Summary

• Jay hinted at wanting to see ghosts as far back as season 2, setting the stage for the big twist in season 4 of CBS's Ghosts.
• Sam's powers made Jay jealous in the past, leading to his desire to communicate with the ghosts of the mansion in episodes.
• Jay's newfound ability to see ghosts in season 4 may bring growth for his character, showing him the struggles Sam faces with the constant presence of spirits.

Although The ghosts of CBS’s Ghosts are a mismatched group including a surprisingly friendly Viking, a catty Civil War soldier, and a free-spirited hippy.

While Ghosts season 4 promises more of the show’s light-hearted sitcom antics, the series will also change up its formula in this outing. Patience, the creepy Puritan who kidnapped Isaac in season 3’s cliffhanger ending, will play a bigger role in season 4. Meanwhile, Ghosts will also introduce Dean Norris as Sam’s previously unseen father. These developments are exciting, but they aren’t as show-shaking as the news that Jay will finally see ghosts in season 4. Although this is a big twist, it is one that the show hinted at as far back as season 2, episode 6.

Jay Implied That He Wanted To See Ghosts In Season 2 Episode 6

Sam’s Powers Made Jay Jealous Back In Ghosts Season 2

In season 2, episode 6, “The Baby Bjorn,” Sam itted to Jay that she occasionally just zones out the ghosts when she is sick of them. When he told her she didn’t appreciate her powers, Jay implied that he wanted to see ghosts in season 2. Jay told Sam she didn’t deserve her power, a bitter comment that proves the character felt left out of the house’s busy ghost population. Ghosts season 4’s big twist might seem like it is coming from nowhere, but Jay’s desire to communicate with the ghosts of the mansion dates back at least two seasons.

This makes sense since Jay is a more measured and considered character than the flighty, impulsive Sam. Jay can get frustrated when Sam doesn’t clearly communicate what the ghosts are up to and when she takes matters into her own hands instead of enlisting his help. Sometimes, it is easier to communicate directly with the ghosts than it is to keep her partner in the loop. This is especially true given how chaotic Sam and Jay’s lives usually are. However, it inevitably results in Jay feeling left out of proceedings, leading to him voicing resentment in “The Baby Bjorn.”

Jay’s Ghosts Season 4 Powers Will Likely Be Temporary

Seeing Ghosts Could Show Jay The Struggles Sam Faces

While Ghosts season 4’s changes includes more than just Jay’s new ability, this storyline could result in some real growth for Sam’s partner. In both “The Baby Bjorn” and other episodes, Jay implies that he wouldn’t tune the ghosts out if he could see them. However, he might quickly learn just how hard that is when he is inundated by their constant chatter. Sam’s occasional absent-mindedness might be a blessing in disguise as it allows her to forget the ghosts from time to time, but Jay may learn he does not share this skill in Ghosts season 4.