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When Does Ghost Story Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Ghost Story ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.5/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

22

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Diagnostics

Network
NBC
Genres
Drama, Mystery
First aired
1972-09-15
Last aired
1973-03-30
Runtime
60 min

Predictive Logic Analysis

Ghost Story has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Ghost Story about?

Ghost Story arrived on NBC screens in 1972 as a supernatural anthology series with genuine ambition, capitalizing on executive producer William Castle's reputation as a master of horror and the creative prowess of writer Richard Matheson. The show's core appeal lay in its episodic format, allowing viewers to step into a different haunted scenario each week—encounters with ghosts, vampires, witches, and other otherworldly entities—without the commitment demanded by serialized drama. For audiences hungry for macabre entertainment, Ghost Story offered the promise of reliable chills wrapped in the familiar comfort of network television.

What began as a straightforward supernatural venture quickly evolved into something more complicated. Despite Castle's pedigree and Matheson's writing credentials, the show struggled to find its footing with viewers, and by mid-season the network made a decisive pivot. The series shed much of its paranormal framework, embraced broader mystery and suspense themes, and even underwent a title change to Circle of Fear—a move that acknowledged the content shift while attempting to salvage the struggling hour. This tonal recalibration suggested that either the show's initial concept wasn't resonating or that advertisers and executives sensed something in the audience data that demanded course correction.

The series found a modest but appreciative following among genre enthusiasts, accumulating a respectable 7.5 rating on IMDb from devoted viewers who appreciated its efforts across both its supernatural and mystery iterations. Though short-lived with just twenty-two episodes across a single season, Ghost Story represents a curious artifact of early-1970s network television—a show caught between its creative vision and the harsh realities of Nielsen ratings, ultimately unable to sustain either identity long enough to build lasting momentum or cultural staying power.

Created by William Castle, Richard Matheson

Is Ghost Story renewed or cancelled?

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Ghost Story Season 2 Release Date

No new season is expected. Ghost Story has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Ghost Story seasons

Season 11972 · 22 ep
  • 1. The Dead We Leave Behind1972-09-15
  • 2. The Concrete Captain1972-09-22
  • 3. At the Cradle Foot1972-09-29
  • 4. Bad Connection1972-10-06
  • 5. The Summer House1972-10-13
  • 6. Alter-Ego1972-10-27
  • 7. Half a Death1972-11-03
  • 8. House of Evil1972-11-10
  • 9. Cry of the Cat1972-11-24
  • 10. Elegy for a Vampire1972-12-01 · ★ 4.0
  • 11. Touch of Madness1972-12-08
  • 12. Creature of the Canyon1972-12-15
  • 13. Time of Terror1972-12-22
  • 14. Death's Head1973-01-05
  • 15. Dark Vengeance1973-01-12
  • 16. Earth, Air, Fire and Water1973-01-19 · ★ 8.0
  • 17. Doorway to Death1973-01-26
  • 18. Legion of Demons1973-02-02
  • 19. The Graveyard Shift1973-02-16
  • 20. Spare Parts1973-02-23
  • 21. The Ghost of Potter's Field1973-03-23
  • 22. The Phantom of Herald Square1973-03-30

Where to watch Ghost Story

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    Frequently asked

    When does Ghost Story Season 2 come out?
    Ghost Story ended after Season 1.
    Is Ghost Story renewed or cancelled?
    Ghost Story has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Ghost Story are there?
    Ghost Story has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Ghost Story are there?
    There are 22 episodes of Ghost Story across 1 season.
    Who created Ghost Story?
    Ghost Story was created by William Castle and Richard Matheson.
    Where can I watch Ghost Story?
    Ghost Story is available to stream on fuboTV.
    What is Ghost Story's IMDb rating?
    Ghost Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 580 votes.