Series synopsis
School Spirits is an American mystery drama television series that premiered on Paramount+ on March 9, 2023. It was created by Nate Trinrud, Megan Trinrud. It stars Peyton List, Milo Manheim, Kristian Ventura and Spencer MacPherson.
Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance, goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school purgatory, but the closer she gets to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she uncovers.
Premise
Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance, goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school purgatory, but the closer she gets to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she uncovers.
Premise: Death is just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peyton List as Maddie Nears
- Milo Manheim as Wally Clark
- Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy
- Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter
- Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera
- Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda
- Nick Pugliese as Charley
- Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zahler Zomer
Supporting cast
- Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin
- Miles Elliot as Yuri
- Ci Hang Ma as Quinn
- Vanessa Prasad as Kirsten
- Maria Dizzia as Sandra Nears
- Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter
- Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson
- Alex Zahara as Principal Hartman
- Kalyn Miles as Ms. Fields
- Peter New as Mr. South
- RaeAnne Boon as Dawn
- Jayce Barreiro as Mr. Graziano
Guest cast
- Vanessa Prasad as Kirsten
- Maria Dizzia as Sandra Nears
- Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter
- Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson
- Alex Zahara as Principal Hartman
- Kalyn Miles as Ms. Fields
- Peter New as Mr. South
- RaeAnne Boon as Dawn
- Jayce Barreiro as Mr. Graziano
- Katarina Mueller as Tira
- Dylan Floyde as Sheriff's Deputy
- Alayna Pezzuto as Faith
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 8, 2023 | April 12, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 29, 2025 | March 6, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 27, 2026 | March 4, 2026 |
| Season 4 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My So-Called Death While acclimating to purgatory at Split River High, Maddie becomes determined to solve the mystery of her disappearance. While observing those she left behind, Maddie begins to realize everyone is not as honest and loyal as she once thought. |
March 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Fault in Our Scars As she grows close to the spirits in the ghost world, a driven Maddie begins to unravel the events surrounding her death, only to discover someone other than Xavier may have been involved. |
March 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
Dead and Confused With an unexpected suspect possibly involved in her death, Maddie's forced to reveal more about the depth of that relationship - leading to unexpected consequences. |
March 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Whatever Happened to Maddie Nears? Maddie confronts Mr. Martin, who flees. Janet, in Maddie's body, returns to her family's now dilapidated farmhouse, triggering memories. A conflicted Simon struggles with his desire to help Maddie and protect his own grasp on reality. |
January 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
Field of Screams Fugitive Janet is haunted by her past as the ghost group continues searching for Mr. Martin inside Split River High. Simon tells the living kids about Janet's body-snatching. A fire at a dilapidated farmhouse leaves Maddie's fate unclear. We are introduced to two additional ghosts at Split River High. |
January 30, 2025 |
| 3 |
Can't Hauntly Wait A relentless Sandra is desperate to know her daughters fate, as Janet in Maddie's body wreaks havoc in the living world. Simon and friends search for Janet/Maddie in an unlikely place, as the ghosts decode Janet's past. |
January 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's a Wonderful Afterlife Maddie's return upends Split River High; as she adjusts, not everyone welcomes her back; Simon is trapped on the other side while the ghosts search for answers and dark new secrets about the school emerge. |
January 28, 2026 |
| 2 |
Mean Ghouls Split River High grows volatile as Maddie faces mounting pressure; buried truths and new dangers are revealed that could change everything for the living and the dead, forcing some to question who they can trust. |
January 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Halls Have Eyes New mysteries at Split River High force Maddie, Simon and the ghosts to choose between leaving the past alone or exploring it and triggering unseen dangers; as Nicole joins a new circle, Simon and Wally take a risky leap for answers. |
January 28, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 9, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 4, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |