
Ghost Whisperer
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Ever since she was a young girl, Melinda Gordon has been able to see and talk to dead people--earth bound spirits who have yet to cross over to the other side and who seek her help in communicating and resolving unfinished business with the living. Melinda sometimes has a hard time accepting her "gift," especially now that she's a newlywed and looking forward to starting her new life with her husband, Jim Clancy, a paramedic. Her friend and business partner in the antique store, Andrea Moreno, is fascinated by Melinda's talent. Although Melinda embraces her unique "abilities" as a blessing and sometimes a curse, she always helps her clients--alive or dead--find emotional closure.
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- 01
Free FallWhen the heat goes out at Melinda's house and shop, and Melinda gets strange visits from a flight attendant ghost who complains of being cold, Melinda welcomes the ability to help a ghost again but can't make sense of the messages she is being sent. - 02
The OneFollowing the jetliner crash just outside of Grandview, Melinda tries to get the confused ghost passengers to crossover, but she encounters an evil spirit who is working against her to keep the ghosts earthbound for "work" he has to do. - 03
Dead Man's RidgeWhen the ghost of Andrea's friend starts haunting her, Andrea learns that he was hospitalized in a hiking accident and every time he flat lines, his ghost tries to give clues to the location of his brother, who went missing during their hike.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotSeptember 23, 2005Melinda Gordon has always had the ability to see and talk to dead people. These earth bound spirits, the ones who have yet to cross over to - S01E02
The CrossingSeptember 30, 2005Melinda helps a boy reassure his mother that his death was not her fault, while also preventing the boy's father from seeking revenge on the - S01E03
Ghost, InterruptedOctober 7, 2005When a teenage psychiatric patient, Natalie, escapes, her rebellious ghost twin asks Melinda for help, claiming Natalie doesn't belong in th - S01E04
Mended HeartsOctober 14, 2005Melinda agrees to help a deceased fiancé communicate with his grieving fiancé and find the man who received his heart donation, in an effort - S01E05
Lost BoysOctober 21, 2005When Melinda and Andrea are hired to auction off furniture from an inn that was recently sold, Melinda encounters the mischievous ghosts of - S01E06
HomecomingOctober 28, 2005A year after a teenage boy, Jason Shields, dies in a freak accident after discovering he was adopted, Melinda must help him find his birth m - S01E07
Hope and MercyNovember 4, 2005When a young woman dies following a routine procedure in the operating room, Melinda uncovers the truth that the doctor is secretly sufferin - S01E08
On the Wings of a DoveNovember 11, 2005When Jim starts behaving uncharacteristically, Melinda learns Jim is being haunted by the ghost of an ex-con, Julian Borgia, who has been at - S01E09
VoicesNovember 18, 2005Soon after Melinda's car is stolen by a troubled teenage boy, Kirk Jensen, Kirk's dead mother, Lacy, sends Melinda messages through Electron - S01E10
Ghost BrideNovember 25, 2005A young bride-to-be is haunted by the dead wife, Ursula, of her fiancé before their upcoming wedding. Melinda learns Ursula died in a car cr - S01E11
Shadow BoxerDecember 9, 2005When an up and coming boxing sensation is haunted by the ghost of his mother, whose death caused a rift between him and his father, Melinda - S01E12
Undead ComicDecember 16, 2005While Andrea prepares to do standup at a nearby comedy club that is closing its doors, Melinda encounters a troubled dead stand-up comedian - S01E13
Friendly Neighborhood GhostJanuary 6, 2006Melinda's mysterious new neighbor is haunted by an old classmate's dead grandfather, who suspects Tom kidnapped and killed his granddaughter - S01E14
Last ExecutionJanuary 13, 2006The ghost of an executed prisoner seeks Melinda's help in uncovering a contract for his valuable paintings before they're sold and his estra - S01E15
Melinda's First GhostJanuary 27, 2006When Melinda's first ghost reappears, her presence triggers Melinda to remember when she first discovered her "gift" and the strain it put o - S01E16
Dead Man's RidgeFebruary 3, 2006When the ghost of Andrea's friend starts haunting her, Andrea learns that he was hospitalized in a hiking accident and every time he flat li - S01E17
Demon ChildMarch 3, 2006When Melinda and Andrea help a workaholic fashion designer, Christine, auction her belongings, Melinda discovers Christine and her baby daug - S01E18
Miss FortuneMarch 10, 2006When a traveling carnival comes to Grandview, Melinda encounters the revengeful ghost of a magician (Edward), who thinks his death during an - S01E19
FuryMarch 31, 2006The ghost of an African American man attacked and killed during a fight with a white co-worker in the 1970's, haunts the former prosecutor t - S01E20
The VanishingApril 7, 2006When Melinda falls and injures her head, she wakes up to a world without ghosts and fears she has lost her "gift". - S01E21
Season's bestFree FallApril 28, 2006When the heat goes out at Melinda's house and shop, and Melinda gets strange visits from a flight attendant ghost who complains of being col - S01E22
The OneMay 5, 2006Following the jetliner crash just outside of Grandview, Melinda tries to get the confused ghost passengers to crossover, but she encounters
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Love Never DiesSeptember 22, 2006Melinda is greatly concerned when it seems that Andrea is being influenced by "Wide Brim." She goes to Professor Rick Payne, an expert in oc - S02E02
Love Still Won't DieSeptember 29, 2006Melinda is haunted by the spirit of a young man who wants her to visit his wife, Donna, to make amends. - S02E03
Season's bestDrowned LivesOctober 6, 2006Melinda must find out why the spirit of a 6-year-old girl who drowned in the family swimming pool is unwilling to cross over. - S02E04
The Ghost WithinOctober 13, 2006Melinda encounters a ghost that doesn't appear to see or hear her and seems to be attached to a box of handmade ornaments that Delia insists - S02E05
A Grave MatterOctober 20, 2006While visiting Andrea's grave, Melinda runs into a spirit who has been buried in someone else's grave. Melinda tries to seek out the spirit' - S02E06
The Woman of His DreamsOctober 27, 2006Prof. Payne helps Jim to identify a ghost, and when Melinda comes back home, she and Jim must help the ghost's younger sister, who seems to - S02E07
A Vicious CycleNovember 3, 2006Melinda encounters the spirit of a woman who died in a snowstorm 20 years ago after her car slid off a road in a heavily wooded area. The wo - S02E08
The Night We MetNovember 10, 2006Melinda tries to help an angry ghost clear his name when she sees him in a restaurant that is burning down for the second time. - S02E09
The Curse of the NinthNovember 17, 2006Melinda tries to help a former rock star named Brandon who is apparently being harassed by his father's ghost because he wanted his son to b - S02E10
Giving Up the GhostNovember 24, 2006Melinda has an encounter with an angry ghost at a high school baseball game. Matt, the angry ghost of a former pro-baseball player who died - S02E11
Cat's ClawDecember 15, 2006An eerie, mud-covered ghost transports Melinda from her house to an exotic jungle, but the ghost is unfortunately limited in speech due to a - S02E12
Dead to RightsJanuary 5, 2007When Melinda has a hard time talking to the newest ghost in her life, she soon learns that the reason why he visited her is because he is in - S02E13
Deja BooJanuary 12, 2007A ghost who can recall his previous lives appears to be destined for another reincarnation as the child of Melinda's pregnant friend---but t - S02E14
Speed DemonFebruary 2, 2007When her Jeep breaks down on a deserted road, Melinda gets involved with a mystery when a spirit who looks like a skeleton gives her a warni - S02E15
Mean GhostFebruary 9, 2007Following a career-week presentation at Grandview High, Melinda sees the spirit of a cheerleader attack her former squad-mates. - S02E16
The Cradle Will RockFebruary 16, 2007Melinda's life is put on the line when a desperate spirit leads her to a criminal. - S02E17
The Walk-InFebruary 23, 2007Melinda is bewildered when she deals with the ghost of Jason Bennett, a man who died 10 years prior before his high school graduation. Jason - S02E18
Children of GhostsMarch 30, 2007When Melinda and Jim take in a foster child, they soon discover that the girl's dead mother is attached to her. With the help of Professor P - S02E19
Delia's First GhostApril 6, 2007After seeing Delia's husband's spirit sabotaging Delia's date, Melinda must reveal her identity to Delia in order to help. - S02E20
The CollectorApril 27, 2007Melinda meets Gabriel, another whisperer with similar abilities. However, her fascination with meeting someone like her turns to fear when s - S02E21
The ProphetMay 4, 2007Melinda worries about her loved ones when a ghost shows her visions of a deadly future. Meanwhile, a deadly ghost whisperer continues to lur - S02E22
The GatheringMay 11, 2007Worried that the dark side is overtaking the light, Melinda must solve the meaning behind clues before another tragedy hits Grandview.
Season03
- S03E01
The UnderneathSeptember 28, 2007After being haunted by a ghost she believed at first to be her father, Melinda searches deep into her family history after learning that she - S03E02
Don't Try This at HomeOctober 5, 2007The story of "Bloody Mary" becomes all too real for students at Rockford University. Now, Melinda must find answers to the occurrence before - S03E03
Haunted HeroOctober 12, 2007Melinda helps an Iraqi war veteran who can't shake the ghosts that he brought back home with him. - S03E04
No Safe PlaceOctober 19, 2007While investigating why a spirit is stalking a lawyer at the firm she worked at, Melinda learns some secrets about the lawyer that puts her - S03E05
Season's bestWeight of What WasOctober 26, 2007While on the hunt for answers, Melinda uncovers an underworld below Grandview. - S03E06
Double ExposureNovember 2, 2007Professor Payne is confused when his date, a fellow Rockland professor, refuses to have her picture taken. - S03E07
Unhappy MediumNovember 9, 2007Melinda takes an investigation into her own hands when a young socialite disappears after a man claims to be a medium feeds her family false - S03E08
Bad BloodNovember 16, 2007Melinda becomes suspicious of a new house that one of Delia's friends bought in the countryside. - S03E09
All Ghosts Lead to GrandviewNovember 23, 2007After stumbling across a runaway girl while camping, Melinda soon discovers that the girl has the same gift as she does. - S03E10
Holiday SpiritDecember 14, 2007Melinda gives up spending Christmas with her family in order to aid a man in understanding his ability. In doing so, Melinda is able to show - S03E11
SlamJanuary 11, 2008Melinda must go into the complex world of high school dating and gossip to find the reason behind hauntings at Ned's school. - S03E12
First Do No HarmJanuary 18, 2008Melinda has trouble dealing with a ghost who blames Jim for his untimely death. However, when she begins her investigation into the ghost's - S03E13
Home But Not AloneApril 4, 2008Melinda lends a hand to Ned's girlfriend who thinks her deceased father is haunting her. - S03E14
The GravesitterApril 11, 2008After the town experiences a series of break-ins, Melinda must face the town gossip blogger who knows and plans on sharing her secret. - S03E15
Horror ShowApril 25, 2008Melinda heads out to check on a student at a local college who has been haunted after seeing a movie. - S03E16
Deadbeat DadsMay 2, 2008Melinda helps professor Payne deal with an ex and her 10-year-old son, all while helping put to rest the jealous ghost of his dead wife. - S03E17
StrangleholdMay 9, 2008Melinda is given the file number of a murder case for which her father was lead prosecutor in 1979. With the file, Melinda sets out to find - S03E18
Pater FamiliasMay 16, 2008A series of bodily possessions reveals the truth behind Melinda's family, including why her father vanished and why her mom kept the truth a
Season04
- S04E01
FirestarterOctober 3, 2008Melinda discovers Eli shares her abilities after having a near death experience. - S04E02
Big ChillsOctober 10, 2008Melinda is contacted by Grace, a popular former classmate, because she thinks she is being haunted. - S04E03
Ghost in the MachineOctober 17, 2008A ghost haunts an online gaming community and Melinda joins the game to find a way to help the ghost. - S04E04
Season's bestSave Our SoulsOctober 24, 2008On a cruise ship filled with ghosts, Melinda tries to help a ghost looking for the fiancé who wronged her. - S04E05
BloodlineOctober 31, 2008A woman who was accidentally switched at birth dies in surgery. - S04E06
Imaginary Friends and EnemiesNovember 7, 2008Melinda tries to calm ghosts causing issues at a wedding. - S04E07
ThresholdNovember 14, 2008While dealing with issues in her personal life, Melinda has difficulty helping a troubled teenage ghost. - S04E08
Heart & SoulNovember 21, 2008After Jim's spirit goes into another body, Melinda tries to help him regain his memory. - S04E09
Pieces of YouDecember 5, 2008Melinda helps the ghost of a little girl who has been missing for 12 years and blames her brother. - S04E10
Ball & ChainDecember 19, 2008A confused ghost needs Melinda's help to come to terms with her marriage and cross over. - S04E11
Life on the LineJanuary 9, 2009Melinda helps a 14 year boy bring his parents back together so they will discuss the real reason for his death. - S04E12
This Joint's HauntedJanuary 16, 2009On a road trip with Jim/Sam, Melinda encounters her fair share of trouble. - S04E13
Body of WaterJanuary 23, 2009Melinda discovers a local lake is filled with distressed ghosts because their bodies have been dumped there rather than properly cremated. - S04E14
Slow BurnFebruary 6, 2009Melinda helps a ghost protect her daughter from dating a bad boy. - S04E15
Greek TragedyFebruary 13, 2009Melinda encounters the spirit who died during a sorority initiation ceremony while searching for a girl that's gone missing in the same mann - S04E16
Ghost BustedFebruary 27, 2009Linus investigates a haunting with high tech equipment while Melinda tells Jim/Sam about her gift. - S04E17
Delusion of GrandviewMarch 6, 2009Melinda and Jim/Sam work to understand what's happening in a troubled kindergarten class. - S04E18
Leap of FaithMarch 13, 2009Melinda encounters another "step in" spirit like Jim/Sam. - S04E19
Thrilled to DeathApril 10, 2009A young woman (Hillary Duff) is being haunted. - S04E20
Stage FrightApril 24, 2009Ghosts cause problems for a soap opera filming in town and Melinda and Jim/Sam make a shocking discovery. - S04E21
CursedMay 1, 2009Melinda discovers a number of ghosts trapped inside a dollhouse. - S04E22
Endless LoveMay 8, 2009While planning a wedding Melinda also tries to stop vampires from going afer a young woman. - S04E23
The Book of ChangesMay 15, 2009Melinda gets a visit from a faceless ghost and is given a chilling warning.
Season05
- S05E01
Birthday PresenceSeptember 25, 2009In the fifth-season opener, Melinda gives birth to a boy, who has her gift of seeing the dead. - S05E02
See No EvilOctober 2, 2009A chain e-mail with a malevolent force threatens the residents of Grandview. - S05E03
Till Death Do Us StartOctober 9, 2009Eli's father has a heart attack, and the traumatic event leads Eli to a reunion with his deceased mother who carried a secret to her grave 1 - S05E04
Do OverOctober 16, 2009Melinda goes to a hospital morgue that is being haunted by the ghost of a surgeon who is reliving a failed surgery. - S05E05
Cause for AlarmOctober 23, 2009Melinda helps one of Eli's patients who thinks his sister's ghost is haunting him. Meanwhile, Jim and Melinda are concerned when Aiden menti - S05E06
Head Over HeelsOctober 30, 2009The headless horseman from Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" comes to life and haunts Melinda, and she fears for Aiden when - S05E07
Devil's BargainNovember 6, 2009Jim thinks that one of his colleagues could be involved in a med student's disappearance; and Melinda worries when Aiden mentions that he's - S05E08
Dead ListingNovember 13, 2009A ghost takes Melinda to his murdered body, entangling Melinda in a criminal mystery. - S05E09
Lost in the ShadowsNovember 20, 2009Melinda worries about Aiden when he's befriended by the ghost of a girl who died from leukemia. - S05E10
Excessive ForcesDecember 4, 2009Melinda investigates when the ghost of a high-school student claims a policeman murdered him. The teen's death was ruled to be the result of - S05E11
Dead AirJanuary 8, 2010The Grandview radio station is haunted by a ghost seeking revenge over a broadcast in which secrets regarding his death were revealed. - S05E12
Blessings in DisguiseJanuary 15, 2010A family hides a secret that Melinda must discover before it destroys the family, and also destroy a young couple who have recently fallen i - S05E13
Living NightmareJanuary 29, 2010A ghost haunts a patient in the hospital. - S05E14
Season's bestDead to MeFebruary 5, 2010Ned's occult-anthropology professor (Margaret Cho) is stalked by a secret-admirer ghost. - S05E15
ImplosionMarch 5, 2010A ghost tells Melinda about a secret munitions dump containing unexploded bombs, and then reveals that one of the bombs is missing and that - S05E16
Old Sins Cast Long ShadowsMarch 12, 2010Melinda rescues a child ghost who has been trapped in a house for years by violent spirits. - S05E17
On Thin IceApril 2, 2010A ghost controls the pen of a graphic novelist and creates violent scenarios that come true. - S05E18
Dead EyeApril 9, 2010A ghost dressed as a clown haunts Melinda, and she discovers that he was a private investigator, but she needs to learn more about his last - S05E19
Lethal CombinationApril 30, 2010A ghost makes an accusation against a nanny, claiming she's evil, but Melinda needs more than the ghost's word, so she sets out to investiga - S05E20
Blood MoneyMay 7, 2010Melinda helps the ghost of a boy who was kidnapped, but her life is threatened in the process.When a fun night out turns dangerous for three - S05E21
Dead RingerMay 14, 2010When the ghost Melinda is trying to help suddenly turns up alive, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous revenge plot and battling e - S05E22
The Children's ParadeMay 21, 2010In the fifth-season finale, Melinda confronts a poltergeist in the hospital, initiating a final battle with the forces that threaten Melinda
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