The ghosts realize that x264 —the encoding software—is their enemy. It is designed to make files smaller by throwing away "unnecessary" data. Since ghosts are technically "noise" in the video signal, the encoder is aggressively trying to delete them to save hard drive space.

The episode is available for purchase on platforms like Amazon Video , Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

The episode takes a meta turn. The characters realize they aren't just ghosts haunting a house; they are ghosts haunting a specific video file: ghosts_s04e01_x264 .

The group must work together to stop the encoding process.

Simpler. Cleaner.