Ghosts S04e01 R5 May 2026

For those of you still waiting for the official Paramount+ drop, avert your eyes for specific plot details—but for those who found an "R5" copy floating around, let’s talk about what we just watched.

I managed to get my hands on the release this morning. For the uninitiated, an R5 (Region 5) is usually a DVD screener sourced early. The quality is surprisingly good, though the timecode stamps are annoying. But enough about the tech. How is the actual episode?

3.5 out of 5 Headless Horseman sightings. ghosts s04e01 r5

Keep your eyes on the background during the basement scene. There’s an Easter egg involving Hetty’s past that the R5 copy didn't blur out. You’ll know it when you see it. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. Piracy hurts the creators. Support the show when it officially airs.

Then, the chaos ensues.

It feels like a reset button smashed with a rolling pin.

It is a strange time to be a Ghosts fan. We left Season 3 with that gut-punch of a finale (yes, that departure), and the long hiatus has left us wondering: Can the Woodstone B&B survive with a skeleton crew—literally? For those of you still waiting for the

The episode picks up exactly where we left off. Sam and Jay are dealing with the emotional fallout of losing a major ghost (no names, just in case). The writers smartly don't ignore the grief. For the first ten minutes, the manor feels quiet. Too quiet.