Ep 20. The Collector

In the Ghost Whisperer season 2 episode "The Collector," Melinda is visited by the ghost of a man named Paul Eastman. Paul appears to be a friendly ghost, and initially Melinda thinks he just wants help moving on to the other side. However, it soon becomes clear that Paul has an ulterior motive for seeking Melinda's help.

It turns out that Paul was an avid collector of rare and valuable objects during his lifetime. Now that he's dead, he's still obsessed with collecting – but instead of artifacts, Paul wants to collect ghosts. He's been capturing the spirits of other ghosts and trapping them in one place, like a paranormal hoarder.

Melinda's initial attempts to reason with Paul fall on deaf ears, and he won't release the captive ghosts. Meanwhile, Melinda has her hands full with her own personal drama. Her relationship with Jim is strained as she struggles with the knowledge that he's still technically married to his ex-wife.

Over the course of the episode, Melinda works to find a way to convince Paul to release the ghosts and move on himself. She eventually figures out that part of the reason Paul is so fixated on collecting is because he wants to be remembered for something after he's gone. With Melinda's help, he comes to realize that he doesn't need to accumulate things to leave a lasting legacy.

Ultimately, Melinda is successful in freeing the trapped ghosts and helping Paul move on. In the end, she also has a heart-to-heart conversation with Jim that brings them closer together.

Overall, "The Collector" is a tense and emotional episode that showcases Melinda's compassion and resourcefulness as she works to help both the living and the dead. The episode grapples with themes of obsession, legacy, and the power of letting go. Fans of Ghost Whisperer will find plenty to love in this gripping and heartfelt installment.