In the latest Halloween-themed installment of Ghosts, Season 5 Episode 3 titled 'Halloween 5: The Mummy' brings supernatural chaos to Woodstone Manor as a long-forgotten sarcophagus unleashes an ancient Egyptian ghost. The episode blends humor and horror when Sam and Jay accidentally awaken Amenhotep, a vengeful mummy spirit seeking revenge on the Woodstone family. The story resolves with an apology and a promise of reunion, highlighting the show's signature mix of frights and heart.
Episode Overview
The episode opens with a flashback to 1890 Egypt, where a mummified body is boxed and shipped to Woodstone Mansion under a ominous curse. Fast-forward to the present, where Sam and Jay are preparing the manor's first haunted house for Halloween. While rummaging in the basement for decorations, they discover a sarcophagus that Hetty reveals her family purchased from a dealer in the early 1890s.
Inspired by horror tropes reminiscent of 'The Evil Dead,' Sam and Jay unwittingly read from an ancient text, releasing Amenhotep, the ghost trapped inside. Amenhotep explains that a priest botched his mummification, confining his spirit to his corpse, which was then stolen from his tomb and sold to the Woodstones. The family even desecrated his remains by parading the body and consuming one of his toes—courtesy of Hetty.
Conflict and Chase
Furious, Amenhotep vows revenge on any Woodstone descendants. Sam and Jay deny any connections, while Hetty disguises herself as 'Marge' with a Fargo-like accent to evade detection. The tension escalates when Amenhotep spots Hetty's portrait and unleashes a curse, reanimating his mummified form to pursue the living residents through the house—even into the bathroom, as Nancy quips, 'the crapper.'
Amenhotep laments being separated from his wife, whose remains the Woodstones couldn't afford to buy. Sam devises a plan: Hetty apologizes sincerely, and they use the internet to locate his wife's sarcophagus in an Egyptian museum. Promising to reunite the couple, they convince Amenhotep to call off the curse. Pete later shares a touching account of the sweet reunion in Egypt, complete with emotional tingles.
The episode also teases a B-story involving Nigel and Isaac, stirring some feelings among fans. Overall, 'Halloween 5: The Mummy' delivers another frightfully funny seasonal special for the Ghosts ensemble.