‘Ghosts’ Finale: Star Richie Moriarty on What Happens to Pete and His Future on the Show
The finale of CBS' 'Ghosts' left fans questioning the fate of the character Pete, played by Richie Moriarty. As the show explores the stakes of losing a main character, Moriarty expresses his anxiety about the potential departure of Pete. The storyline also involves a quest to secure a historic landmark designation for the Woodstone house, with Pete's ghostly powers playing a crucial role.
- ▪Richie Moriarty portrays Pete Martino, a character who vanished in the Season 5 finale of 'Ghosts'.
- ▪The show's cast is nervous about the possibility of losing a main character after five seasons.
- ▪The plot involves a quest to save the Woodstone house from destruction by securing a historic landmark designation.
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Home TV News May 21, 2026 7:00pm PT ‘Ghosts’ Finale: Star Richie Moriarty on What Happens to Pete and His Future on the Show By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest The Emmys Needed to Do Something About Talk and Scripted Variety, Even If the Result Was Something Just as Clunky 8 hours ago Tokyo Broadcasting System Expands U.S. Operations, Hires Elwin de Groot as Senior Unscripted Development Exec 11 hours ago Tom Brady’s Production Company Launches Celebrity Trivia-Based YouTube Show ‘Chasers’ (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Philippe Bossé/CBS SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 5 finale of CBS’ “Ghosts,” streaming on Paramount+ as of May 22.
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