Ghosts returns as the mid-season break ends, with “The List” setting up fresh chaos

Ghosts is back with new Season 5 episodes, bringing Sam and Jay’s latest Woodstone B& B push into conflict with a newly discovered bunker ghost at the worst possible time.

What Happens When “The List” turns a business win into supernatural disruption?

The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 12, is titled “The List, ” and it centers on Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) trying to secure Woodstone B& B a coveted spot on a prestigious luxury hotel list. That attempt collides with sudden chaos when a vengeful newly discovered bunker ghost disrupts a crucial visit. The episode is written by Brian Bahe and directed by Todd Biermann.

At the same time, the episode keeps the story moving inside the ghost ensemble: Flower and Thor (Devan Chandler Long) clash over who gets to call the shots in their relationship, positioning their dynamic as a parallel pressure point while the living scramble to manage an important moment for the business.

What If the returning episodes accelerate relationship storylines and new entities?

Season 5’s return follows a mid-season break, and new episodes continue dropping weekly on Thursdays. The series is set up as a fantasy sitcom remake and adaptation of the original British series, built around a young couple who move into a mansion inhabited by ghosts that only Sam can see. The current run has been framed as continuing to deepen relationships among the existing ghosts while expanding the world with additional chaotic entities, including Patience and Carol.

The mid-season premiere is titled “The Others, ” and it features the arrival of new spirits from a ghost’s past while Trevor and Patience continue to navigate their relationship. Across the current slate, the show’s emphasis remains on ensemble-driven storytelling that mixes comedic chaos and emotional beats tied to character backstories.

What Happens When “St. Hetty’s Day 2: The Help” brings visibility back into play?

Immediately following “The List, ” Season 5 Episode 13 is titled “St. Hetty’s Day 2: The Help. ” 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. The episode also includes Kyle returning to watch over the ghosts, where he ends up caught in an amusing supernatural dynamic. Episode 13 is written by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman and directed by Rose McIver.

The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television and Studios’ Los Angeles production arm. The cast includes Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Sheila Carrasco, Rebecca Wisocky, and Devan Chandler Long, with Dean Norris, Mary Holland, Sakina Jaffrey, and Bernard White joining the cast.

On the business side of the franchise, the show is guaranteed to return for Season 6 after a two-season order in Season 4, promising longevity at least through the 2026-2027 television season.