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The Good Place S2E9 — Best Self

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The Good Place•Season 2•Episode 9

Best Self

8.2/10 · 3,440 votesJan 11, 201822 min

Ranked #8 of 12 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJulie Anne Robinson

Written byTyler Straessle

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Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell

Eleanor Shellstrop

Ted Danson

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Michael

William Jackson Harper

William Jackson Harper

Chidi Anagonye

Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil

Tahani Al-Jamil

Manny Jacinto

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Jason Mendoza

D'Arcy Carden

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Janet

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Julie Anne Robinson

Julie Anne Robinson

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Tyler Straessle

Tyler Straessle

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Episode Summary

"Best Self" is episode 9 of The Good Place season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,440 votes, ranking #8 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Tyler Straessle, it aired on January 11, 2018.

Next: E10 · Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent Best of Season 2