Warning: SPOILERS For Ghosts Season 4
The fourth season ofGhostsis a massive installment of the CBS supernatural sitcom. In theGhostsseason 4 premiere, Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) is missing at the hands of Patience (Mary Holland), a Puritan ghost who is trapped roaming the dirt after the Revolutionary War soldier sneezed and let go of her hand over a century ago. Patience finds her way through the dirt inGhostsseason 3 and comes for revenge. Isaac also moves past his squandered engagement to Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) after leaving his fiancée at the altar in theGhostsseason 3 finale.
Ghostsseason 4,episode 2 debuted Sam’s dad, Frank (Dean Norris), and Isaac begins to reckon with his past mistakes, primarily what has transgressed with Patience and Nigel. The Puritan ghost has softened to a degree, but still, her antics, like subjecting Sam (Rose McIver) to a witch trial inGhostsseason 4, episode 3, have captivated much of the season so far. Her overbearing presence in the house has overshadowed other characters,including a new spirit fromGhostsseason 3 whose story has untapped potential and needs to continuesooner rather than later.
Ghosts Season 4 Has Yet To Feature Carol
Carol Dies And Becomes A Spirit In Ghosts Season 3
Ghostsseason 4 has completely ignored Carol Martino (Caroline Aaron), Pete’s widow.Carol debuted inGhostsseason 1when Pete’s family comes toWoodstone B&Bat Sam’s request. The episode expands on Pete’s backstory, with Carol revealing that she had an affair with Pete’s best friend, Jerry, before her husband’s death. Pete is devastated to hear the truth since he has stayed loyal to his wife in the afterlife. Despite his forgiveness, Carol’s first appearance was just the beginning. She returned when her daughter married at Woodstone inGhostsseason 2 and was a recurring character in season 3.
Pete’s story is inspired by Pat Butcher (Jim Howick) fromGhostsUK.
InGhostsseason 3, Sam and Jay accidentally invite Carol to their Halloween party.Carol dies in the kitchen after choking on a donut holeand becomes a permanent resident of Woodstone B&B. Carol establishes a close rapport with other ghosts, which includes sleeping with Thor (Devan Chandler Long) and Nancy (Betsy Sodaro) and getting betrothed to Baxter inGhostsseason 3’s finale. Still, season 4 has totally ignored Carol. Despite moving in with Baxter, Carol is nowhere to be found in the shed when it is shown at the end ofGhostsseason 4, episode 2.
Synopsis
Ghostsseason 1, episode 6, “Pete’s Wife”
Pete convinces Sam to invite his living wife to the mansion, only to discover she’s been keeping a dark secret from him for many years.
Ghostsseason 2, episode 19, “Ghost Father of the Bride”
After learning that Pete’s daughter, Laura is getting married, Sam, at Pete’s behest, tries to convince her to hold her wedding at Woodstone B&B.
Ghostsseason 3, episode 4, “Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave”
Pete’s ex-wife, Carol (Caroline Aaron), shows up at Woodstone Mansion during Sam and Jay’s Halloween party, where they’re trying to impress some cool friends.
Ghostsseason 3, episode 5, “The Silent Partner”
A big investor backs out of Sam and Jay’s restaurant, leaving them to turn to the one ghost who has money - Isaac.
Ghostsseason 3, episode 6, “Hello, Brother”
Trevor’s brother, Jeremy (Jon Glaser), checks into Woodstone after discovering a loophole in the Woodstone Rewards Points program.
Ghostsseason 3, episode 10, “Isaac’s Wedding”
Isaac’s wedding day jitters are exacerbated by the arrival of a surprise guest, on the third season finale.
How Carol’s Return Can Make Ghosts Season 4 Better
Carol Is An Untapped Well Of Story Potential
Carol must return, and her history with Pete could makeGhostsseason 4’s storyeven better.Pete’s widow was going to marry the British ghost Baxter in the season 3 finale, taking over Isaac and Nigel’s wedding venue, and we still don’t know how that panned out. After she dies, Carol gets around. She could stay with Baxter or break that commitment since the partnership came on quickly. While Pete appears to be over his wife’s unfaithfulness inGhostsseason 3, having her around would undoubtedly affect Pete, andGhostsseason 4 needs to tap into that.
It feels natural that Pete would grapple with possibly leaving Woodstone since his ex-wife is bound to the property.
Pete has been living with his newghost power, leaving the property sinceGhostsseason 3, which allows him to travel with his daughter’s family on vacation despite being invisible to them. It feels natural that Pete would grapple with possibly leaving Woodstone for more prolonged periods since his ex-wife is bound to the property.Pete has known Carol longer than the other ghosts, so his desire to distance himself could overpower his will to stay with the others. Perhaps reconciling with his ex-wife could allow Carol to move on, giving her a proper sendoff rather than sidelining her.
Ghosts (US)
Cast
Ghosts is a comedy series about Samantha and Jay, who convert a country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the house is inhabited by ghosts of former residents, visible only to Samantha. The show blends humor with supernatural elements as the couple navigates their unusual challenges.
