General Hospital recap: What happened on July 8, 2025?

General Hospital, July 8, 2025; episode had a storyline filled with emotional drama, tense confrontations and major revelations.

The conflict in this General Hospital episode begins with Sasha worried about her missing child. Other characters also have to deal with regrets from the past, new fears and relationships that aren't working well.

The episode started with a shocking event involving Sasha and her baby. This was followed by several confrontations in Port Charles. A key twist toward the end unmasked the person behind Daisy’s disappearance, connecting it to a broader emotional conflict.

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General Hospital, July 8, 2025 episode: Everything to know 

General Hospital episode on July 8, 2025; showed Sasha in distress after finding her baby, Daisy missing from the nursery at the Quartermaine mansion. She rushed to check the bassinet downstairs but it was empty. Sasha informed Michael coming back from the boathouse. The police were summoned and Chase arrived to take statements.

Ned and Olivia joined the scene as Sasha shared her suspicions. Olivia suddenly heard a noise and found Daisy back in her bassinet. Although relieved, Sasha insisted the baby had been taken and placed back. Olivia suggested postpartum stress, but Sasha was certain her fears were real. Michael promised increased security, while Chase questioned whether Sasha was overreacting.

In a big twist later in the episode, it came out that Willow had taken Daisy without anyone knowing. People saw her yelling at Michael and Sasha while holding the baby. She felt bad that they kept her from her kids, so she chose to make them feel the same loss.

When Willow went back to meet Nina at the Metro Court pool, she pretended to be busy. Nina knew something wasn't right when Willow gave her vague reasons for being late. It was clear that Willow was having problems with herself, and flashbacks showed that she had killed Daisy to get back at her. After this revelation, the episode became more about unresolved grief and emotional breakdowns.

At the Quartermaine boathouse, Lulu confronted Brook Lynn over her actions involving Rocco. She slapped Brook Lynn, accusing her of weaponizing a file about Rocco’s biological history to hurt him. Brook Lynn defended herself, claiming Rocco wasn’t supposed to see the file, and blamed Lulu for being hypocritical.

Gio arrived during their heated exchange and demanded they stop fighting. Lulu explained that Brook Lynn had used personal information about Rocco’s surrogate birth to attack her. Gio was deeply disappointed and accused Brook Lynn of prioritizing her grudge over Rocco’s well-being. He left telling her he regretted returning and would not make the same mistake again.

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Rocco wants to have a word with Jason

Rocco asked Jason to talk after finding a file that showed Britt Westbourne had something to do with his birth. Rocco asked Jason to explain who Britt really was because he didn't understand what was being said. Jason said that Britt had a tough past but that she had changed and really cared about Rocco.

Jason asserted Britt had nice things to say about Rocco and thought he had made a difference in her life. Later, Lulu confronted Jason because she didn't like how he portrayed Britt. Jason defended what he said by saying that Rocco had the right to know the whole story. Lulu pointed out that Jason's view of Rocco was biased because they had only talked a few times.

At the gallery, Ava was preparing for an art show when Nina visited. They discussed Ava’s concerns about Ric’s connection to Elizabeth and his recent behavior. Ric later showed up, angry about Ava overspending their joint funds. They argued about trust, money, and Ric’s time with Elizabeth.

Cody arrived to help with the exhibit and kissed Ava during a moment of closeness. Though Ava admitted it was a good kiss, she told Cody it could never happen again. They agreed to keep things professional. The tension between Ava and Ric continued, complicating both their financial and emotional entanglements.

At Wyndemere, Marco spoke with Sidwell about the circumstances of his mother Natalia’s death. Though ruled accidental, both men believed she was killed because she knew too much. Marco regretted not putting her under protection, while Sidwell blamed Sonny Corinthos for silencing her.

Sidwell stated that Sonny had a heart condition and that he thought Natalia had told her. He said that this made her a risk in Sonny's eyes. Marco was sure that Sonny was to blame and he and Sidwell vowed to catch him. They decided to work together because according to them, it was the only way to get justice.

Kristina was getting better at Alexis' house after having some health problems recently. She and Alexis talked about the mistakes they had made in the past and Kristina thanked her mom for being there for her. As they considered Ric and Ava's threats they agreed to devise a more effective way to counter them.

Kristina told them how she was going to break up Ric and Ava in a sneaky way. Alexis was unsure but willing to help. They were about to have a movie night when Ric showed up out of the blue. Kristina stayed calm and gave Ric a reason to leave. She was still trying to stay ahead of the game.

Felicia and Mac talked about Kristina's release from the hospital when they met at the PCPD. Molly joined in and talked about how Cody helped her in a tough situation. Mac saw potential and tried to get Molly to think about Cody as a possible date.

The conversation abruptly ended when a police officer came in to report a missing child. However, Daisy had already been found. Mac asked Molly to join Cody and him for dinner before she left. She politely said no. Mac thought Molly and Cody might be a good match but Felicia told him not to get involved.

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