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The Best Episodes of The Good Place

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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...

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  1. Background image for Whenever You're Ready
    9.5/10(7.4k 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.

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  2. Background image for Michael's Gambit
    9.0/10(53 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.

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  3. Background image for Janet(s)
    9.0/10(3.8k 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.

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  4. Background image for The Answer
    8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Pandemonium
    8.5/10(2.9k votes)

    #5 - Pandemonium

    S3:E12

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

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  6. Background image for Patty
    8.5/10(2.7k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for The Funeral to End All Funerals
    8.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for Somewhere Else
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    S2:E10

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

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  11. Background image for The Burrito
    8.2/10(49 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for Jeremy Bearimy
    8.2/10(3.0k votes)

    #11 - Jeremy Bearimy

    S3:E4

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

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  13. Background image for Help is Other People
    8.2/10(2.5k votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for Everything Is Bonzer!
    8.1/10(3.1k votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By
    8.1/10(2.7k votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
    8.1/10(2.6k votes)

    #15 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

    S3:E11

    Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

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  17. Background image for Chidi's Choice
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Dance Dance Resolution
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #17 - 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
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  19. Background image for The Trolley Problem
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for Leap to Faith
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
    8.0/10(2.7k votes)

    #20 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will

    S3:E7

    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.

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  22. Background image for Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
    8.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #21 - Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy

    S4:E4

    As the group deals with a frustrating lack of progress, a visitor arrives and makes a shocking claim that causes them to question who can be trusted.

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  23. Background image for You've Changed, Man
    8.0/10(2.4k votes)

    #22 - You've Changed, Man

    S4:E10

    The group scrambles to devise a new afterlife system that the Good and Bad Places can agree on before it's too late. Chidi has a newfound confidence.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
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  24. Background image for The Eternal Shriek
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #23 - The Eternal Shriek

    S1:E7

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

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  25. Background image for Most Improved Player
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for The Book of Dougs
    7.9/10(2.6k votes)

    #25 - The Book of Dougs

    S3:E10

    Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Whenever You're Ready" is the best rated episode of "The Good Place". It scored 9.5/10 based on 7357 votes. Directed by Michael Schur and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 1/30/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Michael's Gambit".