Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010)

A newlywed with the ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of the recently deceased overcomes skepticism and doubt to help send their important messages to the living and allow the dead to pass on to the other side.

Creator:

John Gray

Stars:

Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jennifer Love Hewitt	...	Melinda Gordon (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
David Conrad	...	Jim Clancy (107 episodes, 2005-2010)
Camryn Manheim	...	Delia Banks (84 episodes, 2006-2010)
Christoph Sanders	...	Ned Banks (49 episodes, 2008-2010)
Jamie Kennedy	...	Eli James (45 episodes, 2008-2010)

Storyline

Melinda Gordon inherited her "gift" - the ability to see and talk with the spirits of dead people - from, and was coached in its use by her grandmother. Running an antique store in a small town, newly married to a paramedic, Melinda helps the ghosts wandering around who are trapped between worlds by helping them to resolve unfulfilled aspects of their former life.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | keeping a secret | psychic power | supernatural | reconciliation | 

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Taglines:

The dead are talking...and she is listening.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Šaptaji Duhova

Filming Locations:

Altadena, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sander/Moses Productions, CBS Paramount Network Television, CBS Television Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The stories are based in part on the work of spirit communicator Mary Ann Winkowski.

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Goofs

In the episode The Prophet (2.21) Melinda states that Andrea died in a plane crash that occurred on May 11. May 11 is a big day for disasters, as it's mentioned numerous times. Later, in the episode Book of Changes (4.23), Andrea's name is followed with 8204, which reversed is supposed to be her date of death, which would be April 28, not May 11 as previously stated.

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Quotes

Melinda Gordon: I don't have to love you... I choose to...

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Connections

Referenced in Nip/Tuck: Candy Richards (2008)

User Reviews

The comfort food niche of TV

If you want an edgy show on mediums, then watch Medium. Not that this show isn't edgy, instead I feel it fulfills a separate niche in the TV world - it's almost like comfort food. Ghost Whisperer completely surprised me. I thought it was going to be some dopey show that would be shown in reruns on Lifetime (ironically enough, they show reruns of Medium on Lifetime). Out of boredom one day I turned it on and was pleasantly delighted! Like I said before, it's not super edgy but it's cute, it's interesting, Jennifer Love Hewitt is very likable and her husband Jim is hot, to say the least. It keeps you interesting without layering on the sap. I even enjoy the small town and I am a complete city girl. Bottom line: it's one of those shows that you can curl up with a mug of tea or hot chocolate and a blanket and watch almost anytime - seriously it's like comfort food.