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The Worst Episodes of The Good Place

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...

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  1. 7.2/10(39 votes)

    #1 - The Ballad of Donkey Doug

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    S3:E5

    Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.

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    Director:Rebecca Asher
  2. 7.2/10(39 votes)

    #2 - A Fractured Inheritance

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    S3:E6

    Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.

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  3. 7.3/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Jason Mendoza

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    S1:E4

    Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.

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    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Joe Mande
  4. 7.3/10(47 votes)

    #4 - What We Owe to Each Other

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    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.

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  5. 7.3/10(40 votes)

    #5 - The Brainy Bunch

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    S3:E2

    Michael's grand scheme hits an unexpected snag and forces him to take drastic measures.

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  6. 7.3/10(39 votes)

    #6 - The Snowplow

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    S3:E3

    A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.

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  8. 7.3/10(2.4k votes)

    #7 - A Chip Driver Mystery

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    S4:E6

    After Brent writes an offensive book, Eleanor, Michael and the others try to help him evolve. One of the humans discovers Jason's true identity.

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    Director:Steve Day
    Writer:Lizzy Pace
  9. 7.4/10(35 votes)

    #8 - The Book of Dougs

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    S3:E10

    Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.

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  10. 7.4/10(2.4k votes)

    #9 - Chillaxing

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    S4:E3

    Michael and Eleanor discover something troubling and turn to an unusual source for help. Tahani lends her expertise to assist with one of the new residents.

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    Director:Anya Adams
  11. 7.5/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Flying

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    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.

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  12. 7.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #11 - A Girl from Arizona (1)

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    S4:E1

    With Eleanor assuming the role of the architect, the group adapts to the challenges facing them when four test subjects inhabit a new neighborhood under their supervision.

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  13. 7.6/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Everything Is Fine

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    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.

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    Director:Drew Goddard
  14. 7.6/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Tahani Al-Jamil

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    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.

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  15. 7.6/10(47 votes)

    #14 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

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    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.

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  16. 7.7/10(46 votes)

    #15 - ...Someone Like Me as a Member

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    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
  17. 7.7/10(47 votes)

    #16 - What's My Motivation

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    S1:E11

    Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.

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    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Andrew Law
  18. 7.7/10(50 votes)

    #17 - Mindy St. Claire

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    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.

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  19. 7.7/10(3.0k votes)

    #18 - Derek

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    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.

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    Director:Jude Weng
  20. 7.7/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

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    S3:E11

    Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

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  21. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #20 - A Girl from Arizona (2)

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    S4:E2

    Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.

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  22. 7.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #21 - Employee of the Bearimy

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    S4:E5

    Michael and Jason sneak into Demon-Con. Left in charge of the neighborhood, Eleanor copes with Derek's ineptitude and Tahani's dissatisfaction.

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  23. 7.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #22 - Mondays, Am I Right?

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    S4:E11

    While the humans search for test candidates, Michael trains a group of architects. Eleanor doesn't want Chidi to learn too much about her past.

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    Director:Rebecca Asher
  24. 7.8/10(3.1k votes)

    #23 - Existential Crisis

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    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.

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  25. 7.8/10(39 votes)

    #24 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will

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    S3:E7

    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.

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  26. 7.8/10(37 votes)

    #25 - Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By

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    S3:E8

    Michael and Janet visit the person they believe to be the blueprint for how to live a good life on Earth; Eleanor turns to Tahani for advice.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Andrew Law

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Ballad of Donkey Doug" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Place". It scored 7.2/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Rebecca Asher and written by Matt Murray, it aired on 10/25/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Fractured Inheritance".