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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. Background image for A Chip Driver Mystery
    7.3/10(2.4k votes)

    #1 - A Chip Driver Mystery

    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
  2. Background image for Flying
    7.4/10(4.3k votes)

    #2 - Flying

    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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  3. Background image for The Ballad of Donkey Doug
    7.4/10(2.7k votes)

    #3 - The Ballad of Donkey Doug

    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
  4. Background image for Chillaxing
    7.4/10(2.4k votes)

    #4 - Chillaxing

    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
  5. Background image for The Snowplow
    7.5/10(2.8k votes)

    #5 - The Snowplow

    S3:E3

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

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  6. Background image for A Girl from Arizona (1)
    7.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #6 - A Girl from Arizona (1)

    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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  8. Background image for Jason Mendoza
    7.6/10(3.9k votes)

    #7 - Jason Mendoza

    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
  9. Background image for The Brainy Bunch
    7.6/10(2.8k votes)

    #8 - The Brainy Bunch

    S3:E2

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

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  10. Background image for Tahani Al-Jamil
    7.7/10(4.0k votes)

    #9 - Tahani Al-Jamil

    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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  11. Background image for What We Owe to Each Other
    7.7/10(3.6k votes)

    #10 - What We Owe to Each Other

    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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  12. Background image for Derek
    7.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #11 - Derek

    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
  13. Background image for A Fractured Inheritance
    7.7/10(2.7k votes)

    #12 - A Fractured Inheritance

    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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  14. Background image for A Girl from Arizona (2)
    7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #13 - A Girl from Arizona (2)

    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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  15. Background image for Employee of the Bearimy
    7.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #14 - Employee of the Bearimy

    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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  16. Background image for Mondays, Am I Right?
    7.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #15 - Mondays, Am I Right?

    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
  17. Background image for Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
    7.8/10(3.7k votes)

    #16 - Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

    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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  18. Background image for Existential Crisis
    7.8/10(3.2k votes)

    #17 - Existential Crisis

    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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  19. Background image for Everything Is Fine
    7.9/10(4.9k votes)

    #18 - Everything Is Fine

    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
  20. Background image for ...Someone Like Me as a Member
    7.9/10(3.5k votes)

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

    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
  21. Background image for Team Cockroach
    7.9/10(3.2k votes)

    #20 - Team Cockroach

    S2:E3

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

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  22. Background image for The Book of Dougs
    7.9/10(2.5k votes)

    #21 - The Book of Dougs

    S3:E10

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

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  23. Background image for What's My Motivation
    8.0/10(3.4k votes)

    #22 - What's My Motivation

    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
  24. Background image for Janet and Michael
    8.0/10(3.2k votes)

    #23 - Janet and Michael

    S2:E6

    When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.

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    Director:Dean Holland
  25. Background image for The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
    8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #24 - The Worst Possible Use of Free Will

    S3:E7

    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.

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  26. Background image for Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
    8.0/10(2.4k votes)

    #25 - Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Chip Driver Mystery" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Place". It scored 7.3/10 based on 2389 votes. Directed by Steve Day and written by Lizzy Pace, it aired on 10/31/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Flying".