The family was created by Douglas Marland and first introduced in 1977 when Bobbie Spencer arrived in Port Charles.

Supercouple Luke and Laura Spencer are part of this family, known for their romance and many adventures.

[1] The Spencer family is characterized as an adventurous bunch, but many in the family have struggled with various types of substance abuse.

The family is currently represented by: Laura, Carly, Lucky, Lucas, [[Lulu Spencer|Lulu], Josslyn, Cameron, Jake, Aiden, Rocco, Charlotte, Wiley, Donna, and Amelia.

The Spencers are the owners of the Haunted Star yacht, which is a staple establishment in the Port Charles community.