Ep 6. The Ghost and Mrs. Kelly
- TV-PG
- October 30, 1996
- 22 min
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8.6 (95)
Grace Under Fire season 4, episode 6, "The Ghost and Mrs. Kelly," follows the life of Grace Kelly, a single mother of three living in rural Missouri. In this episode, Grace receives a mysterious phone call from a woman who tells her that her deceased ex-husband's belongings, including his diary, may be in the possession of an antique store owner in St. Louis. Hoping to find some answers about her ex-husband's life, Grace and her friend Nadine decide to take a road trip to the city to investigate.
However, things don't go as planned when they arrive in St. Louis and find that the antique store owner has no recollection of ever receiving any of her ex-husband's belongings. Disappointed and frustrated, Grace and Nadine decide to stay in a spooky old bed and breakfast in hopes of finding some solace.
As they settle into their room, Grace and Nadine quickly realize that the bed and breakfast may be haunted by the ghost of a former guest. Strange occurrences, like a rocking chair moving on its own accord and ghostly apparitions, leave Grace and Nadine spooked and agitated. Wanting to figure out what is going on, they decide to do some investigating of their own.
After some sleuthing, they discover that the ghost they've encountered is the former owner of the bed and breakfast. She passed away in her room and it has been left vacant ever since. The current owner of the bed and breakfast, who was trying to sell the property to a developer, had staged the ghostly occurrences to scare off potential buyers.
While Grace and Nadine are relieved to have solved the mystery of the ghostly presence, they are disappointed to have not found any answers about Grace's ex-husband. Nonetheless, they return home with newfound peace of mind and a renewed appreciation for their own lives.
"The Ghost and Mrs. Kelly" is a heartwarming and humorous episode that tackles themes of loss and the importance of taking risks in life. With clever writing and a talented cast, Grace Under Fire season 4, episode 6 is sure to leave audiences entertained and fulfilled.