Some Good News

The show, which was originally developed and hosted on YouTube, is "a news show dedicated entirely to good news," with Krasinski operating inside his home during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |last1=Strout |first1=Paige |title=Why TV Fans Should Be Watching John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/930011/john-krasinski-some-good-news-reasons-to-watch/ |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |newspaper=TV Insider |date=April 12, 2020 |archive-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417113909/https://www.tvinsider.com/930011/john-krasinski-some-good-news-reasons-to-watch/ |url-status=live }} In each episode, he discusses several feel-good stories and invites celebrity guests to join in conversation.{{Cite web|title=The Office's John Krasinski launched a YouTube channel dedicated to good news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21200161/john-krasinski-youtube-some-good-news-office-steve-carell-michael-scott-coronavirus|last=Alexander|first=Julia|date=March 30, 2020|website=The Verge|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416092113/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21200161/john-krasinski-youtube-some-good-news-office-steve-carell-michael-scott-coronavirus|archive-date=April 16, 2020|access-date=}}

• John Krasinski

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• Steve Carell
• Emily Blunt
• Robert De Niro
• Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original Broadway cast of Hamilton
• David Ortiz
• Brad Pitt
• Rainn Wilson
• Chance The Rapper
• The Jonas Brothers
• Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell
• NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Chris Cassidy, and Andrew R. Morgan
• Martha Stewart
• David Chang
• Guy Fieri
• Stanley Tucci
• Ryan Reynolds
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Oprah Winfrey
• Malala Yousafzai
• Steven Spielberg
• Jon Stewart
• Emma Stone
• Zac Brown
• The cast of The Office: Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Mindy Kaling, B. J. Novak, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton
• Justin Timberlake
• George Clooney
• Dwayne Johnson

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Krasinski conceptualized Some Good News in 2013, but launched the series in 2020, amid the imposed lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. He self-financed and produced the program, in conjunction with his production banner partner, Allyson Seeger.{{cite news|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=May 21, 2020|title=John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' Sells to ViacomCBS Following Massive Bidding War|work=The Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/john-krasinskis-some-good-news-sells-viacomcbs-massive-bidding-war-1295491|url-status=live|accessdate=May 21, 2020|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119021405/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/john-krasinskis-some-good-news-sells-viacomcbs-massive-bidding-war-1295491}} Various companies were hired for production, editing, marketing, and other aspects.{{cite web |title=Meet John Krasinski's secret weapon that helped make 'Some Good News' a hit |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90509682/meet-john-krasinskis-secret-weapon-helped-make-some-good-news-hit |website=fastcompany.com |accessdate=July 9, 2020 |date=May 28, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612010637/https://www.fastcompany.com/90509682/meet-john-krasinskis-secret-weapon-helped-make-some-good-news-hit |url-status=live |last1=Beer |first1=Jeff }}

On May 21, 2020, ViacomCBS announced that it had acquired Some Good News, following a bidding war, with the intention of turning the show into a weekly addition to traditional news segments for CBS All Access and Comedy Central with productions through Comedy Central Productions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-05-27/john-krasinski-some-good-news-youtube-cbs-host|title = Don't worry: John Krasinski will still host a few 'Some Good News' shows|website = Los Angeles Times|date = 27 May 2020}} Krasinski stated he would step down as host, but remain an executive producer alongside Sunday Night Productions. However, in May 2021, Krasinski announced he and ViacomCBS did not move forward with development plans for the company's streaming platform. Instead, Some Good News would remain in its original format on YouTube as well as secondary video platforms established in the show's original run such as Snapchat.{{Cite web|url=https://story.snapchat.com/p/44dbae7a-051a-4d88-b46c-1cc529b31467|title=Some Good News | Snapchat|access-date=2021-05-29|archive-date=2021-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926042128/https://story.snapchat.com/p/44dbae7a-051a-4d88-b46c-1cc529b31467|url-status=dead}}

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| Title = Some Good News with John Krasinski

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|03|29}}

| ShortSummary = Krasinski opened the show by stating, "We are all going through an incredibly trying time, but, through all the anxiety, through all the confusion, all the isolation, and all the Tiger King, somehow the human spirit found a way to break through and blow us all away."{{cite news |last1=Jasevičiūtė |first1=Andželika |title=John Krasinski Shares Some Good News, Invites Steve Carell To Lift Up People's Spirits |url=https://www.boredpanda.com/some-good-news-show-the-office-anniversary-john-krasinski-steve-carell/ |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Bored Panda |date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606210308/https://www.boredpanda.com/some-good-news-show-the-office-anniversary-john-krasinski-steve-carell/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic |url-status=live }} Krasinski's former costar on The Office Steve Carell appeared on the show as an "entertainment correspondent." Krasinski also interviewed a 15-year-old cancer survivor named Courtney "Coco" Johnson.{{cite news |last1=Pesce |first1=Nicole Lyn |title=John Krasinski and Steve Carell bring 'Some Good News' in a new YouTube series |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-krasinski-and-steve-carell-bring-some-good-news-in-a-new-youtube-series-2020-03-30 |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Market Watch |date=March 31, 2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410191245/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-krasinski-and-steve-carell-bring-some-good-news-in-a-new-youtube-series-2020-03-30 |url-status=live }}

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| Title = Zoom Surprise

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|04|05}}

| ShortSummary = The episode featured a new introduction, which was created by a viewer.{{cite news |last1=Molina-Whyte |first1=Linda |title=John Krasinski's Some Good News brings together original Hamilton cast |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-04-06/john-krasinski-some-good-news-original-hamilton-cast/ |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Radio Times |date=April 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412034646/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-04-06/john-krasinski-some-good-news-original-hamilton-cast/ |url-status=live }} In the episode, Krasinski had multiple guest stars, including his wife actress Emily Blunt, actor Robert De Niro, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the cast of the musical Hamilton (including original performers Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Ramos and Renée Elise Goldsberry). He also interviewed a nine-year-old girl named Aubrey who was a "superfan" of Hamilton but was unable to see the show due to the coronavirus.{{cite news |last1=Haylock |first1=Zoe |title=Hamilton Cast Reunion Happens in Separate Rooms |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/john-krasinski-some-good-news-hamilton-cast.html |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Vulture |date=April 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413205734/https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/john-krasinski-some-good-news-hamilton-cast.html |url-status=live }} He stated he would fly Aubrey out to the show once the coronavirus was over, but in the meantime arranged for the cast to perform for her from their homes via Zoom.{{cite news |last1=Price |first1=Joe |title=John Krasinski Reunites Original Cast of 'Hamilton' for 'Some Good News' Show |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/04/john-krasinski-some-good-news-hamilton-reunion |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Complex |date=April 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410112525/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/04/john-krasinski-some-good-news-hamilton-reunion |url-status=live }} Ad Age called the episode "ridiculously wonderful."{{cite news |last1=Dumenco |first1=Simon |title=Episode 2 of John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' is Ridiculously Wonderful |url=https://adage.com/article/media/episode-2-john-krasinskis-some-good-news-ridiculously-wonderful/2248386 |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Ad Age |date=April 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414154901/https://adage.com/article/media/episode-2-john-krasinskis-some-good-news-ridiculously-wonderful/2248386 |url-status=live }}

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| Title = Baseball Is Back

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|04|13}}

| ShortSummary = Krasinski and special guest star baseball player David Ortiz treated five different healthcare workers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston with a trip to Fenway Park where they were given lifetime season pass tickets to the Boston Red Sox.{{cite news |last1=Respers France |first1=Lisa |title=John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/entertainment/john-krasinski-david-ortiz-hospital-tickets/index.html |accessdate=13 April 2020 |agency=CNN |archive-date=14 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414022119/https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/entertainment/john-krasinski-david-ortiz-hospital-tickets/index.html |url-status=live }} Additionally, Krasinski announced that he had coordinated with AT&T to provide free cellphone service for three months for all nurses and doctors in the country.{{cite news |last1=Rorke |first1=Robert |title=John Krasinski scores health workers free AT&T, lifetime Red Sox tix |url=https://nypost.com/2020/04/13/krasinski-gets-health-workers-free-phone-service-lifetime-red-sox-tix/ |accessdate=24 April 2020 |agency=New York Post |archive-date=20 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420020131/https://nypost.com/2020/04/13/krasinski-gets-health-workers-free-phone-service-lifetime-red-sox-tix/ |url-status=live }}

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| Title = Prom 2020

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|04|20}}

| ShortSummary = The episode featured guests Chance The Rapper, Brad Pitt, Rainn Wilson, the Jonas Brothers, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell. Additionally, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Chris Cassidy, and Andrew R. Morgan were featured while aboard the International Space Station. Pitt provided a weather forecast,{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/brad-pitt-hilariously-reports-on-the-weather-for-john-krasinskis-some-good-news-show-145112|title=Watch Brad Pitt's Hilarious Weather Report for John Krasinski's 'SGN'|website=Entertainment Tonight|language=en-US|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=April 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421033518/https://www.etonline.com/brad-pitt-hilariously-reports-on-the-weather-for-john-krasinskis-some-good-news-show-145112|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/watch-weatherman-brad-pitt-action-john-krasinski-s-some-good-t179313|title=Watch weatherman Brad Pitt in action on John Krasinski's 'Some Good News'|website=Today.com|date=20 April 2020 |language=en|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=April 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421103701/https://www.today.com/popculture/watch-weatherman-brad-pitt-action-john-krasinski-s-some-good-t179313|url-status=live}} and towards the end of the episode, Krasinski, with support from a few of his special guests, recapped the "virtual prom" he hosted live the previous Friday,{{cite news |last1=Ebrahimji |first1=Alisha |title=Newton's John Krasinski Hosts Virtual Senior Prom For Class Of 2020 |url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/04/20/coronavirus-covid-19-john-krasinski-virtual-prom-class-of-2020-some-good-news-cnn/ |accessdate=23 April 2020 |agency=CNN |archive-date=30 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225825/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/04/20/coronavirus-covid-19-john-krasinski-virtual-prom-class-of-2020-some-good-news-cnn/ |url-status=live }} for teens who were unable to attend their prom due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://collider.com/john-krasinski-prom-2020-recap-some-good-news-episode-4/|title=John Krasinski Recaps His Prom and Chats with Rainn Wilson in 'Some Good News' Episode 4|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|date=April 20, 2020|website=Collider|language=en-US|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=April 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424172039/https://collider.com/john-krasinski-prom-2020-recap-some-good-news-episode-4/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://geektyrant.com/news/john-krasinskis-some-good-news-episode-4-throws-prom-2020-for-all-the-seniors-missing-out-with-chance-the-rapper-the-jonas-brothers-and-billy-eilish-stopping-by|title=John Krasinski's SOME GOOD NEWS Episode 4 Throws Prom 2020 With Chance the Rapper, The Jonas Brothers, and Billy Eilish Stopping By|website=GeekTyrant|date=20 April 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=December 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222003751/https://geektyrant.com/news/john-krasinskis-some-good-news-episode-4-throws-prom-2020-for-all-the-seniors-missing-out-with-chance-the-rapper-the-jonas-brothers-and-billy-eilish-stopping-by|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/nasa-astronauts-on-iss-tell-john-krasinski-that-earth-is-still-beautiful/|title=NASA astronauts on ISS tell John Krasinski that Earth is still beautiful|website=cnet|language=en-US|access-date=April 24, 2020|archive-date=May 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505195608/https://www.cnet.com/news/nasa-astronauts-on-iss-tell-john-krasinski-that-earth-is-still-beautiful/|url-status=live}}

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| Title = SGN Potluck

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|04|26}}

| ShortSummary = The episode featured guests Martha Stewart, David Chang, Guy Fieri and Stanley Tucci. Each guest prepared a family recipe sent in by fans. Krasinski announced that PepsiCo was donating an additional 3 million dollars to Fieri's charity, the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, to help out restaurant workers.{{cite news |last1=Ehrlich |first1=Brenna |title=Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri, Stanley Tucci Throw Potluck With Fans on John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/martha-stewart-guy-fieri-stanley-tucci-some-good-news-990182/ |accessdate=27 April 2020 |agency=Rolling Stone |date=27 April 2020 |archive-date=27 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427155043/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/martha-stewart-guy-fieri-stanley-tucci-some-good-news-990182/ |url-status=live }}

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| Title = Graduation 2020

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|05|03}}

| ShortSummary = The episode featured guests Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Malala Yousafzai, Steven Spielberg and Jon Stewart. The episode focused on a virtual graduation, since most high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and around parts the world did not hold graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus. Krasinski invited new graduates onto the show, who asked questions of the celebrity guests.{{cite news |last1=Kiefer |first1=Halle |title=Oprah, Jon Stewart Surprise Graduates With Some Sage Advice on John Krasinski's Some Good News |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/oprah-jon-stewart-malala-give-grads-advice-on-good-news.html |accessdate=May 4, 2020 |publisher=Vulture |date=May 4, 2020 |archive-date=May 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509204025/https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/oprah-jon-stewart-malala-give-grads-advice-on-good-news.html |url-status=live }} In what CNet called "one of the best new segments", Jackson went up to people on the street and shouted compliments at them.{{cite news |last1=Bisset |first1=Jennifer |title=John Krasinski holds perfect virtual graduation featuring Oprah Winfrey |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/john-krasinski-holds-perfect-virtual-graduation-featuring-oprah-winfrey/ |accessdate=May 4, 2020 |publisher=CNet |date=May 4, 2020 |archive-date=May 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505060214/https://www.cnet.com/news/john-krasinski-holds-perfect-virtual-graduation-featuring-oprah-winfrey/ |url-status=live }} Winfrey gave advice to poet Amanda Gorman, the first youth poet laureate, while Reynolds played weatherman.{{cite news |last1=Slane |first1=Kevin |title='Some Good News' did a graduation episode, and John Krasinski got plenty of celebrity commencement speakers |url=https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2020/05/03/john-krasinski-some-good-news-graduation |accessdate=May 4, 2020 |publisher=Boston.com |date=May 4, 2020 |archive-date=May 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505185653/https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2020/05/03/john-krasinski-some-good-news-graduation |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Proctor |first1=Stephen |title=Oprah and other stars help John Krasinski surprise 2020 grads on 'Some Good News' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/oprah-other-stars-help-john-krasinski-surprise-2020-grads-some-good-news-075829673.html |accessdate=May 4, 2020 |publisher=Yahoo |date=May 4, 2020 |archive-date=May 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130628/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/oprah-other-stars-help-john-krasinski-surprise-2020-grads-some-good-news-075829673.html |url-status=live }}

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| Title = The Office Cast Reunites for Zoom Wedding

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|05|11}}

| ShortSummary = The episode begins with Emily Blunt momentarily making an appearance as the host of the show before Krasinski feigns outrage and takes over. Emma Stone delivers the weather report. Krasinski then shares a story of a Maryland couple who proposed in the same way Jim Halpert and Pam Beesley did on The Office. He then introduces them on the show as "love conquers all correspondents". He invites their family on Zoom, where Krasinski announces he is an ordained minister and proceeds to marry them with the help of Zac Brown who plays a song for them. The cast of The Office reenacts Jim and Pam's wedding dance. The cast reprising their roles include Jenna Fischer, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Mindy Kaling, B. J. Novak, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, and Creed Bratton.{{cite web|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/john-krasinski-reunites-office-cast-some-good-news-1294116|title= John Krasinski Reunites 'Office' Cast to Surprise Newlyweds on 'Some Good News'|website= The Hollywood Reporter|date= 10 May 2020|accessdate= May 11, 2020|archive-date= May 17, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200517092109/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/john-krasinski-reunites-office-cast-some-good-news-1294116|url-status= live}}

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| Title = The SGN Community Episode!

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|05|17}}

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| Title = Holiday Special with Dwayne Johnson

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On April 16, 2020, Krasinski announced that he was DJing a live-streamed prom special on the channel the following night at 8:00 pm EDT.{{cite news |last1=Seemayer |first1=Zach |title=John Krasinski Announces He's DJing a Virtual Prom For High School Students |url=https://www.etonline.com/john-krasinski-announces-hes-djing-a-virtual-prom-for-high-school-students-145011 |accessdate=23 April 2020 |agency=Entertainment Tonight |date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=20 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420171922/https://www.etonline.com/john-krasinski-announces-hes-djing-a-virtual-prom-for-high-school-students-145011 |url-status=live }} The Jonas Brothers performed their song "Sucker" while Eilish and O'Connell performed "Bad Guy". Krasinski stated, "We are all going through this together. It's a very weird time, but each and every one of you are missing something and this is the least I could do and I couldn't be more proud to do it."{{cite news |last1=Ehrlich |first1=Brenna |title=John Krasinski Threw an Online Prom With Billie Eilish, Chance the Rapper and the Jonas Brothers |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-krasinski-prom-billie-eilish-jonas-chance-986701/ |accessdate=April 23, 2020 |newspaper=Rolling Stone |date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424113021/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-krasinski-prom-billie-eilish-jonas-chance-986701/ |url-status=live }} Mashable called the episode "truly a night to remember."{{cite news |last1=Gallucci |first1=Nicole |title=John Krasinski's virtual high school prom was truly a night to remember |url=https://mashable.com/article/john-krasinski-some-good-news-virtual-prom/ |accessdate=April 23, 2020 |publisher=Mashable |date=April 18, 2020 |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421103301/https://mashable.com/article/john-krasinski-some-good-news-virtual-prom/ |url-status=live }} Vulture stated "Overall, [it was] at least as fun as our actual physical prom, minus the $$$. Hope you enjoyed, Class of 2020!"{{cite news |last1=Kiefer |first1=Halle |title=John Krasinski Threw You a Quarantine Prom With Billie Eilish, Chance, and the Jonas Brothers |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/john-krasinski-hosts-virtual-prom-with-billie-eilish-chance.html |accessdate=April 23, 2020 |newspaper=Vulture |date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424071929/https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/john-krasinski-hosts-virtual-prom-with-billie-eilish-chance.html |url-status=live }}

Around 86,500 people were watching initially, but there were over 214,000 viewers by the end.

Some Good News debuted on YouTube on March 29, 2020, and accumulated 330,000 subscribers overnight.{{cite news|last1=Hale|first1=James|date=30 March 2020|title=John Krasinski Launches 'Some Good News' YouTube Channel, Gaining 330K Subscribers Overnight|agency=Tubefilter|url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/03/30/john-krasinski-steve-carell-youtube-channel-some-good-news/|accessdate=25 April 2020|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827231438/https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/03/30/john-krasinski-steve-carell-youtube-channel-some-good-news/|url-status=live}} The first episode appeared on YouTube's Trending page and was viewed 3.1 million times one day after being uploaded.{{cite news|last1=Alexander|first1=Julia|date=March 30, 2020|title=The Office's John Krasinski launched a YouTube channel dedicated to good news|newspaper=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21200161/john-krasinski-youtube-some-good-news-office-steve-carell-michael-scott-coronavirus|accessdate=April 13, 2020|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410181007/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21200161/john-krasinski-youtube-some-good-news-office-steve-carell-michael-scott-coronavirus|url-status=live}} It had been viewed over 12 million times by April 5, 2020.{{cite news|last1=Rahman|first1=Abid|date=April 5, 2020|title=John Krasinski Returns With Second Episode of YouTube Show 'Some Good News'|newspaper=Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-krasinski-returns-second-episode-some-good-news-1288649|accessdate=April 13, 2020|archive-date=April 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411143419/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-krasinski-returns-second-episode-some-good-news-1288649|url-status=live}}

Within the first eight weeks, the eight episode series drew in over 72 million views and 2.58 million subscribers.{{Cite news|title=John Krasinski tries explaining to furious fans why he sold 'Some Good News' to CBS|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-krasinski-tries-explaining-to-furious-fans-why-he-sold-some-good-news-to-cbs-2020-05-28|last=Pesce|first=Nicole Lyn|website=MarketWatch|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29|archive-date=2020-06-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606172925/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-krasinski-tries-explaining-to-furious-fans-why-he-sold-some-good-news-to-cbs-2020-05-28|url-status=live}}

Some Good News was positively received, including the accompanying Twitter account Krasinski set up for the show under the handle @somegoodnews.{{cite news |last1=Gallucci |first1=Nicole |title=John Krasinski's Some Good News Twitter account will brighten your timeline |url=https://mashable.com/article/john-krasinski-some-good-news-twitter-account/ |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=Mashable |date=April 2, 2020 |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416081350/https://mashable.com/article/john-krasinski-some-good-news-twitter-account/ |url-status=live }} TV Insider wrote "... Some Good News has proven how powerful spreading positivity can be. TV fans should put their faith in John Krasinski to deliver what the title of his YouTube series promises amidst the chaos and hardships of life during the COVID-19 pandemic."{{cite news |last1=Kaufman |first1=Hayley |title=How John Krasinski and 'Some Good News' won the quarantine internet |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/17/lifestyle/how-john-krasinski-some-good-news-won-quarantine-internet// |accessdate=April 24, 2020 |newspaper=Boston Globe |date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424000855/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/17/lifestyle/how-john-krasinski-some-good-news-won-quarantine-internet/ |url-status=live }}

Reviewing the second episode, CBN News stated, "just like the first episode, this one is definitely worth watching."{{cite news |last1=Goins-Phillips |first1=Tré |title='Office' Star John Krasinski Keeps the Good News Flowing in Epic Second Episode of 'SGN' |url=https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2020/april/office-star-john-krasinski-keeps-the-good-news-flowing-in-epic-second-episode-of-sgn |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |newspaper=CBN News |date=April 11, 2020 |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411231615/https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2020/april/office-star-john-krasinski-keeps-the-good-news-flowing-in-epic-second-episode-of-sgn |url-status=live }} NPR stated the episode was an "explosion of good-hearted joy".{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Stephen |title='Hamilton' Cast Reunites For Emily Blunt, John Krasinski And One Lucky 9-Year-Old |url=https://www.npr.org/2020/04/06/828088183/hamilton-cast-reunites-for-emily-blunt-john-krasinski-and-one-lucky-9-year-old |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |publisher=NPR |date=April 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414084037/https://www.npr.org/2020/04/06/828088183/hamilton-cast-reunites-for-emily-blunt-john-krasinski-and-one-lucky-9-year-old |url-status=live }} Michelle Obama shared the video on social media, adding, "I couldn't help but smile after watching this video with John Krasinski, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the cast of Hamilton surprising a young fan, giving us all a little bit of joy at this difficult time."{{cite news |last1=Aniftos |first1=Rania |title='Michelle Obama Says John Krasinski's 'Hamilton' Reunion Made Her 'Smile' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9353451/michelle-obama-john-krasinski-hamilton-reunion |accessdate=April 24, 2020 |publisher=Billboard |date=April 7, 2020 |archive-date=May 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502211804/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9353451/michelle-obama-john-krasinski-hamilton-reunion |url-status=live }} Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated said the third episode "managed to create some damn good sports content—and some tears."{{cite news |last1=Traina |first1=Jimmy |title=John Krasinski Surprises Hospital Workers With Trip to Fenway, Lifetime Season Tickets: TRAINA THOUGHTS |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2020/04/13/john-krasinski-some-good-news-surprises-hospital-workers-lifetime-red-sox-tickets |accessdate=April 13, 2020 |newspaper=Sports Illustrated |date=April 13, 2020 |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416115405/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2020/04/13/john-krasinski-some-good-news-surprises-hospital-workers-lifetime-red-sox-tickets |url-status=live }}

Some Good News won a Special Achievement Award at the 2020 Webby Awards and was nominated for a Streamy Award.{{cite web |last1=Kastrenakes |first1=Jacob |title=Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21263445/2020-webby-awards-winners-lil-nas-x-nasa-jon-krasinski |website=The Verge |accessdate=22 May 2020 |date=20 May 2020 |archive-date=21 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521205535/https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21263445/2020-webby-awards-winners-lil-nas-x-nasa-jon-krasinski |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=YouTube Streamy Awards Nominations Unveiled With David Dobrik, Emma Chamberlain And James Charles Leading The Pack|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/youtube-streamy-awards-nominations-david-dobrik-emma-chamberlain-james-charles-1234600902/|date=21 October 2020}}

In episode eight, John Krasinski announced that Some Good News had partnered with Sevenly and the Starbucks Foundation to launch Some Good Merch, an online merchandise store where 100% of profits go to charity. As of 2021, over two million dollars have been donated to six charities through Some Good Merch. Donations from Some Good Merch to Direct Relief specifically provided emergency aid to the Navajo Nation and White River Indian Hospital in Fort Apache Indian Reservation, a facility serving over 17,000 tribal members and run by the Indian Health Service (IHS). The donation included COVID-19 PPE, thousands of masks and sanitizer, and other relief supplies compiled by a coordinating team at First Nations Fund.{{cite web |title=Direct Relief Sends Emergency COVID-19 Aid Package to Fort Apache Indian Reservation with Support from Some Good News Community|url=https://5thelement.group/direct-relief-sends-emergency-covid-19-aid-package-to-fort-apache-indian-reservation-with-support-from-some-good-news-community/|date=1 October 2020}}{{cite web|title=Navajo Nation Receives COVID-19 Supplies from SGN Community Partners, Including 5th Element, Sevenly and The Starbucks Foundation, through Direct Relief|url=https://5thelement.group/navajo-nation-receives-covid-19-supplies-from-sgn-community-partners-including-sevenly-and-the-starbucks-foundation-through-direct-relief/|date=27 July 2020|access-date=8 February 2021|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127025755/https://5thelement.group/navajo-nation-receives-covid-19-supplies-from-sgn-community-partners-including-sevenly-and-the-starbucks-foundation-through-direct-relief/|url-status=dead}} Additionally, PPE donations were made to SelfHelp Community Services, a home and community-based healthcare service for elderly Holocaust survivors and homebound seniors.{{cite web |title=Selfhelp Provides Care to Thousands of Holocaust Survivors Using PPE Donations Organized by 5th Element with Direct Relief, SGN and The Starbucks Foundations|url=https://5thelement.group/selfhelp-community-services-provides-care-to-thousands-of-holocaust-survivors-using-ppe-donations-from-direct-relief-and-the-sgn-community/|date=16 October 2020}} With Trauma Free World, Some Good Merch donations went towards the international "Signs for Hope" program, which assists in the training of trauma-informed care for deaf children and orphans.{{cite web |title=Trauma Free World Brings "Signs for Hope" Program to Deaf Orphans With Help from The Starbucks Foundation, SGN, and 5th Element|url=https://5thelement.group/trauma-free-world-brings-signs-for-hope-program-to-deaf-orphans-with-help-from-the-starbucks-foundation-sgn-and-5th-element/|date=27 October 2020}} Additionally, donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America assisted in the remote re-opening of the Metro Atlanta BGCA after the club was forced to close due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.{{cite web |title=Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Re-opens to Provide Distance Learning Site for Members, Assisted by Donation from The SGN Community, 5th Element and Starbucks|url=https://5thelement.group/boys-and-girls-club-of-metro-atlanta-reopens-to-provide-distance-learning-site-for-members-assisted-by-donation-from-the-sgn-community/|date=8 September 2020}} Donations have also been made to the World Central Kitchen, Toys for Tots, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, and the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

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