After a holiday break, Ghosts Season 5 will start up again on February 26, 2026, with a midseason premiere on CBS at 8:30 PM ET. This guide tells you everything you need to know about what comes next after the big Thanksgiving episode.
Before Ghosts Season 5 starts again, here’s what you need to know about the cast, ghost powers, where to watch, and news about Season 6.
What to Expect in Ghosts Season 5’s Midseason Premiere?
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After a short break for the holidays, Season 5 of Ghosts will start up again on February 26, 2026. The exciting storyline from Thanksgiving will continue right into the new episode. Sam and Jay are dealing with personal and supernatural problems in the midseason premiere of Woodstone Mansion. There will be laughs, surprises, and some emotional moments.
Catching Up on the Drama So Far in Season 5
Both the living and the dead had a rough time in the first half of the season. Sam was on a book tour road trip, so Jay stayed behind to run the B&B, but she had to deal with some tough problems.
- Jay’s Work Stress: Jay confronts labor unrest in the kitchen while running Jay’s restaurant, facing a tough customer service ordeal that pushes him to a breaking point.
- Secrets and Surprises: Sam learns shocking news during her trip, including hints about a newly discovered daughter connected to the mansion’s history.
- Ghost Involvement: The ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his troubles, but their efforts only make things worse. Meanwhile, Pete and Alberta navigate tension as Todd Pearlman returns to stir up drama.
- Holiday Mayhem: During celebrating Christmas, the basement ghosts create unexpected problems, proving they’re not ready to play nice.
What Episode 6 Could Reveal When It Airs on February 26, 2026
Titled “The Proposal,” the midseason premiere continues the action with new ghost powers, relationship tests, and a potential storm of guests at the B&B.
- Jay’s Halloween Backlash: The fallout from Jay’s Halloween takes returns, with unresolved pranks causing rifts.
- Another Rescue Attempt: Once again, the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay, but their plans clash with each other, adding more confusion than help.
- A New Spirit Appears: A mummy ghost is introduced, and may help the crew deal with Elias Woodstone, bringing in new historical twists.
- Isaac Steps Up: As panic spreads, Isaac rallies the other spirits and tries to lead—with help from Isaac’s book and renewed ghost confidence.
Who’s in the Cast of Ghosts Season 5?
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The cast of Season 5 of Ghosts keeps delivering charm, chemistry, and laughs. The second half of the season will have some new faces and some guest stars that you may recognize from the first half.
Main and Recurring Cast Members You’ll See This Season
Here are the actors and characters you’ll be seeing in the next episodes. All of them have been in multiple episodes in previous seasons and are still important to the story.
- Rose McIver: Samantha Arondekar
- Utkarsh Ambudkar: Jay Arondekar
- Brandon Scott Jones: Isaac Higgintoot
- Danielle Pinnock: Alberta Haynes
- Richie Moriarty: Pete Martino
- Asher Grodman: Trevor Lefkowitz
- Sheila Carrasco: Flower
- Rebecca Wisocky: Hetty Woodstone
- Román Zaragoza: Sasappis
Guest Stars and Any Cast Changes to Know
Along with the regular cast, Season 5 will bring in new ghosts and surprising characters from past stories.
- Todd Pearlman Returns: His comeback adds tension for Alberta and Pete, with past conflicts rising again.
- Elias Woodstone Resurfaces: His story continues as the ghosts finally try to resolve long-standing issues with him.
- New Ghosts Introduced: A mummy ghost and Patience (a Civil War-era ghost that Isaac helps) are added to the mansion’s growing supernatural roster.
- Joe Port Confirms Filming: Co-creator Joe Port shared that the team began filming the second half of the season early to keep the pace sharp and the humor fresh.
Will There Be a Ghosts Season 6?
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Yes, Ghosts has been picked up for a fifth and sixth season by CBS, which shows that the network really wants the show to do well in the future. Fans will be able to read more stories, see characters grow, and find out scary things until at least 2027.
CBS Confirms Multi-Season Renewal for Ghosts
This was done because the network was becoming more popular on TV and online. It gives the writers more time to make the world bigger and the stories of each character more in-depth.
- Double Renewal: Both the fifth and sixth season are confirmed, giving the show long-term stability.
- Growing Viewership: A 9% increase in streaming and over 11 million viewers made it one of CBS’s top comedies.
- More Creative Freedom: The American version is no longer tied to the UK storyline, allowing for new directions and more ghost powers.
What Fans Think About the Show’s Long-Term Future
A lot of fans are curious about how long the show will last. Some people are afraid that the sixth season will end the story, while others want it to go on longer.
- Fan Theories Grow: Online forums predict a big twist in Season 6, possibly tied to Isaac’s book and ghost origin stories.
- Expanding Beyond the Original: With the BBC version ending after 5 seasons, Ghosts (US) has now outlasted its source.
- Room to Explore: Viewers love seeing how the ghosts bring new conflicts, friendships, and comedy into each episode.
What Is Hetty’s Ghost Power in Season 5?
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Hetty’s long-awaited ghost power is finally shown in Season 5, and it’s more emotional than flashy. Her power adds to the tension in the mansion and reveals things about her past that she herself didn’t know. As the ghosts deal with the fallout, her story takes a surprising and spooky turn.
Hetty Can Appear to the Living, But Only Once a Year
The living can see Hetty because of her power, but it only works on St. Patrick’s Day. The ghosts are shocked by this unusual gift, and it makes the house feel shaky, especially when old secrets are revealed.
- Annual Visibility: Hetty can be seen by living people once a year on St. Patrick’s Day.
- Hidden Truth Uncovered: A misplaced bookcase leads to a letter from Hetty’s husband, adding emotional depth to her story.
- Tension Among Spirits: Her sudden visibility irritates other ghosts, making them question their own powers.
Her Power Sparks Conflict and Unexpected Connections
Some people are excited about Hetty’s power, but it also makes others angry and confused. It lets her talk to new ghosts and find out secrets that change how everyone sees her.
- Isaac Forms a Bond: Isaac helps Patience, a forgotten ghost, starting a heartfelt patience bond between them.
- Alberta’s Feelings Shift: A flashback reveals a hidden truth involving Sam and Pete that makes Alberta changed her perspective.
- Emotional Ripples Spread: Sasappis plants doubt in others, and visions from Bela’s mind raise more questions.
Where Can You Watch Ghosts Season 5 in the US?
Every Thursday at 8:30 PM ET, Season 5 airs on CBS. The premiere for the middle season will air again on February 26, 2026. You can stream it live or whenever you want with Paramount+. You can easily watch episodes again or catch up on ones you missed.
CBS Air Dates and Spring 2026 Highlights
It will be hard to decide what to do in the next few episodes, and there will be some scary surprises. When things go wrong inside and outside the house, Jay and Sam need to keep their cool.
- Airline Strike Affects Business: An airline strike threatens bookings at the B&B, making travel harder for guests.
- Trouble With Friends: Jay faces issues with one of Sam’s trendy city friends and may walk jay from his deal.
- Relationship Drama Unfolds: Alberta navigates the fallout from her past with Pete after the fallout from their kiss.
- New Character Alert: Gideon Adlon joins the cast, playing a visitor who shares mutual disinterest with Sam and could profile Sam in a negative way.
Streaming Options on Paramount+
It’s okay if you can’t watch live; Paramount+ lets you easily catch up. Every week, new episodes are added, and you can watch them whenever you want.
- Full Access: Watch all current episodes of Season 5 and earlier seasons on demand.
- No Delays: New episodes stream the same day they air on CBS.
- Mobile-Friendly: Great for watching on the go or bingeing episodes you missed.
Final Thoughts
Fans have a lot to look forward to in Season 5 of Ghosts, which starts on February 26, 2026. The second half of the season will not be quiet at all, with stories about a perfect proposal, secrets that are kept, and Jay and the ghosts making a mess.
Things are sure to get more exciting inside Woodstone as the couple navigates with new feelings and gets ready for a big speech. The mansion is full of surprises, like a ghost trying to cause trouble by accident or someone trying to get the other person to lose their cool.
From Isaac’s book gaining unexpected attention to Trevor still being, well, Trevor, every ghost (and human) has a role to play as things reach a boiling point. This is a season where even a successful podcaster could turn up and meet the devil, or maybe just Eric. Either way, Ghosts is keeping it wild… and very watchable.
FAQs About Ghosts Season 5
Yes, Isaac’s book plays a key role in bonding with Patience, adding emotion to the season.
Yes, there’s a moment where Jay and the ghosts accidentally unleash a force that rattles everyone.
Definitely. Many moments test the other’s nerves, especially when secrets are revealed.
Yes, fans can expect both an important speech and a perfect proposal as big emotional milestones.
Yes. A successful podcaster, the devil, Trevor, Eric, and Abby are all involved in ways you won’t expect.