The Investor What to Expect from Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17: The Investor

What to Expect from Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17: The Investor

Alicia Gilstorf Ghosts, Previews

Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17, “The Investor,” sees Mayor Tad return to Woodstone just in time for an election.

Isaac and Flower take the stage for their final remarks before the house votes on their choice for Ghost Representative. Will Flower pull out a win without sobriety? Or will Isaac finally earn the popular vote?

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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Tristan D. Lalla as Mark, Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This season may not feature an appearance from Stephanie, but her ex-boyfriend is back to fill the void.

As Sam and Jay race to find the funds to save the B&B from bankruptcy, they turn to Tad to help bail them out of Jay’s debts as a new investor. 

However, Mark doesn’t see eye to eye with this new investor and forces the couple into an uncomfortable ultimatum.

It would be great if long-time investor and contractor Mark were finally brought in on Sam’s ability to see ghosts, so this trio can become the unstoppable dream team we know they can be.

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Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17 Details

  • Title: “The Investor”
  • Air Date: Thursday, April 23
  • Time: 8:30/7:30c
  • Network: CBS
  • Writer: Guy Endore-Kaiser
  • Director: Katie Locke O’Brien
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How to Watch Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17

  • Live: CBS at 8:30 pm ET
  • Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+.

Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17 Description

When a promising opportunity to save Woodstone is threatened by a personal conflict, Sam and Jay are forced into a difficult choice. Meanwhile, election day arrives as Flower and Isaac go head‑to‑head to become Ghost Representative.

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: Tristan D. Lalla (Mark), Justin Kirk (Tad)
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17:

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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete, Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Tristan D. Lalla as Mark, Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Tristan D. Lalla as Mark, Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Asher Grodman as Trevor, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete, Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Asher Grodman as Trevor, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete, Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Justin Kirk as Tad and Tristan D. Lalla as Mark. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Justin Kirk as Tad and Tristan D. Lalla as Mark. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty and Asher Grodman as Trevor. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Justin Kirk as Tad and Rose McIver as Samantha. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete and Rose McIver as Samantha. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Asher Grodman as Trevor and Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Danielle Pinnock as Alberta and Richie Moriarty as Pete. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Asher Grodman as Trevor, Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete and Rose McIver as Samantha. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Richie Moriarty as Pete and Rose McIver as Samantha. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Justin Kirk as Tad, Richie Moriarty as Pete, Rose McIver as Samantha and Tristan D. Lalla as Mark. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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“The Investor” — GHOSTS. Pictured L to R: Asher Grodman as Trevor, Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Justin Kirk as Tad, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Rose McIver as Samantha and Richie Moriarty as Pete. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Video:

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What Happened on the Previous Episode?

Previously on Ghosts, Sam and Jay hosted a poker night to win the money they owed the IRS. Thanks to Flower, Sam managed to uncover a cheating plot from another player at the table, but moments after securing the jackpot, the cops broke up the party. Sam and Jay leave us without a solution to their growing debt.

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 5 Episode 16, “Woodstone Royale.” right here.

Ghosts airs on Thursdays at 8:30c/7:30c on CBS.

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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

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