Ep 7. Devil's Bargain

In the season 5 episode 7 of Ghost Whisperer titled "Devil's Bargain," the show follows Melinda Gordon, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, as she deals with a new ghost and must navigate through a complex web of deceit and manipulation.

The episode begins with Melinda on a case, trying to help a ghost named Margaret who, in life, was a successful real estate agent. Margaret is desperate for Melinda's help as she is being tormented by a demon that wants her soul. This demon has made a deal with another ghost, Lydia, and now Margaret's soul is on the line. Melinda begins to investigate and discovers that Lydia is actually working with the demon to lure other souls into making a deal. The demon gives them what they want in exchange for their soul.

As Melinda puts the pieces together, she realizes that the demon and his accomplices are targeting business owners in Grandview and offering them success in exchange for their souls. Melinda, with the help of her husband Jim, who is also a detective, and her friend Eli, who is a tech expert, sets out to thwart the demon's plan.

However, things become more complicated as Melinda discovers the demon has a personal vendetta against her and her family. He starts to target them, putting their lives in danger. Melinda must find a way to protect her family while also saving the souls of the people the demon is targeting.

Throughout the episode, Melinda is also struggling with her own personal demons. She is haunted by the memory of her deceased best friend, who died in a car accident years ago. Melinda must come to terms with her grief and learn to move on.

The episode is full of intense moments and thrilling plot twists. The demon is portrayed as a formidable foe, and Melinda's interactions with him are tense and suspenseful. The portrayal of the demon as a seductive and manipulative figure adds to the tension of the episode, as Melinda tries to keep her emotions in check while dealing with him.

The overall theme of the episode is about the choices we make in life and the consequences that come with those choices. Melinda is trying to help ghosts who made the wrong choices in life, and in doing so, she is helping them find peace and closure. The demon, on the other hand, preys on people's desperation and offers them deals that seem too good to be true, leading them down a path that ultimately leads to their downfall.

In conclusion, the season 5 episode 7 of Ghost Whisperer titled "Devil's Bargain" is a suspenseful and thrilling adventure that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. The portrayal of the demon as a seductive and manipulative figure adds to the tension of the episode. The overarching theme of choices and consequences adds depth to the episode and makes it a standout of the series.