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The Worst Episodes of Ghosts

Every episode of Ghosts ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Who Do You Think You Are?" is the worst rated episode of "Ghosts". It scored 7.5/10 based on 1107 votes. Directed by Tom Kingsley and written by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, it aired on 4/15/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Poached Guests".

  • Who Do You Think You Are?
    7.5/101,107 votes
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    #1 - Who Do You Think You Are?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2019

    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

    Writer: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick

  • Poached Guests
    7.5/10385 votes
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    #2 - Poached Guests

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Happy Holiday
    7.6/10462 votes
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    #3 - Happy Holiday

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Home
    7.6/10329 votes
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    #4 - Home

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gorilla War
    7.7/10974 votes
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    #5 - 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
    7.7/10784 votes
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    #6 - 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
    7.7/10576 votes
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    #7 - 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
    7.7/10552 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Speak as ye choose
    7.7/10419 votes
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    #9 - Speak as ye choose

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Happy Death Day
    7.8/10908 votes
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    #10 - 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
    7.8/10869 votes
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    #11 - 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
    7.8/10823 votes
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    #12 - 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
    7.8/10746 votes
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    #13 - 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
    7.8/10378 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Moonah Ston
    7.9/10858 votes
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    #15 - 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
    7.9/10617 votes
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    #16 - 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
    7.9/10329 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • The Hardest Word
    8.0/10406 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • The Thomas Thorne Affair
    8.1/10746 votes
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    #19 - 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
    8.1/10588 votes
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    #20 - 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?
    8.1/10557 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Fools
    8.1/10381 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Redding Weddy
    8.2/10717 votes
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    #23 - 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
    8.2/10331 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • Last Resort
    8.2/10337 votes
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    #25 - 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