Jennifer Love Hewitt stars as Melinda Gordon, a medium who helps restless spirits cross over, with David Conrad as her husband Jim Clancy and Aisha Tyler as her best friend Andrea Marino.
Main cast
- Melinda GordonJennifer Love Hewitt1–5Main
- Jim Clancy / Sam LucasDavid Conrad1–5Main
- Andrea MarinoAisha Tyler1Main
- Delia BanksCamryn Manheim2–5Main
- Ned BanksChristoph Sanders2–5Main
- Eli JamesJamie Kennedy3–5Main
- Professor Rick PayneJay Mohr2–3Main
Supporting cast
- Grandma Mary AnnJune Squibb1–2Supp
- Gordon LoweryJohn Beasley1Supp
- Aiden LucasConnor Gibbs4–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Various ghostsWentworth Miller1Guest
- Various ghostsMädchen Amick1Guest
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About this cast
Ghost Whisperer is a supernatural drama that aired for five seasons from 2005 to 2010. The series follows Melinda Gordon, a young woman who can see and communicate with ghosts, and her mission to help them resolve unfinished business and move on to the afterlife. The show blends emotional storytelling with paranormal mystery.
FAQs
Who plays Melinda Gordon in Ghost Whisperer?
Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Melinda Gordon, the lead character who can see and communicate with ghosts.
Is Ghost Whisperer based on a true story?
No, Ghost Whisperer is a fictional television series. However, the character of Melinda Gordon was loosely inspired by the work of real-life medium James Van Praagh, who served as a consultant on the show.
How many seasons of Ghost Whisperer are there?
There are five seasons of Ghost Whisperer, which aired from 2005 to 2010.
Why did Aisha Tyler leave Ghost Whisperer?
Aisha Tyler’s character Andrea Marino was killed off at the end of season 1. The actress left to pursue other projects, including her role on the talk show The View.
What happened to Jim in Ghost Whisperer?
In season 3, Jim Clancy is killed but his spirit enters the body of another man, Sam Lucas. He later regains his memories and continues as Melinda’s husband, now living as Sam.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026