The Best Episodes of The Good Place

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

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

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

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

Director: Alan Yang

Writer: Daniel Schofield, Jen Statsky

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

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

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

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

Director: Drew Goddard

Writer: Megan Amram

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Linda Mendoza

Writer: N/A

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

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

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

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

The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

Director: Trent O'Donnell

Writer: Megan Amram

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

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

Director: Trent O'Donnell

Writer: Megan Amram

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

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

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

Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

Director: Jude Weng

Writer: Joe Mande, Christopher Encell

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