Episode
Ghost Hunters: Congress Theater
Overview
The team returns to Chicago to investigate the historic Congress Theater. Since it was established in 1925, infamous acts like Prince and Billy Idol have graced the stage. Yet recently, the most popular shows appear to be the ones that go on behind the scenes when the paranormals come out to play.
Details
- Series
- Ghost Hunters
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2009-10-21
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Congress Theater is Episode 18 in Season 5 of Ghost Hunters. It aired on 2009-10-21. The runtime is 45 min.
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