The episode ends on a suspenseful note with Sheriff Stilinski. Still struggling to accept the possibility that he has a forgotten son, he investigates the wall where Lydia previously clawed at the wallpaper. As he peels a large portion of it back, his eyes widen in realization of what is hidden behind it.
They discover that the town has only one remaining resident, a woman named Lenore, and her son, Caleb. Lydia deduces that Lenore is actually a fellow banshee. Because the Ghost Riders do not take banshees, she was left entirely alone after the 1987 sweep.
Originally airing on January 3, 2017, "Ghosted" serves as a pivotal, lore-heavy episode in the first half of Teen Wolf's final season. Following a message from Stiles Stilinski from the Phantom Train Station, Scott, Lydia, and Malia follow his instructions to visit a mysterious location named Canaan. The episode successfully fractures into three parallel, high-stakes storylines that test the pack’s sanity, leadership, and survival instincts. 📍 Storyline 1: The Ghost Town of Canaan [S6E6] Ghosted
Liam and Hayden formulate a plan to capture a Ghost Rider by trapping them in a bunker. Realizing they need a massive conduit to absorb the energy of a lightning strike, they remember that the deceased chimera Josh possessed that power.
Chris Argent is dying after being whipped by a Ghost Rider in the previous episode, which infected him with lethal supernatural venom. The episode ends on a suspenseful note with
To cope with the isolation, Lenore used her powers to manifest a projection of Caleb, who actually died from drowning in 1985. Lydia warns Lenore that she is living in a hollow loop, and realizes that a similar, lonely fate awaits her if the Ghost Riders successfully clear out Beacon Hills. ⚡ Storyline 2: Liam's Drastic Plan & Theo's Return
Realizing modern medicine will only accelerate his death, Melissa McCall bypasses standard hospital protocols. Relying on Argent's fading memory and a bit of internet translation, she expertly tracks down and mixes nine specific Celtic herbs to successfully neutralize the poison and save his life. 🔍 The Final Cliffhanger They discover that the town has only one
Because Theo Raeken had previously stolen and absorbed Josh's electrical powers, Liam decides to use Kira’s kitsune sword to bring Theo back from the ground.