Anyone with a love for the paranormal knows about Ghost Adventures. Based on a documentary film of the same name, this long-running series focuses on all things supernatural. The show follows ghost hunters Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley as they visit haunted locations across America and the world. The group investigate the history of the haunted area and interview folks who claim to have witnessed paranormal phenomena at these locations. The crew then spends the night at the haunted location to see if they can discover any paranormal activity. All the best Ghost Adventure episodes follow this pattern. 

The show itself has been on the air for 14 years and doesn’t look like ending anytime soon. People’s love of the unknown keeps them coming back. There also seems to be an unlimited amount of scary places in the world for the team to explore. Despite Groff leaving the show in 2015, its popularity hasn’t waned. The addition of celebrity guests and a host of spin-off shows has kept Ghost Adventures in the spotlight. 

There has been a whopping 231 episodes (plus 49 specials) of Ghost Adventures since its inception. If you are new to the franchise or looking to dive back in and watch the best episodes, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where we can help. We have compiled a list of the 15 best Ghost Adventures episodes that will leave you genuinely curious about the paranormal world. Just don’t watch these with the lights off.

15. Horror At Joe Exotic Zoo (Halloween Special)

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This one isn’t really scary, it is a great watch for anyone who became obsessed with Tiger King during the lockdown. Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and his crew head to the infamous Joe Exotic zoo. At the zoo, they chat with Jeff and Lauren Love and interview many of the employees seen on the show.