External validation… everyone needs it—ghosts and humans alike. The need for it was explored on Ghosts Season 2 Episode 16 in a pretty comical yet heartfelt way as is always the case with this beloved sitcom. 

The ghost of the hour was Isaac, who was eagerly awaiting an answer from a book publisher about the novel about his life that Sam pitched. She wasn’t overly confident about it considering his life story wasn’t as intriguing or accomplished as his arch-nemesis Hamilton (his distaste for Hamilton is so funny every single time), and when the book publisher rejected the idea, it wasn’t entirely surprising. 

However, her decision to lie about it and tell the ghosts that they wanted to publish it definitely was. This isn’t Jay’s first rodeo, so he immediately strapped in for the wild ride to come. 

Sam was pretty confident that she could keep up the rouse as there was no way for the ghosts to actually figure out the truth, but the thing about lies is that they take on a life of their own. Plus, she may have slightly underestimated just how crafty the ghosts have become. 

Trevor posted the good news on Sam’s Facebook page, making her lie public to the world, including her old journalism buddy Isabel, who was staying at the B&B while working on a piece. Isabel and her husband conveniently knew the publisher on a personal level, so she offered to call him to chat about the book, which prompted Sam to confess that she made it all up. 

Isaac was defeated, naturally, as the book was a way to prove to himself that he was a significant person. However, he couldn’t fault Sam either as he understood why she felt compelled to keep the lie going when she began to receive praise for it, even enjoying rubbing it in Isabel’s face. 

Though that kind of validation isn’t necessary nor does it make you better than anyone else, it’s definitely nice to have. There’s nothing wrong with a little ego boost, though it’s important to also be able to deal with rejection appropriately. 

Sam’s intentions may have been good as she was trying to spare Isaac’s feelings, but in the end, they both proved that they could handle hearing the word “no.”

But in a surprising turn of events, the publisher, after seeing the Facebook post and thinking a competitor was interested in the book, had a change of heart and decided to publish it. 

“Isaac’s Book” – Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up after she hits a wall trying to publish a biography about him. Also, Trevor and Hetty conspire to keep their relationship hidden and Thor tries to prove to Flower that he can control his anger, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, March 2 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): Brandon Scott Jones as Isaac and Rose McIver as Samantha. Photo: CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available.

And honestly, it’s probably a wise choice. Isaac may not be “in the room where it happened,” but he’s surely lived a life worth writing and reading about. He’s a gay revolutionary war hero—there’s definitely going to be interested in that. 

As for Sam, well, she’s in luck as she has direct access to the source making this one of the best accounts from that time period. 

Getting the book deal doesn’t make Isaac and Sam better than anyone else, but it’s nice to see them get a sliver of success against the people that “bring out the worst in them.” Move over, Hamilton!

Isabel’s life likely isn’t all that it’s cracked out to be if she has to brag about it and belittle others to make herself feel better about it anyway. 

Not to mention that Sam also has a fallback plan with the B&B, along with a great group of friends in the ghosts that all have intriguing stories to tell and me her life lively and colorful. 

While Sam was dealing with Isaac’s book and her blast from the past B&B guests, Thor was trying to work on his anger to make Flower happy. I can’t blame Flower for the request since this is her first real relationship in a long time, but I’m glad that she finally realized that what attracted her to Thor in the first place was his personality—anger included. 

You should never want to change anyone you’re in a relationship with—if you do, you probably shouldn’t be in said relationship. 

But it was hilarious to watch Thor try to work on his anger and keep it in check especially when a Dane walked into the B&B. It was the ultimate test, and not only was Soren triggering, but he took it a step further to declare that the Danes were better than Nore, which is where Thor truly lost it. 

Thankfully, Flower realized that she was attracted to Thor’s angry personality, and she didn’t want to end up dating Pete—no offense Pete. 

As for Hetty and Trevor, well, their relationship is going strong, but it’s definitely not a secret anymore now that Nigel and Nancy walked in on them mid-hookup. No amount of crude jokes about Sam’s melons will save this one. Will Nigel and Nancy spill the beans or will they keep Hetty and Trevor’s romance a secret for now?

And the best joke of the episode goes to Sam saying that she can’t visit the local Starbucks because it’s a former hospital for the criminally insane. Honestly, this explains why she chooses to just stay at the manor most days! Can you imagine all the ghosts she runs into while running errands? As much as I love the ghosts, I definitely don’t mind seeing Sam venture outside of the manor to interact with a few others. Maybe we’ll get that in upcoming installments. 

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Thor and Flower’s first date did not disappoint on Ghosts Season 2 Episode 15. 

With Valentine’s Day blowing in all the romantic vibes, Thor went above and beyond to plan the perfect date, with a little help from the ghosts, Sam, and reality TV. Look, we can knock The Bachelor all we want, but unknown country artists are the key to a long-lasting relationship. 

Jay even got in on the fun—I use that word loosely—by cooking a four-course meal that paid tribute to Thor’s Viking culture. And I’ve never heard that many funny testicle jokes and references. How do they film this with a straight face?

While Thor hasn’t ever been on a proper date, turns out, he’s actually pretty good at planning one because the night went off without a hitch. Jay probably wouldn’t agree, considering he had to try rams’ testicles… twice… and the cab only enhanced the flavor, but everything else was perfect. Thor and Flower laughed, they opened up to each other with Thor telling her a powerful story behind the testicle dish, and they sealed it all with a passionate hallway makeout session. 

Unfortunately, the next morning, Flower didn’t remember a thing. Now, at this point in the episode, I was truly wondering about Flower’s character and her memory loss. I assumed she just forget what was happening at the moment on occasion when the hallucinogenic mushrooms kick in, so I was surprised that her memory fog turned extended to a whole evening. At this rate, it would be hard to keep the character consistent. 

It made a lot more sense when it was revealed that she was simply faking the memory loss because she didn’t want to admit that her date night with Thor went really well. It was a heartbreaking turn of events considering he went above and beyond for her a second night, re-planning everything to go exactly the same as on their perfect night. Sam and Jay canceled their Valentine’s Day plans again, Jay had to eat testicles again (and they weren’t any better the second time), and Alberta and Pete had to be involved. 

However, it was a huge turning point in the series in terms of the audience getting to know Flower. We only see her as this hippie who lived a carefree life with a cult and participated in throuples and orgys, but this moment of fear allowed Sam to dig deep and find out what was really going on. Flower admitted that she didn’t do one-on-one dates because she was terrified of losing a good thing. We then saw a flashback of Flower, who even revealed she went to law school, spending her final one-on-one date with Michael, her one true love who passed away from an illness. It explains a lot about Flower, including why she has tried to push off a date with Thor and why she ended up with a commune and numbing the pain with drugs. 

Sam is grateful that Flower felt comfortable enough to share the story with her, but she informs Flower that Thor deserved the truth as well. 

Once she opened up to him, Thor assured her that for starters, he can’t die (though he can get sucked off, which is kind of the same thing in ghost terms but we don’t need to bring the mood down just) and that he’s also experienced pain and loss in his life so he understands her fears and concerns. Instead of avoiding any good to minimize the bad, he suggested that they just weather the bad stuff together, which is honestly a solid plan. The best time to live a little and risk it all is in the afterlife. They have an eternity to spend together! 

This truly is one of the most exciting couples on the series right now. Though, Hetty and Trevor are also quite entertaining because it’s such an unexpected pairing. At this point, they are just friends with benefits, but I can see that turning into something more. 

Trevor was the one who suggested that Hetty plan a rival party on the same night Nigel was throwing his welcome tea. And while it was definitely a petty move, it was very Hetty-like, and honestly, Nigel deserved it. He purposefully snubbed her with a last-minute invite, even extending an invitation to the “basement dweller” Nancy before the lady of the house. 

I want Nigel and Isaac to work out because they make a good couple, but Nigel needed to be put in his place! He can’t go around trying to push Hetty away simply because she’s Nigel’s BFF, nor should he try to insert himself into their activities. Absence makes the heart grow fonder because no one likes a possessive significant other. Nigel and Isaac should have friends, hobbies and likes outside of each other—it’s the only thing that makes for a healthy relationship. 

However, I can’t wait to see how Nigel and Hetty will square off behind Isaac’s back while pretending that they buried the hatchet to his face. 

As for Sam and Jay, after giving up their Valentine’s Day dinner for two nights in a row, they finally had a date night without any interruptions. Well, sort of. It’s hilarious seeing Jay involved in activities without actually seeing the ghosts—I love that he’s included and that the ghosts rely on him so much—but I wish he could see them and be fully present. He’s done so much for them, but he doesn’t get the benefit of interacting with them. Then again, seeing how needy they truly are (she can’t get a moment to herself!), maybe he’s the blessed one. 

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Ghosts Season 2 Episode 14 put Trevor at the forefront of the storyline—with a guest appearance from Tara Reid herself.

It all started when Jay took the B&B guests fishing as part of a new “bait-to-plate” experience, which honestly, sounds like a really solid concept. But when your B&B is located on a plot of land where there have been many, many deaths, things can go from great to not-so-great fairly quickly, as was the case when one of the guests fished out a human skull. 

Since we know that Trevor’s body was dumped into a nearby lake upon his death by his frat bros, it wasn’t shocking when the coroner confirmed that it belonged to the pants-less ghost, but what Trevor never expected in all his years in the in-between was a visit from his parents. 

Upon hearing the heartbreaking news that he’s a ghost of divorce, Trevor launched a plan to get his parent’s back together. It didn’t take much convincing to get Sam to agree to Parent Trap the parents from beyond the grave—we all know she’s a sucker for love, and as a child of divorce herself, she didn’t want Trevor to go through what she did. I have to admit, The Parent Trap was one of my favorite movies, so I was also on board to see how it would pan out. And while Jay had some very fair hesitations—they are divorced for a reason—when Sam questioned if Jay would deny Trevor the opportunity to help his parents, he had no choice but to support the cause.

Sam went above and beyond to deliver a romantic ambiance for Lenny and Esther, using Trevor’s suggestions to help them rekindle the spark, including their anniversary dinner and their favorite song. Things were definitely on the right track until Lenny messed things up by taking a work call in the middle of movie night, a pet peeve of Esther’s. Naturally, this was a huge red flag and proved Jay’s point that the divorce happened for a reason, but neither Trevor nor Sam were willing to accept defeat, which is when she came up with the “Trevor is going to sext his dad plan.” This might be the only time I’ve ever seen anyone so eager to see their parents smash. But it made sense considering Trevor blamed himself for the demise of their marriage as it happened right after his death. In his mind, he needed to remedy the situation, and he was running out of time.

“Trevor’s Body” – Trevor receives disturbing news about his parents when they come to Woodstone B&B to collect his newly discovered remains. Also, Isaac and Nigel’s relationship hits a roadblock, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, Feb. 9 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Laraine Newman guest stars as Esther, Trevor’s mom, and Chip Zein guest stars as Lenny, Trevor’s dad. Tara Reid guest stars as herself, Trevor’s celebrity crush when he was alive. Pictured (L-R): Chip Zein as Lenny, Asher Grodman as Trevor, and Laraine Newman as Esther. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

At the memorial the next day, the other ghosts, including cholera ghost Nancy, all confirmed that Lenny and Esther definitely gave in to the moment. Yep, they all watched Trevor’s parents have sex, which is slightly disturbing until you remember that they have nothing else going for them. Hetty was the funniest, explaining that Esther gave a master class on intimacy with your ex-husband. Good for Esther! 

Trevor couldn’t dwell on the situation as Tara Reid—in the flesh—showed up at his memorial, a gift from his brother, Jeremy, who never moved out of his parent’s house yet still couldn’t make it for some reason. Reid was a blast from the past for viewers and Trevor alike, a reminder of the good 2000s, but unfortunately, her appearance at the memorial revealed that Lenny was not worthy of Esther’s love as he still had a wandering eye. Whoops. 

The revelation crushed Trevor as he felt as though he failed his parents, who then admitted that his death was not the reason for the divorce. It was a long time coming, Esther said, recalling that Lenny was a serial cheater long before and explaining that they only stayed together for their children. 

“Trevor’s Body” – Trevor receives disturbing news about his parents when they come to Woodstone B&B to collect his newly discovered remains. Also, Isaac and Nigel’s relationship hits a roadblock, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, Feb. 9 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Laraine Newman guest stars as Esther, Trevor’s mom, and Chip Zein guest stars as Lenny, Trevor’s dad. Tara Reid guest stars as herself, Trevor’s celebrity crush when he was alive. Pictured (L-R): Chip Zein as Lenny, Laraine Newman as Esther, and Asher Grodman as Trevor. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Then, in a pivotal moment for both Trevor and Sam, Esther underscored that divorce is never about the children, it’s always about the parents. The statement absolved Trevor and Sam of the guilt they’ve been carrying. 

While Trevor couldn’t hug his mother in this sweet moment of comfort and closure, Alberta stepped in so he could feel the love. 

Cheating was a hot topic during the episode as Nigel’s ex, Jenkins, stirred the pot and revealed that the exes “liasoned” on Christmas Eve. Thor and Pete weren’t exactly sure if they should tell Isaac what they heard, and while discussing it with the group of ghosts, Flower spilled the beans to Isaac directly without even realizing it. She truly is the gift that keeps on giving. 

Isaac was so heartbroken, he ended things with Nigel, who was left shouting that they were on a respite during the holiday—the old-school version of Ross and Rachel’s “we were on a break.” Honestly, someone should show Isaac that episode. 

“Trevor’s Body” – Trevor receives disturbing news about his parents when they come to Woodstone B&B to collect his newly discovered remains. Also, Isaac and Nigel’s relationship hits a roadblock, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, Feb. 9 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Laraine Newman guest stars as Esther, Trevor’s mom, and Chip Zein guest stars as Lenny, Trevor’s dad. Tara Reid guest stars as herself, Trevor’s celebrity crush when he was alive. Pictured (L-R): Tara Reid and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The ghosts suggested that the only way to get over someone is to get under someone else, but in Isaac’s case, the options were pretty limited, though Thor did divulge that there was a gay ghost living over at the Farnsby’s. Isaac decided to give that a shot, but it was pretty clear that George the Puritan was far less pure than the name would suggest, and Nigel’s Pervy Puritan nickname was far more fitting. 

Isaac then admitted that he may have overreacted about Nigel’s hookup with his ex, which led to the next step in their relationship—moving in together… or at least, nearby. Isaac is all about those baby steps, but in reality, inviting Nigel to live in the manor is a huge step for him, even if he isn’t ready to share a room together right this second. 

It’s best to keep Jenkins away so he can no longer meddle in the relationship. 

And finally, Trevor couldn’t let Tara Reid leave without at least trying to kill her. As she was about to descend the stairs, he mustered up all his power to throw a vase in her way. If it wasn’t for Sam, Tara would’ve died on the property, with a slight probability that she would become a manor ghost. We’ll never know, however, because Sam did the right thing and saved in the nick of time. Personally, I’m glad because I can’t say I’ve ever understood the Reid appeal. 

But now I’m wondering who the next ghost will eventually be. After all, there are so many manor guests day in and day out, someone is bound to die and join the elite 8. 

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