The Good Place

Season 1

2016 · 13 episodes · 4h 47m in all · 7.8/10

Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Everything Is Fine

   19 Sept 2016 · 23 min · 7.7/10

   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.

2. 

   2. Flying

   19 Sept 2016 · 22 min · 7.6/10

   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.

3. 

   3. Tahani Al-Jamil

   22 Sept 2016 · 22 min · 7.6/10

   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.

4. 

   4. Jason Mendoza

   29 Sept 2016 · 22 min · 7.4/10

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

5. 

   5. Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

   6 Oct 2016 · 22 min · 7.6/10

   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.

6. 

   6. What We Owe to Each Other

   13 Oct 2016 · 22 min · 7.5/10

   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.

7. 

   7. The Eternal Shriek

   20 Oct 2016 · 22 min · 8.0/10

   Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.

8. 

   8. Most Improved Player

   27 Oct 2016 · 22 min · 8.0/10

   Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.

9. 

   9. ...Someone Like Me as a Member

   3 Nov 2016 · 22 min · 7.8/10

   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.

10. 

    10. Chidi's Choice

    5 Jan 2017 · 22 min · 8.0/10

    Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.

11. 

    11. What's My Motivation

    12 Jan 2017 · 22 min · 7.8/10

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

12. 

    12. Mindy St. Claire

    19 Jan 2017 · 22 min · 7.8/10

    With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.

13. 

    13. Michael's Gambit

    19 Jan 2017 · 22 min · 9.0/10

    Eleanor, Jason, Chidi and Tahani argue about which two of them should go to the Bad Place. Eleanor has a shocking realization about the Good Place.