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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!

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 mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Network:NBC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Good Place" season 2 is "Everything Is Great!", rated 8.4/10 from 3513 user votes. It was directed by Trent O'Donnell and written by Joe Mande, Jen Statsky. "Everything Is Great!" aired on 9/20/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Dance Dance Resolution".

  • Everything Is Great!
    8.4/10 3,513 votes

    #1 - Everything Is Great!

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2017

    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

    Writer: Joe Mande, Jen Statsky

  • Dance Dance Resolution
    8.5/10 3,344 votes

    #2 - Dance Dance Resolution

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2017

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

    Director: Drew Goddard

    Writer: Megan Amram

  • Team Cockroach
    7.9/10 3,012 votes

    #3 - Team Cockroach

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2017

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

    Director: Morgan Sackett

    Writer: Daniel Schofield

  • Existential Crisis
    7.8/10 3,007 votes

    #4 - Existential Crisis

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2017

    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

  • The Trolley Problem
    8.5/10 3,320 votes

    #5 - The Trolley Problem

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2017

    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

    Writer: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

  • Janet and Michael
    8.0/10 2,985 votes

    #6 - Janet and Michael

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2017

    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

  • Derek
    7.7/10 2,903 votes

    #7 - Derek

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2017

    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

  • Leap to Faith
    8.4/10 3,001 votes

    #8 - Leap to Faith

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2018

    Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: N/A

  • Best Self
    8.3/10 2,936 votes

    #9 - Best Self

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/11/2018

    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

  • Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
    8.8/10 3,316 votes

    #10 - Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2018

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

    Director: Alan Yang

    Writer: Daniel Schofield, Jen Statsky

  • The Burrito
    8.7/10 3,191 votes

    #11 - The Burrito

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2018

    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

    Writer: Joe Mande, Megan Amram

  • Somewhere Else
    8.8/10 3,428 votes

    #12 - Somewhere Else

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2018

    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