Several times throughout the show Melinda denies being psychic, at one point even remarking that "psychics see the future" (even though she technically had seen glimpses of the future by that point). Psychic is a very broad term that covers a range of abilities, of which the ability to see and hear ghosts is one. Besides ghost whisperer, another term for it is a medium or psychic medium, so despite her protests and apparent ignorance of the subject, Melinda is, in fact, psychic.
While this might seem to be a "Character error" goof, it really isn't. Melinda has her beliefs of what a psychic is, and she does not believe that corresponds to her "abilities". Whether she is a "psychic" by the technical definition or not, it does not constitute a Goof as she is consistent in her beliefs.
While this might seem to be a "Character error" goof, it really isn't. Melinda has her beliefs of what a psychic is, and she does not believe that corresponds to her "abilities". Whether she is a "psychic" by the technical definition or not, it does not constitute a Goof as she is consistent in her beliefs.
Several times throughout the series, Melinda tries to convince people that she isn't crazy. However, on numerous occasions, she can be seen in the middle of the town square, arguing with "no one", without a phone or an earpiece.
This is, essentially, the plot of the show; it's not a "hole" - Melinda talks to ghosts no one can see, so they think she's insane. On the other hand, she (and the viewers) know she "really" is talking to ghosts and, therefore, is not crazy.
This is, essentially, the plot of the show; it's not a "hole" - Melinda talks to ghosts no one can see, so they think she's insane. On the other hand, she (and the viewers) know she "really" is talking to ghosts and, therefore, is not crazy.