Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17 Preview: His Girl Shiki
Love continues to be in the air for Ghosts this season as Sas receives the rom-com treatment this time.
Long overdue, Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17, “His Girl Shiki,” is determined to craft a love story worthy of our resident storyteller. So, Pete stays good on his promise to find a match for the spirit and comes through with a roaming ghost named Joan.
Taylor Ortega plays the “wisecracking 1940s screenwriter” who brings the Golden Age of Hollywood to Woodstone with a sharp tongue and sweet storytelling juxtaposition that instantly charms Sas.
There’s just one problem. Sas is still hung up on Shiki, his crush from his days as a living.
While the ghosts are desperate for Sas to give up on the relationship he can never have in favor of the one he can, the storyteller struggles to snuff out the torch he carries for his dream Lenape girl.
Inspired by a screwball comedy film from Joan’s time — His Girl Friday — this episode is the first of a two-part Sas storyline as he attempts to follow his heart and take one step closer to ending the 500-year-old virgin jokes.
Meanwhile, oblivious to this romantic setup, Thorfinn seeks revenge against Alberta for missing his 1,000th birthday party.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17 Details
- Title: “His Girl Shiki”
- Air Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Network: CBS
- Writer: Joe Port & Joe Wiseman
- Director: Todd Biermann
How to Watch Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17
- Live: CBS at 8:30 pm ET
- Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+ and Global TV
Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17 Description
Pete makes good on his promise to find someone for Sasappis by bringing in a wisecracking 1940s screenwriter who also has the ability to roam.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Rose McIver (Sam), Sheila Carrasco (Flower), Danielle Pinnock (Alberta), Brandon Scott Jones (Isaac), Rebecca Wisocky (Hetty), Devan Chandler Long (Thorfinn), Asher Grodman (Trevor), Román Zaragoza (Sasappis), Richie Moriarty (Pete), Utkarsh Ambudkar (Jay)
- Guest Stars: Taylor Ortega (Joan)
- Notable Returns: Crystle Lightning (Shiki)
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Ghosts Season 4 Episode 17:
What Happened on the Previous Episode?
Previously on Ghosts, dinosaur-loving stripper Chris acclimated a little too well to the afterlife after his failed skydiving strip tease. With both Nigel and Isaac bidding for his attention, Chris turned them both down in favor of exploring the world with his gravity-defying ghost power.
Meanwhile, Hetty’s newfound respect for her Irish heritage was rewarded on St. Patrick’s Day when it was revealed that the Livings can see her for one day a year. When a romance accidentally developed between the socialite and Jay’s cousin Sunil, Hetty realized that love at first sight was still in the cards for her.
What are your hopes for this episode of Ghosts? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Ghosts Season 4 Episode 16, “St. Hetty’s Day,” right here.
Ghosts airs on Thursdays at 8:30c/7:30c on CBS.
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Alicia Gilstorf
Alicia is a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Critic and a Critics Choice Association member. She credits her passion for TV to workplace sitcoms, paranormal dramedies, and coming-of-age stories. In her free time, Alicia loves to curl up with a good book and lose herself in a cozy game. Keep a lookout for her coverage of Ghosts. You can also find her work on Eulalie Magazine and Cool Girl Critiques. Follow Alicia on social media: @aliciagilstorf