What to Expect from Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1: Soul Custody
Jay’s soul hangs in the balance on Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1, “Soul Custody,” as Elias returns to Woodstone determined to dig the chef’s grave before the day is out.
The Season 5 premiere rallies the ghosts against Elias in an attempt to save Jay as they scheme, plot, and fiddle to their hearts’ content alongside a rather stressed-out Sam.
Patience returns to offer her services in an epic showdown between the Puritan and Hetty’s demonic ex-husband.
When things don’t initially go well for Patience, Sas and Isaac attempt to help her through her identity crisis. At the same time, Thorfinn puts his word-of-the-day calendar to good use.
Finally, Pete and Alberta desire to tell the rest of the mansion about their couple status.
Conflict arises when they realize Jay’s potential death may put a damper on the announcement, and they should keep their secret a little longer. The decision is complicated when Pete’s previous rejection of Alberta becomes a hot topic among the ghosts.
Hell is knocking on Woodstone’s front door, but Ghosts will be damned to let the devil dim its spirits.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1 Details
- Title: “Soul Custody”
- Air Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 8:30/7:30c
- Network: CBS
- Writer: John Blickstead, Trey Kolmer
- Director: Richie Keen
How to Watch Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1
- Live: CBS at 8:30 pm ET
- Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1 Description
Sam, Jay and the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his deal with Elias Woodstone, the devil. Also, Isaac helps Patience through a crisis of confidence and Pete and Alberta navigate the fallout from their kiss, on the fifth season premiere.
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)
- Notable Returns: Caroline Aaron (Carol), Patience (Mary Holland), Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh)
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1:
Promo Video:
What Happened on the Previous Episode?
Previously on Ghosts, Sam hosted a book launch party for her historical vampire novel at Woodstone so Isaac could be in attendance. Patience threatened the festivities when she showed up to banish the demonic presence from the mansion. That presence turned out to be Elias Woodstone, who returned to his former estate in his new role as a demon.
Hetty’s evil Rober Baron husband revealed he posed as Jay’s agent so Jay would unknowingly sign his soul over to the devil. The Season 4 finale ended on a cliffhanger as Elias declared Jay would be going to hell sooner rather than later before attempting to drop a chandelier on his head. Meanwhile, Pete broke off his relationship with Donna to seal his romantic feelings for Alberta with a kiss.
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 22, “The Devil Went Down to Woodstone,” 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