifics of Burton's comeback.
Other reports from AOL, Yahoo, and The Soap Scoop highlight simultaneous plotlines, including Anna investigating her time away from Port Charles and Brook Lynn questioning her role in Chase and Willow's relationship. Viewers can expect to see the 16,000th episode on Monday, featuring the return of Jason Morgan and Michael E.
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Questions people are asking
Who is returning to General Hospital?
Steve Burton is returning as Jason Morgan, and Michael E. Knight is also returning to the show.
What is the significant milestone for the series?
General Hospital hits 16,000 episodes this coming Monday.
What do the first-look photos reveal about Jason?
The first-look images reveal a wounded Jason.
Who reported it (11)
- Anna Investigates Her Time Away From Port Charles! [Spoilers] AOL.com · 49d ago
- ‘General Hospital’: First Look at Steve Burton’s Return Reveals Wounded Jason IMDb · 49d ago
- Michael E. Knight Returns to ‘General Hospital’ Michael Fairman TV · 49d ago
- General Hospital Hits 16,000 Episodes Monday, and Jason Morgan Is Back for It Lower Bucks Times · 49d ago
- First Look Photos: General Hospital Spoiler Pics for the Week of July 13 Soap Opera Digest · 49d ago
- Anna Investigates Her Time Away From Port Charles! [Spoilers] Yahoo · 49d ago
- General Hospital Scoop July 13: Brook Lynn Asks If She Pushed Chase To Willow - Valentin Reconnects With Anna The Soap Scoop · 49d ago
- Jason Returns to General Hospital: Everything You Need to Know Before Steve Burton’s Comeback Soap Opera Digest · 49d ago
- What You Can Expect On ‘General Hospital’s’ Milestone 16,000th Episode Yahoo · 49d ago
- ‘General Hospital’: First Look at Steve Burton’s Return Reveals Wounded Jason IMDb · 49d ago
- 'General Hospital' First Look at Steve Burton's Return Reveals Wounded Jason (Exclusive) TV Insider · 49d ago broke it first
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