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The Best Episodes of The Good Place

Every episode of The Good Place ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Good Place!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Good Place Season 4 Episode 13 - Whenever You're Ready
    9.6/10(7601 votes)

    #1 - Whenever You're Ready

    S4:E13

    Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  2. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 13 - Michael's Gambit
    9.3/10(6413 votes)

    #2 - Michael's Gambit

    S1:E13

    Eleanor, Jason, Chidi and Tahani argue about which two of them should go to the Bad Place. Eleanor has a shocking realization about the Good Place.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  3. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 9 - Janet(s)
    9.0/10(3925 votes)

    #3 - Janet(s)

    S3:E9

    While Eleanor and the gang contend with an intense out-of-body experience, Michael hatches a plan with Janet's help.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  4. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 10 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    8.8/10(3631 votes)

    #4 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Alan Yang
    Writers:Daniel Schofield, Jen Statsky

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  5. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 12 - Somewhere Else
    8.8/10(3764 votes)

    #5 - Somewhere Else

    S2:E12

    Michael makes a plea. Eleanor looks to take the high road. Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  6. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 11 - The Burrito
    8.7/10(3509 votes)

    #6 - The Burrito

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Megan Amram, Joe Mande

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  7. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 9 - The Answer
    8.6/10(3009 votes)

    #7 - The Answer

    S4:E9

    With time running out to find answers, Chidi must sort through his life -- and afterlives -- before he can provide the help everyone needs.

    Director:Valeria Migliassi Collins
    Writer:Daniel Schofield

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  8. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 2 - Dance Dance Resolution
    8.5/10(3675 votes)

    #8 - Dance Dance Resolution

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Drew Goddard
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  9. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 5 - The Trolley Problem
    8.5/10(3660 votes)

    #9 - The Trolley Problem

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  10. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 12 - Pandemonium
    8.5/10(3027 votes)

    #10 - Pandemonium

    S3:E12

    Michael's crisis forces Eleanor to assume the title of the neighborhood architect. Tahani makes a discovery about the new humans.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writers:Megan Amram, Jen Statsky

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  11. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 12 - Patty
    8.5/10(2771 votes)

    #11 - Patty

    S4:E12

    Arriving at a new place, Michael receives an unexpected honor. Meanwhile, the rest of the group explores — and learns a shocking truth.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  12. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 1 - Everything Is Great!
    8.4/10(3857 votes)

    #12 - Everything Is Great!

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Joe Mande, Jen Statsky

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  13. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 8 - Leap to Faith
    8.4/10(3312 votes)

    #13 - Leap to Faith

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 8 - The Funeral to End All Funerals
    8.4/10(2623 votes)

    #14 - The Funeral to End All Funerals

    S4:E8

    As the Judge hears Michael and Shawn's arguments about the results of the experiment, Janet and the humans give each other the funerals they deserved.

    Director:Kristen Bell
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  15. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 8 - Most Improved Player
    8.3/10(3799 votes)

    #15 - Most Improved Player

    S1:E8

    Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Daniel Schofield

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  16. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 9 - Best Self
    8.3/10(3232 votes)

    #16 - Best Self

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Tyler Straessle

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  17. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 12 - Mindy St. Claire
    8.2/10(3715 votes)

    #17 - Mindy St. Claire

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Megan Amram, Jen Statsky

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  18. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 4 - Jeremy Bearimy
    8.2/10(3080 votes)

    #18 - Jeremy Bearimy

    S3:E4

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  19. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 7 - Help is Other People
    8.2/10(2556 votes)

    #19 - Help is Other People

    S4:E7

    With one day left in the year, Simone reveals that she's suspicious about the neighborhood -- and her investigation could derail the entire experiment.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Dave King

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  20. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 7 - The Eternal Shriek
    8.1/10(3826 votes)

    #20 - The Eternal Shriek

    S1:E7

    Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  21. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 10 - Chidi's Choice
    8.1/10(3634 votes)

    #21 - Chidi's Choice

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Demi Adejuyigbe

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  22. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 1 - Everything Is Bonzer!
    8.1/10(3217 votes)

    #22 - Everything Is Bonzer!

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Jen Statsky, Michael Schur

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  23. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 8 - Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By
    8.1/10(2773 votes)

    #23 - Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  24. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 11 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
    8.1/10(2681 votes)

    #24 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

    S3:E11

    Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writers:Joe Mande, Christopher Encell

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  25. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 11 - What's My Motivation
    8.0/10(3511 votes)

    #25 - What's My Motivation

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Andrew Law

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Best Episodes Summary

"Whenever You're Ready" is the best rated episode of "The Good Place". It scored 9.6/10 based on 7601 votes. Directed by Michael Schur and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 1/30/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Michael's Gambit".