Ep 9. Brookdale Lodge

Brookdale Lodge is the ninth episode of the seventh season of Ghost Adventures. In this episode, Zak Bagans and his team investigate the Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale, California. The lodge is known for its history of mysterious deaths, paranormal activity, and the presence of a ghostly woman who is said to wander the halls.

As the team arrives at the lodge, they are immediately struck by the eerie atmosphere. The lodge is old and decrepit, with peeling wallpaper and creaky floorboards. Zak remarks that the lodge feels like a time capsule, frozen in another era.

The team begins their investigation by exploring the lodge's most haunted rooms. In one room, they encounter a strange, musty odor that seems to come and go without explanation. In another room, they hear unexplained footsteps and disembodied whispers. As they investigate further, they discover that the lodge's plumbing system dates back to the early 1900s, which could be causing some of the strange noises they're hearing.

As the night wears on, the team sets up a variety of equipment to capture evidence of paranormal activity. They use digital recording devices, thermal cameras, and a Ouija board to try and communicate with the spirits. At one point, Zak and team member Billy Tolley feel a powerful energy in one of the rooms, prompting them to conduct an impromptu EVP session.

However, despite their best efforts, the team is unable to capture much concrete evidence of paranormal activity. They do hear unexplained footsteps, voices, and bangs, but are unable to definitively link them to any supernatural entity. Zak muses that perhaps the ghosts of the Brookdale Lodge are simply too elusive to catch on camera.

Nevertheless, the team continues their investigation, undeterred. They visit the lodge's swimming pool, which is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who drowned there. Though they don't witness anything outright, they do capture some interesting thermal images that could potentially be evidence of supernatural activity.

Throughout the episode, the team also interviews several former employees and guests of the lodge. They recount their own eerie experiences, including sightings of the ghostly woman and strange occurrences in their rooms. One guest even claims to have been levitated by an unseen force while she slept.

As the investigation comes to a close, the team reflects on their experiences at the Brookdale Lodge. Though they weren't able to capture much concrete evidence, they all agree that the lodge has a definite aura of paranormal energy. Zak remarks that he feels like the team was able to "stir up" the spirits of the lodge, which could lead to more activity down the line.

Overall, the Brookdale Lodge is a thrilling and atmospheric episode of Ghost Adventures. With its rich history and chilling tales of supernatural activity, it's a must-watch for any fan of the paranormal.