The Best Episodes of The Good Place Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(72 votes)

   #1 - Everything Is Fine

   S1:E19/19/2016

   Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place, but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet; Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she's worthy of his help.

   Director:Drew Goddard

   Writer:Drew Goddard

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   Director:Drew Goddard

   Writer:Drew Goddard
2. 

   7.5/10(62 votes)

   #2 - Flying

   S1:E29/19/2016

   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.

   Director:Michael McDonald

   Writer:Alan Yang

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   Director:Michael McDonald

   Writer:Alan Yang
3. 

   7.6/10(58 votes)

   #3 - Tahani Al-Jamil

   S1:E39/22/2016

   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.

   Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller

   Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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   Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller

   Writer:Aisha Muharrar
4. 

   7.3/10(56 votes)

   #4 - Jason Mendoza

   S1:E49/29/2016

   Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.

   Director:Payman Benz

   Writer:Joe Mande

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   Director:Payman Benz

   Writer:Joe Mande
5. 

   7.6/10(54 votes)

   #5 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

   S1:E510/6/2016

   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.

   Director:Morgan Sackett

   Writer:Matt Murray

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   Director:Morgan Sackett

   Writer:Matt Murray
6. 

   7.3/10(54 votes)

   #6 - What We Owe to Each Other

   S1:E610/13/2016

   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.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan
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7. 

   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #7 - The Eternal Shriek

   S1:E710/20/2016

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

   Director:Trent O'Donnell

   Writer:Megan Amram

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   Director:Trent O'Donnell

   Writer:Megan Amram
8. 

   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #8 - Most Improved Player

   S1:E810/27/2016

   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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   Director:Tristram Shapeero

   Writer:Daniel Schofield
9. 

   7.7/10(53 votes)

   #9 - ...Someone Like Me as a Member

   S1:E911/3/2016

   Michael faces a challenge when he tries to resolve an unprecedented situation. In addition, Chidi makes a connection, to Eleanor's chagrin, and a different side of Janet emerges.

   Director:Dean Holland

   Writer:Jen Statsky

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   Director:Dean Holland

   Writer:Jen Statsky
10. 

    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #10 - Chidi's Choice

    S1:E101/5/2017

    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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    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writer:Demi Adejuyigbe
11. 

    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #11 - What's My Motivation

    S1:E111/12/2017

    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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    Director:Lynn Shelton

    Writer:Andrew Law
12. 

    7.7/10(57 votes)

    #12 - Mindy St. Claire

    S1:E121/19/2017

    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

    Writers:Megan Amram, Jen Statsky

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    Director:Dean Holland

    Writers:Megan Amram, Jen Statsky
13. 

    8.9/10(57 votes)

    #13 - Michael's Gambit

    S1:E131/19/2017

    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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    Director:Michael Schur

    Writer:Michael Schur