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The Best Episodes of The Good Place Season 1

Every episode of The Good Place Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Place Season 1!

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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
    The Good Place Season 1 Episode 13 - Michael's Gambit
    9.3/10(6813 votes)

    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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  2. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 8 - Most Improved Player
    8.3/10(4071 votes)

    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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  3. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 12 - Mindy St. Claire
    8.2/10(3978 votes)

    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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  4. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 7 - The Eternal Shriek
    8.1/10(4101 votes)

    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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  5. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 10 - Chidi's Choice
    8.1/10(3894 votes)

    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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  6. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 9 - ...Someone Like Me as a Member
    7.9/10(3877 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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  7. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 11 - What's My Motivation
    7.9/10(3768 votes)

    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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  8. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 1 - Everything Is Fine
    7.8/10(5475 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  9. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 3 - Tahani Al-Jamil
    7.7/10(4508 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  10. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 5 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
    7.7/10(4158 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  11. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 6 - What We Owe to Each Other
    7.7/10(4064 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  12. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 4 - Jason Mendoza
    7.6/10(4313 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  13. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 2 - Flying
    7.4/10(4745 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Michael's Gambit" is the best rated episode of "The Good Place" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 6813 votes. Directed by Michael Schur and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 1/19/2017. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Most Improved Player".