In the United States, original episodes of season one aired between September 23, 2005 and May 5, 2006. For airdates on other networks and in other countries, see: International Airdates. Season one had a total of only three main characters, Melinda, Andrea and Jim. The new series follows the normal and supernatural life of Melinda Gordon, the titular character who has the ability to talk to the dead, and with the help from Andrea and Jim, she crosses any earthbound spirits over into the light, but some don't go without a fight. The season’s promotional song was Rush by Aly & AJ.
Principal Cast[]
In Billing Order
Recurring Cast[]
In order of character appearances
- Douglas Bierman as The Laughing Man (6/22)
- Dariush Kashani as Bobby Tooch (5/22)
- June Squibb as Mary Ann (4/22)
- Jordan Dang as Dylan (3/22)
- Scott Rinker as Reggie (3/22)
- Christine Baranski as Faith Clancy (2/22)
- Anne Archer as Beth Gordon (2/22)
- Dondre Whitfield as Mitch Marino (2/22)
- Rachel Cannon as Amy Fields (2/22)
- David Ramsey as Will Bennett (2/22)
- Tim Guinee as Charlie Filbert (2/22)
- Grace Fulton as Young Melinda Gordon (2/22)
- John Walcutt as Romano (1/22)*
- Rodney Scott as Daniel Clancy (1/22)
*Romano appeared in previous episodes with an uncredited actor.
Main Plot Points[]
Season One concentrated more on Melinda Gordon getting visits from earthbound spirits in need of her help. Melinda would help them as they asked, completing and unfinished business they had which usually included her having to contact their family members and help them communicate with each other, revealing her secret in the process, which wasn't always positively recieved.
- The Laughing Man and The Wide Brim Hat Man, later revealed to be called Romano
- Melinda crossing over spirits
- Melinda and Jim getting married at the very beginning
- Melinda and Andrea running an antique shop, Same As It Never Was.
- A plane crash in Grandview results in the death of Andrea.
Episode Summaries[]
Ghost Search Season 1 Season 1 Episode 1 Haunted Victorian Mansion