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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!

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...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Network:NBC
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  • Whenever You're Ready
    9.6/10(6,966)
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    #1 - Whenever You're Ready

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 1/30/2020

    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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  • Michael's Gambit
    9.3/10(6,012)
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    #2 - Michael's Gambit

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 1/19/2017

    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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  • Janet(s)
    9.0/10(3,660)
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    #3 - Janet(s)

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 12/6/2018

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

    Director: Morgan Sackett

    Writer: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  • Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    8.8/10(3,404)
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    #4 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 1/18/2018

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

    Director: Alan Yang

    Writer: Daniel Schofield, Jen Statsky

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  • Somewhere Else
    8.8/10(3,526)
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    #5 - Somewhere Else

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 2/1/2018

    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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  • The Burrito
    8.7/10(3,280)
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    #6 - The Burrito

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 1/25/2018

    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

    Writer: Joe Mande, Megan Amram

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  • The Answer
    8.6/10(2,791)
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    #7 - The Answer

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 11/21/2019

    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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  • Dance Dance Resolution
    8.5/10(3,436)
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    #8 - Dance Dance Resolution

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 9/28/2017

    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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  • The Trolley Problem
    8.5/10(3,416)
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    #9 - The Trolley Problem

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 10/19/2017

    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

    Writer: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  • Pandemonium
    8.5/10(2,806)
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    #10 - Pandemonium

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 1/24/2019

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

    Director: Michael Schur

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Megan Amram

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  • Patty
    8.5/10(2,573)
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    #11 - Patty

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 1/23/2020

    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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  • Everything Is Great!
    8.4/10(3,611)
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    #12 - Everything Is Great!

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 9/20/2017

    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

    Writer: Joe Mande, Jen Statsky

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  • Leap to Faith
    8.4/10(3,093)
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    #13 - Leap to Faith

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 1/4/2018

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

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Funeral to End All Funerals
    8.4/10(2,424)
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    #14 - The Funeral to End All Funerals

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 11/14/2019

    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

    Writer: Dylan Morgan, Josh Siegal

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  • Most Improved Player
    8.3/10(3,548)
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    #15 - Most Improved Player

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 10/27/2016

    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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  • Best Self
    8.3/10(3,017)
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    #16 - Best Self

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 1/11/2018

    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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  • Mindy St. Claire
    8.2/10(3,473)
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    #17 - Mindy St. Claire

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 1/19/2017

    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

    Writer: Megan Amram, Jen Statsky

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  • Jeremy Bearimy
    8.2/10(2,869)
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    #18 - Jeremy Bearimy

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 10/18/2018

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

    Director: Trent O'Donnell

    Writer: Megan Amram

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  • Help is Other People
    8.2/10(2,363)
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    #19 - Help is Other People

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 11/7/2019

    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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  • The Eternal Shriek
    8.1/10(3,576)
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    #20 - The Eternal Shriek

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 10/20/2016

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

    Director: Trent O'Donnell

    Writer: Megan Amram

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  • Chidi's Choice
    8.1/10(3,395)
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    #21 - Chidi's Choice

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 1/5/2017

    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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  • Everything Is Bonzer!
    8.1/10(3,001)
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    #22 - Everything Is Bonzer!

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/27/2018

    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

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Michael Schur

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  • Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By
    8.1/10(2,574)
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    #23 - Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 11/15/2018

    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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  • Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
    8.1/10(2,473)
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    #24 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 1/17/2019

    Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

    Director: Jude Weng

    Writer: Joe Mande, Christopher Encell

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  • What's My Motivation
    8.0/10(3,278)
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    #25 - What's My Motivation

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 1/12/2017

    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 6966 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".