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Ghosts Season 5 Premiere: Jay's Devilish Deal Unveiled!

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ghosts Season 5 premiered October 16, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
The series follows Samantha and Jay as they inherit Woodstone Manor and discover it is inhabited by ghosts.
Premiere episode, "Soul Custody," shows the couple trying to free Jay from a devilish deal.
New episodes air Thursdays and stream on Paramount+.
Canada will stream on Global TV, and Australia will stream on Paramount+ starting October 17.

History

Historical Context

The premiere of "Ghosts" on October 16, 2025, continues a legacy of supernatural television that began with "The Twilight Zone" in 1959. CBS has a history of producing iconic series, and "Ghosts" reflects ongoing cultural fascinations with the afterlife, similar to earlier shows like "Bewitched." This enduring interest underscores the significant role of supernatural storytelling in American entertainment.

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Story summary

Ghosts Season 5 premiered October 16, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
The series follows Samantha and Jay as they inherit Woodstone Manor and discover it is inhabited by ghosts.
Premiere episode, "Soul Custody," shows the couple trying to free Jay from a devilish deal.
New episodes air Thursdays and stream on Paramount+.
Canada will stream on Global TV, and Australia will stream on Paramount+ starting October 17.

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