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The Good Place S1E13 — Michael's Gambit

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The Good Place•Season 1•Episode 13

Michael's Gambit

9.3/10 · 6,804 votesJan 19, 201722 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+1.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMichael Schur

Written byMichael Schur

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Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell

Eleanor Shellstrop

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Michael

William Jackson Harper

William Jackson Harper

Chidi Anagonye

Jameela Jamil

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Janet

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Michael Schur

Michael Schur

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Michael Schur

Michael Schur

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Episode Summary

"Michael's Gambit" is episode 13 of The Good Place season 1. It scored 9.3/10 from 6,804 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Michael Schur and written by Michael Schur, it aired on January 19, 2017.

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