The Ghost Whisperer won't look the same next season.

At Comic-Con last week, cast and crew members confirmed that the show would jump ahead five years when the drama returns on September 25.

“We really felt it would allow us to tell better stories,” said Hewitt. "We thought it would be really crazy for Melinda to be running to a bridge at 3 in the morning with a baby strapped to her chest.”

What else should viewers expect to see when Jennifer Love and company return to the air?

A sampling of spoilers:

• Ned will be in college... and dating!
• We'll meet Eli's parents.
• Jim and Melinda's son will be named Aidan. Look for him to be even more powerful than his mother.

Sounds also confirm that Hewitt herself will direct the show's 100th episode. That should be interesting.

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