Pater Familias

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“Pater Familias”

Ghost Whisperer episode

Episode no.

Season 3
Episode 18

Written by

John Gray

Directed by

John Gray

Production no.

318

Original airdate

May 16, 2008 (US, Canada)

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"Pater Familias", or "Pater Families" is the third season finale of Ghost Whisperer, it originally aired on May 16, 2008 on CBS in United States. All main cast appears in the final episode of season three.

1 Plot
2 Acting
3 Production notes
4 References

[edit] Plot

A series of bodily possessions reveals the truth behind Melinda's family, including why her father vanished and why her mom kept the truth a secret.

[edit] Acting

[edit] Main Cast

[edit] Guest Starring

David Farkas as Young Tom Gordon^[1]
Haley Alexis Pollos as Young Melinda^[1]
Kirk B.R. Woller as Dr. Farrington^[1]
Corin Nemec as Masked Man/Paul Eastman^[1]
Anne Archer as Beth Gordon^[1]
Nick Jameson as Sean^[1]
Sarah Jaye as Young Beth Gordon^[1]

[edit] Recurring

Afemo Omilami as Archivist^[1]
Martin Donovan as Tom Gordon^[1]
Chris Sanders as Ned Banks^[1]

[edit] Production notes

The series is based on the work of "Spirit Communicator" James Van Praagh,^[2] who is co-executive producer^[3] and constantly updates a blog about the show through CBS.^[4] The stories are also said to be based in part on the work of "Spirit Communicator" Mary Ann Winkowski.^[5]. Development of the show dates back to at least two years before its premiere.^[6] The show is currently produced by Sander/Moses Productions in association with CBS Paramount Network Television (originally CBS Productions in season 1) and ABC Studios (originally Touchstone Television in the first 2 seasons).

The show is filmed on the Universal Studios back lot in Hollywood.^[7] One area on the lot is Courthouse Square from the Back to the Future trilogy, though it has been drastically modified to portray Grandview. For example, the clock tower present in Back to the Future has been completely covered up. Cast and crew members also believe that the set gets visits from real spirits.^[8]

Sound effects are completed at Smart Post Sound^[9] and special effects at Flash Film Works.^[10]

The hair stylist for the show’s protagonist, Melinda Gordon (played by Jennifer Love-Hewitt), was 5 time Emmy award nominated hair designer Michael Reitz.

After the season one finale, John Gray, the show's creator, signed a two-year contract with CBS, which would all but guarantee a third season.^[11] Season three is also supposed to bring about new executive producer P.K. Simonds.^[12]