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Ghost Whisperer S3E18 — Pater Familias
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Ghost Whisperer•Season 3•Episode 18

Pater Familias

8.1/10 · 323 votesMay 16, 200845 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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Melinda discovers the truth about her family's past through a series of bodily possessions.

Directed byJohn Gray
Written byJohn Gray
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Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Melinda Gordon

David Conrad

David Conrad

Jim Clancy

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Delia Banks

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Rick Payne

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John Gray

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John Gray

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Julie Michaels

Julie Michaels

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Neil Mandelberg

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Alex Daniels

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Episode Summary

"Pater Familias" is episode 18 of Ghost Whisperer season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 323 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Gray and written by John Gray, it aired on May 16, 2008.

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