Series synopsis
B Positive is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on November 5, 2020. It ended on March 10, 2022. It was created by Marco Pennette. It stars Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Kether Donohue and Darryl Stephens.
Faced with finding a kidney donor, newly divorced dad Drew is at the end of his rope when he runs into Gina, a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives.
Premise
Faced with finding a kidney donor, newly divorced dad Drew is at the end of his rope when he runs into Gina, a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Annaleigh Ashford as Gina
- Thomas Middleditch as Drew
- Kether Donohue as Gabby
- Darryl Stephens as Gideon
- Linda Lavin as Norma
- Sara Rue as Julia
- Izzy G. as Maddie
- David Anthony Higgins as Jerry
Supporting cast
- Terrence Terrell as Eli
- Héctor Elizondo as Harry
- Jane Seymour as Bette
- Ben Vereen as Peter
- Priscilla Lopez as Meredith
- Jim Beaver as Spencer
- Anna Maria Horsford as Mrs. Ludlum
- Briga Heelan as Samantha
Guest cast
- Eliza Shin as Nurse
- Tim Bagley as Minister
- Terryn Westbrook as Leslie
- Mason McCulley as Monty
- Amy Pietz as Sheila
- Rashawn Nadine Scott as Jenny
- Megan McNulty as Barb
- Bob Glouberman as Andy
- Phillip Brock as Uncle Larry
- Edith Fields as Mrs. Franco
- Ramon Hilario as Mr. Lopez
- Courtenay Taylor as Woman V.O.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | November 5, 2020 | May 13, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 16 | October 14, 2021 | March 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Drew, a recently divorced father, discovers he needs a kidney and finds his donor in the last person he ever would've imagined. |
November 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
Die Alysis When Drew's condition worsens, he needs to make sure Gina is still serious about donating her kidney and winds up making her an offer she can't refuse. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Foreign Bodies As Gina makes herself at home in Drew's house, Drew begins to question whether he made the right decision. |
November 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love, Taxes and a Kidney As Gina and Drew adjust to life after surgery, Drew develops romantic feelings for someone new, and Gina gets surprising news about a friend’s death. |
October 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Vermont, Switzerland and Connecticut Gina and Eli’s relationship is tested by Gina’s new wealth. Also, Drew gets a surprise visit from his long-distance girlfriend, Adriana. |
October 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
Bagels, Billiards and a Magic Show On Gina’s first day as the new owner of the retirement home, she asks Drew for help getting through to a short-tempered resident whose wife is sick. |
October 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2022 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:30:00 |