IMPLOSION was written by Ghost Whisperer creator John Gray and directed by Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt. When Army surplus items are found to be haunted, Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) soon figures out that this ghost had discovered a hidden munitions dump while he was alive — complete with unexploded bombs. And one of those bombs is now missing, in the hands of someone in Grandview with dark intentions. (This is a great reconnect to Ghost Whisperer’s pilot, which John Gray also wrote — when you watch the 100th you’ll see why.)

The 100th Episode guest stars: Stephen Lee as George (Bones, Numb3rs), Joey Luthman as Joey (Private Practice, Weeds), Alexie Gilmore as Julie (Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice), Joe Zuniga as Officer Luis Simon (CSI, Castle) and Sarah Teresa as Ghost Nurse (Hearts and Hotel Rooms).

The CBS series Ghost Whisperer, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim and Christoph Sanders, will celebrate its 100th episode on Friday, March 5 at 8 PM ET on CBS. To celebrate the milestone, CBS has released a list of its most memorable ghostly moments of the series.

Over the course of 100 episodes of Ghost Whisperer, Melinda Gordon has crossed over 404 ghosts into the light. But it hasn’t been easy. Here’s a list of 100 ghostly encounters that have wreaked havoc in the Ghost Whisperer world…

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Episode 514: DEAD TO ME
Broadcast Date: February 5, 2010

When Ned’s (Christoph Sanders) Occult Anthro Professor (Margaret Cho) is stalked by a secret admirer who turns out to be dead, it takes a Ouija board and all of Melinda’s (Jennifer Love Hewitt) skills to help solve the mystery. But the unpredictable Ouija board soon unearths a new mystery when it warns of the death of someone we know…

DEAD TO ME was written by Pam Norris. It was directed by Ralph Hemecker.

This episode guest stars: Margaret Cho in the recurring role of Professor Avery Grant (Drop Dead Diva, 17 Again); David Julian Hirsh as Brian (Hawthorne, Cold Case), Mary Mouser as Madison (Lie To Me, Chowder), and Ryan Alvarez as Trey (Bones, Monk).

Musically, this episode features “Black” by Brianna Rettig; “Are You Out There” by Session 5; “Hourglass” by January (Quango Music Group); “Stay Close To Me” by Justin James (Gold Sky Records); “Bhabani Tanpura” by APM; “Cold Feet” by Winston; and “Enemies” by Mindy Smith.

On March 4, Daily Variety will visit “Ghost Whisperer” as it celebrates it’s landmark 100th episode. We’ll discuss the show’s success as a primetime linchpin since it’s launch in 2005. Join us as we interview the show’s stars, Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, Jamie Kennedy, Christoph Sanders and Conner Gibbs as well as show creator John Gray and executive producers Ian Sander, Kim Moses and P.K. Simonds.

This issue provides your fan club with the ideal opportunity to congratulate the show on the milestone of 100 episodes, while at the same time making the entire entertainment industry aware of your loyalty to Ghost Whisperer.

Issue Date: March 4

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Episode 513 – LIVING NIGHTMARE
Broadcast Date: January 29, 2010

Madness seems to grip the hospital — and the town — when a ghost who is making no sense haunts a patient who’s making even less. The mystery deepens as Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) discovers a family secret that has killed before, and may kill again.

LIVING NIGHTMARE was written by Executive Producers P.K. Simonds and Laurie McCarthy. It was directed by Executive Producer Ian Sander.

This episode guest stars: Victoria Rowell as Adrienne (Young and the Restless); Bruno Campos as Vernon Dokes (The Princess and the Frog, Royal Pains); Josh Stewart as Robert Wharton (Criminal Minds, Law Abiding Citizen); Marina Black as Helen Reeman (Flash Forward, Saving Grace); Megan Henning as Lane Dokes (Mad Men, Grey’s Anatomy) and Ion Overman as Detective Sam Blair (Three Rivers, Castle).

Musically, this episode features “Late Night Driving” by Peter Bradley Adams and original music by composer Mark Snow.

Episode 512 – BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE
Broadcast Date: January 15, 2010

A family who is new in town — with a daughter Ned (Christoph Sanders) is attracted to — starts behaving strangely. They seem to be hiding from someone — and not just the ghost that’s haunting them. When Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) discovers the truth, buried deep in the family’s past, it threatens to tear apart not only the family, but a young couple just falling in love.

BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE was written by Consulting Producer Jeannine Renshaw and Ben Chaney. It was directed by Jan Eliasberg.

This episode guest stars: Steven Culp as Dave Walker (Desperate Housewives, Saving Grace); Ion Overman as Detective Sam Blair (Three Rivers, Castle); Candace Bailey as Katie Walker (Jericho, Robot Chicken); Nick Eversman as Mike Walker (Helix, CSI: Miami); and Kari Coleman as Diane Walker (Three Rivers, Castle).

Musically, this episode features “Let it Shine” by Matthew Dorrien (Family Records); “Slavonic Dance” by APM; “Play On” by The Parlotones (Sovereign Entertainment); “Where I Stood” by Missy Higgins (Reprise); “Why Pretend” by Rie Sinclair; “Millionaire” by Simon Kelly; “Don’t Leave Me Alone” by Skyler Stonestreet (SongsForTVandFilmDotCom); “Wherever You Are” by Madi Diaz.

Sure, it’s getting near Christmas, but on the “Ghost Whisperer” set, it’s been more like Halloween. The series company has been engaged in shooting its 100th episode this past week, with star Jennifer Love Hewitt as director. With this year’s storyline moving toward a confrontation with supernatural forces from the dark side, she has her hands full, to say the least.

“I don’t know what I’m allowed to say, but it’s serious,” the show’s Camryn Manheim lets us know. “Let’s just say pyrotechnics. A lot of pyrotechnics. Let’s say it’s one of those episodes where, going in, everyone says, ‘Don’t make any plans. We’re going to be around for a long time.’”

The Emmy-winning actress admits she hasn’t been so sure about some of the dramatic moves taken by the “Ghost Whisperer” writer-producers over the last couple of seasons. In particular, “I was skeptical about the huge leap of Jim dying and then taking over someone else’s body,” she says, referring to David Conrad’s character, the husband of Hewitt’s Melinda Gordon.

“I wasn’t sure people would stick it out, but they have. In fact, the popularity of the show has increased. The viewers are smart. They do want to be challenged. They are willing to work harder to follow a new story line.”

Indeed. This year moved “Ghost Whisperer” ahead five years, making Melinda and Jim’s baby, Aiden (Connor Gibbs), into a young child with even more powerful — and dangerous — abilities than his mother’s.

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