CBS is taking up residence with Ghosts, handing the freshman supernatural comedy a full-season order, TVLine has learned. (An exact episode count for Season 1 was not announced.)
Ghosts‘ double-episode premiere averaged 5.5 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, and the subsequent Oct. 14 episode actually ticked up in the demo. With Live+7 DVR playback factored in, the sitcom’s debut enjoyed the largest gain of all new and returning comedy premieres this season, adding 2.2 million viewers.
“We’re thrilled this spirited new comedy has struck a chord with viewers and critics alike and is off to a great start,” Thom Sherman, CBS Entertainment’s Senior EVP of Programming, said in a statement. “We’ve loved Ghosts since day one, and thank the outstanding executive producers, cast and writers for skillfully bringing to life the boldest, most unique comedy you’ll find anywhere on television this season.”
The series stars Rose McIver (iZombie) and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Never Have I Ever) as Sam and Jay, a Manhattan couple who inherit a big countryside estate that is also home to a comical group of spirits who died over different periods in history: There’s 1700s militiaman/dandy Isaac (The Other Two‘s Brandon Scott Jones); ’80s scout troop leader Pete (What We Do in the Shadows guest star Richie Moriarty); Prohibition singer Alberta (Young Sheldon‘s Danielle Pinnock); pants-less ’90s finance bro Trevor (Asher Grodman); a Native American named Sasappis (Austin & Ally‘s Román Zaragoza); a ’60s hippie named Flower (Jane the Virgin‘s Sheila Carrasco); Viking Thorfinn (Doom Patrol‘s Devan Chandler Long); and Hetty (Devious Maids’ Rebecca Wisocky), Sam’s distant relative from the 1800s and a former owner of the estate.
As previously reported, new dramas NCIS: Hawai’i and FBI: International also scored full-season orders earlier this month.
Ghosts — which is based on the BBC One sitcom — airs Thursdays at 9/8c. Are you excited for more episodes? Hit the comments to let us know!
Glad to hear. Very charming show.
I’ve been watching the British version for 3 seasons. Having watched both, I prefer the British characters best, especially Kitty.
I prefer the British version, too. But the US version has its charms… and fortunately, apart from the pilot, is doing its own thing rather than slavishly recreating episodes.
No greater character than the Brit Kitty!!! Love her!!!
Love this quirky comedy. Clever premise and a fun ensemble cast led by the brilliant Rose McIver
The British version was much better, I wish they had used the same cast it was funnier and better lines and the actors were great.
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In case I did not say it the new sitcom Ghost
I was a fan when it was done by British TV.
We get it. The Brits are better at everything.
Get over yourself seriously…stick to the British one then
I agree.
Thank you for giving Ghosts a full season order.
Awesome. This is the only current sitcom that I watch.
Same.
You should try “What Happens in the Dark” on FX. It comes on the same night and is a great companion to “Ghosts.”
OMG – I’m so happy to hear Ghost’s got the nod! I love this show – how original & funny with sharp humor.
Thank you CBS!!!
Wow, I’m kind of surprised! These high-concept comedies don’t seem to last long on broadcast TV, and I expected it to be one of this year’s first cancellations. I’ve heard great things about this show, so now that it’s sticking around a bit, I’ll have to check it out!
Excellent. I love Rose McIver.
Awesome – this show was surprisingly funny.
Huzzah!! It’s a miracle! (Probably also a general thanks to the lowered performance expectations of network television, but I’ll take it.) The best new show of the season in my favored genre and it means a lot more of the winsome Rose McIver on my screen each week, which is an extra side of awesome sauce.
So great to see a show that’s fun and entertaining get recognized!
Great the only new show I am watching this year now can’t wait from shows from last season to premier, Mr. Mayor, Call Me Kat, Young Rock, and Kenan.
Spirited???? I see what you did there.
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It would be great if it had the original Cast..soo much funnier. I watched all 3 seasons I am a big fan!!!
To bad they are messing up a great show!!!
They’re not “messing up” anything; the British version will continue to exist (and, in fact, has an upcoming Christmas special). If you can’t enjoy both, just watch one.
Stop embarrassing yourself ma’am.
OMG YES! She has posted soooo many times saying the same thing. Is she looking for someone to compliment her for watching the British version???
No one is forcing you to watch it
I was not expecting to like this show as much as I do! But I loved Rose McIver in iZombie, and never expected to like that one either. Such a fun show and I’m looking forward to seeing where they go with it!
I can’t believe it! They renewed a good show! I was so sure it would be cancelled!
I am not saying they are better at everything
I am saying this show was a keeper when they did it,
I could not wait to watch it..the new one I am taking off my watch list..its almost heart breaking….
But there’s no reason to repeat yourself multiple times with the same information. No one is forcing you to watch it. If you like the British one better, great. Stick with that one.
Let it go
Really enjoying this show. Thanks for renewing it!
The British version is better, but I’m happy with this one, too. Hope it sticks around.
OMG!! I couldn’t even get thru the first show because it was so bad. It’s supposed to be a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. Guess CBS was desperate for something to show on their network.
Have to agree…watched the first episode and that was it. Just didn’t hit where I thought it needed to. Plus, the husband’s acting was awful!!!! I liked the ghosts, but couldn’t imagine watching the show because of him.
Or *maybe* other people have different tastes in comedy than you do? Perhaps your opinions aren’t universal?
I love the premise . I think the ghosts are funny, especially how they interact with Sam & Jay. But with so many ghosts, they haven’t given each ghost enough time to develop a character rather than just a charicature. Sam and Jay are fun to watch, great anchors for the show. Once the ghosts all settle into their characters, it will hopefully become an ensemble comedy to rival some of the best. A “CHEERS” for todays viewers…something we could all use.
It’s only been on for 3 episodes! Give it time!! I’m sure future episodes will explore more of the ghosts’ stories and give those actors time to develop their characters. You can’t cram everything into the premiere.
Awesome news! I’m really liking it so far.
Great news :)! Glad to hear this.