'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.
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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 91d ago, after coverage quieted.
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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.
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'General Hospital' First Look at Steve Burton's Return Reveals Wounded Jason (Exclusive) TV Insider · 94d ago broke it first
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