The Best Episodes of The Good Place
Last Updated: Apr 20, 2019
Eleanor Shellstrop is 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.
#1 - Michael's Gambit
Season 1 - Episode 13
Eleanor and her friends contemplate their fates and destiny in the Good Place.
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#2 - Janet(s)
Season 3 - Episode 9
While Eleanor and the gang contend with an intense out-of-body experience, Michael hatches a plan with Janet's help.
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#3 - Somewhere Else
Season 2 - Episode 12
Season Finale. Michael makes a plea. Eleanor looks to take the high road. Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
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#4 - The Burrito
Season 2 - Episode 11
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.
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#5 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
Season 2 - Episode 10
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet, and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications.
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#6 - Pandemonium
Season 3 - Episode 12
Various events occur, in a certain specific order.
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#7 - Mindy St. Claire
Season 1 - Episode 12
With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet face a monumental decision.
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#8 - Everything Is Bonzer!
Season 3 - Episode 1
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.
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#9 - Leap to Faith
Season 2 - Episode 8
Michael receives a surprise visitor. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
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#10 - The Trolley Problem
Season 2 - Episode 5
Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet.
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#11 - Jeremy Bearimy
Season 3 - Episode 4
The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
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#12 - Chidi's Choice
Season 1 - Episode 10
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
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#13 - The Book of Dougs
Season 3 - Episode 10
Michael presents his case to the Good Place Committee; Chidi tries to calm Eleanor down; and Tahani struggles to help Jason and Janet.
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#14 - Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
Season 3 - Episode 8
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.
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#15 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
Season 3 - Episode 11
Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.
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#16 - Best Self
Season 2 - Episode 9
Michael finds himself in a bind. Eleanor sparks an idea that has Chidi, Tahani, Jason, and even Janet laying their feelings on the line.
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#17 - Everything Is Great!
Season 2 - Episode 1
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.
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#18 - Most Improved Player
Season 1 - Episode 8
Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.
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#19 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
Season 3 - Episode 7
Michael helps Eleanor recall forgotten events from her past with Chidi, causing Eleanor to fixate on the philosophy of determinism.
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#20 - Dance Dance Resolution
Season 2 - Episode 2
Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret.
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#21 - Janet and Michael
Season 2 - Episode 6
When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.
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#22 - The Brainy Bunch
Season 3 - Episode 2
Intent on wrecking Michael's plans, Trevor shows up on Earth to join Chidi's study and annoy the gang into breaking up.
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#23 - The Eternal Shriek
Season 1 - Episode 7
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
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#24 - …Someone Like Me as a Member
Season 1 - Episode 9
Michael faces a challenge when he tries to resolve an unprecedented situation. In addition, Chidi makes a connection, to Eleanor's chagrin, and a different side of Janet emerges.
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#25 - Team Cockroach
Season 2 - Episode 3
Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.
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