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Season 1 – God Friended Me

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Miles Finer is an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from God and unwittingly becomes an agent of change in the lives and destinies of others around him. After repeated pokes by God, Miles' curiosity takes over, and he accepts the ultimate friend request and follows the signs to Cara Bloom, an online journalist. Brought together by the mysterious account, the two find themselves investigating God's friend suggestions and inadvertently helping others in need. Miles is set on getting to the bottom of what he believes is an elaborate hoax, but in the meantime, he'll play along and -- in the process -- change his life forever.
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A sincere and thoughtful handling of spiritual themes helps God Friended Me overcome -- and even benefit from -- its earnest approach to a potentially off-putting premise.

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Michael Starr New York Post While God Friended Me does sometimes stray into saccharine-sweet, Touched By An Angel-type territory... it doesn't overstay its welcome and seems to know when to dial it back and inject some levity into the proceedings. Dec 17, 2018 Full Review Carmen Phillips Autostraddle I know this sounds ridiculous, but thanks in no small part to the chemistry of the cast, it comes across as mostly sweet. Oct 22, 2018 Full Review Johanna Schneller Toronto Star Maybe it's Touched by an Angel 2.0: Poked by a Deity. Oct 11, 2018 Full Review Erin Schwartz The Nation Each episode of the CBS comedy-drama functions as a morality play for a peculiar worldview. Jun 12, 2020 Full Review John Hanlon John Hanlon Reviews The show's intentions are clear but the plot doesn't give the characters enough room to grow into fully-realized individuals. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 25, 2018 Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Sweet, wholesome drama about faith and charity. Rated: 4/5 Oct 3, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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ripper j God Friended Me was a great show that was canceled way before it's time. At least they had the opportunity to sort of wrap it up. The positive flavor of the show was so refreshing. The writing was good and the acting was excellent. All the characters had depth and personality, the mystery was interesting and they dealt with real life themes in a thoughtful manner. And again, I can't praise the cast enough. Even the secondary characters were really well done. I liked everything about this show and was sad to see it go. Obviously fools would rather watch fake dating and cringe shows. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Great Personable Characters. Very Light Hearted Feel Good TV Show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member We look forward to this show airing every week! It is thought provoking, has great twists and turns and the entire concept is present day. To top it off it is funny and witty a solution oriented series the world needs now. Our family says " Awesome show" Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting premise. It is funny and light-hearted at times, yet has some philosophical undertones that get you thinking. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great show but they do go way overboard on the inclusiveness. Obligatory gay couple black preacher, black business owner, asian IT guy, black journalist and 1 pretty white girl. I wouldn't watch it if it wasn't so damn good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love the fact that it explores faith honestly and respectfully. The show is well written and the cast plays their parts perfectly. Thought provoking and entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brandon Micheal Hall

Miles Finer

Violett Beane

Cara Bloom

Joe Morton

Reverend Arthur Finer

Suraj Sharma

Rakesh Singh

Javicia Leslie

Ali Finer

Rachel Bay Jones

Susan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2018 Pilot Miles Finer, an outspoken atheist podcaster, finds his life turned upside down when he receives a friend request from God on social media. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2018 The Good Samaritan Miles' dreams come true when a satellite radio company wants to put his podcast on the air; Cara tries to build a relationship with her estranged mom; Rakesh is crushed when he spots Jaya on a date. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2018 Heavenly Taco Truck Miles' wallet is stolen when he, Rakesh and Cara check out a food truck the God Account suggests that he "like"; when the account suggests that he befriend a private investigator, Miles decides to have the investigator track down the thief. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 2018 Error Code 1.61 While at the Hayden Planetarium, Miles and Cara meet a young woman who is searching for her old boyfriend; Arthur tries to put a piece of his past behind him. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2018 Unfriended The "God" account unfriends Miles after he's reluctant to act on the latest friend suggestion, a young woman who is dealing with emotional trauma after her sister's death; Cara reconnects with her ex-boyfriend; Jaya stuns Rakesh with some news. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2018 A House Divided Miles is sent a friend suggestion for a cab driver who is opposed to his daughter marrying outside their faith; Miles enrolls in a marketing class to help him promote his podcast. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2018 The Prodigal Son Miles is forced to face uncomfortable truths about his family when the God account points him toward his Uncle Terrance; Cara's father pays her a visit, and he discovers that she's reconnected with her mom, who left them when she was a child. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2018 Matthew 621 Miles and his friends must unravel a mystery when the God account suggests he befriend a man who died six months ago; Miles asks Nia on a date; Rakesh and Lucy, his hacker friend, continue searching for the person behind the God account. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 2018 King's Gambit Miles reunites with private detective Ray Nicolette to track down a chess legend who vanished 10 years ago after losing a huge match. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 2018 Coney Island Cyclone Miles and Arthur face their own unresolved emotions, when the God account sends Miles the name of one of Arthur's parishioners who recently lost his wife; Rakesh and Cara hunt down a new lead on the hacker they think may be behind the God account. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 2018 17 Years Miles is shocked when the God account sends him the name of the drunk driver who killed his mother; Cara and Rakesh must help him face the worst moment of his life in order to move forward; Miles and Rakesh learn more about the mysterious hacker. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 2019 Ready Player Two Miles turns to his dad for help when he learns that his latest friend suggestion was adopted after being dropped off at Arthur's church as a baby; Pria comes clean about the real identity of the hacker and his possible connection to the God account. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 2019 Miracle on 123rd Street Miles is shocked when the God account sends him 76 simultaneous friend suggestions; Ali moves in with Miles while her apartment is being fumigated; Rakesh receives surprising news at work. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 17, 2019 The Trouble With the Curve Miles reconnects with his high school baseball teammate, Cal, when he gets a friend suggestion for a promising young baseball player who Cal is coaching; Arthur feels territorial when the Diocese sends someone to mentor under him. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 3, 2019 Two Guys, a Girl, and a Thai Food Place Miles and Cara help a woman who wakes from a coma and has no memory of the night she collapsed; Rakesh meets Simon Hayes, the tech CEO who may be involved with the God account; Arthur's mentorship of Rev. Carver gets off to a rocky start. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 10, 2019 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant Miles and Cara must help a sous chef whose dreams of opening her own restaurant are in danger of falling apart; Ali and Miles are concerned that the diocese sent Rev. Carver to replace Arthur; Rakesh gets closer to Simon Hayes. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 17, 2019 The Dragon Slayer Miles gets an offer to join a podcast network that wants the exclusive rights to the God account story; Cara is faced with a choice that could hurt his big opportunity. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2019 Return to Sender When a package mistakenly shows up on Miles' doorstep, his search for its importance leads him to a couple grieving the loss of their daughter; Miles, Cara and Rakesh reunite with John Dove, Miles' first friend suggestion. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 31, 2019 The Road to Damascus Arthur joins Miles on a road trip upstate after the God account checks into a closed-down summer camp; Cara makes a career-altering decision; Pria reveals unexpected news to Rakesh; the hunt for answers to the God account comes to a head. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 14, 2019 Que Sera Sera Miles, Cara and Rakesh finally come face to face with the elusive Henry Chase. Details

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Season Info

Director
Safia M. Dirie, Marcos Siega, Joe Morton, Gregory Smith, Tamra Davis
Executive Producer
Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Marcos Siega
Screenwriter
Steven Lilien, Robert Hull, Carmen Pilar Golden, Lara Azzopardi, Lydia Teffera, Robert Hill, Jessica Granger, Jessica Ball, Richard Lowe, Bryan Wynbrandt
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2018