- Pater Familias
Infobox Television episode | Title = Pater Familias
Series =Ghost Whisperer
Season = 3
Episode = 18
Airdate =May 16 ,2008 (US, Canada)
Production = 318
Writer =John Gray
Director = John Gray
Episode list = Episode chronology
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Prev = Stranglehold
Next = Firestarter"Pater Familias", or "Pater Families" is the third
season finale of "Ghost Whisperer ", it originally aired onMay 16 ,2008 onCBS inUnited States . All main cast appears in the final episode of season three.Plot
A series of bodily possessions reveals the truth behind Melinda's family, including why her father vanished and why her mom kept the truth a secret.
Acting
Main Cast
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Jennifer Love Hewitt asMelinda Gordon
*David Conrad asJim Clancy
*Camryn Manheim asDelia Banks
* andJay Mohr as Professor Rick PayneGuest Starring
*David Farkas as Young Tom Gordoncite web |url=http://www.tv.com/ghost-whisperer/pater-families/episode/1196282/summary.html?tag=ep_list;ep_title;17 |title=Ghost Whisperer 3.18 episode information from TV.com |accesseddate=May 17, 2008]
*Haley Alexis Pollos as Young Melinda
*Kirk B.R. Woller as Dr. Farrington
*Corin Nemec as Masked Man/Paul Eastman
*Anne Archer as Beth Gordon
*Nick Jameson as Sean
*Sarah Jaye as Young Beth GordonRecurring
*Afemo Omilami as Archivist
*Martin Donovan as Tom Gordon
*Chris Sanders as Ned BanksProduction notes
The series is based on the work of "Spirit Communicator"
James Van Praagh , [http://www.etonline.com/tv/35533/index.html] who is co-executive producer [http://www.vanpraagh.com/Ghost_CBS.cfm] and constantly updates ablog about the show through CBS. [ [http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/blog.php Ghost Whisperer on Ghost Whisperer on CBS ] ] The stories are also said to be based in part on the work of "Spirit Communicator"Mary Ann Winkowski . [ [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8423881/ Real-life ‘Ghost Whisperer’ inspires CBS - TV dramas - MSNBC.com ] ] . Development of the show dates back to at least two years before its premiere. [ [http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/archive_blog.php Ghost Whisperer on Ghost Whisperer on CBS ] ] The show is currently produced by Sander/Moses Productions in association withCBS Paramount Network Television (originallyCBS Productions in season 1) andABC Studios (originally Touchstone Television in the first 2 seasons). The show is filmed on theUniversal Studios back lot in Hollywood. [ [http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/vi_news.html Universal Studios Hollywood - What's New ] ] One area on the lot isCourthouse Square from the "Back to the Future" trilogy, though it has been drastically modified to portray Grandview. For example, theclock tower present in "Back to the Future" has been completely covered up. Cast and crew members also believe that the set gets visits from real spirits. [ [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=40876 SCI FI Wire | The News Service of the SCI FI Channel | SCIFI.COM ] ]Sound effects are completed at Smart Post Sound [ [http://mixonline.com/post/features/audio_ghost_whisperer/ Ghost Whisperer Television Show-Mix Checks in on Creating Audio Sounds for Ghost Whisperer TV Show ] ] and special effects at Flash Film Works. [ [http://www.flashfilmworks.com/d-ghost.htm Flash Film Works - Ghost Whisperer ] ]
The hair stylist for the show’s protagonist, Melinda Gordon (played by Jennifer Love-Hewitt), was 5 time Emmy award nominated hair designer Michael Reitz.
After the season one finale, John Gray, the show's creator, signed a two-year contract with CBS, which would all but guarantee a third season. [ [http://scifi.about.com/blhail340.htm Sci-Fi / Fantasy ] ] Season three is also supposed to bring about new executive producer P.K. Simonds. [ [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=41131 SCI FI Wire | The News Service of the SCI FI Channel | SCIFI.COM ] ]
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