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The Good Place
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The Good Place

Mon, Sep 19, 2016
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.

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Cast

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  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell
    as Eleanor Shellstrop
  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    as Michael
  • William Jackson Harper
    William Jackson Harper
    as Chidi Anagonye
  • Jameela Jamil
    Jameela Jamil
    as Tahani Al-Jamil
  • Manny Jacinto
    Manny Jacinto
    as Jason Mendoza
  • D'Arcy Carden
    D'Arcy Carden
    as Janet
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Episodes

4 seasons · 52 episodes

Ended · 52 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Everything Is Fine
    Aired · Tue, Sep 20, 2016 · 30m

    Thanks to some kind of error, Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman, enters the afterlife and is sent to the Good Place -- which is definitely not where she belongs. While hiding in plain sight from Michael, the wise architect of the Good Place who is unaware that he's made a mistake, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome person within. Helping Eleanor navigate her new surroundings are Chidi, her kind, open-hearted "soulmate" who sees the good in people but finds himself facing quite a dilemma; her frustratingly perfect new neighbors, Tahani and Jianyu; and Janet, a walking, talking source for all the knowledge in the universe.

  • E2
    Flying
    Aired · Tue, Sep 20, 2016 · 30m

    Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael feel better about the unknown flaw in his Neighborhood.

  • E3
    Tahani Al-Jamil
    Aired · Fri, Sep 23, 2016 · 30m

    Chidi begins formally teaching Eleanor about ethics, and lesson No. 1 is: be kind to your neighbor. Michael and Janet help Chidi find a new, exciting hobby.

  • E4
    Jason Mendoza
    Aired · Fri, Sep 30, 2016 · 30m

    Eleanor faces her toughest test yet in her attempt to remain in hiding. Meanwhile, Michael enlists Tahani to help a fellow neighbor fulfill her true purpose.

  • E5
    Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
    Aired · Fri, Oct 7, 2016 · 30m

    Eleanor's eagerness to learn ethics from Chidi becomes the full-time job he never wanted. Meanwhile, Michael and Janet focus their attention on a Neighborhood emergency.

  • E6
    What We Owe to Each Other
    Aired · Fri, Oct 14, 2016 · 30m

    Eleanor is enlisted to help Michael with an important task that could determine her fate in the Good Place. Meanwhile, Chidi agrees to be the third wheel in an effort to help out his friend.

  • E7
    The Eternal Shriek
    Aired · Fri, Oct 21, 2016 · 30m

    Eleanor and Chidi set off on a quest with Janet as their guide. Meanwhile, Tahani attempts to show Michael how much he is appreciated.

  • E8
    Most Improved Player
    Aired · Fri, Oct 28, 2016 · 30m

    Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor. Meanwhile, Chidi, who has been harboring a secret, contemplates what to do.

  • E9
    ...Someone Like Me as a Member
    Aired · Fri, Nov 4, 2016 · 30m

    Michael's skills are put to the test when he attempts to sort out an unprecedented situation. Meanwhile, Chidi makes a connection elsewhere, much to the dismay of Eleanor, while Janet shows a different side of herself.

  • E10
    Chidi's Choice
    Aired · Fri, Jan 6, 2017 · 30m

    Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.

  • E11
    What's My Motivation
    Aired · Fri, Jan 13, 2017 · 30m

    Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.

  • E12
    Mindy St. Claire
    Aired · Fri, Jan 20, 2017 · 30m

    With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.

  • E13
    Michael's Gambit
    Aired · Fri, Jan 20, 2017 · 30m

    Eleanor and her friends contemplate their fates in the Good Place.

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Everything Is Great! Part 1
    Aired · Thu, Sep 21, 2017 · 30m

    Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together.

  • E2
    Everything Is Great! Part 2
    Aired · Thu, Sep 21, 2017 · 30m

    Their memories erased, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason once again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired; Eleanor attempts to piece things together using a clue she left for herself.

  • E3
    Dance Dance Resolution
    Aired · Fri, Sep 29, 2017 · 30m

    Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret.

  • E4
    Team Cockroach
    Aired · Fri, Oct 6, 2017 · 30m

    Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.

  • E5
    Existential Crisis
    Aired · Fri, Oct 13, 2017 · 30m

    Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.

  • E6
    The Trolley Problem
    Aired · Fri, Oct 20, 2017 · 30m

    Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Meanwhile, Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet.

  • E7
    Janet and Michael
    Aired · Fri, Oct 27, 2017 · 30m

    When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.

  • E8
    Derek
    Aired · Fri, Nov 3, 2017 · 30m

    Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.

  • E9
    Leap to Faith
    Aired · Fri, Jan 5, 2018 · 30m

    Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.

  • E10
    Best Self
    Aired · Fri, Jan 12, 2018 · 30m

    Michael finds himself in a bind. Meanwhile, Eleanor sparks an idea that has Chidi, Tahani, Jason and even Janet laying their feelings on the line.

  • E11
    Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    Aired · Fri, Jan 19, 2018 · 30m

    Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications.

  • E12
    The Burrito
    Aired · Fri, Jan 26, 2018 · 30m

    Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason consider just how much they have (or have not) improved. Michael is left to deal with the consequences of his recent actions.

  • E13
    Somewhere Else
    Aired · Fri, Feb 2, 2018 · 30m

    Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

Season 3
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Everything Is Bonzer! Part 1
    Aired · Fri, Sep 28, 2018 · 30m

    In the season premiere, Michael returns to Earth to give Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason a little nudge in the right direction when their initial attempts to become better people falter.

  • E2
    Everything Is Bonzer! Part 2
    Aired · Fri, Sep 28, 2018 · 30m

    Michael intervenes in the near-death accidents of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason on Earth, in hopes that a second chance at life allows them to become better versions of themselves.

  • E3
    The Brainy Bunch
    Aired · Fri, Oct 5, 2018 · 30m

    Intent on wrecking Michael's plans, Trevor shows up on Earth to join Chidi's study and annoy the gang into breaking up.

  • E4
    The Snowplow
    Aired · Fri, Oct 12, 2018 · 30m

    A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.

  • E5
    Jeremy Bearimy
    Aired · Fri, Oct 19, 2018 · 30m

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

  • E6
    The Ballad of Donkey Doug
    Aired · Fri, Oct 26, 2018 · 30m

    Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.

  • E7
    A Fractured Inheritance
    Aired · Fri, Nov 2, 2018 · 30m

    Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.

  • E8
    The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
    Aired · Fri, Nov 9, 2018 · 30m

    Eleanor looks back on some forgotten moments from her past.

  • E9
    Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
    Aired · Fri, Nov 16, 2018 · 30m

    Michael and Janet visit the person they believe to be the blueprint for how to live a good life on Earth, and Eleanor turns to Tahani for advice.

  • E10
    Janet(s)
    Aired · Fri, Dec 7, 2018 · 30m

    With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.

  • E11
    The Book of Dougs
    Aired · Fri, Jan 11, 2019 · 30m

    Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.

  • E12
    Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
    Aired · Fri, Jan 18, 2019 · 30m

    Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

  • E13
    Pandemonium
    Aired · Fri, Jan 25, 2019 · 30m

    Various events occur, in a certain specific order.

Season 4
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    A Girl from Arizona
    Aired · Fri, Sep 27, 2019 · 30m

    With Eleanor assuming the role of the architect, the group adapts to the challenges facing them when four test subjects inhabit a new neighborhood under their supervision.

  • E2
    A Girl from Arizona Part 2
    Aired · Fri, Oct 4, 2019 · 30m

    Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.

  • E3
    Chillaxing
    Aired · Fri, Oct 11, 2019 · 30m

    Michael and Eleanor discover something troubling and turn to an unusual source for help; Tahani lends her expertise to assist with one of the new residents.

  • E4
    Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
    Aired · Fri, Oct 18, 2019 · 30m

    Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.

  • E5
    Employee of the Bearimy
    Aired · Fri, Oct 25, 2019 · 30m

    Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.

  • E6
    A Chip Driver Mystery
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 30m

    One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.

  • E7
    Help Is Other People
    Aired · Fri, Nov 8, 2019 · 30m

    On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma.

  • E8
    The Funerals To End All Funerals
    Aired · Fri, Nov 15, 2019 · 30m

    The group awaits the judge's final decision on the fate of human existence.

  • E9
    The Answer
    Aired · Fri, Nov 22, 2019 · 30m

    In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.

  • E10
    You've Changed, Man
    Aired · Fri, Jan 10, 2020 · 30m

    The group works to negotiate an afterlife plan with Sean and the judge.

  • E11
    Mondays, Am I Right?
    Aired · Fri, Jan 17, 2020 · 30m

    Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.

  • E12
    Patty
    Aired · Fri, Jan 24, 2020 · 30m

    The group makes some new friends.

  • E13
    Whenever You're Ready
    Aired · Fri, Jan 31, 2020 · 75m

    Various conversations occur, between various groups of people.