Iain Armitage, known for his role in Young Sheldon, is set to return to CBS in a guest appearance on the fifth season of Ghosts. He will play a heightened version of himself in an episode involving a high-stakes poker game at the haunted mansion. The episode is scheduled to air on April 16, 2026.
Casting Announcement
Iain Armitage, the former star of the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon, has been cast in a guest role on the network's comedy Ghosts. According to reports from Variety and TVLine, Armitage will portray a "heightened version of himself" during a high-stakes poker game at the show's iconic haunted mansion. Filming for the episode began in December 2025, with an air date set for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Background on Armitage
Armitage gained prominence over seven seasons as the young Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon, a prequel to The Big Bang Theory, which concluded its run in May 2024. His early career included roles in HBO's Big Little Lies, where he played Shailene Woodley's son across two seasons, as well as voice work in films like Scoob! and Paw Patrol. Armitage has received nominations for Critics Choice and Teen Choice Awards, along with a SAG ensemble nod for Big Little Lies.
About Ghosts
Now in its fifth season, Ghosts follows a group of ghosts haunting a mansion and their interactions with the living owners, led by stars Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar. The series is produced by CBS Studios, Lionsgate Television, and BBC Studios, with executive producers including Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. This crossover-like appearance marks Armitage's return to CBS scripted comedy following Young Sheldon's end.
The episode promises a unique meta twist, blending Armitage's real-life persona with the supernatural elements of Ghosts, though specific plot details beyond the poker game remain under wraps.