General Hospital Recap: Joss Exposed, Vaughn Tortured, and Ric’s Fate Sealed – August 26, 2025

August 26th’s episode of General Hospital delivered nonstop suspense, shocking twists, and emotional confrontations that will have fans talking for days. From Croatia to Port Charles, every scene felt like a powder keg waiting to explode.

It all began in Croatia, where Pascal cornered Joss and shattered her cover. When she claimed she was on her honeymoon, he tossed a dossier at her and called her Agent Jacks. With her secret exposed, Joss realized she was trapped in a deadly game she may not survive.

Tied up and desperate, Joss tried to bargain for Vaughn’s safety. But Pascal coldly reminded her that her cover story meant nothing—and worse, that she was completely disposable.

Meanwhile at the WSB office, Brennan clashed with Colette, who pushed to end the mission after agents failed to check in. Brennan snapped back, making it clear he was in charge, not her. Their tense standoff hinted at deeper cracks in the WSB chain of command.

But things grew even more explosive when Anna confronted Brennan at a bar, drunk and furious. She accused him of caring only for himself and demanded he do whatever it takes to save Carly’s daughter. Their heated exchange dredged up painful history, including Anna’s past with Faison.

While Brennan and Anna sparred, Colette broke into his office, hunting for secrets hidden inside his safe.

Back in Croatia, Vaughn endured brutal torture at Pascal’s hands. Refusing to betray his mission, he took savage beatings and even faced a hot soldering iron. Joss couldn’t bear to watch and finally gave up Brennan’s safe code—though some fans are speculating it may have been a fake.

Elsewhere, the Metro Court saw a softer moment as Lucy leaned on Sidwell, only for him to surprise her with a suggestive invitation to Wyndemere. Lucy turned him down, but Sidwell’s motives remain suspicious.

Meanwhile, in Port Charles, Molly confided in Michael about her family’s chaos and Cody’s betrayal. Michael urged her to at least hear Kristina and Cody out, but Molly remained shaken.

At the stables, Dante shared a beer with Cody, who finally admitted that his feelings for Molly were real—and not just about Kristina’s money.

The night ended with high-stakes drama as Ric’s fate took a dark turn. After Ava attacked him with a paperweight, Alexis and Kristina argued about calling the police. But Ava warned that if she went down, so would they all. The women agreed they were stuck together with Ric’s blood on their hands.

Finally, Ric regained consciousness—bound, gagged, and trapped in a dark room. His muffled screams left fans wondering: is this the end for Ric Lansing?