Ghosts (2021)
Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear.
Details
First Air Date
10/7/2021
Last Air Date
3/13/2025
Network
CBS
Rating
8/10 (234 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
Joe vs. Joe, Monumental Television, Them There, Lionsgate Television, BBC Studios, CBS Studios
About Ghosts
The 2021 series "Ghosts" is a comedy centered on Samantha and Jay, a couple who inherit a country estate. Their plan to convert it into a bed-and-breakfast hits a snag when they discover the property is not only in disrepair but also inhabited by various spirits. Only Samantha can see and hear these previous residents, leading to a unique living situation.
The show employs a sitcom format, blending elements of a haunted house story with domestic comedy. The premise revolves around the couple's efforts to establish their business while navigating interactions with the eclectic group of ghosts. Keywords associated with the series include "haunted house," "bed and breakfast (b&b)," and "sitcom," highlighting its core themes. The tone often includes sarcastic and amused elements, as indicated by its keywords.
Currently, the series has four seasons and 68 episodes, holding a status of "Returning Series." It has an average audience score of 8 out of 10 from 234 votes on TMDB, and an IMDb rating of 7.9 based on 49,606 votes.
Why you might be searching for Ghosts
People search for "Ghosts" due to its comedic premise involving a woman who can communicate with spirits in her inherited home. Searches often relate to specific humorous lines like "I thought we'd be together forever" or scenarios involving characters recording messages from the deceased, indicating the show's memorable comedic situations.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the US version to be inferior to the UK original, with the exception of the Viking character, and expressed offense at the portrayal of the Native American character, calling the series a poor copy of the original.
Read the full reviewA viewer noted that while the show has funny moments, particularly in season 1, they found it to be racist and misandrist, describing season 2 as painful and abandoning season 3 early on.
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You can stream *Ghosts* on Paramount+ and CBS.com. The show is also available on Apple TV. [paramountplus.com](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/ghosts/)
No, the American sitcom *Ghosts* is not based on a true story. It is an adaptation of a British series of the same name. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_(American_TV_series))
There are currently five seasons of *Ghosts*, with a sixth season slated to premiere in October 2026. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_(American_TV_series))
*Ghosts* has received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reported approval ratings of 93% for the first season, 100% for the second, and 100% for the third season. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_(American_TV_series))