Isaac Higgintoot takes his political dreams to the basement, while Bela finds herself in an awkward fake dating situation with Kyle in the latest episode of the CBS comedy series. The episode, titled “The Water Heater,” aired on April 2, 2026.
A simple broken water heater at Woodstone B&B turns into a full-on political campaign. Sam and Jay just want to fix their appliance, but Isaac sees this as his chance to finally win an election after failing upstairs. He decides to run for representative of the basement ghosts, a group he normally avoids because of their strange habits and love for the gurgling sound of the water heater.
Isaac Takes His Campaign to the Basement
Isaac has tried and failed to win political office among the main house ghosts. Now he sets his sights on the basement crew. These ghosts have their own way of doing things. They have strange rules, including staying silent while waiting for the water heater to make its gurgling noise.
The basement ghosts live in dark, dirty conditions. They include Nancy, Creepy Dirk, and several others who rarely see the light of day. Isaac normally looks down on them, but now he needs their votes. He has to learn their customs and respect their strange traditions if he wants to win.
Sam and Jay get caught in the middle of this political mess. They just want to replace the broken water heater, but Isaac turns every decision into a campaign talking point. The simple home repair becomes a big fight about representation and who gets a say in the mansion’s upgrades.
Kyle Tries to Make Bela Jealous with Hetty
While Isaac works the basement crowd, a different kind of drama plays out upstairs. Kyle, played by Ben Feldman, returns to Woodstone. He tries to make Bela jealous by pretending to date Hetty.
Bela is Jay’s sister who knows about the ghosts. She has had her own complicated love life, including a relationship with Eric who briefly became a ghost himself. Kyle thinks making her jealous will win her back, but his plan involves faking a romance with a ghost from the Gilded Age.
Hetty plays along with Kyle’s strange plan. She enjoys the attention and the chance to feel young again. Hetty normally acts proper and upper class, so pretending to date a living person creates awkward and funny moments. Kyle has to pretend he can see and hear Hetty, which means talking to empty air in front of other people.
Ben Feldman has appeared on “Ghosts” several times before as Kyle. He first showed up in Season 4 as a living person who can also see ghosts, which immediately created a connection with Sam and complicated her relationship with Jay. Now he returns to cause trouble for Bela.
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The Episode Airs on CBS and Paramount+
“The Water Heater” is the 14th episode of Season 5. The episode runs for 30 minutes and carries a TV-PG rating. Liz Alexander wrote the episode, and Katie Locke O’Brien directed it.
Viewers in the United States watched it on CBS at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. People with Paramount+ Premium plans could watch it live and on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers got access the day after the episode aired. The episode is also available on DirecTV and other cable providers.
International viewers can stream “Ghosts” on various platforms depending on their region. The show airs on CTV in Canada and on BBC in the United Kingdom, though release dates may differ from the US broadcast.
What Happens Next on Ghosts Season 5
CBS already released information about upcoming episodes. Episode 15, titled “Michael Jackson Goes to HR,” will air on April 9, 2026. In that episode, Trevor gets in trouble after giving an inappropriate gift to a coworker, forcing him into an HR meeting that only Jay can handle. Pete also accidentally causes drama with Alberta by mentioning a surprise visit to his ex-wife.
Episode 16, “Woodstone Royale,” follows on April 16, 2026. Sam and Jay need to raise a large amount of money to pay the IRS. They agree to host a high-stakes poker game at the mansion. Isaac also gives Jay’s favorite recliner to the basement ghosts as an act of generosity. Iain Armitage from “Young Sheldon” will appear as a guest star in this episode.
The main cast continues to deliver laughs each week. Rose McIver plays Samantha, Utkarsh Ambudkar plays Jay, Brandon Scott Jones plays Isaac, Rebecca Wisocky plays Hetty, and Asher Grodman plays Trevor. The show remains one of CBS’s top comedies, with strong ratings and a loyal fan base.
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