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The Best Episodes of The Good Place Season 2

Every episode of The Good Place Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Place Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 12 - Somewhere Else
    8.8/10(3994 votes)

    S2:E12

    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

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  2. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 10 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    8.7/10(3860 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Alan Yang
    Writers:Daniel Schofield, Jen Statsky

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  3. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 11 - The Burrito
    8.7/10(3738 votes)

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Megan Amram, Joe Mande

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  4. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 2 - Dance Dance Resolution
    8.5/10(3931 votes)

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Drew Goddard
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  5. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 5 - The Trolley Problem
    8.5/10(3919 votes)

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  6. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 1 - Everything Is Great!
    8.4/10(4125 votes)

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Joe Mande, Jen Statsky

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  7. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 8 - Leap to Faith
    8.4/10(3542 votes)

    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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  8. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 9 - Best Self
    8.2/10(3447 votes)

    S2:E9

    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

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  9. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 6 - Janet and Michael
    8.0/10(3523 votes)

    S2:E6

    When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Kate Gersten

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  10. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 3 - Team Cockroach
    7.9/10(3551 votes)

    S2:E3

    Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Daniel Schofield

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  11. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 4 - Existential Crisis
    7.8/10(3541 votes)

    S2:E4

    Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  12. The Good Place Season 2 Episode 7 - Derek
    7.7/10(3421 votes)

    S2:E7

    Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Cord Jefferson

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Somewhere Else" is the best rated episode of "The Good Place" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 3994 votes. Directed by Michael Schur and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 2/1/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent".