TV series
Death is just the beginning.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
School Spirits is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Megan Trinrud, Nate TrinrudGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Vanessa Prasad, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Patrick Gilmore, Alex Zahara, Kalyn Miles, Peter New
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Oliver GoldstickGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Vanessa Prasad, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Patrick Gilmore, Alex Zahara, Kalyn Miles, Peter New
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Oran ZegmanWritten by Thomas HigginsGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Vanessa Prasad, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Patrick Gilmore, RaeAnne Boon, Dylan Floyde, Austin Falk
Episode 4
When the search for Maddie's killer puts Simon in real jeopardy and exposes Maddie's connection to the living world, Maddie must navigate Split River High's spooky spectral underbelly - first alone, and then with the help of her fellow ghosts.
Directed by Oran ZegmanWritten by Lijah J. BaraszGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Vanessa Prasad, Patrick Gilmore, Alex Zahara, RaeAnne Boon, Katarina Mueller, Alison Thornton, Patti Kim
Episode 5
As Homecoming unfolds at Split River, Maddie finds herself divided between accepting her fate in purgatory and a newly hatched plan to crack a new suspect.
Directed by Brian DannellyWritten by Bernadette LuckettGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Vanessa Prasad, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Patrick Gilmore, Alex Zahara, Kalyn Miles, Peter New
Episode 6
Amongst the sparkly lights of Split River's Homecoming Dance, Operation Find Maddie's Killer goes into overdrive leading to surprising revelations.
Directed by Brian DannellyWritten by Natalia Castells-EsquivelGuest stars Vanessa Prasad, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Alex Zahara, Peter New, Katarina Mueller, Dylan Floyde, Alison Thornton
Episode 7
The spirits enlist Dawn to help Maddie recall her last living moments which takes a heartbreaking turn. Nicole desperately tries to keep a secret from being revealed. As the spirits begin to ask more questions, an unexpected turn of events takes place within their own.
Directed by Hannah MacphersonWritten by Oliver GoldstickGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Kalyn Miles, Peter New, RaeAnne Boon, Luvia Petersen, Lucas Noon
Episode 8
Questioning their existence, the spirits seek Mr. Martin for answers. Maddie must confront the latest suspect which challenges everything she thought she knew before. Xavier, Claire and Nicole look for answers at an abandoned house. When the truth is finally revealed, Maddie must face unexpected and devastating consequences.
Directed by Hannah MacphersonWritten by Megan Trinrud, Nate TrinrudGuest stars Josh Zuckerman, Maria Dizzia, Ian Tracey, Alex Zahara, Kalyn Miles, Joanna Gaskell, Janet Walmsley, Babka Haleky
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Peyton ListMaddie Nears
Milo ManheimWally Clark
Kristian VenturaSimon Elroy
Spencer MacPhersonXavier Baxter
Kiara PichardoNicole Herrera
Sarah YarkinRhonda
Nick PuglieseCharley
Rainbow WedellClaire Zahler Zomer
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