The BEST episodes of General Hospital season 53

Every episode of General Hospital season 53, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of General Hospital season 53!

The wealthy Quartermaine family continues to be a looming presence in the town of Port Charles, with interests in much of the city's business. Characters come and go, but viewers can always count on at least one Quartermaine or Spencer to create havoc.

Last Updated: 10/8/2023Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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#1 - #13278

Season 53 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2015

In honor of “General Hospital’s” 52nd anniversary, the past and future will collide. Select scenes from the very first "GH" episode that aired on April 1, 1963 will be revisited, and the story will be expanded in order to answer questions raised that day. Also, the truth about Luke will be revealed.

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#2 - #13524

Season 53 - Episode 247 - Aired 3/23/2016

Liz does a little snooping; Laura learns the origin of the key Helena left her.

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#3 - #13528

Season 53 - Episode 251 - Aired 3/29/2016

Anna joins forces with an unlikely source; Jason feels an emotional pull to the Quartermaines; Scott has a proposition for Ava.

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#4 - #13310

Season 53 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/15/2015

The first "General Hospital" Live show airs today. Sam questions Jake about the truth. Julian has a trick up his sleeve. Jordan fears her cover might be blown. Nina has an announcement for Franco which catches him off guard. Somebody gets shot.

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#5 - #13311

Season 53 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/18/2015

The second "General Hospital" Live show airs today. A wedding takes place. Jordan is forced to come clean to Shawn. Nikolas keeps a secret from Elizabeth. Sonny is out for revenge. A person gets caught in the crossfire.

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#6 - #13354

Season 53 - Episode 77 - Aired 7/17/2015

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#7 - #13294

Season 53 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2015

Carly and Spinelli search Hayden’s room for more evidence. TJ shares some disconcerting news with Shawn, which Duke quickly helps rectify. Jake asks Julian who he plans to take down. Jordan tells Anna she wants out of the undercover assignment, just as the mob wars heat up and a gunshot goes off. Kiki is starting to regret her actions. Sonny and Michael have it out over Avery. Sabrina makes a discovery about what happened to Michael.

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#8 - #13308

Season 53 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/13/2015

Anna and Sloane are shocked at what they discover at Sabrina's apartment. Lulu is perplexed about Nikolas' choice of company. In the interim, Hayden reminds Nikolas about the leverage she has over him. Elizabeth is caught off guard with some news about Jake. Sonny and Shawn have a confrontation with an enemy. Olivia worries about the fate of her son.

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#9 - #13314

Season 53 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/21/2015

Julian longs for Alexis. Jake reconsiders his line of work. Anna asks Sloane for a favor and they share a nice moment. Sabrina shares stories of her past with Michael as the two grow closer.

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#10 - #13304

Season 53 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/7/2015

Olivia starts develop labor pains. Sam is put into a position to admit the truth. Having no choice, Nikolas reluctantly gives into Hayden’s demands. Elizabeth seizes an opportunity. After Shawn and Jordan make love, she is unaware that she is in danger. Sloane updates Anna on a new mob theory. Jake walks into a disturbing situation in the garage.

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#11 - #13287

Season 53 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/14/2015

Dante starts to grill several people about Avery’s situation. Sabrina comforts Michael. Franco upsets Nina when he doubts if she is telling the truth. Maxie questions her visitor’s true motives for coming to town. Bobbie makes an emotional request to Scott. Luke faces more challenges.

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#12 - #13452

Season 53 - Episode 175 - Aired 12/7/2015

A combative Sam demands Liz tell Jason the truth. While Anna and Mac act on her suspicions about Paul, Paul acts on his suspicions about her. Recovery isn't happening as quickly as an impatient Sonny had hoped. Julian reminds Ava that underestimating Sonny could prove to be disastrous.

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#13 - #13438

Season 53 - Episode 161 - Aired 11/13/2015

Patrick calls Robin to share recent turn of events. Sam and Jake share a heated moment. Liz, Laura, Hayden and Nikolas discuss their shared secret. Paul tells a reluctant Anna to hold off on pursuing Sonny’s shooter.

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#14 - #13451

Season 53 - Episode 174 - Aired 12/4/2015

Liz’s happiness is short-lived after receiving a distressing call from Nikolas. Mac is at Anna’s side during her time of need. Paul puts the fear of God in Carlos. Jordan is unnerved by the sight of a familiar face.

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#15 - #13450

Season 53 - Episode 173 - Aired 12/3/2015

Sabrina turns to Felix for help with covering up her lie. Carlos makes arrangements after overhearing something he shouldn’t have. Ava gets a little too inquisitive for her own good. Andre gives Anna an ultimatum.

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#16 - #13449

Season 53 - Episode 172 - Aired 12/2/2015

Patrick confronts Sam about her unresolved feelings. A loving Jason dispels Liz’s fears. Hayden’s surprising revelation affects Nikolas. Nina has big plans for Crimson. Maxie is caught off guard by Dillon’s announcement.

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#17 - #13448

Season 53 - Episode 171 - Aired 12/1/2015

Sam demands answers from Laura. Carly’s prying pushes Liz to call it like she sees it. Nikolas delivers news to Alexis. Maxie helps Nina with a new look and a new attitude. Franco issues Julian a direct threat.

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#18 - #13447

Season 53 - Episode 170 - Aired 11/30/2015

Sam goes to great lengths to get dirt on Liz. Jason and Patrick have a tense encounter about the two women in their lives. Hayden enlists an inside source to prove her suspicion. Ava uncovers a surprising truth about Paul.

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#19 - #13446

Season 53 - Episode 169 - Aired 11/25/2015

Port Charles celebrates Thanksgiving. Liz and Jason go to the Quartermaine’s for dinner and deliver important news to the family. Dante receives a surprise gesture from a visitor. Anna encounters Dr. Maddox at dinner and confides in him further. Olivia, Alexis and Ava endure a meal together, despite tensions.

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#20 - #13445

Season 53 - Episode 168 - Aired 11/24/2015

Kristina returns to support her family while Sonny and Morgan share an emotional moment. Dante and Lulu grapple with the state of their marriage. Carly helps Kiki out of a jam. Sam reaffirms her love to Patrick. Sabrina has a surprise visitor.

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#21 - #13444

Season 53 - Episode 167 - Aired 11/23/2015

Nikolas faces a tragedy while Jason’s quest to discover his past hits a roadblock. Morgan has a violent outburst that causes his family to take action. Anna makes a big confession. Sabrina resolves to tell Michael the truth.

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#22 - #13443

Season 53 - Episode 166 - Aired 11/20/2015

Jason learns some shocking news surrounding his accident. Patrick and Sonny discuss the ramifications of Jason’s presence. Nathan investigates Carly’s car accident. Morgan has a drastic response to something.

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#23 - #13442

Season 53 - Episode 165 - Aired 11/19/2015

Jason goes on a trip to learn more about his past. Sam and Elizabeth have a heated discussion about Jason. Hayden seeks to uncover the truth about who shot her. Morgan entices Kiki to come away with him. Carly worries about Morgan. Franco protects Kiki from trouble with the law.

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#24 - #13441

Season 53 - Episode 164 - Aired 11/18/2015

Jason seeks Spinelli’s help to learn more about his past. Lulu misinterprets an email from Valerie. Elizabeth and Sam go on a pursuit to find Jason. Plagued with guilt, Anna decides to visit her psychiatrist again.

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#25 - #13440

Season 53 - Episode 163 - Aired 11/17/2015

Morgan encourages Kiki to apply for a job. Paul questions Ava’s ambition. A determined Sonny works on his physical therapy with the help of his trainer, Epiphany. Lulu seeks advice about Dante from Olivia. Maxie helps Nina revamp her style for her new job.