Ep 12. The Haunted House

As Abbott and Costello prepare to go to bed for the night, they realize that the boarding house they are staying in might be haunted. At first, they dismiss the idea as ridiculous but soon enough they start hearing strange noises and seeing inexplicable things.

The duo is forced to take refuge in their room, locking the door and piling furniture against it to keep whatever is haunting the house at bay. As they try to sleep, they hear footsteps in the hallway outside their door. When they investigate, they find nothing but an abandoned wheelchair.

Despite their fear, Abbott and Costello decide to investigate further. They soon find themselves in the attic, where they discover an old trunk containing a spooky mask and a letter revealing that the previous owner of the boarding house had been a criminal who used the house as a hideout.

As they leave the attic, the duo finds themselves trapped inside and unable to leave. Meanwhile, the ghostly activity in the house continues, with strange sounds and moving objects.

Abbott and Costello eventually escape the attic and run into the boarding house owner, who explains that he had staged the hauntings in an attempt to scare off a rival businessman who wanted to buy the property. However, the owner's plan backfires when the rival businessman decides to buy the property despite the supposed hauntings.

Overall, "The Haunted House" is a classic Abbott and Costello episode that showcases their skill at physical comedy and their ability to improvise hilarious dialogue. The episode is a mixture of comedy and horror, with plenty of thrills and chills to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a fan of Abbott and Costello or just love classic comedy, "The Haunted House" is a must-watch episode.