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Ghosts (American TV series)

Ghosts is an American fantasy sitcom that premiered on CBS in 2021.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ghosts is an American fantasy sitcom that premiered on CBS in 2021. It follows Samantha and Jay, a married couple who inherit a rundown country estate and discover it is occupied by the spirits of former residents, with Samantha able to see and hear them after a near-death experience. The series is an American adaptation of the British sitcom Ghosts.

Premise

Samantha and Jay inherit a large, rundown country estate and decide to renovate it into a bed-and-breakfast. They soon learn the property is haunted by a group of opinionated spirits.

Development and adaptation

Ghosts is adapted from the British series of the same name that premiered in 2019. The American version was developed for CBS and retains the core haunted-house premise while using a new cast and setting.

Main cast

The series stars Rose McIver as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay. The ensemble also includes several actors portraying the resident ghosts.

Reception and broadcast

The series has aired on CBS since 2021 and is also available through Paramount Plus in some regions. It has been described by major listings as a comedy/fantasy series.

Key facts

  • The series is an American adaptation of the British sitcom Ghosts.
  • It centres on Samantha and Jay, who plan to turn an inherited estate into a bed-and-breakfast.
  • After a near-death experience, Samantha gains the ability to see and hear the ghosts.
  • The ghosts are the deceased former residents of the estate and cannot be seen by Jay.
  • The show premiered on CBS in October 2021.
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Canadian context

The series is also relevant to Canadian viewers because it is part of the broader international TV comedy landscape and has been distributed on streaming platforms available in Canada in some cases.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghosts?
Ghosts is an American fantasy sitcom about a couple who inherit a haunted estate and try to convert it into a bed-and-breakfast.
When did Ghosts premiere?
It premiered on CBS on October 7, 2021.
What is Ghosts based on?
It is based on the British television series Ghosts, which began in 2019.
Who can see the ghosts in the series?
Samantha can see and hear the ghosts after a near-death experience, while Jay cannot.
Who stars in Ghosts?
Rose McIver stars as Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar stars as Jay.

References

  1. CBS — https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/
    Supports: Series premise and CBS broadcast association
  2. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/ghosts/
    Supports: Series premise and bed-and-breakfast setup
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11379026/
    Supports: Series premise, Samantha's ability to see ghosts, cast identifiers
  4. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_(US-amerikanische_Fernsehserie)
    Supports: Premiere date, adaptation status, premise, creators
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ghosts_2021
    Supports: CBS network, release date, genre classification
  6. BBC iPlayer — https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0dcfyxf/ghosts-us
    Supports: US version identification and premise