General Hospital spoilers for January 12-16, 2026 tease the life-altering aftermath of Drew’s shooter reveal.

Key Takeaways

Laura compared her mayoral run to Luke’s.

Willow recalled shooting Drew.

Trina and Kai figured out the shooter was Willow.

Nathan made a strange mistake at work.

Kevin took Ace to Ireland to keep him safe from Sidwell.

Weekly Recap

Episode 15868 AIR DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

Laura (Genie Francis) convinced Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) to take Ace to Ireland after Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) latest threat. Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Ezra (Daniel Cosgrove) both hot the witness stand, while Kristina (Kate Mansi) tried convincing Jacinda (Paige Herschell) to leave town before she has to testify. Portia (Brook Kerr) turned down Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) desire for a paternity test, and Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) stood by her. Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) gave Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) a motorcycle ride to Carly’s (Laura Wright), where she met up with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart).

Episode 15869 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026

Michael (Rory Gibson) took the stand and asserted he did not shoot Drew (Cameron Mathison), revealing he has a special ringtone for Wiley (Viron Weaver). Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) realized the ringtone must have been the “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” tune they heard at Drew’s house that night. When Tracy (Jane Elliot) took the stand, Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) folder with footage of Drew’s street forced her to admit she saw Michael there that night. Later, Lulu (Alexa Havins) helped Tracy realize that Alexis was bluffing m Nathan (Ryan Paevey) informed Lulu that Charlotte went to the Q Mansion after school instead of drama club. Later, Dante caught Nathan accidentally breaking the chain of custody with a piece of evidence.

Episode 15870 AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

Dante confided in Lulu about if he’s at fault for how Michael turned out. Tracy wondered if Chase (Josh Swickard) was behind what Alexis knew. Laura informed Martin (Michael E. Knight) that Kevin and Ace left Port Charles. When they later ran into Tracy, Martin thought back to the moment he overheard Michael and Tracy talking about the night of Drew’s shooting. Trina and Kai weighed their options when it comes to Michael. Drew demanded Alexis call him and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) to testify.

Episode 15871 AIR DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026

Drew threw a fit on the stand about Michael. Willow testified, thinking back to the moment she got the gun and shot Drew. Later, when Wiley called her, Trina and Kai recognized the ringtone. When Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Dante discussed him suspending Chase (Josh Swickard), Dante admitted he might be wrong and Gio overheard.

Episode 15872 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026

Tracy barged into Alexis’ office demanding answers. Later, Trina and Kai decided to go tell Alexis what they know. Jason (Steve Burton) and Carly spotted Drew and Willow at the Port Charles Grille and Drew taunted them like usual. Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) admitted to Brad (Parry Shen) that she kissed Jason. Laura spoke with Sonny (Maurice Benard) and compared her situation as mayor to Luke’s (the late Anthony Geary).

Week Ahead

Coming up in Port Charles, Alexis’ new intel may or may not change the course of Willow’s case.

Next Week’s Breakdown

Episode 15873 AIR DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

Alexis is floored.
Martin relays news to Drew.
Molly confides in Kristina.
Michael and Jacinda grow closer.
Nina is frustrated.

Episode 15874 AIR DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

Valentin takes a risk.
Britt is threatened.
Ava has a shocking encounter.
Drew makes a promise.
Carly is alarmed.

Episode 15875 AIR DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

Elizabeth and Jason compare notes.
Sonny wants answers.
Valentin has a close call.
Carly overhears useful intel.
Brad issues a request.

Episode 15876 AIR DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026

Jason takes Britt out.
Emma and Gio take a step forward in their relationship.
Brook Lynn defends Chase.
Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Carly catch up.
Laura plays peacemaker.

Episode 15877 AIR DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026

Willow awaits news of her fate.
Nina issues a warning to Drew.
Alexis explains her actions.
Chase encourages Dante.
Anna (Finola Hughes) is stunned.

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