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Ghost Whisperer

Ghost Whisperer title card
Created byJohn Gray
StarringJennifer Love Hewitt
David Conrad
Aisha Tyler
(2005-2006)
Camryn Manheim (2006-)
Jay Mohr (2006-)
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes48 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)John Gray, Ian Sander, Kim Moses, James Van Praagh (Co-executive producer)
Producer(s)Joe Dishner, Jennifer Love Hewitt[1]
Running time60 minutes (with commercials)
Broadcast
Original channelCBS
Picture format480i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Original runSeptember 23, 2005 – present
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary
Ghost Whisperer is an American television drama-fantasy-thriller that premiered on CBS September 23, 2005.[2] The show was created by John Gray. It currently stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, formerly Aisha Tyler, and in a recurring role, Jay Mohr. Ghost Whisperer airs Friday nights at 8/7c.

The show's title is a reference to main character Melinda Gordon (portrayed by Jennifer Love Hewitt) who lives in the fictional town of Grandview with her husband Jim and has the ability to see and communicate with the dead. The show is also one of several fantasy television programs about young women with gifts for supernatural communication such as the canceled shows Joan of Arcadia and Tru Calling, and the current NBC show Medium.

Season two of Ghost Whisperer premiered on September 22, 2006 and ended on May 11, 2007, again airing Friday nights on CBS during the same timeslot.[3] CBS officially renewed the show for a third season placing it in its regular Friday 8 p.m. timeslot to act as a lead-in for the similarly-themed vampire drama Moonlight. The third season premiered September 28, 2007.

Plot Synopsis

Ghost Whisperer is a highly episodic series that follows the fictional medium Melinda Gordon and her experiences with the dead as a result of her power. Each episode deals with one or more ghosts seeking Melinda's help in relaying a message or completing a task that will put the spirit to rest, and allow them to "cross over" into The Light, a metaphor presented by the show as its conception of Heaven.

Despite the episodic structure of the show, plot lines that span two or three episodes (normally during season openers and finishers) develop and progress in a slow manner throughout the rest of the season. The first season arc introduced the show's first antagonist, Romano, a negative entity in a black hat, who attempted to do the exact opposite of Melinda and gather earthbound souls and bring them to the Dark Side. The story climaxed in the season finale when a plane crashed in Grandview, and Melinda and Romano both attempted to sway the souls to the Light, and staying on earth, respectively. Andrea was killed in the plane crash and, in a story that would carry over to the second season, was being swayed by Romano to stay earthbound.

In the second season, two new characters (Delia Banks and Professor Rick Payne) are introduced, both of whom, by season's end, come to learn of Melinda's power and become survivors that ghosts want messages passed to through Melinda. The second season arc revolves around the thinning "veil" between the living and the dead, evident in certain situations in second season episodes. By the end of the season, a second Ghost Whisperer was introduced. His arrival in Grandview sets the final events of a disastrous prophecy in motion, and the strengthening of the dark side over the Light.

The beginning of each episode normally revolves around Melinda first encountering the ghost(s) that will be crossed over in the episode. In their normally brief appearances, Melinda collects clues she later researches. After gaining a significant piece of information that drives the episode's plot further, the ghost(s) normally open up to her, and tell her how it is she can help them find peace. Often, the messages the ghosts want Melinda to pass are confusing and as a result, she is normally met with questions and skepticism by those she is trying to give the message to- the families, friends and lovers of the ghosts. By the end of each episode, Melinda is usually able to complete her task and cross the ghost(s) from the respective episode over.

Episodes



Season Ep # First Airdate Last Airdate
22September 23, 2005May 5, 2006
22September 22, 2006May 11, 2007
22September 28, 2007May 16, 2008

Ratings

USA TV Ratings

Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of Ghost Whisperer on CBS:

Season Timeslot (EDT) Season Premiere Season Finale TV Season Rank Viewers
(in millions)
Friday 8:00 PMSeptember 23, 2005May 5, 20062005-2006#47 10.2[4]
Friday 8:00 PMSeptember 22, 2006May 11, 20072006-2007#44 9.9[5]'''
Friday 8:00 PMSeptember 28, 2007May 16, 20082007-2008

Production notes

The series is based on the work of Spirit Communicator James Van Praagh,[6] who is co-executive producer[7] and constantly updates a blog about the show through CBS.[8] The stories are also said to be based in part on the work of Spirit Communicator Mary Ann Wintkowski.[9]. Development of the show dates back to at least two years before its premiere.[10] As of March 2007, the show is produced by Sander/Moses Productions in association with ABC Television Studio & CBS Paramount Television.

The show is filmed on the Universal Studios back lot in Hollywood.[11] One area on the lot is Courthouse Square from the Back to the Future trilogy, though it has been drastically modified to portray Grandview. For example, the clock tower present in Back to the Future has been completely covered up. Cast and crew members also believe that the set gets visits from real spirits. [12]

Sound effects are completed at Smart Post Sound[13] and special effects at Flash Film Works. [14]

After the season one finale, John Gray, the show's creator, signed a two-year contract with CBS, which would all but guarantee a third season.[15] Season three is also supposed to bring about new executive producer P.K. Simonds.[16]

Afterlife in Ghost Whisperer

There are two places in afterlife. The Light and the Dark Side. These two places are one of the main points of the show.

The Light

When Melinda helps ghosts cross over, they see a bright light. The Light is identified with Heaven. The Light is invisible to viewers and shown only a few times such as in episodes; The Vanishing, The One, Giving up the Ghost, (briefly) and The Gathering. Almost all the spirits in the show cross over into the light.

The Dark Side

Not all spirits crossover into the Light. Some cross over to the Dark Side. The Dark Side is identified with Hell. Spirits who are trapped in this Limbo are exposed to hate and anger such as Professor Payne's dead wife.

Awards and nominations

Won

Saturn Awards
Best Actress in a Television Program or Series for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2007[17]

Nominated

Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Main Title Awards, 2006[18]
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (original Dramatic Score), 2007[19]
People's Choice Awards
Favorite Female TV Star for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[20] and 2007[21]
Teen Choice Awards
TV- Choice Breakout Show, 2006[22]
Kids' Choice Awards
Favorite Television Actress for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[23]
Saturn Awards
Best Actress on Television for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[24]
SyFy Genre Awards
Best Actress-Television for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[25]

Internet promotion

The Other Side

A series of webisodes entitled Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side have been released on the Ghost Whisperer website.[26] A total of eight webisodes were produced and extras (such as trailers and behind the scenes) are available for viewing. The story follows Zach (played by Mark Hapka), a young delivery boy who dies while delivering a package. He soon learns how to do things in the spirit world, and gets revenge on Danny, the man he thinks killed him, and his former best friend. Melinda from the television series doesn't appear in the internet series as it takes place entirely in the spirit world. However, ghosts from the television series have appeared in some webisodes.

In the second season finale of Ghost Whisperer, one of the characters from The Other Side, Mark, made an appearance while trying to get help from Melinda before being taken into the Dark Side leaving the internet series in its own cliffhanger.

It is unknown whether or not more webisodes will be produced or when they will air.

andshamethedevil.net

It has been recently discovered that andshamethedevil.net [27] is a site linked to Ghost Whisperer. The site is mentioned in the Season 3 Premiere. If you visit the site and click on the word bloody, it leads to another site rubloodymary.com

Also, recently discovered: If you click on the star in the upper right hand corner, the site appears to crack into pieces. Those pieces can be removed by dragging, revealing this message:

"Meet Me In The Underworld"

Also in really tiny letters at the bottom read the words: "bloody mary. bloody marry. bloody mary."

rubloodymary.com

Another site discovered to be a part of Ghost Whisperer. rubloodymary.com is mentioned in episode 302 - "Don't Try This At Home" - which prominently features the Bloody Mary Urban Legend. When visiting [28] if you click and hold down anywhere on the main page and scrub you can erase the image, revealing another image underneath that reads "...until she is trapped underground." Above that there is a countdown timer that, doing the math, counts down to Friday, October 26th, 2007, episode 305 of Ghost Whisperer airs that night.

Other features: There is a stories link that takes you to a book with a Bloody Mary tale in it. The very last line reads "I hope she doesn't go in the church."

Finally, there is an email address to connect to, and several links, some to the Ghost Whisperer Myspace page and ghostwhisperer.com and one that links back to [29] which is another secret Ghost Whisperer site.

DVD Releases

Season Specifications Special Features Release dates
1[30][31]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • No subtitles
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Blooper Reel
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Two featurettes
  • Virtual tour: Grandview
  • Ghost Whisperer Mythology
  • Scare Tactics
Region 1
October 31, 2006
Region 2
May 23, 2007
Region 3
January 2007
Region 4
May 23, 2007
2[32]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Close captioned
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes featurettes
  • Webisodes
  • Tarot Cards
Region 1
September 18, 2007
Region 2
February 20, 2008
3[33]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Close captioned
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes featurettes
Region 1
N/A

Season 2 DVD

Ghost Whisperer Season 2 DVD was released on September 18th. Along with such Special Features as the Ghost Whisperer Crystal Ball, Melinda's Closet, Ghostly Visions, The Other side Webseries, Jennifer Love Hewitt Speed Painting Video, the DVD also came with Limited Edition Tarot Cards. These physical Tarot Cards have a hidden message on them when placed next to each other in a certain order. The message reads "GhostWhispererTarot.com". When typed in a web browser, GhostWhispererTarot.com leads you to a virtual Tarot Card Online Game. At the end of this game, Ghost Whisperer fans are given a secret.

It reads: On disc one in the Ghost Whisperer Season 2 DVD box set, go to the main menu and keep your eye on the bee resting atop the Ghost Whisperer title. Press RIGHT twice on your DVD player remote control. Watch as the bee lights up with a secret from the Spirit World. Now, press ENTER to unlock it!

This unlocks a secret music video featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt.

U.S. Broadcast History

International Broadcasters

Country Alternate title/Translation TV Network(s) Series Premiere Weekly Schedule
United StatesCBS TelevisionSeptember 23, 2005
CanadaCTV and CBSFridays at 8:00 PM
AustraliaSeven NetworkNovember 29, 2005Thursdays at 7:30pm
AustriaORF 1Mondays at 0:20 AM
BelgiumPlugTVSaturdays at 8:00 PM
Bosnia and HerzegovinaOBNWednesdays at 8:00 PM
BrazilSony Entertainment TelevisionNovember 7, 2005Thursdays at 8:00 PM
BulgariaШепот от отвъдното
(Whisper from beyond)
bTVJune 12, 20079:00 PM
ChileSony Entertainment Television
CroatiaŠaptačica duhovimaHRT 2Saturdays at 11:20 PM
DenmarkKanal 4Wednesdays at 8:55 PM
FinlandAavekuiskaajaNelonenSeptember 11, 2006Mondays at 7:00 PM
FijiFiji One
FranceMelinda entre deux mondes
(Melinda between two worlds)
TF6 and TF1Tuesday at 8:55 PM
GermanyGhost Whisperer -
Stimmen aus dem Jenseits
(Voices from the other world)
Kabel 1August 2 2006Fridays at 8:15 PM
Hong Kong靈感應
(Spirit induction)
ATV WorldJune 7, 2007Thursdays at 10:00 PM
IcelandDraugahvíslarinnStöğ 2Wednesdays at 9:20 PM
IndiaStar WorldTuesdays at 9:00 PM
Jakarta, IndonesiaJak-TV - Local TVSunday at 8:30 PM
IrelandRTÉ One
Israelהלוחשת לרוחות
(The Ghost Whisperer)
yes stars 2Mondays at 9:30 PM
ItalyGhost Whisperer - Presenze
(Presenze = Presences)
FOX Life
Rai Due
March 1, 2006
June 28, 2007
Tuesdays at 9:00 PM
Thursdays at 9:00 PM
JordanShowseries 2 (Showtime Network)
MBC 4
Malaysia8TVFebruary 6, 2006Mondays at 9:30 PM (Season 1), Tuesdays 9.30pm (Season 2)
MexicoAlmas Perdidas: Ghost Whisperer
(Almas Perdidas = Lost Souls)
Azteca 7 and
Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)
July 11, 2006Tuesdays at 9:30 PM
Thursdays at 8:00 PM
(Rep: Saturdays at 11:00 AM)
The NetherlandsSBS 6Thursdays at 8:30 PM
New ZealandTV 2Mondays at 9:30 PM
NorwayTVNorgeWednesdays at 8:45 PM
PakistanStar WorldSeptember 25, 2007Tuesdays at 10:00 PM
PhilippinesStudio 23November 4, 2007Sundays at 09:15 pm
PeruSony Entertainment Television
PolandZaklinacz duchów
(Conjurer of spirits)
FOX LifeJanuary 5, 2007
PortugalEntre Vidas
(Between Lives)
FOX Life and SICThursdays at 9:00 PM
Saturdays at 4:55 PM
RomaniaMesaje De Dincolo
(Message From Beyond)
PRO TVSundays at 5:15 PM
Saudi ArabiaShowseries 2 (Showtime Network)
SingaporeMediaCorp TV Channel 5Season 1 Completed Season 2 on Fridays, 10pm-11pm
SloveniaTV3Saturdays at 8:50 PM
South KoreaOnStyleWednesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Southeast AsiaStar WorldMay 20, 2007Sundays
9:00 pm (THAI/WIB Time)
10:00 pm (HK/SIN Time)
May 20, 2007 (rest of Southeast Asia)
SpainEntre fantasmas
(Between ghosts)
Cuatro and FOXWednesdays at 10:00 PM
Fridays at 9:30 PM
SwedenTV4 and TV400May 4, 2006
SwitzerlandTSRSundays at 4:50 PM
ThailandStar WorldMay 20, 2007Sundays at 9:00 PM
TurkeyCNBC-eMondays at 8:00 PM
United KingdomE4 (Season 1, first run),
ABC1 (Season 1, re-runs)
and Living (season 2-)
July 11, 2006Tuesdays at 9:00 PM
VenezuelaVoces del más allá - Ghost Whisperer
(Voces del más allá = Voices from Beyond)
Televen and Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM (TLVN) / Thursdays at 9:00 PM, Friday at 1:00PM, Saturdays at: 11:00AM and 4:00PM (SET)
VietnamLời thì thầm của những bóng ma - Ghosts' WhisperVTV3
Star World
Monday-Sunday at 6:30 AM

References

1. ^ [1]
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4. ^ "2005-06 primetime wrap", May 26, 2006. 
5. ^ "Hollywood Reporter: 2006-07 primetime wrap", May 25 2007.2007"> 
6. ^ [4]
7. ^ [5]
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18. ^ [16]
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21. ^ [19]
22. ^ [20]
23. ^ [21]
24. ^ [22]
25. ^ [23]
26. ^ [24]
27. ^ [25]
28. ^ rubloodymary.com
29. ^ andshamethedevil.net
30. ^ [26]
31. ^ [27]
32. ^ [28]
33. ^ [29]

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