The CBS comedy Ghosts is moving closer to its season finale, and Episode 19 is set to bring major trouble for Sam and Jay. The upcoming episode, titled “Gate-gate,” throws a serious problem at the couple that could threaten everything they have built at the Woodstone B&B. With only a few episodes left before the Season 5 finale on May 21, fans are getting ready for an emotional and funny ride.
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 19 Release Date and Time
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 19 will air on CBS on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The episode, titled “Gate-gate,” will air at its regular time slot of 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT. For viewers on the West Coast, the episode airs at 5:30 p.m. PT.
Ghosts remains a steady part of CBS’s Thursday night comedy lineup. The show airs alongside other popular series like Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Elsbeth Season 3. The season finale for Season 5 is already scheduled for May 21, 2026.
What Happens in “Gate-gate”? Episode Plot Details
The official description for Ghosts Season 5 Episode 19 reveals a serious situation at the mansion. Sam and Jay must defend Woodstone after making an emotion-driven choice that puts the entire property at risk.
The episode description states: “When an emotion-driven decision puts Woodstone at risk, Sam and Jay step up to defend what they’ve built.” This suggests the couple faces an outside threat that forces them to fight for their home. The situation looks so serious that it might undo all their hard work on the bed and breakfast.
While Sam and Jay handle the main crisis, Isaac goes through his own struggle. The description says Isaac has trouble getting used to new surroundings. He eventually realizes that some connections are too important to leave behind. This hints that Isaac might be dealing with a major change in the ghost world.
Justin Kirk will appear as a guest star in this episode, playing a character named Tad, the Mayor. His role likely connects to the trouble Sam and Jay face, possibly involving town rules or permits for Woodstone.
Where to Watch Ghosts Season 5 Episode 19
If you have cable, you can watch Ghosts Season 5 Episode 19 live on CBS on Thursday, May 7, at 8:30 p.m. ET. For viewers who do not have traditional cable, there are several streaming choices.
Paramount+ is the official streaming home for Ghosts. You have two main plans to pick from:
- Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime): Costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. This plan lets you watch new episodes of Ghosts live as they air on CBS.
- Paramount+ Essential: Costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. With this plan, new episodes become available to stream one day after they air on CBS.
You can also watch live CBS broadcasts through streaming services like DirecTV and SlingTV. These services offer live TV packages that include your local CBS channel.
What to Know About the Rest of Season 5
Ghosts Season 5 started on October 16, 2025. The season kicked off with Jay trying to get out of a deal with the devil, Elias Woodstone, played by Matt Walsh. The premiere also showed Isaac helping Patience through a crisis and Pete and Alberta dealing with the results of their kiss.
CBS has already renewed Ghosts for another season. So fans do not need to worry about the show ending after the May 21 finale. The renewal news means more ghostly fun will return to Woodstone for Season 6.
Episode 19 will be written by Talia Bernstein and directed by Jaime Eliezer Karas. The episode runs for the usual 21 minutes.
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Catch Up on Past Episodes
All previous episodes of Ghosts Season 5 are available to stream on Paramount+. If you missed earlier episodes like “Soul Custody” (Episode 1) or “Viking Wedding” (Episode 2), you can watch them on the platform. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the day after each episode airs, while Premium subscribers get live access.
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