By Shivam Das | October 10, 2026
“Ghost Day Out,” the fourth episode of Netflix’s Haunted Hotel Season 2, is quickly becoming one of the season’s most talked-about chapters among fans. The episode gives ghosts a rare chance to roam freely, while Katherine stays behind at the Undervale with an unusually sweet version of Abaddon. Viewers in the episode’s public discussion thread have praised its emotional turn, Nathan’s story, and Abaddon’s unexpectedly childlike behavior.
A 9.4/10 IMDb episode rating has been circulating in fan chatter, but I could not independently verify that exact score on IMDb’s public pages at the time of writing. IMDb currently displays a 7.7/10 rating for the overall series, not a confirmed 9.4 score for “Ghost Day Out.” The episode’s positive reception is clear in discussion posts, but the specific number should remain unconfirmed unless IMDb displays it directly with a vote count.
What happens in “Ghost Day Out”?
Episode 4 centers on a once-in-a-generation night when ghosts can roam beyond their usual limits. Nathan discovers something to “live” for during the rare outing, while Katherine remains at the hotel with Abaddon, who behaves more like a sweet, curious kid than the chaotic demon viewers are used to seeing. The episode balances supernatural comedy with a surprisingly tender character story.
The episode’s premise gives the writers a way to expand Nathan’s afterlife beyond the hotel’s familiar halls. It also lets the show explore how Abaddon’s behavior changes when the story shifts the usual dynamics around him. Rather than being only a source of menace or punchlines, he gets room for moments that fans have described as genuinely endearing.
Fans say the episode unexpectedly hits hard
In the public Reddit discussion for “Ghost Day Out,” one viewer wrote that they “weren’t expecting to be hit in the feels like that,” while another praised the episode’s emotional impact. Several commenters singled out Abaddon’s softer behavior, and others discussed Nathan’s brief chance at a different kind of life. These comments offer a snapshot of fan reaction, not a representative survey of all viewers.
The responses suggest that the episode’s appeal goes beyond a single gag or monster. Fans are responding to the contrast between the show’s chaotic supernatural setting and moments when its characters are allowed to be vulnerable. The thread also contains theories about the show’s lore, which remain audience interpretations rather than confirmed statements from the creators.
Why the 9.4/10 IMDb figure needs context
IMDb’s public title page currently lists Haunted Hotel at 7.7/10 overall. That is a series-level rating and should not be presented as an episode score. I could not locate a publicly verifiable IMDb entry confirming that “Ghost Day Out” has a 9.4/10 rating, so this article does not treat that figure as established fact.
Episode ratings can shift as more users vote, especially shortly after a season drops. A high score can also reflect a small early sample. For a reliable report, readers should check the episode’s own IMDb page and note both the score and number of votes, rather than relying on a cropped screenshot or a repost that leaves out the source.
The real people behind the animated performances
While “Ghost Day Out” follows fictional characters, the performances come from a real voice cast. Will Forte voices Nathan, Eliza Coupe voices Katherine, Skyler Gisondo voices Ben, Natalie Palamides voices Esther, and Jimmi Simpson voices Abaddon. Creator Matt Roller leads the series, which mixes adult animation, supernatural comedy and family drama.
That distinction matters when sharing images: the actors’ portraits identify the real performers, while the characters shown in animation are fictional. Fan comments about the episode should not be assigned to a real person or used to imply that a particular actor made those comments.
Watch the official Season 2 teaser
Netflix’s official Season 2 teaser gives viewers a direct look at the returning cast of characters and the new paranormal chaos. Watch the official upload below rather than an unverified re-post.
Read the fan discussion
The public Reddit thread below is the source for the viewer reactions discussed in this article. Comments are personal opinions and theories; they do not confirm the IMDb rating or represent every viewer.
Frequently asked questions
Is “Ghost Day Out” rated 9.4/10 on IMDb?
I could not independently verify that exact episode score on IMDb’s public pages when this article was checked. IMDb’s series page displays 7.7/10 for the show overall, which is a different rating.
Why are fans talking about the episode?
Viewers in the public episode thread highlight the emotional story, Nathan’s rare chance to roam freely, and Abaddon’s unexpectedly gentle behavior.
Who voices Nathan and Abaddon?
Will Forte voices Nathan, and Jimmi Simpson voices Abaddon.
Where can I watch Haunted Hotel Season 2?
Visit the official Netflix title page to check availability in your region.
Bottom line: “Ghost Day Out” is drawing warm and emotional reactions in public fan discussions. The widely repeated 9.4/10 IMDb figure could not be verified for the episode, so the most accurate report separates the real audience conversation from a score that still needs direct confirmation.
Image credits: Yahoo News/UPI, AlloCiné, TheWrap, Yahoo Entertainment, and What’s on Netflix, linked above. This article includes real cast imagery where available and uses the Reddit embed to present audience discussion directly, without assigning identities to anonymous commenters.
