Ghosts (2021): Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: October 7, 2021

Summary: Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) inherit a country estate and plan to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast, but they soon realize it is haunted by a great number of previous residents in this comedy based on the BBC series of the same name.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Jay's Sister
Air Date: January 12, 2022
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S1:E11. Sam's Mom
Air Date: January 6, 2022
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S1:E10. Possession
Air Date: December 9, 2021

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Dave Nemetz

Oct 4, 2021

The result is an inspired mix of Beetlejuice and The Money Pit, with a spooky, goofy energy that isn’t remotely like anything else on broadcast TV...The chorus of ghosts is a comedic masterstroke. Read full review

John Anderson

Oct 5, 2021

There are certainly no shows on TV more spirited than “Ghosts” right now and there may be none funnier. ... The juxtaposition of the modern and the ancient—in technology as well as attitudes—is just one of the show’s reservoirs of mirth. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Nov 5, 2021

Witty throwback. ... Perky Rose McIver and droll Utkasrsh Ambudkar are perfect foils. [8 - 21 Nov 2021, p.9]

Caroline Framke

Oct 6, 2021

It’s admittedly rare for a sitcom to find its feet as quickly as the American “Ghosts” does, no doubt because it’s got a fairly malleable outline to follow that’s already proven successful. So while it’s genuinely jarring to watch this iteration of “Ghosts” if you’ve seen its British inspiration, if you have not [seen the original] … well, it’s charming enough to merit sticking around, anyway, especially as it begins to find its own way in a third episode completely divorced from the show’s source material. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Oct 6, 2021

For now, though, Ghosts -- which premieres with back-to-back episodes -- milks enough laughs from the sharpness of its writing and sheer goofiness to warrant a look. Whether that translates into a long-term stay remains to be seen, but unlike a lot of new sitcoms, at least this one doesn't look dead on arrival. Read full review

The Guardian Jack Seale

Nov 21, 2022

Ghosts US (BBC Three/iPlayer) is a decent showcase for its cast and it can’t kill the charm of the original, but what was delightful in the original show is now just pleasant and what was unique is generic. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Oct 4, 2021

Ghosts is more cute than funny. Though it must be given credit (if that's the right word) for breaking the broadcast-TV barrier on a particular euphemism for fellatio, which the ghosts use frequently without any awareness of its modern American significance. Now, on to the rusty trombone. Read full review

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manningn15

Aug 12, 2022

Ghosts is one of my top 5 favorite new shows of 2021. The writing was outstanding, very hilarious and really love the witty on the nose jokes. The performances are phenomenal especially from Rose McIver, Brandon Scott Jones, Rebecca Wisocky, Danielle Pinnock, Matt Walsh, Richie Moriarty,Ghosts is one of my top 5 favorite new shows of 2021. The writing was outstanding, very hilarious and really love the witty on the nose jokes. The performances are phenomenal especially from Rose McIver, Brandon Scott Jones, Rebecca Wisocky, Danielle Pinnock, Matt Walsh, Richie Moriarty, Asher Grodman, Devan Chandler Long, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Roman Zaragoza, John Hartman, Betsy Sodaro, Arthur Holden, Rachael Harris, Sheila Carrasco, Cody Crain, Crystle Lightning, Caroline Aaron, Stuart Fink, and Cat Lemieux. The music is great especially the opening theme. An A+ first season, hoping for many more.… Expand

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MondayQB

Nov 14, 2021

British transplant. We get it that some may have liked the British version, but so too are those who still cling to the British version of the Office. True, it can be mindless, but mindless in a harmless, comedic manner. Perhaps not as “smart” as some comedies (pick your show), but Ghosts isBritish transplant. We get it that some may have liked the British version, but so too are those who still cling to the British version of the Office. True, it can be mindless, but mindless in a harmless, comedic manner. Perhaps not as “smart” as some comedies (pick your show), but Ghosts is certainly worth a view if you want something light, amusing, and a show with about a half dozen well-crafted lines each episode.… Expand

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danswink

Nov 18, 2021

Did not expect to enjoy this show. Interesting context and the interplay between the characters are amusing.

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Klebart

Oct 23, 2021

It's good. I do watch it and hope for more shows, but there was absolutely no reason to remake the BBC version though. Watch that one too if you can. Since I like the BBC version, I admit that it's nice to have some American versions to fill in while I'm waiting for it to come back.

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Ededed

Nov 1, 2021

Another mindless CBS comedy.

This could have been a decent show except that it is too shallow and banal. Stereotypes abound which makes this show less than smart, less than interesting, and easy to tune out. When will Hollywood learn that smart writing is the key to the success of theAnother mindless CBS comedy.

This could have been a decent show except that it is too shallow and banal.

Stereotypes abound which makes this show less than smart, less than interesting, and easy to tune out.

When will Hollywood learn that smart writing is the key to the success of the classic sitcoms of the past. Unfortunately they keep dishing out this drivel.… Expand

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geometrical

Oct 9, 2021

This show is an abomination. Yet another doomed American remake of a British show that didn’t need to be made. I should say that I loved Rose McIver in iZombie, but if the showrunners thought they were capturing what made the original Ghosts special they have failed spectacularly. PleaseThis show is an abomination. Yet another doomed American remake of a British show that didn’t need to be made. I should say that I loved Rose McIver in iZombie, but if the showrunners thought they were capturing what made the original Ghosts special they have failed spectacularly. Please just watch the original BBC Ghosts, there are already three seasons and it’s still airing.… Expand

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bayog

Dec 23, 2021

Perhaps if I had not seen the original series, this American adaptation would be tolerable, but I rather doubt it. Setting aside the fact that this adaptation did not take a single opportunity to improve upon the formula of the original, it's just not funny. The writing is clunky, madePerhaps if I had not seen the original series, this American adaptation would be tolerable, but I rather doubt it. Setting aside the fact that this adaptation did not take a single opportunity to improve upon the formula of the original, it's just not funny. The writing is clunky, made clunkier by a cast that just seem to nail a single line of dialogue. The exception is Utkarsh Ambudkar, but the rest are dead weight. You get the sense that this is everyone's first everything. First acting roles, first scriptwriting gig, first time directing, editing, etc. If not, it's pretty embarrassing.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: February 9, 2023
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2022
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 2021
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  S1:E12. Jay's Sister
  Air Date: January 12, 2022
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  S1:E11. Sam's Mom
  Air Date: January 6, 2022
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  S1:E10. Possession
  Air Date: December 9, 2021
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  S1:E9. Alberta's Fan
  Air Date: December 2, 2021
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  S1:E8. D&D
  Air Date: November 18, 2021
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  S1:E7. Flower's Article
  Air Date: November 11, 2021
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  S1:E6. Pete's Wife
  Air Date: November 4, 2021
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  S1:E5. Halloween
  Air Date: October 28, 2021
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  S1:E4. Dinner Party
  Air Date: October 21, 2021
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  S1:E3. Viking Funeral
  Air Date: October 14, 2021