(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following episode of GHOST WHISPERER has been substituted for the one previously scheduled for Oct. 28.)

MELINDA HELPS THE SPIRIT OF AN ADOPTED TEENAGE BOY RECONNECT WITH HIS BIRTH MOTHER, ON "GHOST WHISPERER," FRIDAY, OCT. 28

"Homecoming" -- Melinda helps a teenage boy, who died in a freak accident after discovering he was adopted, find his birth mother, on GHOST WHISPERER, Friday, Oct. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. James Frawley directed the episode from a script by Lois Johnson.

The spirit of a teenage boy approaches Melinda about finding his birth mother. Unsure of where to begin, Melinda approaches the boy's adoptive mother for more information and learns that his real mother never wanted to know her son. After meeting his birth mother, Melinda is left with the challenge of securing an affirmation of her love for her son so he can crossover.

Melinda Gordon: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jim Clancy: David Conrad
Andrea Moreno: Aisha Tyler
Jason Shields: John Patrick Amedori
Diane Shields: Wendy Phillips
Fran Vale: Katy Selverstone
Sybil Vale: Jeanette Brox
Mitch Marino: Dondre Whitfield
Dr. Dennis Nakamura: Nelson Mashita
Man: Graham Miller
Sarah the Clerk: Sloan Robinson

RATING: To Be Announced