The CBS comedy series is getting ready to air its next episode on April 16. Ghosts Season 5 Episode 16 is called “Woodstone Royale,” and it brings a high-stakes poker game to the Woodstone Mansion. The episode also features a special appearance from Iain Armitage, known for his role in “Young Sheldon.”
Sam and Jay need money fast to pay the IRS. Their solution is to host a poker night with big stakes. The situation becomes more complicated because the ghosts cannot resist getting involved in the living world’s problems. Meanwhile, Isaac decides to give away Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts, which creates its own set of problems.
‘Woodstone Royale’ Arrives on CBS on April 16
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 16 will air on CBS on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The show airs at 8:30 pm Eastern Time (7:30 pm Central Time). Each episode runs for 30 minutes.
The episode follows the show’s regular weekly schedule. New episodes of “Ghosts” come out every Thursday night on CBS. The show is part of the network’s comedy lineup.
How to Watch Ghosts Season 5 Episode 16 Online
Cable subscribers can watch “Woodstone Royale” live on CBS when it airs. For those who do not have cable, there are several streaming choices.
Paramount+ is the main streaming home for “Ghosts.” The service offers two plans:
- Paramount+ with Premium costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. This plan lets subscribers watch CBS shows live as they air.
- Paramount+ Essential costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. New episodes become available one day after they air on CBS.
Live streaming services like FuboTV, SlingTV, and DirecTV also carry CBS. Some of these platforms offer a free 7-day trial for new users.
Iain Armitage Makes a Guest Appearance in Episode 16
The upcoming episode marks the return of Iain Armitage to CBS. The “Young Sheldon” star appears as a guest character in “Woodstone Royale.” This is his first CBS appearance since his show ended two years ago.
Armitage shared his excitement about being on “Ghosts” in an interview. He talked about his time on set and what viewers can expect.
“It was such a funny and fun script to read and such a great time on set. I can’t wait for people to see it,” Armitage said. “I hope it’s good enough that fans watch it and they’re like, ‘Oh my goodness, this guy needs to be on Ghosts way more often. This electric combination of Iain Armitage and the Ghosts cast is something that we need.’ So, feel free to write to the writers.”
What Happens in ‘Woodstone Royale’
The official episode summary gives a clear picture of the story. Sam and Jay discover that Trevor has not been paying his taxes. This puts them in a difficult spot with the IRS, and they need to raise a large amount of money quickly.
Their solution is to host a poker game with high stakes at the mansion. The game brings in different kinds of players, and the ghosts cannot resist watching or interfering.
The second part of the episode focuses on Isaac. In an act of generosity, Isaac gives Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts. This gift creates unexpected problems for Jay, who just wants his chair back.
The episode brings together all the main cast members. Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar return as Sam and Jay. Brandon Scott Jones plays Isaac. Other cast members include Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Rebecca Wisocky, Sheila Carrasco, Devan Chandler Long, Richie Moriarty, and Román Zaragoza.
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The IRS Problem Puts Sam and Jay in a Tough Spot
The financial trouble in “Woodstone Royale” connects to a storyline from earlier in Season 5. Trevor has not been paying his taxes, and the responsibility falls on Sam and Jay. This is a common problem that many viewers can relate to, even if the cause is unusual.
Hosting a poker game seems like a smart way to make money fast. But nothing is simple when ghosts are involved. The spirits each have their own ideas about how the game should go, and their interference makes the situation more difficult for the living couple.
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