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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 Worst Episode
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    Ghosts Season 5 Episode 15 - Michael Jackson Goes to HR
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Michael Jackson Goes to HR

    S5:E15

    Trevor lands himself in trouble when an inappropriate gift to a co‑worker forces him into an HR meeting only Jay can handle. Meanwhile, Pete unintentionally sparks drama with Alberta after casually mentioning a surprise visit to his ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 11 - The Others
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Others

    S5:E11

    Sam and the ghosts face The Others, a new group of spirits from one ghost's past. Meanwhile, Trevor tries to deal with a demanding Patience, who seeks a committed relationship in the wake of their holiday hookup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 9 - It’s A Wonderful Christmas Carol (1)
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - It’s A Wonderful Christmas Carol (1)

    S5:E9

    Sam’s big Christmas Eve TV interview with Walter Storm takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Trevor and Patience bond over their mutual disinterest in celebrating Christmas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 12 - The List
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The List

    S5:E12

    Sam and Jay work to secure Woodstone B&B a coveted spot on a prestigious luxury hotel list, only to face unexpected chaos when a vengeful newly discovered bunker ghost disrupts a crucial visit. Meanwhile, Flower and Thor clash over who gets to call the shots in their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 13 - St. Hetty's Day 2: The Help
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - St. Hetty's Day 2: The Help

    S5:E13

    A St. Patrick's Day staffing emergency gives Hetty the chance to step into an unlikely role at the restaurant as she regains her once-a-year ability to be seen and heard by the living. Meanwhile, Kyle returns to watch over the ghosts and finds himself caught in an amusing supernatural dynamic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 4 - Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Bring Your Daughter to Work Day

    S5:E4

    Trevor finds a way to spend more time with his newly discovered daughter, Abby, by getting her at job at Jay's restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 5 - T-Daddy
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #7 - T-Daddy

    S5:E5

    Trevor's relationship with his daughter is strained when he pushes her to follow a career in finance over poetry. Meanwhile, Jay confronts labor unrest at the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 7 - The Proposal
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - The Proposal

    S5:E7

    Sam helps Eric plan the perfect proposal for Bela, until an encounter with Sasappis plants doubt in Bela's mind. Meanwhile, Isaac tries to prove he's "just one of the basement ghosts".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 19 - Pinkus Returns
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Pinkus Returns

    S4:E19

    When Trevor's former co-worker Pinkus and his daughter Abby show up at Woodstone Mansion, Trevor gets the surprise of his afterlife.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Talia Bernstein, Skander Halim

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  10. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 21 - Kyle
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Kyle

    S4:E21

    Sam and Jay's relationship is tested when Kyle, a handsome living who shares Sam's ability to see ghosts, arrives at Woodstone B&B.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 2 - Viking Wedding
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Viking Wedding

    S5:E2

    Sam and Jay try to impress their trendy city friends while a misplaced bookcase threatens Thor's ability to deliver an important speech. Also, Isaac rallies the ghosts to help the couple navigate a tough customer service ordeal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 3 - Halloween 5: The Mummy
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Halloween 5: The Mummy

    S5:E3

    Sam and Jay's Halloween takes a spooky turn when they accidentally unleash a mummy ghost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 8 - The Life and Times of Esther Greene
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Life and Times of Esther Greene

    S5:E8

    Now a successful podcaster, Todd Pearlman returns to profile Sam and Isaac's book, but becomes obsessed with Jay. Meanwhile, Pete tries to get to the bottom of why Alberta changed her name, forcing her to admit a hidden truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 10 - It’s A Wonderful Christmas Carol (2)
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - It’s A Wonderful Christmas Carol (2)

    S5:E10

    Sam gets a glimpse of what her life would be like if she could never see the ghosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 13 - Ghostfellas
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Ghostfellas

    S4:E13

    Jay angers a local restaurateur when he uses a recipe at his restaurant that was given to him by Pete.

    Director:Rose McIver
    Writer:Brian Bahe

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  16. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17 - His Girl Shiki
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - His Girl Shiki

    S4:E17

    Pete makes good on his promise to find someone for Sasappis by bringing in a wisecracking 1940s screenwriter who also has the ability to roam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 10 - The Not-So-Silent Partner
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #17 - The Not-So-Silent Partner

    S4:E10

    Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark demands to meet the silent investor in Jay's restaurant who has been holding up construction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 11 - Thorapy 2: Abandonment Issues
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Thorapy 2: Abandonment Issues

    S4:E11

    Thor returns to therapy to work through his angst over being abandoned by his Viking shipmates. Also, Jay's sister, Bela, attempts to help him with the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 14 - Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle

    S4:E14

    When Jay becomes obsessed with the success of a fellow chef, Isaac serves up a cautionary tale about his own rivalry with Alexander Hamilton; Elias Woodstone returns from hell with a limited-time offer for the ghosts.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writers:John Blickstead, Trey Kollmer

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  20. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 18 - Smooching and Smushing
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Smooching and Smushing

    S4:E18

    Jay, Sam and the ghosts attempt to fix the ghost trap in hopes of getting Sasappis across the ghost boundary to visit his longtime crush, Shiki.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 20 - I Know What You Did Thirty-Seven Summers Ago
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #21 - I Know What You Did Thirty-Seven Summers Ago

    S4:E20

    When Sam and Jay host a fundraiser for the mayor to earn a favor for Jay's restaurant, they learn of his bizarre connection to one of Woodstone's ghosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1 - Soul Custody
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Soul Custody

    S5:E1

    Sam, Jay and the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his deal with Elias Woodstone, the devil. Also, Isaac helps Patience through a crisis of confidence and Pete and Alberta navigate the fallout from their kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 6 - Planes, Shanes, and Automobiles
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Planes, Shanes, and Automobiles

    S5:E6

    Sam and Pete get on each other's nerves during a book tour road trip and things reach a breaking point when an airline strike threatens their ability to get home in time for Thanksgiving.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Akilah Green

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  24. Ghosts Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Samantha and Jay throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a rundown country estate they inherited into a bed & breakfast – only to find it’s inhabited by the many opinionated spirits of deceased residents who now call it home.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

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  25. Ghosts Season 4 Episode 12 - It's the End of the World as We Know It and What Were We Talking About?
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #25 - It's the End of the World as We Know It and What Were We Talking About?

    S4:E12

    Flower interferes with the opening of Jay's restaurant based on a prophecy from her old cult leader.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Michael Jackson Goes to HR" is the worst rated episode of "Ghosts". It scored 4.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/9/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Others".