Halloween Hijinks at Woodstone: 'Ghosts' Season 5 Episode 3 – "Halloween 5: The Mummy" Recap
- Je-Ree
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
The annual Halloween episode of Ghosts has become as reliable as pumpkin spice season, and this year’s entry, Halloween 5: The Mummy, doesn’t disappoint. The supernatural comedy once again proves why it’s the perfect mix of charming, spooky, and delightfully ridiculous. The gang at Woodstone Manor faces off against an ancient Egyptian mummy, and the results are as funny as they are freaky.
It all starts when Sam and Jay stumble upon a mummy Hetty once had shipped to Woodstone decades ago because, as she proudly reminds everyone, “it was all the rage.” This is Hetty, after all, the woman who thinks cocaine is an acceptable party favor and child labor is just good business sense. Naturally, reading the accompanying scroll was a terrible idea, and sure enough, our favorite living couple accidentally summon the ghost of Amunhotep, a very cranky mummy who’s not thrilled with the Woodstone lineage.
The curse comes swiftly and hilariously. Locusts, rats, and even Amunhotep’s mummified body spring to life, sending the manor into chaos. The episode gleefully leans into its obvious inspiration, the Brendan Fraser Mummy franchise, even name-dropping it, as if to say, “Yes, we know what we’re doing.” Honestly, I expected Fraser himself to pop up with a whip and quip.
Meanwhile, Woodstone has been transformed into a haunted house attraction for the locals, meaning the living partygoers are completely oblivious that the “real” mummy walking around isn’t part of the entertainment. It’s a classic Ghosts setup, chaos for the undead, cluelessness for the living and the comedic timing couldn’t be better.
To undo the curse, Sam and the ghosts must help Amunhotep find peace by reuniting him with his long-lost wife back in Egypt. It’s oddly touching amid the absurdity, and it gives Hetty one of her better moments of self-reflection, rare as those are.
Elsewhere in Woodstone, Nigel returns, prompting Isaac to come clean about a rather awkward lie involving poor stripper Chris. Isaac admits (after Sam told the truth) he fibbed about Chris being “sucked off” because he didn’t want to upset Nigel, a confession that lands somewhere between sweet and cringe, which is exactly where Ghosts lives best. It’s a genuinely tender beat that reminds us the show can still find emotional weight even when there’s a walking mummy nearby.
One glaring absence? Sass. Every fan knows not every ghost makes the cut for each episode, but his sharp one-liners were sorely missed. With such a large ensemble, it’s understandable but still disappointing for those of us who love his energy.
Halloween 5: The Mummy is another home run for Ghosts’ annual spooky special. It hits all the marks: clever writing, strong ensemble moments, a bit of heart, and enough slapstick to keep things light. The pacing is quick, the jokes land, and the episode feels like a well-oiled Halloween machine.
Sure, the mummy’s backstory could have used a bit more meat, and Nigel’s subplot feels slightly wedged in, but that’s a small price to pay for such a tight, fast-paced half hour. This show knows exactly what it is, a supernatural sitcom that never takes itself too seriously and it leans into that with confidence.
Once again, Ghosts proves that even five seasons in, it hasn’t lost its haunted mojo. Between the biting wit, the running gags, and the ongoing chaos of the afterlife, Halloween 5: The Mummy earns its place among the show’s best holiday episodes. Just maybe don’t read any mysterious scrolls at your next Halloween party.
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