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The Best Episodes of Ghosts

Every episode of Ghosts ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ghosts!

A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Bump in the Night" is the best rated episode of "Ghosts". It scored 8.6/10 based on 862 votes. Directed by Tom Kingsley and written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas, it aired on 10/19/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part of the Family".

  • Bump in the Night
    8.6/10862 votes
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    #1 - Bump in the Night

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2020

    It’s a nervous Mike’s first night alone in the house when some uninvited guests set the ghosts on a mission to defend their treasured home.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

  • Part of the Family
    8.6/10641 votes
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    #2 - Part of the Family

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2021

    While Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment, the Captain and Kitty work together with the other ghosts to solve an unfolding mystery before it’s too late.

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond

  • Gone Gone
    8.5/10468 votes
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    #3 - Gone Gone

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2022

    Shocking news rocks Button House and a booking mix-up sees Mike and Alison forced to host a last-minute children’s party that they are utterly unprepared for.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Carpe Diem
    8.5/10374 votes
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    #4 - Carpe Diem

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2023

    Robin has a revelation that unnerves the ghosts and prompts them to consider their legacies. Alison and Mike decide to have a spontaneous wild night out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Perfect Day
    8.4/10767 votes
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    #5 - Perfect Day

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2020

    The big day at Button House has arrived, but some freak weather disrupts everyone’s plans.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • Last Resort
    8.3/10325 votes
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    #6 - Last Resort

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2023

    Mike and Alison receive an incredible offer far beyond their expectations. They must make a decision, the result of which will change their lives forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Redding Weddy
    8.2/10714 votes
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    #7 - Redding Weddy

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2020

    Alison and Mike grapple with the latest obstacle to nailing down an event booking, but they’re stymied by the Captain’s past coming back to haunt him.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby

  • Pineapple Day
    8.2/10311 votes
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    #8 - Pineapple Day

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2023

    Alison and Mike invite Barclay to discuss the land sale but are quickly forced to play hardball. Meanwhile, the ghosts become fixated on solving the mystery of Kitty’s death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Thomas Thorne Affair
    8.1/10744 votes
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    #9 - The Thomas Thorne Affair

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2020

    Thomas goes down memory lane with Alison, however, the truth is muddied when the other ghosts tell their version of events. Mike struggles with his own memories of Alison’s past.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • The Woodworm Men
    8.1/10583 votes
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    #10 - The Woodworm Men

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2021

    While Button House is being fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds, sending the ghosts’ routines off kilter.

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • Something To Share?
    8.1/10552 votes
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    #11 - Something To Share?

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2021

    When the ghosts try to sabotage Alison’s makeshift therapy session for Kitty, they unwittingly face their own demons. And Mike’s desire to see the ghosts yields surprising results

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • The Hardest Word
    8.0/10398 votes
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    #12 - The Hardest Word

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2022

    Can the Ghosts get back into Alison’s good books after she gives them the biggest telling off of their lives/deaths? Alison and Mike learn that relaxation is harder than it looks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fools
    8.0/10363 votes
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    #13 - Fools

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2023

    With the B&B gone, Mike anxiously strives to fix their finances, but it’s April Fools' Day, and a distracted Alison is out for revenge. The couple receive some life-changing news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Moonah Ston
    7.9/10856 votes
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    #14 - Moonah Ston

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2019

    Alison’s attempt to win over their posh new neighbours with a swanky dinner party are thrown into chaos by Mary’s woeful catering and Robin’s desire to celebrate the lunar eclipse.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

  • The Bone Plot
    7.9/10610 votes
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    #15 - The Bone Plot

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2021

    When a documentary team comes to Button House to investigate a historical assassination plot, Alison and the ghosts are shocked to discover that it involved one of their own.

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Laurence Rickard

  • En Français
    7.9/10311 votes
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    #16 - En Français

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2023

    Having lost their appetite for Food Club, the ghosts trial some new entertainment inspired by Pat. Disaster strikes as Mike and Alison host an important guest at Button House.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Happy Death Day
    7.8/10904 votes
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    #17 - Happy Death Day

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2019

    With Pat’s family coming to commemorate his death, Pat begs Alison to pass on a message from beyond the grave, while she attempts to befriend the new builder.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Ben Willbond

  • Free Pass
    7.8/10866 votes
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    #18 - Free Pass

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2019

    Desperate for cash, Mike and Alison rent the house to a film crew making a period drama – a move that pushes both Thomas and the old house’s floorboards to breaking point.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • Getting Out
    7.8/10820 votes
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    #19 - Getting Out

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2019

    When Mike and Alison consider selling Button House to a hotel chain, the ghosts come up with some get-rich-quick schemes to help the cash-strapped couple.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • About Last Night
    7.8/10743 votes
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    #20 - About Last Night

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2020

    After a night of partying, Alison and Mike scramble to clean up the house for a venue viewing, and Alison tries to find out why the ghosts are acting so strangely.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • Not Again
    7.8/10371 votes
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    #21 - Not Again

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2022

    Mike and Alison reach boiling point over the B&B. Julian aims to prove he is more selfless than people think. A new addition triggers frightening flashbacks for Robin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gorilla War
    7.7/10970 votes
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    #22 - Gorilla War

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2019

    When the ghostly visions return to haunt Alison, Mike must reassure her that there is a rational, medical explanation – a comforting theory about which he could not be more wrong.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Laurence Rickard

  • The Grey Lady
    7.7/10782 votes
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    #23 - The Grey Lady

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2020

    Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House. The ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture.

    Director: Tom Kingsley

    Writer: Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

  • A Lot to Take In
    7.7/10570 votes
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    #24 - A Lot to Take In

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2021

    A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling. Mike has an epiphany on his first day at a new job, which causes Julian to remember his first day as a ghost.

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • I Love Lucy
    7.7/10548 votes
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    #25 - I Love Lucy

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2021

    Alison has invited Lucy to come to Button House for a sleepover, but after a concerning meeting with the solicitor, Alison must work out if Lucy is really who she says she is.

    Director: Nick Collett

    Writer: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond