DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best & Worst of Friday's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Ricky's shenanigans, Sharon and Victor's run in with Billy and Victor, and Danny's goodbye were front and center on Friday's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (June 1, 2012). Below is my best and worst, and a grade for the day.

THE BEST:
* The Phyllis flashbacks were a perfect way to catch Ricky (and new fans) up on the history (and Michelle Stafford hairstyles).

DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best & Worst of Friday's GENERAL HOSPITAL

Sam and Tea both giving birth, Carly's heart to heart with Jason and the Anthony Zacchara saga were front and center on Friday's GENERAL HOSPITAL (June 1, 2012). Below is my best and worst, and a grade for the day.

THE BEST:
* The conversation between Carly and Jason highlighted why their friendship is so special. Sometimes it takes a close friend to get through to you in a way your romantic partner can not.

DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best & Worst of Wednesday's GENERAL HOSPITAL

Kristina on a rampage, Jason versus John, and Maxie's new marriage highlighted Wednesday's GENERAL HOSPITAL (May 30, 2012). Below is my best and worst, and a grade for the day.

THE BEST:
* Bradford Anderson continues to shine as poor Spinelli deals with the fallout of Maxie's marriage to Matt. When he tears up, I tear up. Kudos to Jen Lilley as well. #Maxie trended during the East Coast airing of GH. (Note: It is the #YearOfTheSoap)

DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best & Worst of Tuesday's GENERAL HOSPITAL

The return of Kristina, Liz helping Jason, and a major surprise from Maxie highlighted Tuesday's GENERAL HOSPITAL. Below is my best and worst, and a grade for the day.

THE BEST:
* Lindsey Morgan seems like a terrific actress, stepping into the role of Kristina. She held her own with powerhouses Maurice Benard and Nancy Lee Grahn. Actually, she commanded those scenes. If the character is written well, Morgan is going to thrive.

DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best and The Worst of Tuesday's Y&R, B&B, DAYS

Tuesday's daytime soap operas held my attention slightly more than on Monday. Below are my observations and grades for the day.

DAYTIME DIATRIBE: The Best and The Worst of Monday's Y&R, B&B, DAYS & GH

Monday's daytime soap operas were hit and miss in terms of quality and pretty representative of the current state of each series. Below are my observations and grades for the day.