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!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Good Place" is "A Chip Driver Mystery", rated 7.3/10 from 2234 user votes. It was directed by Steve Day and written by Lizzy Pace. "A Chip Driver Mystery" aired on 10/31/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Flying".
7.3/10 2,234 votes#1 - A Chip Driver Mystery
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2019
One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
Director: Steve Day
Writer: Lizzy Pace
7.4/10 4,014 votes#2 - Flying
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2016
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
7.4/10 2,562 votes#3 - The Ballad of Donkey Doug
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2018
Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Matt Murray
7.4/10 2,228 votes#4 - Chillaxing
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019
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
7.5/10 2,434 votes#5 - A Girl from Arizona (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019
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
Writer: Andrew Law, Kassia Miller
7.6/10 3,654 votes#6 - Jason Mendoza
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2016
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
7.6/10 2,627 votes#7 - The Brainy Bunch
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2018
Michael's grand scheme hits an unexpected snag and forces him to take drastic measures.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Daniel Schofield
7.6/10 2,599 votes#8 - The Snowplow
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2018
A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Joe Mande
7.7/10 3,451 votes#9 - What We Owe to Each Other
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2016
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
Writer: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan
7.7/10 2,903 votes#10 - 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
7.7/10 2,555 votes#11 - A Fractured Inheritance
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2018
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
7.7/10 2,272 votes#12 - A Girl from Arizona (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019
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
Writer: Andrew Law, Kassia Miller
7.7/10 2,184 votes#13 - Employee of the Bearimy
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019
Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Joe Mande
7.7/10 2,128 votes#14 - Mondays, Am I Right?
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2020
Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Jen Statsky
7.8/10 3,826 votes#15 - Tahani Al-Jamil
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2016
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
7.8/10 3,527 votes#16 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2016
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
7.8/10 3,007 votes#17 - 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
7.9/10 4,605 votes#18 - Everything Is Fine
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2016
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
7.9/10 3,280 votes#19 - ...Someone Like Me as a Member
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2016
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
7.9/10 3,012 votes#20 - 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
7.9/10 2,363 votes#21 - The Book of Dougs
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2019
Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Kate Gersten
8.0/10 3,188 votes#22 - What's My Motivation
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2017
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
8.0/10 2,985 votes#23 - 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
8.0/10 2,488 votes#24 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2018
Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.
Director: Claire Scanlon
Writer: Cord Jefferson
8.0/10 2,286 votes#25 - Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019
Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.
Director: Morgan Sackett
Writer: Cord Jefferson