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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ghosts Season 2 Episode 5 - Bump in the Night
    8.6/10(965 votes)

    #1 - Bump in the Night

    S2:E5

    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.

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  2. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 5 - Carpe Diem
    8.6/10(519 votes)

    #2 - Carpe Diem

    S5:E5

    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.

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  3. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 4 - Gone Gone
    8.5/10(610 votes)

    #3 - Gone Gone

    S4:E4

    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:Unknown

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  4. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 6 - Perfect Day
    8.4/10(856 votes)

    #4 - Perfect Day

    S2:E6

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

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  5. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 6 - Last Resort
    8.3/10(446 votes)

    #5 - Last Resort

    S5:E6

    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.

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  6. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 3 - Redding Weddy
    8.2/10(805 votes)

    #6 - Redding Weddy

    S2:E3

    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.

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  8. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 3 - Pineapple Day
    8.2/10(440 votes)

    #7 - Pineapple Day

    S5:E3

    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.

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  9. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair
    8.1/10(828 votes)

    #8 - The Thomas Thorne Affair

    S2:E4

    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.

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  10. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1 - Fools
    8.1/10(493 votes)

    #9 - Fools

    S5:E1

    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:Unknown

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  11. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 3 - The Hardest Word
    8.0/10(511 votes)

    #10 - The Hardest Word

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown

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  12. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 5 - Moonah Ston
    7.9/10(943 votes)

    #11 - Moonah Ston

    S1:E5

    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.

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  13. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 4 - En Français
    7.9/10(430 votes)

    #12 - En Français

    S5:E4

    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.

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  14. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 2 - Gorilla War
    7.8/10(1074 votes)

    #13 - Gorilla War

    S1:E2

    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.

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  15. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 3 - Happy Death Day
    7.8/10(998 votes)

    #14 - Happy Death Day

    S1:E3

    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

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  16. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 4 - Free Pass
    7.8/10(956 votes)

    #15 - Free Pass

    S1:E4

    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.

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  17. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 6 - Getting Out
    7.8/10(901 votes)

    #16 - Getting Out

    S1:E6

    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.

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  18. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 1 - The Grey Lady
    7.8/10(868 votes)

    #17 - The Grey Lady

    S2:E1

    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.

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  19. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 2 - About Last Night
    7.8/10(836 votes)

    #18 - About Last Night

    S2:E2

    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.

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  20. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 2 - Speak as Ye Choose
    7.8/10(524 votes)

    #19 - Speak as Ye Choose

    S4:E2

    Mary tells Julian how she finally found her voice, while Thomas decides he must finally kick his Alison addiction. Old friends of Mike share the surprising secret to their success.

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  21. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 6 - Not Again
    7.8/10(473 votes)

    #20 - Not Again

    S4:E6

    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.

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  22. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 1 - Happy Holiday
    7.6/10(563 votes)

    #21 - Happy Holiday

    S4:E1

    Mike and Alison welcome their first guests to the B&B, determined to get a five-star review. The Plaguers idolise Thomas, and Pat teaches Mary the joys and pitfalls of package holidays.

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  23. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 2 - Home
    7.6/10(427 votes)

    #22 - Home

    S5:E2

    Mike is feeling intense anxiety about the future. The couple look into selling some land, incensing Lady Button. Can Thomas finally become a published poet?

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  24. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 1 - Who Do You Think You Are?
    7.5/10(1219 votes)

    #23 - Who Do You Think You Are?

    S1:E1

    A young couple, struggling to buy a first home, think their prayers are answered when a distant relative bequeaths them a vast country house. The catch? It's riddled with ghosts...

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  25. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 5 - Poached Guests
    7.5/10(481 votes)

    #24 - Poached Guests

    S4:E5

    Alison and Mike's neighbour spots a business opportunity which sparks all out war between them. The Captain makes a discovery and the Ghosts find a surprising new friend.

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  26. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 6 - Part of the Family
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Part of the Family

    S3:E6

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bump in the Night" is the best rated episode of "Ghosts". It scored 8.6/10 based on 965 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, "Carpe Diem".