Good Sam (TV series)

Good Sam is an upcoming American medical drama television series created by Katie Wech for CBS. The series is set to premiere on January 5, 2022.[1]

Good Sam
GenreMedical drama
Created byKatie Wech
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Release
Original networkCBS
External links
Website

Premise

Heart surgeon Dr. Samantha Griffith (Sophia Bush) becomes the top surgeon at Lakeshore Sentinel Hospital after her boss and father, Dr. Rob Griffith (Jason Isaacs), falls into a coma. Her life becomes complicated when he awakens and wants to resume surgery, which means Samantha would be supervising him.[2]

Cast

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"[4]Tamra DavisKatie WechJanuary 5, 2022 (2022-01-05)TBD

Production

Development

On September 19, 2019, CBS put Good Sam into development.[5] Good Sam is a family medical drama from writer Katie Wech. She will produce the series with Jennie Snyder Urman through her Sutton St. Productions and CBS Television Studios. In February 2020, the series was given a pilot order, with further development paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] On May 14, 2021, the show was given a series order.[7]

Casting

In February 2020, Sophia Bush was cast as lead role.[8] In March 2020, Jason Isaacs joined the main cast.[9] In January 2021, Skye P. Marshall and Michael Stahl-David were cast in starring roles.[10][11] In February 2021, Edwin Hodge joined the cast in a starring role.[12]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began on October 18, 2021 and will conclude on March 22, 2022, in Oakville, Ontario.[13]

References
  1. Mitovich, Matt Webb (November 10, 2021). "CBS Midseason Schedule: Sophia Bush vs. Chicago P.D., Celebrity Big Brother vs. Olympics, S.W.A.T. Moves and More". TVLine.
  2. Porter, Rick (February 28, 2020). "Sophia Bush to Star in CBS Medical Drama 'Good Sam'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. "Shows A-Z – Good Sam on CBS". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  4. "(#GS101) "Pilot"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  5. Petski, Denise (September 19, 2019). "CBS Buys Family Medical Drama 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & Jennie Snyder Urman". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  6. Petski, Denise (February 7, 2020). "CBS Orders Drama Pilots 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & 'Out The Door' From Evan Katz". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  7. White, Peter (May 14, 2021). "Sophia Bush's 'Good Sam' & Pete Holmes' 'Smallwood' Picked Up To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "Sophia Bush To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2020). "Jason Isaacs To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  10. Petski, Denise (January 8, 2021). "Skye P. Marshall Joins CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2021). "Michael Stahl-David Joins CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  12. Petski, Denise (February 2, 2021). "Edwin Hodge Joins CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  13. "Current Productions | IATSE 873". IATSE 873. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
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