God Friended Me 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- September 30, 2018
- Last Aired
- April 26, 2020
- Format
- 2 seasons · 42 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~29.4 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Pilot" (★ 6/10)
- Created By
- Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien
- Network
- CBS
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is God Friended Me?
God Friended Me is a television series that aired from 2018 featuring a self-proclaimed atheist who receives an unexpected friend request on Facebook. The show centers on this individual who is initially skeptical but gradually becomes involved in helping various strangers who cross his path.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2018
- Last aired
- Apr 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Mystery, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 207 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 42 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- CBS
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Overview
God Friended Me is a television series that aired from 2018 featuring a self-proclaimed atheist who receives an unexpected friend request on Facebook. The show centers on this individual who is initially skeptical but gradually becomes involved in helping various strangers who cross his path. Through the social media connection, he begins to assist people in need, leading to encounters that challenge his worldview. The series explores themes of faith, human connection, and personal transformation as the main character navigates his new role. Each episode typically involves him helping different individuals facing various life challenges. The show's premise revolves around the unusual method by which he receives guidance and the people he meets through this digital connection. The series examines how one person's journey of helping others can lead to unexpected changes in his own life and beliefs. The format combines elements of drama and spirituality as it follows the protagonist's evolving perspective.
Should you watch it?
“An atheist receives a mysterious Facebook friend request from an account claiming to be God.”
- thought-provoking premise
- focus on human connection
- unconventional narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas that explore the intersection of faith and technology.
The series maintains an optimistic and family-friendly tone throughout its episodes.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 30, 2018
- E2 The Good Samaritan Core Oct 7, 2018
- E3 Heavenly Taco Truck Core Oct 14, 2018
- E4 Error Code 1.61 Core Oct 21, 2018
- E5 Unfriended Core Oct 28, 2018
- E6 A House Divided Core Nov 4, 2018
- E7 The Prodigal Son Core Nov 11, 2018
- E8 Matthew 621 Core Nov 18, 2018
- E9 King's Gambit Core Nov 25, 2018
- E10 Coney Island Cyclone Core Dec 9, 2018
- E11 17 Years Core Dec 16, 2018
- E12 Ready Player Two Core Jan 6, 2019
- E13 Miracle On 123rd Street Core Jan 13, 2019
- E14 The Trouble with the Curve Core Feb 17, 2019
- E15 Two Guys, a Girl, and a Thai Food Place Core Mar 3, 2019
- E16 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant Core Mar 10, 2019
- E17 The Dragon Slayer Core Mar 17, 2019
- E18 Return to Sender Core Mar 24, 2019
- E19 The Road to Damascus Mytharc Mar 31, 2019
- E20 Que Sera Sera Mytharc Apr 14, 2019
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Joy Mytharc Sep 29, 2019
- E2 The Lady Mytharc Oct 6, 2019
- E3 From Paris with Love Core Oct 13, 2019
- E4 All Those Yesterdays Core Oct 20, 2019
- E5 The Greater Good Core Oct 27, 2019
- E6 The Fighter Core Nov 3, 2019
- E7 Instant Karma Mytharc Nov 10, 2019
- E8 The Last Grenelle Core Nov 17, 2019
- E9 Prophet & Loss Core Nov 24, 2019
- E10 High Anxiety Core Dec 8, 2019
- E11 A New Hope Mytharc Jan 5, 2020
- E12 BFF Core Jan 12, 2020
- E13 The Princess and the Hacker Mytharc Feb 16, 2020
- E14 Raspberry Pie Core Feb 23, 2020
- E15 The Last Little Thing Core Mar 1, 2020
- E16 The Atheist Papers Core Mar 8, 2020
- E17 Harlem Cinema House Core Mar 15, 2020
- E18 Almost Famous Core Mar 29, 2020
- E19 The Fugitive Core Apr 12, 2020
- E20 Collateral Damage Core Apr 19, 2020
- E21 Miracles Mytharc Apr 26, 2020
- E22 The Mountain Mytharc Apr 26, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
An atheist is contacted on Facebook by an account identifying itself as God.
Does the main character believe in God?
The protagonist is a self-proclaimed atheist at the start of the series.
How does the protagonist receive messages?
He receives friend requests and notifications through the social media platform Facebook.
What is the goal of the God account?
The account encourages the protagonist to help various strangers in his daily life.
Is the show based on a true story?
The provided information does not state that the series is based on actual events.
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