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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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Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ghosts Season 1 Episode 6 - Pete's Wife
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Pete's Wife

    S1:E6

    Pete convinces Sam to invite his living wife to the mansion, only to discover she’s been keeping a dark secret from him for many years. Also, Sassapis gets angry with Thorfinn for binge-cheating their favorite show without him, and Trevor learns he may have a daughter.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  2. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 18 - Farnsby & B
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Farnsby & B

    S1:E18

    As Sam and Jay await the arrival of their first official B&B guests, they face obstacles triggered by a Norse curse placed upon them by Thorfinn. Also, Isaac takes a huge, centuries-in-the-making step in his personal life.

    Director:Cortney Carrillo
    Writers:Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

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  3. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 2 - Man of Your Dreams
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Man of Your Dreams

    S3:E2

    Sam learns that one of the ghosts' powers is to enter the dreams of the livings and influence their decisions. Also, two of the ghosts think they've learned the secret to moving on.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writers:Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

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  4. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 4 - Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave

    S3:E4

    Pete's ex-wife, Carol, shows up at Woodstone Mansion during Sam and Jay's Halloween party, where they're trying to impress some cool friends. Also, the ghosts hope to bring Flower back with a séance.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Josh Malmuth

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  5. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 4 - Dinner Party
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Dinner Party

    S1:E4

    When Sam and Jay invite the nosy neighbors Henry and Margaret to a dinner party to woo them into allowing the bed and breakfast, the ghosts are desperately eager to be included on the guest list.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:John Blickstead, Trey Kollmer

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  6. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 8 - D&D
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #6 - D&D

    S1:E8

    After Jay is kicked out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with his city friends, Sam agrees to facilitate a new one between him and the ghosts. Also, Isaac confronts his feelings for Nigel, a British soldier ghost from whom he’s been keeping a gigantic secret.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writers:John Blickstead, Trey Kollmer

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  7. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 13 - The Vault
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #7 - The Vault

    S1:E13

    Just as Sam and Jay are set to host a friend’s wedding that could get their B&B business off the ground, the ghost of Hetty’s husband, Elias Woodstone, tries to ruin it.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

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  8. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 9 - The Traveling Agent
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Traveling Agent

    S3:E9

    Pete discovers a power that he never knew he had – one that brings him closer to his buddy Jay (and further apart).

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Emily Schmidt, Skander Halim

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  9. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 3 - Viking Funeral
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Viking Funeral

    S1:E3

    When Thorfinn’s bones are discovered on the Woodstone property, he asks Sam to conduct the traditional Viking funeral he’s always wanted. However, Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for a lot of much-needed cash. Also, the ghosts conduct an election for a “ghost representative” to bring issues to Sam.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Josh Malmuth

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  10. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Halloween

    S1:E5

    On Halloween at Woodstone Mansion, the ghosts try to help Sam and Jay protect their home from the neighborhood kids who annually vandalize the house.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writer:Talia Bernstein

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  11. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 7 - Flower's Article
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Flower's Article

    S1:E7

    When Sam is commissioned to write an article about Flower and her friends holding up a bank during their commune days, Flower begs Sam not to accept the job because she’s embarrassed about a part of the story she’s never revealed.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writer:Emily Schmidt

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  12. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 10 - Possession
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Possession

    S1:E10

    Hetty accidentally possesses Jay’s body just as he and Sam are to about show Woodstone Mansion to a renowned wedding planner

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writer:Rishi Chitkara

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  13. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 11 - Sam's Mom
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Sam's Mom

    S1:E11

    Sam and Jay travel to where Sam’s mother, Sheryl, died to see if she’s now a ghost. Also, Sasappis divulges a secret to his fellow ghosts that he overheard Sam and Jay discussing.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writer:John Timothy

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  14. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 12 - Jay's Sister
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Jay's Sister

    S1:E12

    When Jay’s sister, Bela, comes to visit Sam and Jay after being dumped by her boyfriend, they’re shocked to discover that she’s communicating with someone they know on a dating app.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Julia Harter, Ian Murphy

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  15. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 15 - Thorapy
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Thorapy

    S1:E15

    When Sam and Jay have the ghosts bunk together to free up rooms for guests at the B&B, they learn that Thorfinn has been having night terrors, which inspires Sam to enlist a therapist to help him. Also, Isaac makes a big, personal revelation after he’s compelled to seduce his new roommate, Hetty.

    Director:Kimmy Gatewood
    Writers:John Blickstead, Trey Kollmer

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  16. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 1 - Spies
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Spies

    S2:E1

    Sam enlists the Ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the B&B. Also, Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:John Blickstead, Trey Kollmer

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  17. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 10 - The Christmas Spirit (2)
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Christmas Spirit (2)

    S2:E10

    Sam and Thorfinn get caught in the crossfire as the scheme Jay’s sister, Bela, and the ghosts have conjured up goes awry. Also, Isaac’s marriage to Beatrice sheds light on how apprehensive he has been in communicating his feelings to Nigel.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writers:Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

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  18. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 17 - Weekend from Hell
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Weekend from Hell

    S2:E17

    Elias Woodstone returns to Woodstone seeking Hetty’s forgiveness so he can stay out of hell for good. Also, Jay struggles to repeat an inspired culinary creation that he came up with after walking through Flower.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Sophia Lear

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  19. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 7 - The Polterguest
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #19 - The Polterguest

    S3:E7

    Alberta hits it off with a poltergeist who is attached to a newly arrived Woodstone guest. Also, Isaac and Nigel have separate bachelor parties.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Akilah Green

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  20. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 9 - Alberta's Fan
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Alberta's Fan

    S1:E9

    Alberta is thrilled when a super-fan of her music visits the mansion to learn more about her. Also, Thor convinces Hetty to go on a walk with him in hopes that it will spark a special memory.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writer:Lauren Bridges

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  21. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 16 - Trevor's Pants
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Trevor's Pants

    S1:E16

    The secret about Trevor’s missing pants is finally revealed when his wealthy former friend comes to Woodstone Mansion to buy the timepiece Sam and Jay found on Elias Woodstone’s corpse. Also, Thor decides to tell Flower how he feels about her.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Talia Bernstein, Kira Kalush

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  22. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 8 - Holes Are Bad
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Holes Are Bad

    S3:E8

    When Sam and Jay leave the ghosts home alone for the weekend in an attempt to have a romantic getaway, shocking revelations are made about two of Woodstone's beloved spirits.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Sophia Lear

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  23. Ghosts Season 3 Episode 10 - Isaac's Wedding
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Isaac's Wedding

    S3:E10

    Isaac's wedding day jitters are exacerbated by the arrival of a surprise guest.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Lauren Bridges, John Timothy

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  24. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 14 - Ghostwriter
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Ghostwriter

    S1:E14

    When Sasappis offers to help Sam complete the B&B website so they can start taking reservations, they butt heads over the creative direction. Also, Pete bonds with Jay over basketball until Jay makes a new living friend, and Flower attempts to be Pete’s new basketball buddy.

    Director:Kimmy Gatewood
    Writers:Josh Malmuth, John Timothy

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  25. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 17 - Attic Girl
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Attic Girl

    S1:E17

    An ‘80s “mean girl” ghost named Stephanie, who died on her prom night, is awakened in the attic, triggering Sam to confront what happened on her own prom night. Also, Alberta discovers she has another special gift.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Emily Schmidt, Lauren Bridges

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pete's Wife" is the best rated episode of "Ghosts". It scored 7.3/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Trent O'Donnell and written by Kira Kalush, it aired on 11/4/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Farnsby & B".