Ep 3. Palace Saloon

In season 17 episode 3 of Ghost Adventures, the team sets out to investigate the Palace Saloon in Prescott, Arizona. The saloon, which dates back to the late 1800s, is famous for being one of the rowdiest places in the Wild West, with stories of shootouts, gambling, and even a murder. But it's not just the bar's history that makes it a hotbed of paranormal activity – employees and patrons have reported seeing apparitions, feeling cold spots, and hearing unexplained noises.

As they begin their investigation, the Ghost Adventures crew sets up a variety of equipment throughout the saloon, including digital recorders, thermal cameras, and EMF meters. They also conduct interviews with current and former employees, as well as local historians who can shed light on the saloon's past. One interesting tidbit they learn is that the building was once used as a courthouse, and that several prisoners were hanged on the premises.

Almost immediately, the team starts to experience strange phenomena. While filming in the saloon's basement, they hear what sounds like footsteps and voices, but no one is around. Later on, during a solo investigation, one crew member hears knocking and tapping coming from inside a locked cabinet. They also capture some compelling EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) that seem to suggest the presence of multiple spirits.

Perhaps the most dramatic moment of the episode comes when the team decides to perform an experiment known as the Estes Method. This involves putting on noise-cancelling headphones and listening to white noise, while a second person feeds them questions. The idea is that the lack of external stimuli will allow the investigators to pick up on any paranormal activity that's present. As they try this technique in the saloon's upstairs balcony, they start to get responses that seem to come from a former bartender who died on the premises. The spirits seem to be particularly responsive to questions about alcohol and gambling.

Throughout the episode, the Ghost Adventures team stays true to their no-nonsense, scientific approach to the paranormal. They are careful to rule out any potential natural explanations for the phenomena they experience, and are quick to debunk any potential hoaxes. However, they also remain sensitive to the fact that they are dealing with the spirits of real people, and treat them with respect.

Overall, "Palace Saloon" is a fascinating and spooky episode of Ghost Adventures that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Wild West or the paranormal. The saloon's rich history and colorful characters provide the perfect backdrop for an investigation, and the evidence that the crew captures is sure to leave viewers with chills.