"Ghost Whisperer" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Creator:

John Gray

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Medium | Murder Investigation | Psychic Power | Vision | Husband Wife Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 10	8:00 PM	CBS	Pieces of You	#4.9
Fri. July 17	8:00 PM	CBS	Ball and Chain	#4.10

Cast

Jennifer Love Hewitt	...	Melinda Gordon (85 episodes, 2005-2009)
David Conrad	...	Jim Clancy / ... (85 episodes, 2005-2009)
Camryn Manheim	...	Delia Banks (62 episodes, 2006-2009)

Runtime:

60 min | USA:60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-13 (DVD) (2007) | Argentina:13 | South Korea:15 | Australia:PG (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Altadena, California, USA

Company:

ABC Studios

Trivia:

The show was alluded to in the cartoon Family Guy

Quotes:

[about the reasons why Alexis humiliated Melinda back in freshman year of college]
Alexis Fogarty: [whining] I kept her secret all though high school. I was practically her only friend at her grandmother's funeral. I've listened to all her problems. All of time.
Andrea Moreno: [peeved and annoyed] Alexis, that's just what friends do.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Supernatural: Asylum (#1.10)" (2005)

Very well done.

The Ghost Whisperer is a really good show that has the potential to be great. The storyline for the pilot was very compelling and touching. I have watched Medium, but I prefer THe Ghost Whisperer primarily because of the fact that GW deals more with helping earthbound souls find their way to the other side and not about solving crimes. Jennifer Love Hewitt is a joy to watch and the rest of the cast seems to be well suited to their roles. The only problem I had was some of the dialog seemed too campy and a little rough around the edges, but that is common with pilots. I'm really looking forward to seeing more from this one.