SOW 2/16/10

John Burke appears on 2/24 as Everett Dawson.

Dakin Matthews appears on 2/24 as Judge Carroll.

Jennifer Lyons appears on 3/3 as Jennifer.

Donald Agnelli appears on 3/5 as a biker at Jake's.  Agnelli is the real-life husband of Carolyn Hennesy (Diane).

Dante Rejects Sonny and Olivia!  As Dante lies in his hospital bed, licking wounds both physical and emotional, Sonny bids to start building a father/son relationship.  Dante is so affected by what has happened, that a relationship is not even a possibility at this point.  In fact, his relationship with his mother is also in danger.  Dante is refusing to finger Sonny in his shooting and everyone keeps asking why he is protecting Sonny.  The predicament leaves Dante with only one person to reach out to: Lulu!  However, Dante might be surprised to find out that he has another fan in Port Charles, when Mac approaches him with an intriguing offer - with strings attached.

This Week: Lucky rejects Elizabeth's overtures.  Carly offers Sonny a supportive shoulder.  Lisa sabotages Robin and Patrick's hospital tryst.  Carly and Jax find themselves at odds.  Sonny insists on taking the fall for Michael.

Can't Miss: Helena drops in on her favorite grandson, Nikolas on 2/10.

Next Week: Elizabeth gets a surprise.  Olivia and Sonny clear the air.  Jax schemes against Carly.  Jason warns Sonny about a dire mistake.  Johnny makes plans for revenge.

SOD 2/9/10

Dahlia Salem debuts on 2/24 as Claire Walsh, a federal prosecutor.

Constance Towers returns on 2/10 as Helena Cassadine.

Lucky continues his downward spiral on 2/8.  Lucky gains new insight into Luke on 2/9.

The Firstborn Identity!  Sonny shoots Dominic - then learns he's his son!  Moments after gunshots rip the air, Olivia bursts into Sonny's home and finds the most horrific sight imaginable.  It's at the moment that Olivia informs Sonny that he just shot his own kid.  Olivia rips into Sonny for what he has done, while a stunned Sonny says that if he had known the truth, this never would have happened.  Sonny calls for help and Dominic is rushed to GH.  Just before he goes into surgery, Sonny tells Dominic that they are father and son, which upsets Olivia.  News of the shooting spreads like wildfire.  Frantic when Dominic's a no-show at Josslyn's christening, Lulu rushes to Sonny's house to find a bloody mess.  Lulu returns to the christening, where she demands an explanation from Jason.  The crowd is stunned to hear Lulu's accusation that Sonny killed Dominic because he's an undercover cop.  Jason swears that he has no idea what happened, but his first move is to find Sonny.  As Dante undergoes surgery, Jason arrives at the hospital to tell Sonny that they need to get him out of the country, but Corinthos refuses to leave his newfound son.  Just then, Ronnie and the PCPD arrest Sonny for Claudia's murder and drag him out of the hospital.  Lulu gets to the hospital and lays into Sonny as he's being hauled off.  Olivia informs Lulu that Dante was asking for her earlier and later, when Dante's eyes flicker open, Lulu tells him how much she loves him.  Slowly, Dante wakes up and mentions hearing that Sonny is his father, but believes it was just a dream.  Lulu breaks the news that Sonny is actually Dante's dad, leaving him reeling.  Afterward, Olivia learns that her son is awake and rushes to be at his side.  Sonny decides to listen to Carly and Jason and flee the country upon his release, but when the time comes, Sonny can't go through with it.  Risking his freedom, Sonny returns to GH to see his son. 

What Will Happen: Michael tells Kristina that he killed Claudia.  Sam comes to Sonny's aid.  Dante takes his anger out on Olivia.  Lucky turns his back on Liz.  Carly walks out on Jax.

Kirsten Storms (Maxie) is featured in the take five interview.

SOW 2/9/10

Dahlia Salem (ex-Sofia, AW) is joining the cast in the recurring role of federal prosecutor Claire Walsh.  Salem will first air on 2/24.

Finola Hughes (ex-Anna) guest stars on the 2/3 episode of CSI:NY as a victim's mother.

Dante at Death's Door!  Dante clings to life this week after being shot by Sonny, but can he withstand the shock of another life-changing revelation - that his own father tried to murder him in cold blood?  Naturally, Olivia hovers at this bedside because she has something important to discuss: Sonny is his father!  Dante's reaction is anger.  Meanwhile, Jason and Sonny are concerned with making sure Dominic never sees another sunrise.  Sonny even contemplates fleeing Port Charles.  Dante also has a decision to make - and he declines to press charges against the man who shot him.  Dante is pretty convinced that his arrest warrant is going through and that Sonny is going to jail for life and he doesn't think being shot will add to the pile.  Dante may want to rethink his position, since Sonny has slithered out of tighter jams before - and has the advantage this time of being truly innocent of killing Claudia.

**February Sweeps**  Sonny's not going to be pleased to find out that Dominic has been his kid all along and Olivia will have to pay for that.  Michael could certainly use someone to talk to in a romantic sense and will get someone.  Dante and Lulu's romance is almost going to be Romeo and Juliet, in the sense of "two against the world."  The Franco thing has not gone away and the story will continue even before he comes back.  Luke will be forced to confront his own parenting skills - or lack thereof - because Luke has known about Nikolas and Elizabeth's affair.  Jax and Carly have overcome so much, but he has lied to her for a long time and it will be tough for Carly.  Lisa is, in some ways, the flip side of the same coin as Patrick.  Robin and Lisa become friends and the story will be very prominent this year.

This Week: Carly discovers that Franco sent Josslyn a christening "present."  Robin is stunned to learn that Patrick has known that "Dominic" is Sonny's son.  Ronnie turns up the heat on Sam and Jason.  Jax comes clean to Carly.  Sonny prepares to flee the country.

Can't Miss: Michael confesses to his siblings that he killed Claudia on 2/3.

Highlight of the Week: Dante learns the truth: Sonny is his father on 2/4.

Next Week: Lucky's downward spiral intensifies.  Ronnie targets Olivia.  Michael feels the urge to continue confessing.  Johnny makes his move.  Jax catches Carly in a compromising position.

Scott Reeves (Steve) is featured in the just asking interview!

SOD 2/2/10

Ratings for 1/4: 1.7

Tina D'Marco appears on 1/27 as Graciella, Sonny's housekeeper who unintentionally plays an integral role in Dominic's downfall.

Matthew Johnson appears on 2/2 as a kid who shows up in Dante's nightmare.

Mark Pinter returns on 1/26 as Agent Thomas Rayner.

Constance Towers is returning as Helena Cassadine.

Jason receives a final message from Franco on 2/1, while Lucky struggles to cope in the wake of his breakup with Elizabeth.  Jason urges Sonny to flee the country on 2/2.

**Sweep It Up**  Sonny learns that Dominic is actually an undercover cop and the two men have a confrontation which ends violently, but the shocking revelations don't end there.  Sam supports Jason once the truth comes out about Sonny and Dante.  Carly will be devastated to learn that Jax lied to her once again about the fact that Dante was a cop working to bring Sonny down.  Lucky will be there for Liz when something puts her over the edge, but will have trouble forgiving her.  Nikolas remains determined to make a relationship with Elizabeth work.  Helena will show up to stir the pot too.  Lisa has her eye on Patrick, while he and Robin struggle to keep their marriage exciting.  Kiefer and Kristina will have another violent incident and she will start to wise up, but she will eventually cave and forgive him.  Spinelli and Maxie move on from her indiscretion and remain a united front.  A new Quartermaine will surface!

What Will Happen: Jason investigates Dominic.  Johnny walks out on Olivia.  Elizabeth has a public meltdown.  Dominic and Sonny's confrontation ends in tragedy.  

SOW 2/2/10

Matthew Johnson appears on 2/2 as a kid that Dante has a nightmare of playing with.

Adam Wylie appears on 2/3 as Officer Church, who Sam distracts to retrieve some incriminating evidence.

Claire Mills appears on 2/5 as Gloria, who brings her son into the hospital with minor burns.

Declan Beaty appears on 2/5 as Jimmy, Gloria’s injured son.

Sonny Shoots Dante!  Sonny shoots down the undercover cop trying to arrest him this week – unaware that Dominic is actually his own son, Dante.  The standoff is set in motion when Dante informs his mothe that he is about to arrest Sonny, with whom Olivia has a special friendship.  Agent Rayner tips Dante off that the FBI intends to move on Sonny.  Ronnie is glad when the warrant comes through, but Dominic has mixed feelings.  Dominic decides to delay arresting Sonny until after Josslyn’s christening, so Sonny can enjoy having his family around him one last time.  But Sonny is unhappy when Spinelli provides irrefutable proof that Dominic is a mole.  So the kingpin orders Dominic on a mission that will allow for a little “accident.” Luckily, Dominic smells a rat and tries to arrest Sonny, but Sonny pulls a gun and a tragedy happens.

This Week: Carly urges Jason to stake his claim to Jake.  Agent Rayner weighs in on the Sonny investigation.  Patrick insists that Lisa perform delicate surgery on Mike.  Luke confides his fears to Tracy.  Jax worries that his family is coming apart at the scenes.

Can’t Miss: A furious Johnny walks out on Olivia on 1/28.

Highlight of the Week: Everyone gathers for Josslyn’s christening on 1/29.

Next Week: Jason receives a chilling message from Franco.  Lucky struggles to cope.  Sam sees a way to help Sonny.  Luke fears for Lulu’s future.  Michael confesses. 

Dahlia Salem (ex-Sofia, AW) has been cast in the recurring role of Federal Prosecutor Claire Walsh on Wednesday, February 24.

SOD 1/26/10

Dominic: Busted!  As the week begins, an eavesdropping Dominic misinterprets Michael and Sonny’s conversation and comes to the mistaken conclusion that Sonny murdered Claudia.  However, Dominic struggles with the idea of using Michael’s testimony to send Sonny to prison.  One person Dominic fears will be caught in the crossfire is love interest Lulu.  Unbeknownst to Dominic, Olivia tips off Sonny that something’s amiss by suggesting that he consider leaving the country.  Sonny, in turn, considers retiring.  Michael goes ballistic after he learns that Sonny wants to turn the business over to Dominic – and vows to get even.  When Michael discovers Dominic’s secret, he quickly spills to Sonny. 

Ratings for 12/21: 1.6

James Franco will be back for a special episode this spring, in which he will participate in an actual New York gallery show that will be shot for the soap.  Franco will also be co-directing the venture.

Alex Hill (Dean) and Laura Kenley (Chelsea) appear this week in scenes with Lisa and Patrick, when they are rushed into the ER after a car accident.

Carly urges Jason to take back what is his on 1/25, while Lucky has it out with Elizabeth and Nikolas.  Lulu tears into Nikolas and Elizabeth on 1/26 and later, Dominic tells Lulu that he loves her.

What Will Happen: Patrick gets a sobering reminder of his younger days.  Lucky admits to Lulu that he fell off the wagon.  Michael vows to destroy Dominic.

SOW 1/26/10

Mark Pinter returns on 1/26 as Agent Rayner.

Will Dante Choose Sonny or Lulu?  Dante realizes that finding the smoking gun to take down Sonny this week will turn Lulu into collateral damage.  Dante’s dilemma stems from overhearing a conversation between Michael and Sonny about a body that is being hidden.  Dante’s elation at accomplishing his mission is tempered, however, when he sees proof of what a good father Sonny is to Michael.  And Johnny points out yet another gray area: What will happen to Lulu when Dante busts Sonny?

This Week: Jason cautions Sonny not to frame Franco for Claudia’s death.  Carly insists that Jason and Lulu be Josslyn’s godparents.  Kristina seeks Sam’s advice about boys.  Edward invites great-granddaughter Maya Ward and her half sister, Zoe, to move in.  Jason asks Maxie to tell a lie.

Can’t Miss: Sonny warns Jason that Franco has rattled his belief in him on 1/19.

Next Week: Dominic makes a confession.  Lulu tears into Elizabeth and Nikolas.  Jason turns his attention to a new threat.  Lucky questions his abilities as a father.  Johnny takes drastic action.

Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) and her husband Michael Saucedo (ex-Juan) are expecting their third child to join siblings Ethan, 8, and Ella, 5.

Mark Pinter (ex-Roger Smythe, AMC; ex-Grant Harrison, AW; ex-Brian McColl, ATWT; ex-Mark Evans, GL; ex-Dan Hollister, Loving) returns as Federal Agent Thomas Rayner on Tuesday, January 26.

Constance Towers returns as Helena Cassadine in February.

SOD 1/19/10

Franco Finale!  Killer artist Franco plays his final (for now, at least) hand this week: He’s kidnapped both Lulu and Sam, and two bombs simultaneously tick the ladies’  lives away.  Jason makes quick work of enlisting Dominic’s aid and each man goes after the woman he loves.  After a tense standoff and explosion, the dust settles, but Franco is nowhere to be found.

Ratings for 12/14: 1.6

Anthony Michael Jones appears at the end of January as Father Coates, who returns for several episodes for Baby Josslyn’s christening.

Barbara Tarbuck returns at the end of January as Lady Jane Jacks, who comes back for her granddaughter’s big day.

Lucky Finds Out!  This week, Lucky is onto his brother and fiancée's secret affair, but when he mistakenly believes it’s one-sided on Nikolas’s part, Elizabeth does nothing to clear up the misconception.  Lucky severs all ties with Nikolas, but Lulu convinces him to say good-bye to his brother, who has decided to leave Port Charles.  Lucky goes to Wyndemere, and there finds Liz and Nikolas in the throes of passion.

Dominic grows more convinced that Sonny killed Claudia on 1/18, while Spinelli makes a troubling discovery.  Jason and Sonny don’t see eye to eye on 1/19, while Dominic forces himself to push Lulu away.

What Will Happen: Johnny wants Sonny to pay for Claudia’s murder.  Lucky struggles with his anger toward Nikolas.  Dominic grows suspicious of Michael. 

SOW 1/19/10

Kimberly McCullough and Jason Thompson (Robin and Patrick) have both re-signed with the show!

Alex Hill appears on 1/20 as Dean, when he gets in a car accident.

Laura Kenley appears on 1/20 as Chelsea, Dean’s girlfriend and another victim of the crash.

This Week: Sonny blasts Jason for letting Franco get under his skin.  Lulu has trouble adjusting after her brush with death.  Lisa delights in Patrick and Robin’s bickering.  Dante wants to know why Olivia didn’t tell him that Johnny knew his secret.  Michael is tormented by memories of Claudia’s murder.

Can’t Miss: Lucky confronts Nikolas about being in love with Elizabeth on 1/12.

Next Week: Dante thinks he knows who killed Claudia.  Lulu confides in Maxie about Dominic.  Luke fears that Lucky is making the same mistake he did.  Michael uncovers a big secret. 

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