Ep 17. The Walk-In

Melinda Gordon, a young woman who can communicate with spirits, is back with another extraordinary and spine-tingling case in season 2 episode 17 of Ghost Whisperer, titled The Walk-In.

The episode begins with Melinda, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, enjoying a peaceful morning with her husband Jim, played by David Conrad, and best friend Delia, played by Camryn Manheim, at the local diner. However, their idyllic moment is shattered when a man walks in with a message for Melinda. The man, named Sam, tells Melinda that he needs her help in finding his wife's killer.

At first, Melinda is hesitant to get involved as she explains to Sam that she usually communicates with spirits who have not yet crossed over to the other side. However, Sam insists that he is not a spirit and that he needs Melinda's help in solving his wife's murder. Intrigued by his plea, Melinda agrees to help Sam and begins to investigate his wife's death.

As Melinda delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Sam’s wife, Carol, was killed by a man named Dillon, who is currently in prison for another crime. Despite this, Melinda is determined to find out the truth behind Carol's death and sets out to confront Dillon in prison.

Meanwhile, Melinda’s personal life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that Sam is not just an ordinary man but a “walk-in” – a spirit who takes over the body of a living person who is about to die or has just died. Sam tells Melinda that he was meant to take over Jim's body - but when Jim survived an accident, he ended up taking over another man's body instead.

As the episode progresses, Melinda must navigate the murky world of “walk-ins” while still trying to solve Carol's murder. The twists and turns in the investigation lead to an unexpected conclusion, leaving Melinda stunned and questioning everything she thought she knew.

Overall, The Walk-In is a suspenseful and emotionally charged episode of Ghost Whisperer. It explores the themes of life, death, and the afterlife, while also showcasing Melinda's unique ability to communicate with the dead. With powerful performances from the cast and a gripping storyline, this episode is sure to captivate and leave viewers on the edge of their seats.