Ghosts (S5, Ep. 19) "Gate-gate"

 

In this week’s Ghosts episode, 'Gate-gate,' Sam and Jay face small-town political blackmail. Though the plot leans into satire, Isaac’s 'basement withdrawal' offers the episode’s emotional core. Here is my recap and review.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 18) "Under New Management"

Just when Sam and Jay thought their new business partner at Woodstone would be hands-off, things took an unexpected turn, forcing them to fight for the future of their home. This week’s episode, 'Under New Management,' puts the B&B’s autonomy on the line while giving us some hilariously awkward ghost dynamics. Here is my recap and review.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 16) "Woodstone Royale"

 

Sam and Jay, facing a $200,000 IRS debt, switch from bed-and-breakfasts to gambling in 'Woodstone Royale.' This episode turns the mansion into a scene of celebrity cameos, spectral espionage, and bureaucratic bad luck haunting Sam and Jay. It’s a fast-paced mix of heart and tension, like Molly’s Game meets Beetlejuice. Here’s my recap and review.

Ghosts One-Hour Halloween & Christmas Specials in Fall 2026

 

For Ghosts fans, fear not, as there will be two specials in the fall of 2026.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 15) "Michael Jackson Goes to HR"

This week, the spotlight was on the 90s 'finance bro' and his exhausted human proxy. Trevor’s past indiscretions clash with HR realities, forcing Jay into a corporate nightmare that even a fake identity can't fix. Here's my recap of 'Michael Jackson Goes to HR.'

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 14) "The Water Heater"

At Woodstone Mansion, the line between an 'amenity' and an 'ancestor' is thin. Ghosts turned a plumbing crisis into a political thriller as basement dwellers fought to save their gurgling appliance. From Isaac’s campaign for relevancy to an interdimensional breakup, 'The Water Heater' shows that whether alive or dead, the most dangerous is making unkeepable promises. Here's my recap and review.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 13) "St. Hetty's Day 2: The Help"

St. Patrick's Day at Woodstone means Hetty gets her yearly 24 hours as a real person. She hoped for a romantic date, but instead, she discovered something totally new for a Gilded Age socialite: hard work. Here's my recap and review.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 12) "The List"

A cloud of white powder erupts from an antique box. Sam and Jay freeze in horror as a reviewer watches their dream of a luxury B&B go up in smoke. Before the episode title appears, chaos at Woodstone is clear: it’s a clash between high-class recognition and an old, illegal stash.

This week, Sam and Jay reach for prestige, but ghosts haunted by old grudges emerge. In "The List," a quest for luxury hotel certification nearly spirals out of control. Here's a recap and some thoughts.

Recap: Ghosts (S5, Ep. 11) "The Others" Winter Premiere

 

Ghosts comes back from hiatus with its boldest mythology expansion yet, shaking up the world of Woodstone with the arrival of the mysterious "Others." After a long winter break, the show finally introduces us to these ghosts that Patience has been hinting at. It turns out the Woodstone property is even more crowded than we thought, and one ghost has a very awkward history with the new arrivals. Here's a recap and review.

Recap: Ghosts "It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol Fall Finale

In this festive fall finale of Ghosts for Christmas, Sam gets an intriguing glimpse of what her life might be like if she could never see the ghosts. Will she embrace this new perspective or decide to take it all back? Here's a warm recap and review of "It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol."

Recap: Ghosts "The Life And Times of Esther Greene"

 

To get on a top-rated podcast, will Alberta's secret be revealed? Here's a recap and review of Ghosts, "The Life and Times of Esther Greene."

Recap: Ghosts "The Proposal"

 

From a proposal to even a basement fight club, here's a recap and review of Ghosts, "The Proposal."

Recap: Ghosts "T Daddy"

 

When Trevor strains his relationship with his daughter, it also puts Sam and Jay in a tough spot. Here's a recap and review of Ghosts, "T Daddy."

Recap: Ghosts "Halloween 5: The Mummy"

 

A 3,000-year-old mummy awakens at Woodstone, but he seeks revenge on the family that parted him from his wife. Who are they, and will he succeed in this episode of Ghosts? Here's a recap and review. 

Preview: Ghosts "Halloween 5: The Mummy"

 

Here's a  preview of the next installment of the Halloween series on Ghosts.