General Hospital Recap | Tracy Arrested on Nurses Ball Red Carpet - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 [SPOILERS]

General Hospital's Nurses Ball kicked off in true Port Charles fashion: glam, drama, and one jaw-dropping arrest, Tracy Q! With the red carpet sizzling hotter than Nina’s side-eye and more plot twists than a soap opera (oh wait…), here’s your full episode recap of all the glitz, gasps, and guilty secrets from Tuesday.

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Drama in Designer: The Nurses Ball Red Carpet Heats Up

Welcome to the Nurses Ball, where the gowns are fierce, the grudges are fresh, and even a llama can strut with confidence. Nina, serving red carpet realness, teams up with Congressman Quartermaine—er, Drew—to host the night. She immediately throws shade his way, asking which name he’s rocking this week. Drew plays it cool, claiming his Quartermaine status like it’s a brand name.

Enter Lucy Coe with her not-so-quiet plus-one: Sebastian the llama. Because nothing says elegance like a furball ambassador for global rescue missions. She teases a sexy surprise act, promises a performance of her own, and hints at a very special guest. This is Lucy, of course she’s underselling.

Sonny arrives with adorable little Donna and dodges questions about Measure C like a pro. Carly, not one to play nice, is immediately annoyed to see Nina and Drew as hosts. Drew takes a cheap shot about Michael’s absence, and Carly uses the moment to shade Measure C, blaming Congressman Boyle. Nina is clearly living for the tension.

Jordan strolls in with Sidwell, casually announcing she’s his new COO. Oh, and Sidwell’s footing the bill for the entire bash. No big deal. Felicia makes an entrance with her "just a co-worker" Isaiah, but Nina’s eyebrow practically jumps off her face when she asks if he’s single. Isaiah makes it awkward and flirty by looking straight at Jordan and saying, “Very.”

Quartermaine Mayhem and Lulu's Bombshell

At the Q mansion, Tracy is anxious about her big performance, mostly because she’s afraid Lucy’s skivvies might overshadow her thunder. Outside, Cody bumps into a glammed-up Lulu, who’s clearly got secrets. Specifically, the Gio one. She’s not ready to spill yet, but she’s plotting her proof.

Once Lulu hits the mansion, Brook Lynn is surprised—and not in the happy way—to see her. Lulu’s excuse? Dante gave her a lift. Cue Brook Lynn’s eye twitch. Tracy calls Lois a traitor for daring to be civil with Sonny, conveniently forgetting he’s family to half the room. It’s all delightfully messy.

One Epic Arrest

Back on the red carpet, Ned and Olivia arrive, and Drew throws some subtle shade about family loyalty. Kai makes a surprise appearance and has Trina’s full attention. She’s worried he bailed on his hospital stay, but he insists he’s here to support her—plus he name-drops Drew for helping his recovery, which Drew eats up.

Lulu and Dante walk the carpet like the hot ticket they are. Nina fangirls over Lulu’s look, and Dante’s clearly in agreement. Joss and Gio strut next, and Joss throws a jab at Drew, calling him trash. Nina swoons over Joss’ Bobbie Spencer-style wit while Drew tries not to combust.

Meanwhile, Tracy’s ready for her big red carpet moment, but Chase—on a call with Mac—suddenly gets that cop face. He pulls Tracy aside and, in front of everyone, arrests her. Yes, on camera. Yes, during the ball. Apparently, she's being charged with drugging Drew. She’s mortified, furious, and swears she’s been framed. Drew, smug as ever, says nope—this is real.

Curtis Is Distracted and Portia’s World Is Wobbling

Outside the glitz, Curtis ducks out to make a call after Portia notices he’s not exactly basking in the ball’s magic. Isaiah, sensing the tension (and probably remembering something shady Portia said), offers her a drink and an ear. Drama incoming.

Trouble’s Brewing

Molly shows up solo but Cody, always ready to charm and deflect, escorts her onto the carpet. Nina immediately asks if they’re dating—because subtlety is dead—and Cody explains it’s court-ordered charm school. Entertainment Tonight’s Scott Evans swoops in for a soundbite.

Inside, the mingling begins while Brook Lynn rushes to tell Ned about Tracy’s arrest. Back on the carpet, Anna arrives with Emma, who’s representing her mother at the ball. Anna gives a heartfelt nod to 1994 and the event’s origin, but she’s clearly reeling from the arrest derailing one of her acts. Lucy and Maxie panic backstage, and Anna suggests Felicia might save the day.

Willow makes a late entrance, and Drew lays on the charm with a kiss as the flashes go wild. Nina rolls her eyes from the east to the west side of Port Charles.

Meanwhile, Curtis corners Jordan to drop a bomb: he knows Drew is blackmailing Portia. Just another quiet night in Port Charles.

Alexis Has Had It—And Kristina’s Busted

Over at Alexis’ place, Ric shows up to do damage control with some shady paperwork tied to the Cassadine trust. Kristina walks in, instantly suspicious about why Ric always seems to be loitering. She calls him a bottom-feeder, and the verbal barbs fly.

Alexis tries to play peacemaker but snaps when Kristina pushes too far. In one emotional explosion, Alexis reveals what everyone’s been whispering about—she knows Kristina tried to kill Ava. Yeah, that happened.

Framed! Tracy Fights Back

At the PCPD, Chase drops Tracy off like an uninvited party favor. Mac tells her that Drew fingered her as the last person he saw before the drugging. She insists video evidence will prove otherwise. Mac hits her with the real kicker: they found a vial of ketamine in her car. Tracy is livid and insists she’s been set up.

Back at the Nurses Ball, Ned isn’t buying it either. He tells the family something doesn’t add up. Tracy may be many things, but sloppy isn’t one of them. If she really drugged Drew, there’s no way she’d be caught.

A Mysterious Stranger Eyes Port Charles

Just when you think the drama can’t escalate further, we cut to a mystery man aboard a private jet watching the red carpet coverage. He zeroes in on Willow and Drew’s loved-up interview. Whoever this is, he’s clearly got eyes—and plans—for Port Charles. Could it be Michael?! 

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