Storyline

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.

First Aired

2016-09-19
Last Aired

2020-01-30
Creator

Michael Schur
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Seasons

4
Episodes

50
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

paradise philosophy soulmates heaven friendship hell afterlife torture neighborhood karma sitcom ethics reflective loving save the world admiring adoring

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1. Everything Is Fine

Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place, but only by mistake; Eleanor is determine...More

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.Less

22mins 2016-09-19

2. Flying

Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to he...More

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.Less

21mins 2016-09-19

3. Tahani Al-Jamil

Chidi begins formally teaching Eleanor about ethics, and lesson No. 1 is: be kind to your neighbor. Mi...More

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.Less

22mins 2016-09-22

4. Jason Mendoza

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

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

21mins 2016-09-29

5. Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

Eleanor's eagerness to learn ethics from Chidi becomes the full-time job he never wanted. Meanwhile, M...More

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.Less

22mins 2016-10-06

6. What We Owe to Each Other

Eleanor is enlisted to help Michael with an important task that could determine her fate in the Good P...More

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.Less

22mins 2016-10-13

7. The Eternal Shriek

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

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

22mins 2016-10-20

8. Most Improved Player

Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and m...More

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

22mins 2016-10-27

9. ...Someone Like Me as a Member

Michael faces a challenge when he tries to resolve an unprecedented situation. In addition, Chidi make...More

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.Less

22mins 2016-11-03

10. Chidi's Choice

Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with comin...More

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

22mins 2017-01-05

11. What's My Motivation

Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides i...More

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

22mins 2017-01-12

12. Mindy St. Claire

With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu...More

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

22mins 2017-01-19

13. Michael's Gambit

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

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.Less

22mins 2017-01-19

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Cast

Kristen Bell

Eleanor Shellstrop

Ted Danson

Michael

William Jackson Harper

Chidi Anagonye

Jameela Jamil

Tahani Al-Jamil

Manny Jacinto

Jason Mendoza

D'Arcy Carden

Janet

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Reviews for The Good Place

A Review by CharlesTheBold

Written by CharlesTheBold on 2017-02-16

The Good Place is a fantasy-comedy that was first broadcast on NBC in the Fall of 2016. Unlike most TV comedies, it is serialized, with a c... read more

A Review by Sweatpants 7

Written by Sweatpants on 2017-10-05

Oddly Refreshing.... read more

A Review by rsanek 5

Written by rsanek on 2020-10-01

Not bad, but I lost interest about halfway through season two. It felt like the writing quality had taken a dive and they started going for ... read more

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A Review by CharlesTheBold

The Good Place is a fantasy-comedy that was first broadcast on NBC in the Fall of 2016. Unlike most TV comedies, it is serialized, with a continuing story that flows from one episode to the next. It is filmed without a laugh track. The...

A Review by CharlesTheBold

Written by CharlesTheBold on 2017-02-16

A Review by Sweatpants 7

Written by Sweatpants on 2017-10-05

Oddly Refreshing....

A Review by rsanek 5

Written by rsanek on 2020-10-01

Not bad, but I lost interest about halfway through season two. It felt like the writing quality had taken a dive and they started going for easy/obvious laughs. I am waiting for Kristen Bell to find a...