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The Worst Episodes of The Good Place

Every episode of The Good Place ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Good Place!

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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 Worst Episode
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    The Good Place Season 3 Episode 5 - The Ballad of Donkey Doug
    7.3/10(3060 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Matt Murray

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  2. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 6 - A Chip Driver Mystery
    7.3/10(2699 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steve Day
    Writer:Lizzy Pace

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  3. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 2 - Flying
    7.4/10(4745 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Alan Yang

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  4. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 3 - Chillaxing
    7.4/10(2697 votes)

    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.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  5. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 2 - The Brainy Bunch
    7.5/10(3131 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Daniel Schofield

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  6. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 3 - The Snowplow
    7.5/10(3094 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  7. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 1 - A Girl from Arizona (1)
    7.5/10(2920 votes)

    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.

    Director:Drew Goddard
    Writers:Andrew Law, Kassia Miller

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  8. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 4 - Jason Mendoza
    7.6/10(4313 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  9. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 3 - Tahani Al-Jamil
    7.7/10(4508 votes)

    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.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  10. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 5 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
    7.7/10(4158 votes)

    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.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Matt Murray

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  11. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 6 - What We Owe to Each Other
    7.7/10(4064 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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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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  13. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 6 - A Fractured Inheritance
    7.7/10(3062 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Kassia Miller

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  14. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 2 - A Girl from Arizona (2)
    7.7/10(2743 votes)

    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.

    Director:Drew Goddard
    Writers:Andrew Law, Kassia Miller

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  15. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 5 - Employee of the Bearimy
    7.7/10(2650 votes)

    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.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  16. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 11 - Mondays, Am I Right?
    7.7/10(2591 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Jen Statsky

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  17. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 1 - Everything Is Fine
    7.8/10(5475 votes)

    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.

    Director:Drew Goddard
    Writer:Drew Goddard

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  18. 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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  19. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 9 - ...Someone Like Me as a Member
    7.9/10(3877 votes)

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Jen Statsky

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  20. The Good Place Season 1 Episode 11 - What's My Motivation
    7.9/10(3768 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  21. 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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  22. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 10 - The Book of Dougs
    7.9/10(2852 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Kate Gersten

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  23. 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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  24. The Good Place Season 3 Episode 7 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
    8.0/10(2980 votes)

    S3:E7

    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Cord Jefferson

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  25. The Good Place Season 4 Episode 4 - Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
    8.0/10(2759 votes)

    S4:E4

    As the group deals with a frustrating lack of progress, a visitor arrives and makes a shocking claim that causes them to question who can be trusted.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Cord Jefferson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Ballad of Donkey Doug" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Place". It scored 7.3/10 based on 3060 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 Chip Driver Mystery".