The WORST episodes of Ghosts (US)

Every episode of Ghosts (US) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Ghosts (US)!

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 spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear. Ghosts spins the funny​, heartfelt story about a ​newfound dream that reveals connection and self-discovery aren't just for the living.

Last Updated: 3/9/2026Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
Pilot
star
7.31
985 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2021

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 and breakfast – only to find it’s inhabited by the many opinionated spirits of deceased residents who now call it home.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
Watch Now:Apple TV
Planes, Shanes and Automobiles
star
7.37
278 votes

#2 - Planes, Shanes and Automobiles

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2025

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.

Directors: Heather Jack
Writer: Akilah Green
Viking Funeral
star
7.40
784 votes

#3 - Viking Funeral

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2021

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.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
Hello!
star
7.43
812 votes

#4 - Hello!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2021

When Sam thinks she’s crazy because she continues to see the ghosts of Woodstone Manor, she tries to ignore them, making them even more determined to get her to acknowledge they’re real.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
The Tree
star
7.44
579 votes

#5 - The Tree

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2022

Sasappis convinces Sam and Jay to try and save an old tree on the Woodstone property that the neighbors want to cut down. Also, Thor attempts to become more environmentally friendly to get Flower's attention.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
The Others
star
7.46
202 votes

#6 - The Others

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/26/2026

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.

T-Daddy
star
7.46
293 votes

#7 - T-Daddy

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2025

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.

Directors: Heather Jack
Watch Now:Apple TV
Flower's Article
star
7.47
679 votes

#8 - Flower's Article

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2021

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.

Halloween
star
7.48
720 votes

#9 - Halloween

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2021

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.

Bring Your Daughter to Work Day
star
7.48
296 votes

#10 - Bring Your Daughter to Work Day

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2025

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

Directors: Pete Chatmon
Isaac's Book
star
7.49
494 votes

#11 - Isaac's Book

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2023

Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up after she hits a wall trying to publish a biography about him. Also, Trevor and Hetty conspire to keep their relationship hidden and Thor tries to prove to Flower that he can control his anger.

Directors: Richie Keen
Writer: Josh Malmuth
Dinner Party
star
7.49
726 votes

#12 - Dinner Party

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2021

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.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
The Life and Times of Esther Greene
star
7.50
273 votes

#13 - The Life and Times of Esther Greene

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2025

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.

Directors: Christine Gernon
Sad Farnsby
star
7.50
386 votes

#14 - Sad Farnsby

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2024

When Sam accidentally creates a rift between Sam and Jay's neighbours, the Farnsbys, Henry Farnsby moves into Woodstone B&B; Isaac and Nigel battle over a belated wedding present.

Directors: Heather Jack
The List
star
7.50
133 votes

#15 - The List

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/5/2026

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.

The Primary Source
star
7.51
380 votes

#16 - The Primary Source

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2024

Sam needs a non-ghost source to cite for her book on the history of Isaac's life, so she and Jay go off in search of Isaac's secret diary.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
The Proposal
star
7.51
273 votes

#17 - The Proposal

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2025

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".

Directors: Christine Gernon
Writer: Sophia Lear
Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle
star
7.52
382 votes

#18 - Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/27/2025

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

Directors: Richie Keen
It's the End of the World as We Know it and What Were We Talking About?
star
7.52
380 votes

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

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/13/2025

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

Directors: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Kira Kalush
It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol (1)
star
7.52
276 votes

#20 - It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol (1)

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2025

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.

Directors: Richie Keen
Ghostwriter
star
7.52
581 votes

#21 - Ghostwriter

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2022

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.

Directors: Kimmy Gatewood
Ghost Father of the Bride
star
7.53
461 votes

#22 - Ghost Father of the Bride

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/13/2023

After learning that Pete’s daughter, Laura, is getting married, Sam, at Pete’s behest, tries to convince her to hold her wedding at Woodstone B&B. Also, Alberta and Isaac team up to solve the mystery of what happened to Crash’s head.

Directors: Jay Karas
Hello, Brother
star
7.53
472 votes

#23 - Hello, Brother

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/4/2024

Trevor’s brother, Jeremy, checks into Woodstone after discovering a loophole in the Woodstone Rewards Points program.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
The Silent Partner
star
7.54
471 votes

#24 - The Silent Partner

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2024

A big investor backs out of Sam and Jay’s restaurant, leaving them to turn to the one ghost who has money – Isaac.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Kira Kalush
Alberta's Fan
star
7.54
670 votes

#25 - Alberta's Fan

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2021

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.

Directors: Nick Wong