Episode guide
The Good Place
52 episodes · 4 seasons · 2016–2020 · NBC
Season
Season 1
13 episodes
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S01E01 Everything Is Fine 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.
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S01E02 Flying 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.
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S01E03 Tahani Al-Jamil 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.
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S01E04 Jason Mendoza 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.
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S01E05 Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis 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.
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S01E06 What We Owe to Each Other 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.
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S01E07 The Eternal Shriek Eleanor and Chidi set off on a quest with Janet as their guide. Meanwhile, Tahani attempts to show Michael how much he is appreciated.
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S01E08 Most Improved Player Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor. Meanwhile, Chidi, who has been harboring a secret, contemplates what to do.
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S01E09 ...Someone Like Me as a Member 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.
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S01E10 Chidi's Choice 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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S01E11 What's My Motivation Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
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S01E12 Mindy St. Claire With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
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S01E13 Michael's Gambit Eleanor and her friends contemplate their fates in the Good Place.
Season
Season 2
13 episodes
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S02E01 Everything Is Great! Part 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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S02E02 Everything Is Great! Part 2 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.
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S02E03 Dance Dance Resolution Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret.
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S02E04 Team Cockroach Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.
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S02E05 Existential Crisis Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.
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S02E06 The Trolley Problem Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Meanwhile, Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet.
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S02E07 Janet and Michael 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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S02E08 Derek Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.
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S02E09 Leap to Faith Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
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S02E10 Best Self 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.
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S02E11 Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications.
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S02E12 The Burrito 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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S02E13 Somewhere Else Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Season
Season 3
13 episodes
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S03E01 Everything Is Bonzer! Part 1 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.
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S03E02 Everything Is Bonzer! Part 2 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.
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S03E03 The Brainy Bunch 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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S03E04 The Snowplow A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.
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S03E05 Jeremy Bearimy The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
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S03E06 The Ballad of Donkey Doug Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.
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S03E07 A Fractured Inheritance Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.
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S03E08 The Worst Possible Use of Free Will Eleanor looks back on some forgotten moments from her past.
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S03E09 Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By 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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S03E10 Janet(s) With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.
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S03E11 The Book of Dougs Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
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S03E12 Chidi Sees the Time-Knife Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.
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S03E13 Pandemonium Various events occur, in a certain specific order.
Season
Season 4
13 episodes
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S04E01 A Girl from Arizona 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.
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S04E02 A Girl from Arizona Part 2 Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.
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S04E03 Chillaxing 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.
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S04E04 Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.
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S04E05 Employee of the Bearimy Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.
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S04E06 A Chip Driver Mystery One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
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S04E07 Help Is Other People On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma.
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S04E08 The Funerals To End All Funerals The group awaits the judge's final decision on the fate of human existence.
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S04E09 The Answer In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.
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S04E10 You've Changed, Man The group works to negotiate an afterlife plan with Sean and the judge.
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S04E11 Mondays, Am I Right? Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.
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S04E12 Patty The group makes some new friends.
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S04E13 Whenever You're Ready Various conversations occur, between various groups of people.