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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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

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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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond

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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
    Writer:Ben Willbond

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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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

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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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby

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  7. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  8. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  9. 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
    Writer:Laurence Rickard

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  10. 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
    Writer:Laurence Rickard

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  11. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

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  12. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond

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  13. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writer:Laurence Rickard

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  14. 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
    Writer:Ben Willbond

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  15. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  16. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  17. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

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  18. 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.

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  19. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  20. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas

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  21. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  22. 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  23. 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...

    Director:Tom Kingsley
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

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  24. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond

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  25. 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.

    Director:Nick Collett
    Writers:Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond

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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".