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Season 1 – Ghosts

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Samantha, a cheerful freelance journalist, and Jay, an up-and-coming chef from the city, throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a huge run-down country estate they inherited into a bed and breakfast -- only to find it's inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents. The departed souls are a close-knit, eclectic group that includes a saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer, a pompous 1700's Militiaman, a '60s hippie fond of hallucinogens and an overly upbeat '80s scout troop leader. If the spirits were anxious about the commotion a renovation and B&B will create in their home, it's nothing compared to when they realize Samantha is the first live person who can see and hear them.
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Critics Consensus

Ghosts could stand to ask more of its characters, but an excellent ensemble and a genial wit make for easy, softly spooky viewing.

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/21/2022
3/5
It’s an appealing set-up, but after the first episode things go a bit flat. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today 09/30/2022
A surprisingly chipper comedy about being dead... Go to Full Review Allison Keene Paste Magazine 03/22/2022
The charming CBS series is not quite as cozy as the UK’s version, and features a few unfortunate hallmarks of American sitcom formatting that can feel heavy-handed, but when it hits, it really hits. Go to Full Review Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) 08/09/2023
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The series starts with a solid center because of the work by McIver. It gets better with each of the spirited characters who bring a different kind of humor to each episode. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 11/22/2022
4/5
The subtlety of the original suffers, but this is still a promising comedy for the whole family. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof 10/03/2022
3.5/5
It isn't revolutionary and could be a little bolder, but it succeeds as a "happy place," leaving you satisfied. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike P @RT09890132 Apr 5 Topper and Beetlejuice in sitcom form; or a comedic School Spirits...A young couple buy a hotel, in upstate NY, not realizing it's haunted by a cadre of waylaid spirits, waiting to get into the Netherworld... (And currently cohabitating in Woodside Mansion, this old estate in Upstate New York)... It's an army of archetypes and stereotypes from the world of history... Sparring for dominance in this WayStation from Limbo... And irritated at the interlopers... So... This American version of the long running and beloved British Sitcom is not exactly hilarious and brimming with excitement, this odd mixture of Funny Farm, Green Acres and Beetlejuice; but it's fun and funny enough... See more John K @WQCMI Apr 3 Who thought it was a good idea to make an American version of Ghosts? As someone who loves the British version, I am offended. See more Shelby S. @sshaffie Jan 18 Hilarious, I wish this show was more talked about! The writing is witty and laugh out loud funny. See more Andrew F @AFleming Dec 4 This show is lovely. All the characters develop well over the season and further into the series. Each ghost's backstory allows the programme to explore poignant topics around identity, belonging, and closure with a decent amount of sincerity. There seems to be real detail in the continuity episode to episode, building up its own 'ghost lore' as the season progresses. I wonder too, if the writers purposely react to points raised by fans as some of the dialogue can be pretty 'meta'. Very enjoyable show with great performances. See more Cin C @CFCarrera Dec 4 Honestly this show caught me since episode one, it keeps surprising you and it is one of those hidden gems that can be polished and give so much more in the long run. See more Jason R @J-Rush1411 Nov 14 Honestly this series is so fun and quirky, long may it go on, the characters are likeable and while a couple of episodes do take ideas from the original british version sometimes, they do their own take on things, Rose McIver i recognise from a few Hallmark type Christmas films, she's pretty good as Sam, Utkarsh Ambudkar plays Jay well as someone who has to ignore the ghosts actors he does a very good job of that, Season 1 we get to know these characters See more Read all reviews
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Rose McIver

Samantha

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Jay

Brandon Scott Jones

Isaac

Richie Moriarty

Pete

Danielle Pinnock

Alberta

Asher Grodman

Trevor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2021 Pilot Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they decide to convert a run-down country estate they inherited into a bed and breakfast -- only to find it's inhabited by the many opinionated spirits of deceased residents who now call it home. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2021 Hello! Sam thinks she's crazy because she sees ghosts and tries to ignore them. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2021 Viking Funeral When Thorfinn's bones are discovered on the property, he asks Sam to conduct the traditional Viking funeral he's always wanted; Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for a lot of much-needed cash. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 2021 Dinner Party Sam and Jay invite Henry and Margaret to a dinner party to woo them into allowing the bed and breakfast; the ghosts are desperately eager to be included on the guest list. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2021 Halloween The ghosts try to help Sam and Jay protect their home from the neighborhood kids who annually vandalize the house on Halloween. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2021 Pete's Wife Pete convinces Sam to invite his living wife to the mansion, only to discover she's been keeping a dark secret from him; Sasappis gets angry with Thorfinn for binge-watching their favorite show without him; Trevor learns he may have a daughter. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2021 Flower's Article When Sam is commissioned to write an article about Flower and her friends holding up a bank during their commune days, Flower begs Sam not to accept the job because she's embarrassed about a part of the story she's never revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2021 D&D After Jay is kicked out of a Dungeons & Dragons game with his city friends, Sam agrees to facilitate a new one between him and the ghosts; Isaac confronts his feelings for Nigel, a ghost from whom he's been keeping a gigantic secret. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 2, 2021 Alberta's Fan Alberta is thrilled when a super-fan visits the mansion; Thor convinces Hetty to go on a walk that would hopefully spark a special memory. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 2021 Possession Hetty accidentally possesses Jay's body just as he and Sam are about to show Woodstone Mansion to a renowned wedding planner. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 6, 2022 Sam's Mom Sam and Jay travel to where Sam's mother died to see if she's now a ghost; Sasappis divulges a secret to his fellow ghosts. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 13, 2022 Jay's Sister When Jay's sister comes to visit after being dumped by her boyfriend, they're shocked to discover that she's communicating with someone they know on a dating app. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 20, 2022 The Vault Just as Sam and Jay are set to host a friend's wedding that could get their bed-and-breakfast business off the ground, the ghost of Hetty's husband tries to ruin it. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 24, 2022 Ghostwriter Sasappis offers to help Sam complete the bed and breakfast website so they can start taking reservations; Pete bonds with Jay over basketball, until Jay makes a new living friend; Flower attempts to be Pete's new basketball buddy. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 3, 2022 Thorapy When Sam and Jay have the ghosts bunk together to free up rooms for guests at the bed-and-breakfast, they learn that Thorfinn has been having night terrors, which inspires Sam to enlist a therapist to help him. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 31, 2022 Trevor's Pants The secret about Trevor's missing pants is finally revealed when his wealthy former friend comes to Woodstone Mansion to buy the timepiece Sam and Jay found on Elias Woodstone's corpse; Thor decides to tell Flower how he feels about her. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Attic Girl An '80s "mean girl" ghost named Stephanie, who died on her prom night, is awakened in the attic, triggering Sam to confront what happened on her own prom night; Alberta discovers she has another special gift. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 21, 2022 Farnsby & B As Sam and Jay await the arrival of their first official bed-and-breakfast guests, they face obstacles triggered by a Norse curse placed upon them by Thorfinn; Isaac takes a huge, centuries-in-the-making step in his personal life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Katie Locke O'Brien, Trent O'Donnell, Kim Gatewood
Executive Producer
Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Alison Carpenter, Debra Hayward, Alison Owen, Angie Stephenson
Screenwriter
Joe Port, John Blickstead, Lauren Bridges, Joe Wiseman, Trey Kollmer
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2021
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