The BEST episodes of General Hospital season 39

#1 - 08.26.02 - Monday

Season 39 - Episode 169 - Aired 8/26/2002

Preview:Zander is rescued. Recap:Coming to in the ICU and horrified to hear medical alarms going, Skye hurries out of Edward's room just before Monica and the nurses rush in. Alexis suggests to Scott that he killed Teresa and was then blackmailed by Rick. Zander is fished out of the water by a passing boater, who brings the confused young man into Kelly's. A.J. tries to remind Michael of their time together as father and son but the boy grows angry and runs off. Meanwhile, a frantic Carly fears her son has been snatched by one of Sonny's enemies. Astonished to discover that Zander has lost his memory, Elizabeth gently presses him to recall how he wound up in the bay. Annoyed to learn that his stowaway survived, Alcazar orders a henchman to eliminate both Zander and Elizabeth. Alexis threatens to take action on Teresa's murder if Scott doesn't release Lucky at once. Listening to Carly's sorrowful tale, Sonny is appalled to realize that Michael heard him threatening Alcazar. Skye makes a

#2 - 09.05.02 - Thursday

Season 39 - Episode 177 - Aired 9/5/2002

Preview:Luke demands to see Laura one more time. Recap:Brenda ducks into hiding to avoid being seen by Jason. Irked to discover that Carly sneaked off the plane and slipped back to the penthouse, Sonny reminds his wife that all hell is about to break loose in Port Charles. Scott comes to see Laura in the psych ward and is dismayed to realize that she believes she's a teenager again. At the precinct house, Bobbie entreats her brother to recant his confession. Intent on taking the heat for Laura, Luke asks Bobbie to look after Lulu for him. Carly explains to Sonny why she's determined to remain by his side no matter what. Jason encourages the mystery woman to show herself so he can help her escape, but Alcazar corners his uninvited guest first. Zander quizzes Elizabeth about their prior relationship and begins to wonder if he ever did anything good. Courtney's hopes for a pleasant dinner out with her husband are dashed when one of "Daisy's" many fans stops by their table to express his a

#3 - 09.04.02 - Wednesday

Season 39 - Episode 176 - Aired 9/4/2002

Preview:Brenda is revealed as the woman on the boat. Recap:Though Alan berates his father for his hateful trick, Edward refuses to apologize for trying to frame Skye. Carly digs in her heels when Sonny decides to send his wife and son to the island for safekeeping. Certain Alcazar is on the warpath, Sonny insists that his loved ones get out of harm's way. Ned explains to Alexis why he's going to make his play to wrest complete control of ELQ away from his grandfather. Meanwhile, Monica joins Alan in sniping at Edward for destroying the Quartermaine clan with his own two hands. As part of his memory returns, Zander tells Sonny and Jason about the mysterious woman he encountered aboard Alcazar's yacht. Later, Sonny instructs Jason to sneak onto their enemy's boat and ferret out the man's secret. Zander guesses that Elizabeth is in love. Displaying the commitment papers Lila signed, Ned forces a grumbling Edward to sign ELQ over to him. Brenda is revealed to be the lady in Alcazar's life.

#4 - 09.03.02 - Tuesday

Season 39 - Episode 175 - Aired 9/3/2002

Preview:. Recap:Elizabeth tells Jason she's certain Zander fired in self-defense. Lucky bitterly reminds Nikolas that Luke could never have kidnapped their mother. Meanwhile, at the precinct house, Scott presses Luke for a full confession. Alexis visits Laura at the hospital and gently reminds the confused woman that Luke needs her help to avoid a long prison term. Hearing the voice of her younger self warning her to beware, Laura becomes agitated and orders the attorney to leave. Insisting he was trying to protect his wife from her stepfather, Luke claims he clubbed Rick to death in the attic room. Alarmed to find Alcazar chatting amiably with Maxie and Georgie, Felicia hisses at the arms dealer to stay away from her daughters. Alcazar comments to Roy what lovely daughters his friend has.Later, Roy urges a frightened Felicia to take her family and leave town immediately. Jason brings Elizabeth and Zander to his penthouse for safekeeping. Ned and Jax stage an argument in which it appea

#5 - 09.02.02 - Monday

Season 39 - Episode 174 - Aired 9/2/2002

Preview:Luke and Laura to Port Charles. Recap:Luke ends up in jail, arrested for murder. Scott then arranges for Laura to be admitted to the psychiatric ward at the hospital and secretly records her murder confession. Alexis convinces Luke to let her act as his attorney. Scott later confronts the prisoner and boasts that he has Laura's confession on tape. Luke insists to Alexis that he killed Rick not Laura. Ned urges Alexis to cut back on her work schedule for the sake of the baby she is carrying. Alcazar orders "The Courier" to kill Zander. Meanwhile, Jason agrees to help Elizabeth secretly get Zander out of town. Their plans fall short as Zander faces "The Courier." During the struggle, "The Courier" is shot. Zander panics and runs off into the night. Elizabeth returns with Jason but find only the wounded "Courier." When Sonny questions Jason's loyalty, the ensuing argument is calmed when Carly interrupts and orders them to stop. Sonny vows to do whatever is necessary to protect his

#6 - 08.30.02 - Friday

Season 39 - Episode 173 - Aired 8/30/2002

Preview:Visions of her wedding day panic Laura. Recap:Standing in the attic room, Laura has a vision of Rick and Teresa welcoming her on her wedding day. Sick and tired of his brother's whining, Jason rails at A.J. for destroying everything he's ever touched. Meanwhile, Carly encourages Courtney to understand how much her brother loves her. Sonny questions Jax about his dealings with Alcazar. Scott furiously accuses Nikolas of tipping off Luke and helping him escape yet again. Alexis warns Jax that Skye is in deep trouble. A.J. tells a crushed Courtney he loves her but he's leaving her. Unwilling to hurt the woman he loves, Luke elects to play along with Laura's delusion about their "wedding guests." Later, Luke and Laura exchange vows in a very private ceremony made just for two. Jason admits to an incensed Sonny how he pulled strings to keep A.J. out of jail. Courtney tearfully begs her husband to give her another chance. Scott and Mac discover their fugitives clinging to one another

#7 - 08.29.02 - Thursday

Season 39 - Episode 172 - Aired 8/29/2002

Preview:Jax and Lius finally meet. Recap:As A.J. comes to, Jason icily informs his brother that he pulled him to safety before the Oasis went up in flames. Scott asks a wary Nikolas to meet him on the docks and to come alone. Luke tries in vain to make Laura understand why Rick is never going to escort her down the aisle. Jax boards Alcazar's yacht and introduces himself to the man who tried to bankrupt him. A horrified Laura crumbles as the memory of how she hit Rick finally comes rushing back. Jason tells A.J. he promised Courtney he'd keep her worthless husband out of jail. Meanwhile, Carly assures a brooding Sonny his sister will see in time that he did what he thought was right. Alcazar offers Jax a deal in exchange for the Aussie mogul leaving Port Charles and never coming back. Luke explains to a weeping Laura that she killed Teresa in self-defense, then reveals how Rick and Scott hid the body to protect her. A.J. accuses Courtney of treating him like the loser his family always

#8 - 08.28.02 - Wednesday

Season 39 - Episode 171 - Aired 8/28/2002

Preview:Sonny blames A.J. for Courtney's stripping. Recap:Laura's frantic call for help unnerves both Nikolas and an eavesdropping Scott. Though Luke tries to convince her that making contact with loved ones isn't safe, Laura angrily insists on seeing her children. Jax asks Alexis for her professional help saving his family from bankruptcy. As A.J. stares in shock at a cavorting Courtney, Sonny icily reminds him that he drove his wife to such degradation. Trying to reassure an agitated Nikolas, Lucky theorizes that his father is actually trying to protect Laura. Meanwhile, Scott orders Marcus to put out an APB on Luke. A.J. interrupts the strip show and tries to pull his wife off stage but gets booted out the door instead. Later, Jason erases Courtney's debt and helps Sonny's devastated sister back to her apartment. Ned advises Jax to lie low and let his mysterious enemy take Sonny down instead. Jason keeps mum when Courtney bitterly accuses him of bringing A.J. to see her strip. A dru

#9 - 08.27.02 - Tuesday

Season 39 - Episode 170 - Aired 8/27/2002

#10 - 09.06.02 - Friday

Season 39 - Episode 178 - Aired 9/6/2002

Preview:. Recap:Jason makes his report to Sonny following a close call with Alcazar. Aboard the yacht, Roy informs his not so silent partner that he has no intention of killing anyone. Nikolas and Lucky try to reassure Lulu that her mommy will be home soon. Scott secretly watches as Luke promises a frightened and confused Laura that he's going to help her escape. Lucas dazzles Georgie with tales of his escapades during a vacation out west as Maxie appears to be envious as she watches on. As Luke begs Laura to stay with him forever, the orderlies finally manage to break down the door. Jason offers to take care of Alcazar for Sonny. Brenda urges Luis to sail for Belize so they can relive some of the happiest times they've ever shared. After Laura is sedated and laced into a strait jacket, the doctor tells Luke his wife will be sent to a special facility in London for long term treatment. Meanwhile, a heartbroken Lucky and Nikolas say goodbye to their mother. Alcazar catches Brenda trying

#11 - 08.23.02 - Friday

Season 39 - Episode 168 - Aired 8/23/2002

Preview:Alexis accuses a surprised Scott of murder. Recap:.

#12 - 08.22.02 - Thursday

Season 39 - Episode 167 - Aired 8/22/2002

Preview:Skye comes clean to Jax about her deal with Edward. Recap:.

#13 - 08.21.02 - Wednesday

Season 39 - Episode 166 - Aired 8/21/2002

Preview:Jason realizes he can't stop thinking about Courtney. Recap:.

#14 - 08.20.02 - Tuesday

Season 39 - Episode 165 - Aired 8/20/2002

Preview:Lucky comes up with a solution to a murder. Recap:.

#15 - 08.19.02 - Monday

Season 39 - Episode 164 - Aired 8/19/2002

Preview:Skye finally gets her hands on the contract. Recap:.

#16 - 08.16.02 - Friday

Season 39 - Episode 163 - Aired 8/16/2002

Preview:Gia reveals to the police that she witnessed Rick's accident. Recap:

#17 - 08.15.02 - Thursday

Season 39 - Episode 162 - Aired 8/15/2002

Preview:Gia reveals to the police that she witnessed Rick's accident. Recap:

#18 - 08.14.02 - Wednesday

Season 39 - Episode 161 - Aired 8/14/2002

Preview:Alcazar orders the mystery woman sedated to keep her under control. Recap:

#19 - 09.09.02 - Monday

Season 39 - Episode 179 - Aired 9/9/2002

Preview:Alcazar issues one final order to an accepting Roy. Recap:

#20 - 09.10.02 - Tuesday

Season 39 - Episode 180 - Aired 9/10/2002

Preview:Jax manages to find Skye and tell her about Edward. . Recap:

#21 - 09.12.02 - Thursday

Season 39 - Episode 181 - Aired 9/12/2002

Preview:Luke decides to accept his punishment in court. Recap:

#22 - 09.13.02 - Friday

Season 39 - Episode 182 - Aired 9/13/2002

Preview:Lucky manages to visit with his father in prison. Recap:Brenda's ploy backfires badly when she becomes trapped inside Alcazar's rapidly sinking yacht. Haunted by a troubling premonition, Carly frantically entreats her husband not to walk into Alcazar's trap. Jax tells Skye he loves her but he doesn't want to be her reason for falling off the wagon and she tries to convice him he is not the reason she drank. Lucky,dressed as a cop,tries to convince Luke to let him,help him escape.But Luke refuses to let Lucky put himself at risk. Skye reminds Jax that she alone is responsible for maintaining her sobriety. Brenda fights for her life as the rising waters threaten to overwhelm her. Certain now that Luke lied to protect Laura, Nikolas offers the convicted murderer a belated apology and makes him promise to talk to Alexis and get her to back off. Alcazar drops a confusing hint to Jason about the burning yacht's precious cargo. Marcus catches Roy sneaking up the back stairs to Sonny's

#23 - 09.16.02 - Monday

Season 39 - Episode 183 - Aired 9/16/2002

Preview:Roy assures Alcazar he will make good on his promise. Recap:

#24 - 09.17.02 - Tuesday

Season 39 - Episode 184 - Aired 9/17/2002

Preview:Carly is devastated by the report about Sonny. Recap:

#25 - 09.18.02 - Wednesday

Season 39 - Episode 185 - Aired 9/18/2002

Preview:Carly argues with Alexis about her baby plans. Recap:Alexis is stunned to hear a news report about Sonny's violent end. At the penthouse, Carly breaks her tragic news to Elizabeth, who fears that Jason, too, may be in mortal danger. Brenda has a dream about being reunited with Sonny. Later, Sonny listens in as Brenda sadly tells Jason she's to blame for her old flame's demise. Ned reminds Alexis how she did the right thing in shielding her child from the violence that surrounded Sonny his entire life. Courtney learns about her brother's fate from an unlikely source. As Marcus questions his prime suspect about the shooting at St. Timothy's, Felicia hastily provides Roy with an alibi by claiming they spent the whole night together. Sonny thanks Jason for keeping Brenda company but instructs him not to let on that his boss is still alive. A shaken Felicia rues the day she and Roy became entangled with Alcazar. Courtney tearfully informs Mike that his son is dead. Alexis suggests t