The Best Episodes of The Good Place
Last Updated: Jun 7, 2018
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.
8.33
#2 - 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.
8.20
#3 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
Season 2 - Episode 10
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet, and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications.
8.03
#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.
8.01
#5 - 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.
7.93
#6 - Leap to Faith
Season 2 - Episode 8
Michael receives a surprise visitor. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
7.89
#7 - 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.
7.81
#8 - 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.
7.81
#9 - 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.
7.81
#10 - 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.
7.79
#11 - 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.
7.77
#12 - Dance Dance Resolution
Season 2 - Episode 2
Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret.
7.75
#13 - 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.
7.73
#14 - …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.
7.73
#15 - The Eternal Shriek
Season 1 - Episode 7
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
7.71
#16 - Team Cockroach
Season 2 - Episode 3
Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.
7.70
#17 - Derek
Season 2 - Episode 7
Surprises are in store as Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.
7.66
#18 - What's My Motivation
Season 1 - Episode 11
Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
7.65
#19 - Tahani Al-Jamil
Season 1 - Episode 3
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.
7.63
#20 - Existential Crisis
Season 2 - Episode 4
Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.
7.62
#21 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
Season 1 - Episode 5
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.
7.58
#22 - What We Owe to Each Other
Season 1 - Episode 6
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.
7.56
#23 - Jason Mendoza
Season 1 - Episode 4
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
7.49
#24 - Everything is Fine
Season 1 - Episode 1
Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place, but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet; Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she's worthy of his help.
7.46
#25 - Flying
Season 1 - Episode 2
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.
7.43