Ghosts (CBS series)

This article is about the American sitcom *Ghosts*. For the British sitcom it is based on, see Ghosts (BBC series). For the supernatural entity, see Ghost.

## General

### Genre(s)

Supernatural
Comedy horror
Sitcom

## Broadcast

### Production company(s)

Joe vs. Joe
Monumental Television
Them There
Lionsgate Television
BBC Studios America
CBS Studios

### Premiere date

October 7, 2021 – present

***Ghosts*** is an American sitcom that premiered on October 7, 2021 on CBS starring Rose McIver as Samantha (Sam) and Utkarsh Ambudkar as her husband Jay who inherit a mansion not knowing it is haunted. After Sam suffers a near-death experience, she wakes up from a coma with the ability to see the dead.

The series is based off the British sitcom of the same name which first aired in 2019 on BBC One.

## Synopsis

Married New Yorkers Samantha and Jay Arondekar believe that their dreams have come true when they inherit a beautiful country house from Sophie Woodstone, Sam's great aunt, only to find that it is falling apart and inhabited by ghosts who died on the mansion's grounds and are now bound to the area until they can reach the afterlife. Jay cannot see or hear the ghosts, but Sam can after a near-death experience.

## Production

### Development

On November 29, 2019, CBS announced that they were developing an adaptation of the BBC One series *Ghosts*. The original British series upon which the series is based was created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond for BBC.

On February 4, 2020, it was announced that the pilot had been picked up by CBS Studios and was co-produced with BBC Studios and Lionsgate Television. On March 31, 2021, it was announced that the adaptation has been picked up for a full series. In July 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere as a Thursday-night entry on October 7, 2021. On September 23, 2021, CBS changed the premiere to back-to-back episodes.

On October 21, 2021, CBS picked up the series for a full season. On December 17, 2021, it was reported that production has been temporarily halted due to a positive case of COVID-19 on the set of the series. On January 24, 2022, CBS renewed the series for a second season which premiered on September 29, 2022.

On November 8, 2022, it was announced that the BBC would be airing *Ghosts* in the United Kingdom under the name of 'Ghosts US' on BBC Three & BBC iPlayer on November 20, 2022. On January 12, 2023, CBS renewed the series for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on February 15, 2024.

### Casting

On March 4, 2020, Rose McIver was cast in a leading role for the pilot. On July 1, 2020, Utkarsh Ambudkar was cast in a main role for the pilot. On December 9, 2020, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Asher Grodman, Rebecca Wisocky, Sheila Carrasco, Danielle Pinnock and Roman Zaragoza were cast in main roles for the pilot. On May 12, 2021, Devan Chandler Long joined the cast as a series regular.

## Cast

### Main

#### Living

* Rose McIver as Samantha Arondekar
* Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay Arondekar

#### Ghosts

* Brandon Scott Jones as Captain Isaac Higgintoot
* Richie Moriarty as Pete Martino
* Asher Grodman as Trevor
* Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty Woodstone
* Sheila Carrasco as Susan Montero, a.k.a Flower
* Danielle Pinnock as Alberta Haynes
* Roman Zaragoza as Sasappis
* Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn

### Recurring

* Hudson Thames as Crash, a 1950s-era James Dean style ghost who was decapitated. The character has so far only appeared in 'Pilot' and briefly in the background of 'Halloween', but CBS has suggested he may return in future episodes.
* Odessa A'Zion as Stephanie- An 80s mean girl who died on the property after getting killed on her Prom Night. She spends months on end sleeping in the attic hence the nickname "Attic Girl". Though born in the same year as Trevor and therefore the same age, she died at an earlier age, so has the appearance of teenager and so her advances toward him are rejected.

In addition to the main ghosts, the mansion houses a group of ghosts who died of cholera and occupy the basement. Their sickly appearances disturb the upstairs ghosts. The total number is uncertain, but there are at least six, three of which have been named within the series (Stuart, Nancy, and Creepy Dirk), with the remaining three being listed in the credits. They are based on the Plague ghosts of the original British series.

* Stuart Fink as Cholera Victim Stuart
* Arthur Holden as Cholera Victim Creepy Dirk
* Cody Crain as Cholera Victim Cody
* Nigel Downer as Cholera Victim Nigel
* Cat Lemieux as Cholera Victim Catherine
* Betsy Sodaro as Cholera Victim Nancy

There are also British Ghosts who died in the Revolutionary War and live in the shed on the property as that has been the agreement since who war ended and as an result know Isaac. They keep most to themselves and only come up to the main house to redraw the boarder lines every few years although the main house ghosts say its only for Nigel to flirt with Isaac.

* Chad Andrews as Baxter
* Christian Daoust as Jenkins
* John Hartman as Nigel Chessum

## Episodes List

### Season 1

* **Episode 1** Pilot: Samantha and Jay throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a rundown country estate they inherited into a bed & breakfast – only to find it's inhabited by the many opinionated spirits of deceased residents who now call it home.
* **Episode 2** Hello!: When Sam thinks she's crazy because she continues to see the ghosts of Woodstone Mansion, she tries to ignore them, making them even more determined to get her to acknowledge they're real.
* **Episode 3** Viking Funeral: When Thorfinn's bones are discovered, he asks Sam for a traditional Viking funeral. Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for much-needed cash, and the ghosts elect a "ghost representative" to bring issues to Sam.
* **Episode 4** Dinner Party: When Sam and Jay invite the nosy neighbors Henry and Margaret (Mark Linn-Baker and Kathryn Greenwood) 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.
* **Episode 5** Halloween: On Halloween at Woodstone Mansion, the ghosts try to help Sam and Jay protect their home from the neighborhood kids who annually vandalize the house.
* **Episode 6** 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 for many years. Also, Sassapis gets angry with Thorfinn for binge-cheating their favorite show without him, and Trevor learns he may have a daughter.
* **Episode 7** Flower's Article: Flower begs sam not to write an article about the time she and her friends held up a bank during her commune days.
* **Episode 8** D&D: Sam agrees to facilitate a new dungeons & dragons campaign between jay and the ghosts, after he's kicked out of the one with his city friends.
* **Episode 9** Alberta's Fan: Alberta is thrilled when a super-fan of her music visits the mansion.
* **Episode 10** Possession: Hetty accidentally possesses Jay's body just as he and Sam are to about show Woodstone Mansion to a renowned wedding planner.
* **Episode 11** Sam's Mom: Sam and Jay travel to where Sam's mother died to see if she's a ghost.
* **Episode 12** Jay's Sister: Jay and Sam are shocked to discover that Jay's sister is communicating with someone they know on a dating app.
* **Episode 13** The Vault: Just as Sam and Jay are about to host a friend's wedding that would provide great publicity for their B&B, the ghost of Hetty's husband tries to ruin it.
* **Episode 14** Ghostwriter: When Sasappis offers to help Sam complete the B&B website, they butt heads over the creative direction, and Pete bonds with Jay over basketball.
* **Episode 15** Thorapy: Thorfinn's night terrors inspire Sam to enlist a therapist to help him, and Isaac makes a big personal revelation after he's compelled to seduce Hetty.
* **Episode 16** 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.
* **Episode 17** Attic Girl: An '80s "mean girl" ghost who died on her prom night is awakened in the attic, triggering Sam to confront what happened on her prom night.
* **Episode 18** Farnsby & B: As Sam and Jay await their first official B&B guests, they must overcome obstacles triggered by a norse curse, and Isaac takes a centuries-in-the-making step in his personal life.

### Season 2

* **Episode 1** Spies: Sam enlists the Ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the B&B. Also, Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group.
* **Episode 2** Alberta's Podcast: Sam decides to host a podcast exploring the mystery surrounding Alberta's death. Also, Hetty develops an unusual relationship with a broken washing machine.
* **Episode 3** Jay's Friends: Sam becomes alarmed when the ghosts suggest Jay's new friends may be part of a cult run by a charismatic leader named Micah (Drew Tarver). Also, Pete changes his attitude after Sasappis criticizes his unceasing cheeriness.
* **Episode 4** The Tree: Sasappis convinces Sam and Jay to try and save an old tree on the Woodstone property that the neighbors want to cut down, and Thor attempts to become more environmentally friendly to get Flower's attention.
* **Episode 5** Halloween 2: The Ghost of Hetty's Past: A séance at Sam and Jay's last-minute Halloween party conjures up a spirit from Hetty's past. Also, Isaac worries Nigel will be turned off by his ghost power.
* **Episode 6** The Baby Bjorn: Sam meets a Viking ghost at the Farnsbys' house who has an unexpected connection to Thorfinn. Also, Trevor devises a new method for the ghosts to trade favors.
* **Episode 7** Dumb Deaths: When a television documentary crew comes to Woodstone Mansion to shoot an episode of "Dumb Deaths," Pete confronts a hard truth about the day he died.
* **Episode 8** The Liquor License: Alberta's expertise from her past comes in handy when Sam and Jay run into some complications during their Woodstone whiskey tasting soiree. Also, Trevor devises a ghost fraternity, which inspires a revelation from Isaac's past.
* **Episode 9** The Christmas Spirit: Jay's sister, Bela (Punam Patel), visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves.
* **Episode 10** The Christmas Spirit Part Two: Sam and Thorfinn get caught in the crossfire as the scheme Jay's sister, Bela (Punam Patel), and the ghosts have conjured up goes awry. Isaac's marriage to Beatrice sheds light on how apprehensive he has been in communicating his feelings to Nigel.
* **Episode 11** The Perfect Assistant: Sam and Jay are thrilled when they find a highly qualified assistant for the B&B - however, their new employee comes with some surprising baggage. Also, Thorfinn tries to help his son, Bjorn, deal with a bully.
* **Episode 12** The Family Business: Sam gives relationship advice to her and Jay's assistant, Freddie (Mike Lane), ignoring Hetty's warning not to get too close to "the help." Also, Sasappis strikes up a romance with Jessica (Nichole Sakura), the ghost who lives in Freddie's car.
* **Episode 13** Ghost Hunter: Sam and Jay's assistant, Freddie (Mike Lane), purchases ghost-hunting equipment when suspicious activity leads him to theorize the B&B is haunted. Also, Sasappis risks losing his relationship with Jessica (Nichole Sakura) when Freddie sells his car.
* **Episode 14** Trevor's Body: Trevor receives disturbing news about his parents when they come to Woodstone B&B to collect his newly discovered remains. Also, Isaac and Nigel's relationship hits a roadblock.
* **Episode 15** A Date To Remember: Sam and Jay help Thorfinn create a perfect first date with Flower, and Hetty feels slighted by the ghosts' new housemate, Nigel.
* **Episode 16** Isaac's Book: Sam struggled to keep Issac's spirits up after she hits a wall trying to publish a biography about him, Trevor and Hetty conspire to keep their relationship hiden and Flower urges Thor to control his anger.
* **Episode 17** Weekend From Hell: Elias Woodstone returns seeking Hetty's forgiveness so he can stay out of hell forever, and Jay struggles to repeat a culinary creation that he came up with after walking through Flower.
* **Episode 18** Alberta's Descendant: Alberta is thrilled when a living relative visits Woodstone to learn more about her, but things take a turn when she hits it off with Sam's podcast co-host. Also, Nigel uses his knowledge of Trevor and Hetty's secret tryst to try to blackmail Hetty.
* **Episode 19** Ghost Father of the Bride: After learning that Pete's daughter, Laura is getting married, Sam, at Pete's behest, tries to convince her to hold her wedding at Woodstone B&B. Also, Alberta and Isaac team up to solve the mystery of what happened to Crash's head.
* **Episode 20** Woodstone's Hottest Couple: When teen ghost Stephanie (Odessa A'zion), who lives in the attic, awakens to find that her crush Trevor is now dating Hetty, she decides to sabotage all the relationships at Woodstone.
* **Episode 21** Whodunnit: Sam, Jay and the ghosts go into detective mode when Sam's podcast editor gives her one last episode to wrap up Alberta's murder. Also, Trevor, Flower and Pete discover an email from a Nigerian prince asking for help.
* **Episode 22** The Heir: When a woman shows up claiming to be the rightful heir to Woodstone Mansion, Sam and Jay enlist the help of a lawyer. Meanwhile, Isaac tries to decide how to spend half of Sam's advance on his autobiography. Also, a surprise event takes place that could dramatically change life at the manor.

### Season 3

* **Episode 1** The Owl: Sam, Jay and the remaining ghosts unravel the mystery of which ghost passed into the afterlife. Also, Sam and Jay must relocate an owl in order to do construction on the barn to turn it into Jay's restaurant.
* **Episode 2** Man of Your Dreams:

## Trivia

* Although based on the original BBC version of the series and similar in plot and story arcs, the characters have been Americanized to reflect the story of the house: in the British version, Isaac is a Second World War captain (also a closeted gay man, who remains unnamed; the Captain in the British series is far more serious and a bit more tragic, much of the comedy coming from his strict military ways and his obsession for rank, while Isaac is more flamboyant and sarcastic); Trevor (the trouserless ghost) is a disgraced MP instead of a Wall Street broker (confirmed in the BBC series to have died while having sex, while Trevor's death is from an accidental drug overdose); and Thor the Viking is a caveman. Two original characters, Flower the Hippie and Alberta the jazz singer, replace Kitty, a naïve Georgian woman (who, as Flower, is always absent-minded, though Flower's is more an effect of drugs) and Thomas, a failed romantic poet who, like Alberta, constantly exaggerates his own importance and significance, though Alberta's talent is genuine but the British character's is not). Some of the characters' traits were given to others: Trevor's crush on Sam was originally from the romantic poet, while Sassapis' wit and sarcasm were originally the Caveman's. Hetty, the lady of the house, and Pete, the friendly scout leader, remain relatively the same. Crash, the decapitated ghost (a Tudor nobleman in the BBC version), shares the original's recurring joke of constantly losing his head.

## Videos

### Interviews

Rose McIver in 'The Talk' CBS (October 14, 2021)GHOSTS star, Rose McIver, on playing Samantha and the dead people she sees on the CBS hit-TV InsiderGhosts' Rose McIver Interview- From Breaking Out with Lovely Bones to CBS Sitcom StarStars of 'Ghosts' in 'The Talk' CBS (January 6, 2022)Conversations at Home with GHOSTSGhosts CBS Star Utkarsh Ambudkar Teases 'Deep Dive' for Rest of Season 1 in 2022, Talks 'Possession''Ghosts' CBS cast surprise announcement (Season 2 Renewal)'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock - TVLine InterviewRomán Zaragoza talks about his role as Sasappis on CBS' 'Ghosts'CBS Ghosts - Official 2022 San Diego Comic-Con PanelGhosts CBS Star Devan Chandler Long Talks Thorapy Episode, Relationship With Flower for Season 2Ghosts CBS Star Román Zaragoza on Powerful Ghostwriter Moment, Looks Ahead to Season 2The Sit-Down- Asher GrodmanGhosts with Asher GrodmanGhosts CBS Star Rebecca Wisocky Breaks Down 'Most Fun' Episode, Talks Season 2 for Hetty
### Promos

Ghosts (CBS) Trailer HD - Rose McIver comedy seriesGhosts (CBS) "Haunting" Trailer HD - Rose McIver comedy seriesGhosts Series Premiere PreviewCBS Ghosts - CBS'S HIT COMEDY TEASES SEASON 2!Ghosts - Extended Trailer - CBS Fall 2022

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3. ↑ https://deadline.com/2020/02/cbs-4-comedy-pilots-corinne-kingsbury-frank-pines-kohan-mutchnick-and-port-wiseman-ghosts-the-three-of-us-please-hold-for-frankie-wolfe-1202851490/
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6. ↑ https://deadline.com/2021/09/ghosts-premiere-one-hour-bumped-up-to-one-hour-b-positive-moved-back-one-week-cbs-1234843079/
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