Ghost Hunters

The season beginswith the TAPS members traveling to Tombstone; Arizona to investigate the wild spirits of the old west. The group heads to the historic Birdcage Theatre; which in addition to housing performances;also served as adancehall; saloon and casino after it opened in 1881. The colorful characters from the past seemingly continue to visit current employees; as experiences include sightin...

TAPS continue their investigation into the paranormal history of the old west by heading to Bisbee; Arizona to uncover the secrets at The Copper Queen Hotel. Built in 1902; the establishment is brimmingwith frequent sightings ofnumerous apparitions. These include a little boy named Billy; who is believed to have drowned in a nearby river. Some of the most startling encountershave taken place in...

In Vermont; a terrified familycalls upon TAPS for assistance with startling paranormal events that are taking place in their home. Since they began renovating; the Johnsons have repeatedly seen so-called "shadow people" moving through their house. One night while sleeping; SeanJohnson; the patriarch of the home; was attacked by forces that cannot be seen. The team sets out to investigate the ph...

In Massachusetts; TAPSexplores a Victorian mansion with a bizarre history of unexplained activity. The historic home recently underwent a stage of renovation which seems to have stirred up an abundance of paranormal phenomena. The homeowners have seen a number of apparitionsdressed in period clothing throughout the mansion. Mysterious voices and strange noises have also been a common occurrenc...

In this special episode; TAPS presents investigation highlights and startlingevidence captured during the unprecedented live broadcast from The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park; Colorado.Nearly 30 years ago; Stephen King's strange encounters during his stay at the establishment prompted him to write the classic horror novel "The Shining". During their intense investigation; TAPS experiences an incre...

For their first overseas investigation; TAPS travels to Ireland to explore the legendary Leap Castle. Hundreds of years old; the historic grounds are said to be the home to numerous malevolent spirits; but none more frighteningthan a mysterious entity known as the "Elemental". Witnesses claim that the Elemental is an evil energycreated from the castle's bloody past; where it served as a place o...

Continuing their investigation in Europe; TAPS explores the mysterious Lisheen Ruinsin Ireland. These ancient ruins of a grand yet cursed estate are reportedly home to "fairies"; troll-like spiritsthat live underground and wreak havoc on thosewho trespass. During an intense investigation; the team sets out to learn the truth behind the legends. What was already an unusualinvestigation turns to ...

In this terrifying episode; TAPS investigates The Hellfire Caves; an elaborate maze of underground caves in rural England. The cavesserved as the center for a secret satanic society hundreds of years ago. Politicians and other influential people of the era used the deep caves to escape persecution and keep their religious practices shrouded in the utmost secrecy. Today; the eerie history of t...

A local homeowner in need of emergency assistance visits the TAPS office after a series of bizarre incidents threaten the tranquility of her home. Lynn Tedeschi has the sense that something mysterious; and possibly dangerous; is present in her home. Her children are terrified by toys which inexplicably turn on and off. Strange sounds movethrough the home as if echoing from the distant past. TAP...

TAPS comes to the aid of a family in Chesapeake; Virginia terrified by the arrival of paranormal activity in their home. Ever since the Keffers began remodeling; they have been plagued by bizarre events. These include the unexplained movement of antique dolls and the sighting of apparitions dressed in period clothing. The Keffers'situation is compounded because they are members of the Mennonite...

A battle scarred warship sets the stage for one of TAPS'largest investigations to date. Docked in Corpus Christi; Texas; the U.S.S. Lexington served in many missions during World War II. Over 300 people losttheir lives whileserving on the ship; and many witnesses claim these lost souls remain onboard. Countless visitors to the Lexington have seen apparitions dressed in military uniform. The mas...

TAPS comes to Hollywood for a pair of unforgettable investigations. The first stop for the team is the site of one of the most horrifying crimes in American history. In 1969; fivepeople were brutally murdered by members of the Charles Manson religious cult; including actress Sharon Tate and her unborn child. A homeowner who now lives 200 feet from the site of those crimes is convinced the victi...

This week TAPS is in the Pacific Northwest to investigateformer insane asylum;theNorthern State Hospital. Jason and Grantmeet the skeptical caretaker; whowishes to dispelthestoriesof ghostly activity; but when the team is confronted withstrange sounds and shocking evidence;they are left to determine whether or not there might be a little truth to the local tales. Then TAPSheads toSeattle's Und...

For the first time ever; TAPS investigates the historic Presidio in San Francisco. Both employees and members ofthe militaryhave reported ghostly encountersatthis formermilitaryfortress.Strange tapping noises; phantom footsteps and sightings of a ghostly female apparition in Spanish attire are just a few of the chilling stories. The TAPS team is left to wonder if there are former soldiers still...

On this episode TAPS is called in to help out a familywith an extremely sensitive case. When Krista Gibbons lost her sister she quickly took in her young niece; but soon after the family began hearingthesoundsof footsteps in the hall andeven witnessedthe sight of a black limbless mass wandering throughout the house. Thefamily wonderedif their loved one had returned or ifthis ominous figure was...

For the first time ever TAPS comes to the aid of a priest whose home is a source of unexplained activity. Both Reverend Jennings and her parishioners have heard footsteps in the hall ways; the sounds of crying children and have se Then the team heads to Cranston; Rhode Island to visit one of the state's most haunted locations; the Sprague Mansion. This prominent location was once home to Gov....

TAPS travels to the infamous town of Salem; MAfor a pair of bafflingcasesto uncover what vengeful spirits might still roam thissite of centuries-old witch trials and executions. The Lyceum Restaurantwas formerly the home of Bridget Bishop; the first woman in Salem executed for suspected witchcraft. Witnesses report frequently seeing the apparition of a woman dressed in period clothing. TAPS inv...

This week; TAPS revealsinvestigation highlights and startling evidence captured during the six hour live broadcast from The Waverly Hills Sanatorium. WhenTAPS; along ECW wrestlerElijah Burke;made a return trip to thehospital;nothing could prepare them for what they found.During the investigation Jason and Grant attemptto communicate with the spirit of a young boy who roamsthe halls.And; TAPS pr...

For the first time ever; TAPS sits down with Destination Truth's Josh Gates for an in-depth discussion with TAPS. Jason and Grant will discuss how TAPS came to be and will provide insight and answers to the most chilling and baffling cases.They will talk about their favorite investigations and delve into some hot button issues –like Steve's biggest fears. Then the team takes time to answer imp...

TAPS returns to the site of one of their most shocking investigations; St. Augustine Lighthouse. For decades;caretakers and visitors of the lighthouse have reported numerous accounts of disembodied voices; unexplained sounds and ghostly figures on the stairwell. On the last visit the team was inundated with paranormal activity from a female voice calling out to them to the apparition of man...