★★★★½

: After realizing she doesn't want to force people to like her,

As the B&B expands, Jay’s attempts to bring the 18th-century manor into the 21st century provide the perfect "straight-man" foil to the ghosts' chaos.

★★★★☆ (4/5)

The episode smartly uses her as a mirror for the Woodstone ghosts. For all their squabbling, Sass, Alberta, Flower, and Thor have become a found family. Patience represents their past—a time when they were less forgiving, more rigid, and frankly, cruel. The guilt is palpable, especially for Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones), who delivers a surprisingly emotional monologue about the shame of being a coward.

The episode, titled "Sam's Dad," revolves around the sudden arrival of Sam’s father (played by the always-wonderful Dean Norris). The tension is immediate. We know Sam has a complicated relationship with her parents following her mother’s passing, and seeing her father show up at the B&B unannounced triggers anxiety for the living and curiosity for the dead.

The , titled " ," aired on October 17, 2024 , on CBS, resolving the major cliffhanger from the Season 3 finale. The episode introduces a significant new character and tests the bonds of the Woodstone Mansion's resident spirits. Plot Summary: The Search for Isaac