The popular CBS comedy Ghosts is getting ready to air its seventeenth episode of the fifth season. The show follows Sam and Jay, a couple who run a bed-and-breakfast in a mansion filled with spirits from different time periods. The upcoming episode, titled “The Investor,” will force the couple to make a tough choice about the property’s future.
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17 is scheduled to air on CBS on April 23, 2026. The episode will be part of the network’s Thursday night comedy lineup.
Exact Release Time and Where to Watch
“The Investor” will air at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 7:30 p.m. Central Time (CT) on CBS. The episode runs for about 30 minutes.
For viewers who do not have cable, there are several options to watch the show live. Paramount+ with the Premium plan ($12.99/month) allows subscribers to stream the episode as it airs on CBS. If you have the Paramount+ Essential plan ($7.99/month), the episode becomes available the next day.
Live TV streaming services that include CBS, such as SlingTV, DirecTV, and FuboTV, also carry the episode. Some of these platforms offer free trials for new users.
What Happens in “The Investor”
The official summary for Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17 reveals a major problem for Sam and Jay. A good chance to save the Woodstone mansion is at risk because of a personal fight between the couple. They must make a hard decision that could change everything for the bed-and-breakfast.
While the living owners deal with this problem, the ghosts have their own drama. Flower and Isaac are running against each other for the job of Ghost Representative. Election day arrives, turning the mansion into a political battleground for the spirits.
“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.” – CBS Official Synopsis
Guest Stars and Episode Details
Justin Kirk will appear as a guest star in this episode, playing a character named Tad, the Mayor. The episode was written by Guy Endore-Kaiser and directed by Katie Locke O’Brien.
This episode follows the previous one, “Woodstone Royale,” which aired on April 16. That episode featured Iain Armitage from Young Sheldon as a fictional version of himself joining a high-stakes poker game to help Sam and Jay pay the IRS.
Global Streaming Information for Ghosts
For viewers outside the United States, Ghosts Season 5 is available on different platforms. In India, the show streams on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. Paramount+ remains the primary home for the series in many international markets.
Ghosts Season 5 Episode 17 is the second-to-last episode of the season. The season has a total of 17 episodes, meaning the finale will arrive shortly after this installment.
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