The Best Episodes Written By Emily Schmidt

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - The Big Mitt

   S1:E128/5/2019

   Nick partners with a handsome new student to stack the deck at a charity poker tournament, where the Volunteer Squad questions Molly's leadership.

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   7.2/10(17 votes)

   #2 - Flower's Article

   S1:E711/11/2021

   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.

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   7.2/10(14 votes)

   #3 - The Traveling Agent

   S3:E94/25/2024

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

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   7.1/10(16 votes)

   #4 - Attic Girl

   S1:E174/14/2022

   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.

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   6.9/10(15 votes)

   #5 - The Christmas Spirit (1)

   S2:E912/15/2022

   Jay’s sister, Bela, visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves. Meanwhile, the ghosts have conjured up a very different holiday plan for Trevor and Bela. Also, Isaac has an awkward encounter with Nigel that forces him to look back on events in his life.

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   6.6/10(13 votes)

   #6 - The Devil Went Down to Woodstone

   S4:E225/8/2025

   Sam and Jay host a big party for the launch of Sam and Isaac's vampire book.

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   6.5/10(14 votes)

   #7 - The Not-So-Silent Partner

   S4:E101/30/2025

   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.

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   6.3/10(12 votes)

   #8 - The Life and Times of Esther Greene

   S5:E812/11/2025

   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.

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   5.3/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Polar Opposites

   S5:E205/14/2026

   When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

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    1.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - On the Hooky

    S1:E105/12/2022

    Shrub gets a new job detailing cars, and Cheryl and Mandy bond over a day of playing hooky.

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    Writer:Emily Schmidt

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