Ghosts: 5 most hilarious episodes to re-watch from the CBS sitcom this Halloween 

Ghosts, the recent CBS sitcom, follows the story of Sam and Jay, a young married couple from New York and the owners of an old country estate called Woodstone Mansion, who decide to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. When they reach the mansion, they find it occupied by ghosts.

These spirits each have their own quirks and personalities. For example, Hetty is a Gilded Age lady and the original lady of the manor, while Trevor is a Wall Street bro from the early 2000s who dies during a party. Pete Martino is a cheerful scout leader from the 1980s, and Alberta Haynes is a singer from the 1920s who was once prohibited and believed to have been murdered. Isaac was a Revolutionary War soldier, whereas Thorfinn is a Viking warrior who is kind-hearted but also impulsive.

The couple can't see the ghosts at first. However, when Sam suffers a near-death experience, she wakes up to find that she can see and hear the dead. The house transformed into chaos, followed by some eerie but hilarious moments.

If you want to re-watch some episodes from the CBS drama this Halloween, you must watch these.

Disclaimer: the article reflects the writer's opinion.

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Here are the five most hilarious episodes to re-watch from Ghosts this Halloween

Halloween (Season 1, Episode 4).

This episode features Sam and Jay's first Halloween outing as they host a trick-or-treat night at the haunted mansion. The ghosts realize an opportunity here and add some real haunting incidents as they misinterpret this human tradition. The comedy happens as they try to engage with the event in the weirdest manner.

The episode has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. This could be the best warm-up episode, full of Halloween vibes, costumes, and real ghostly comedy.

Halloween 2: The Ghost of Hetty’s Past (Season 2, Episode 5)

Season 2 again features another Halloween party at Woodstone, where Sam and Jay run a seance for fun and accidentally get in touch with someone from Hetty's past. This further intrigues the ghosts as they see the living hosting a casual party, while the unfolding events compel them to dig into their own history. Hetty has a mysterious past, and the living participants in the seance lead to some fun and spooky moments.

The episode has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10.

Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave (Season 3, Episode 4)

At Sam and Jay's Halloween party, this time, a special guest shows up. Pete's ex-wife, Carol. The living tries to impress their friends while the ghosts intervene in their own chaotic way. The party again goes off the rails with hilarious ghost interruptions.

This episode is rated 8.3/10 and is the highest-rated Halloween episode. By season 3, the show has also developed its characters' backstory well, and the gags have more meaning now.

Halloween 4: The Witch (Season 4, Episode 3)

In season 4, Halloween is supposed to be quiet this time, but Ghost Crew is convinced that Sam is a witch. They test the possibility of conducting a mock witch trial with the ghosts participating and the comedy escalating. The ghosts are staging Sam's trial, which offers viewers some typical witch tropes alongside character comedy.

If you are looking for an episode with more supernatural drama and Halloween costumes, this is the one for you.

Halloween 5: The Mummy (Season 5, Episode 3)

The synopsis of the episode, as per IMDb, reads,

"Sam and Jay's Halloween gets scary after they unintentionally free a mummy ghost."

This suggests that Sam and Jay accidentally free a mummy ghost, a centuries-old trapped spirit, in their basement. The Mummy then haunts both the living and the dead. The ghost crew feels threatened by the ancient intruder, while Jay hides the fact from his guests that the house has actually turned into a haunted place.

This episode was released on October 30, 2025.

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