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Lost Boys

Season 1, Episode 5, Aired Oct 21, 2005

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Melinda encounters the ghosts of three boys who died in the fire of an orphanage. They must cross over prior to the demolition of the building holding them inside.

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Max Jansen Weinstein

Vic
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James Henrie

Rat
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Zach Mills

Ernie

Aisha Tyler

Andrea Moreno
David Conrad

Jim Clancy
Jennifer Love Hewitt

Melinda Gordon

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Dead animal on boys head!

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"Abysmal"

By wayoutcontrol, Jan 07, 2011

Out of character and silly a very horrible Ghost Whisper episode, The Lost Boys. Semi stereotypical and I hated the fact they used a little boy and have him wear a dead animal on his head, horrible! The storyline is semi interesting and the charter of the guy tearing down the building and his connections with the lost boys. Sometimes Ghost Whisperer overdose it and makes it seem not real, I believe in spirts and crossing over but Ghost Whisperer has a lot of unrealistic situations and episodes which i do not like. But why subject a boy and the audience to a dead tortured animal throughout the entire episode? Just sick, sad and horriblemoreless
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Melinda helps three young boy who died in a fire cross over

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By lsburton, Jan 16, 2008

I think this is a rather cute episode about these boys who have die in this tragic fire and their souls are trapped in this orphanage. Its Melinda's job to help this boy cross over before they tear down the building their souls are trapped in. It's a cute storyline and all but I am not feeling this show at all. I am getting more and more disappointed with each episode. I just can't see how people can get hooked on this show. I'm trying to understand this show but if they want more people to watch I think they have to do better.moreless
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By Angel200489, Dec 29, 2007

"Lost Boys" is exactly what it sounds like: Melinda comes to the aid of a group of little boys, killed in an orphanage fire, who have been waiting for the return of one of their playmates, who may have escaped from the fire. Melinda plays Wendy to their collective Peter Pan. The leader of the group is in fact the Peter Pan surrogate; he has no wish to move on and grow up, as it were. Meanwhile, a developer is intent on tearing down the old structure and replacing it with condos, which will leave the boys with no place to play hide and seek. The resolution contains a great twist, one that few will see coming. Many will recognize Bruce Weitz from "Hill Street Blues" as the developer. This continues a tradition of what I choose to call stunt casting in many of the episodes. They employ an actor or actress who is familiar from the movies or past TV shows.moreless
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Not only did Melinda help the boys but she also helped the guy that left when he was alittle boy and blamed himself for not getting the boys out. It was one of the best with a great ending.moreless

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By tarver61, Sep 19, 2006

Melinda was great with the boys she didnot stop until she helped each and every little boyI cannot think of the man\'s name but she helped him to over come his guilt of leaving the house and his guilt of burning the house. Melinda even helped the boys see that it was okay for them to let go, and when she brought the boys and the man together it was avery touching moment. This episode was very emotional, it was sad and happy and it made you think. This episode made you want to take the boys in your arm and make every thing okay.moreless
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So cute like Peter Pan

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By Pinkmyst, May 16, 2006

Melinda and Andrea are doing very well with their business. It fits Melinda the character very well with her extra talent. They hold their first estate auction, liquidating the items in Mr. Abrams's house. This is where Melinda first sees the boys.

Another tearful episode (It always is when it deals with kids). They were just like Peter Pans lost boys and they all played the part very well.
The twist at the end that Ernie is still alive was a bit expected but it rounded off a very well written episode.
When Melinda reads them Peter Pan it was so sad.

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- This is the first episode for Melinda to cross over multiple ghosts at once: the 3 boys who died together in the fire.
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- There is a scene where Jim is getting ready to leave the old orphanage and is trying to get on his shoes, he never actually got them on.
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- The Haunted Orphanage was also the house used in the movie The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas made in 1982 starring Dolly Parton.
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- This is the first episode to feature Homer the ghost dog (who died with the boys in the fire).
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- Melinda and Andrea hold their first estate auction, liquidating the items in Mr. Abrams's house.
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- Nitpick: Why are Melinda and Andrea talking about ghosts openly right in front of the movers? You'd think they would at least lower their voices.
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- Melinda reads the boys Peter Pan written by James M. Barrie.
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- Mr. Abrams: Do you believe in ghosts, Miss Gordon? Melinda: Um, yes... Mr. Abrams: I think they're here now...
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- Melinda (to Jim, about Lou): He's rude and he's crude, he's an eighth grader with a car.
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- Andrea: How is that they can make things explode again? Melinda: They build up so much energy over the years that they can get really powerful. Then, they break things. Andrea: Great, another fun fact from Melinda.
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- Andrea: Man, I wish I was there for that.
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- Melinda: This isn't about old beat up furniture, is it, Rat?
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- Mr. Abrams: Like I said it gets spooky around here.
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- Vic (about Melinda): I'm telling everybody that you're my mom.
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- Jim (about Lou): He's always been there for me, no questions asked.
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- Marty: Somebody adopted Mikey. But they left Rat here... Vic: There was a lot of crying when that happened.
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- Tobias Northrop (about Rat): He hated his name, loved his nickname.
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- Jim: I know Lou's not exactly the poster boy for good manners.
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- Jim: It's ok he just grazed it!
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- Marty: Rat wants to talk to you. Melinda: Who's Rat? Marty: You'll find out soon enough.
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- Melinda: I thought you boys wanted company.
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- Andrea: Rats, oh I hate rats!
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- Rat: I know what you're trying to do. You're trying to get us out of here. I ain't letting that happen!
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- Jim (seeing a bouncing ball on their stairs): Umm, do you want to explain that? Melinda: Tomorrow.
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- Rat: Goodbye Wendy. Melinda: Goodbye Peter.
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- Melinda: I just figured it out. It's not about me not liking Lou. It's about me not liking who you are around him.
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- Jim: I feel like I'm in a John Carpenter film.
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- Melinda: Do I really need to call him Rat? (Rat stands up and breaks the attic windows)
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- Andrea: This would be me calmly going back upstairs.
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- Melinda (to Andrea): I'm listening to you. I'm just not paying any attention.
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NOTES (1)
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- International Air Dates: Denmark: February 9, 2006 on Kanal 4 Turkey: October 8, 2006 on CNBC-e
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ALLUSIONS (2)
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- Jim makes reference to being in a John Carpenter film. John Carpenter is known for his horror/suspense movies.
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- Lost Boys is a reference to the Lost Boys in the novel Peter Pan. Melinda even reads Peter Pan to the boys.
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