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Ghosts (US)

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Ghosts (US) is an American supernatural comedy series that premiered on CBS in 2021, adapted from the British BBC series of the same name created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, and others. The show follows Sam and Jay, a couple who inherit a historic Hudson Valley estate only to discover it's inhabited by ghosts from different historical periods who can only be seen by Sam after a near-death experience. Each ghost represents a different era of American history, from a Revolutionary War officer to a 1990s financial bro, allowing the series to explore how social norms and values have changed throughout American history while maintaining its comedic focus.

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How does the American Ghosts series differ from the BBC original?

The CBS series is an American adaptation of the British BBC sitcom Ghosts, not a continuation of the original cast's story. The U.S. version premiered in 2021 and relocates the central property and ghost ensemble to New York's Hudson Valley.

How can Sam see the ghosts in Ghosts?

Sam begins seeing ghosts after a near-fatal accident leaves her with the ability to perceive the dead residents of Woodstone Mansion. Her husband Jay does not share that ability, so Sam becomes the bridge between Jay and the supernatural household.

Who are some of the ghosts at Woodstone Mansion?

The recurring ghosts include Thor, Flower, Pete, Alberta, Isaac, Hetty, Sasappis, and Trevor. Their different historical periods and deaths create the show's main comedy, especially when they disagree about how Sam and Jay should run the estate.

What are Sam and Jay trying to do with the inherited property?

Sam and Jay inherit the country estate and try to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. CBS describes the premise as a newly inherited estate becoming the center of a relationship between the living couple and the ghosts who occupy it. [Source](https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/about/)

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