Ep 7. Unhappy Medium

In season 3, episode 7 of Ghost Whisperer titled "Unhappy Medium," Melinda (played by Jennifer Love Hewitt) is asked by a skeptical reporter, Rick Payne (played by Jay Mohr), to investigate a famous psychic named Madame Flora who he believes is a fraud. On her first meeting with Madame Flora, Melinda quickly realizes that not only is she a real psychic but she is in danger. Madame Flora tells Melinda that she has been receiving threatening letters and her spirit guide has gone missing.

Melinda decides to help Madame Flora and enlists the help of Rick Payne to investigate the threatening letters. In the meantime, Melinda discovers that Madame Flora's spirit guide is a young girl who was murdered and is being forced to stay on earth by her killer.

As Melinda tries to help Madame Flora and the spirit guide, she comes across a man named Zach who seems to be following her. Initially, Melinda is afraid of Zach and his intentions toward her but soon discovers that he is a psychic himself and has come to help her. Melinda and Zach team up to solve the mystery of the threatening letters and find the killer of the young girl.

Throughout the episode, Melinda struggles with her own abilities and the guilt she feels about not being able to save every spirit she encounters. Madame Flora's case also forces Melinda to question the ethics of her own profession and the responsibility that comes with the gift of communicating with spirits.

As the episode unfolds, Melinda and Zach slowly uncover the identity of the young girl's killer and help her to move on. Madame Flora is also able to make peace with her spirit guide and Melinda learns to be more confident in her abilities.

Overall, season 3 episode 7 of Ghost Whisperer titled "Unhappy Medium" is a thrilling and emotional episode about the responsibility that comes with psychic abilities and the importance of helping spirits move on. The episode also touches on the ethics of the psychic industry and the dangers of frauds and scams. With its well-crafted storyline and emotional depth, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.