General Hospital Full Episode Recap - Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Love, Surprises, and Sinister Visitors: Valentine’s Day Turns to Chaos in Port Charles

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, romance, and chocolates, but this is General Hospital, where no holiday is complete without unexpected twists, heartbreaks, and a little danger. The February 18, 2025 full episode recap is packed with drama, from Lucas’ blind date disaster to Elizabeth’s romantic evening taking a terrifying turn. Buckle up, GH fans, because this recap is loaded with the biggest moments from Port Charles’ latest episode.

Not-So-Lucky for Liz, Elizabeth’s Valentine’s Day Ends in Terror

Liz and Lucky share a kiss | ABC

Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) was set for a night of romance with her longtime love, Lucky (temporarily played by Guy Wilson), but if you thought their rekindled spark was going to last, think again. Things started off sweet when Lucky and Liz shared a moment over cake, reminiscing about their history and even sealing it with a kiss. It could have been the rekindling of a fan-favorite couple, but Lucky’s temporary recast made it hard to ignore that something felt off.

But let’s talk about the real horror. Just when Liz thought the night was ending on a high note, a knock on the door shattered the peace. Assuming Lucky had returned for his forgotten cake, she opened the door to none other than Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), who was last seen with a syringe filled with digitalis. Someone call security—this is not the Valentine’s Day surprise we wanted!

Lucas’ Blind Date Flops—But Is Brad His Endgame?

Lucas and Brad

Lucas (Van Hansis) took a leap of faith when Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) set him up on a blind date with a model named Guenther. Unfortunately, the spark wasn’t there, and Lucas admitted he wasn’t ready to get back into the dating game. But before heading home alone, he shared a drink with his ex, Brad (Parry Shen). Could this be the beginning of a rekindled romance? Spinelli, ever the matchmaker, was not thrilled about this unexpected turn of events.

Trina’s Surprise Date and Curtis’ Career Dilemma

Trina (Tabyana Ali) had a night out with Kai (Jens Austin Astrup), who thought he’d pulled some strings to get into The Savoy—only for Trina to reveal her dad owns the place. Meanwhile, Curtis (Donnell Turner) found himself torn between his current position at Aurora and his love for running The Savoy full-time. Could a career change be in his future?

Chase Steals the Show for Brook Lynn

Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) got the Valentine’s Day surprise of a lifetime when Chase (Josh Swickard) took to the stage to serenade her with a song she wrote. If anyone had doubts about this couple’s chemistry, Chase just silenced them all with one swoon-worthy performance.

Lulu and Dante Reconnect Over Rocco

Lulu and Dante share a heart-to-heart

In the midst of all the romance and drama, Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) had an emotional heart-to-heart about their son, Rocco. Lulu, feeling like she’s lost touch with him, got a much-needed pep talk from Dante, who reminded her that all Rocco really needs is his mom. Their cupcake fight may have been the cutest moment of the night—who knew flour-covered foreheads could be so romantic?

Carly’s Plumbing Problem Leads to a Flirty Fix

Jack (presumably Jack Brennan) stopped by Carly’s (Laura Wright) place with flowers, but instead of a quiet evening, they ended up drenched after her kitchen faucet exploded. Jack, proving to be more than just a charmer, rolled up his sleeves and fixed the problem. Nothing says “romance” like unexpected home maintenance, right? The night ended with wine, laughter, and a spark between them that’s becoming harder to ignore.

Anna Sets Jason Free—But Will He Listen?

Jason (Steve Burton) was released from custody after Anna (Finola Hughes) pleaded with him not to take the law into his own hands when it comes to Cyrus. She had all the evidence to put him away but needed Jason to trust the legal process. Jason didn’t give her a solid answer, and given his history, we’d say Cyrus should be watching his back.

More Drama in Port Charles

The Valentine’s Day fallout continues in the next General Hospital episode. Curtis vents to Portia, Brad tells Lucas, “It’s wrong on so many levels,” and Lulu lashes out at Brook Lynn. Meanwhile, Cyrus ominously tells Liz, “I’m afraid this can’t wait.” What does he want? And will Jason really leave justice to the authorities?

Stay tuned for more General Hospital recaps, because if this episode was any indication, the drama is just getting started.