The spirit of Woodstone Manor will get a big dose of 1920s mystery and modern-day weirdness in the next episode of Ghosts. Episode 8, titled “The Life and Times of Esther Greene,” is set to air on CBS on Thursday, December 11, 2025. This episode focuses on the past of one of the manor’s most famous residents and sees the return of a memorably strange fan.
Following a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, the show is continuing its fifth season with new weekly episodes every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern and Pacific Time. For fans who cannot watch live, the episode will be available on Paramount+ the next day.
What to Expect in Episode 8: Alberta’s Past and Todd’s New Obsession
The official plot for the episode centers on two key stories. First, the bizarre superfan Todd Pearlman is back. Previously obsessed with the ghostly singer Alberta, Todd now returns as a successful podcaster to feature a book written by Sam and Isaac. However, his attention quickly shifts from the authors to Jay, setting up a new and likely awkward situation for Sam’s husband.
The second and more mysterious story involves a ghostly couple. Now that Pete and Alberta are officially dating, Pete wants to know more about his girlfriend’s history. The episode’s title, “The Life and Times of Esther Greene,” points directly at this mystery, as Esther Greene is Alberta’s original, lesser-known name. Pete’s curiosity will force Alberta to confess a truth about her past that she has kept hidden.
The official synopsis states: “Now a successful podcaster, Todd Pearlman returns to profile Sam and Isaac’s book, but becomes obsessed with Jay; Pete tries to get to the bottom of why Alberta changed her name, forcing her to admit a hidden truth.”
A Look Back: What Happened in Episode 7
The previous episode, “The Proposal,” which aired on December 4, dealt with romantic drama of a different kind. Sam tried to help her friend Eric plan a surprise proposal for her sister, Bela. However, Bela began to doubt her relationship after a dream involving the ghost Sasappis, who has the power to influence people’s thoughts through their dreams. Despite attempts to salvage the proposal, Bela realized she was with Eric more out of fear of being alone than love, leading to their breakup.
How and When to Watch New Episodes
“The Life and Times of Esther Greene” will premiere on CBS on Thursday, December 11, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. This is the standard weekly time slot for the show.
For viewers who stream their shows, there are a few options:
- Paramount+ with Showtime: Subscribers to this tier can watch the episode live as it airs on CBS.
- Paramount+ Essential: The on-demand version of the episode will be available to stream the day after it airs, on Friday, December 12.
- Live TV Services: The episode can be streamed live through services like Sling TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream, or through the CBS website and app with a valid TV provider login.
The Full Ghostly Cast Returning for Season 5
The episode and the season feature the return of the show’s full main cast. The living residents of Woodstone Manor are played by Rose McIver as Sam Arondekar and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay Arondekar. The ghostly ensemble includes:
- Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn, a Viking
- Román Zaragoza as Sasappis, a Lenape storyteller
- Brandon Scott Jones as Captain Isaac Higgintoot, a Revolutionary War officer
- Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty Woodstone, the former lady of the manor
- Danielle Pinnock as Alberta Haynes, the Prohibition-era singer
- Sheila Carrasco as Flower, a 1960s hippie
- Richie Moriarty as Pete Martino, a 1980s Boy Scout leader
- Asher Grodman as Trevor Lefkowitz, a 2000s finance bro
Emily Schmidt wrote Episode 8, and Christine Gernon served as the director.
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What’s Coming Up Next for Woodstone Manor
After Episode 8, the show will get into the holiday spirit. The following week, on December 18, Ghosts will air a special two-part Christmas episode titled “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol”. The first part will involve a chaotic TV interview for Sam, while the second part will show her an unusual version of her own life.
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