Hacks (S5, Ep. 3) "No New Tricks"

As Hacks nears its finale, it returned to Vegas to explore the peril of being a fool. 'No New Tricks' centered on risk—buying a dying casino, dating a coin-pulling man, and the danger of revealing true self. Here's my recap and review.

Ghosts (S5, Ep. 17) "The Investor"

 

After last week’s poker game drained Sam and Jay’s bank accounts, the Arondekars sought a miracle. In 'The Investor,' that miracle came through a political power with a decades-old grudge threatening to split the Woodstone family. In a landmark episode ending a five-season silence, the series showed that, while money is scarce, true friendship justifies the risk of seeming crazy. Here's my recap and review.

Hacks (S5, Ep. 2) "Number One Fan"

After after surviving her own death hoax, Deborah Vance shifts from mourning to weaponizing her legacy. In an episode that skewered 'stan' culture and highlighted her core relationship, 'Number One Fan' showed Deborah aims not just for a comeback but an empire. From a fierce campaign at Madison Square Garden to a tender 30th birthday, it balanced satire with the intimate bond between two women. Here's 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.

Hacks (S5, Ep. 1) "EGOT" Season Premiere

In comedy, they say dying is easy—it’s the legacy that’s hard. The final season premiere of Hacks literalized that, bringing Deborah Vance back from a death hoax to face her own immortality. In an hour that was a media satire and personal chess match between two comedy titans, 'EGOT' showed why this show is the gold standard of character-driven comedy. Here's my recap and review of the start of the season end.

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: Stranger Things Series Finale: "The Rightside Up"

Well, it took a couple of days, but here's my recap and review of the series finale of Stranger Things. 

Stranger Things Season 5: The Beginning of the End

Before the epic series finale premieres tonight, here are my quick thoughts on the final season of Stranger Things. 

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 "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day"

 

This week, the mansion was filled with family drama and political turmoil. Trevor faces a dilemma when his daughter, Abby, loses her job. Should she consider working at Jay's Restaurant? Also, a ghost election is underway: who will represent the upstairs residents—Isaac or Flower? 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.

Recap: Ghosts "Viking Wedding"

 

When Thor learns that his son is getting married, there's just one huge issue blocking his view: the renters next door. Here's a recap and review of "Viking Wedding."

Preview: Ghosts "Viking Wedding"

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of Ghosts, "Viking Wedding."