The Good Place (2016)

Name: The Good Place
Rating: 8.0

Rating: 8.0

Synopsis

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 Air Date: 2016-09-19

Last Air Date: 2020-01-30

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 50

Created By: Michael Schur

Networks: NBC

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Top Cast

Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop
Ted Danson as Michael
William Jackson Harper as Chidi Anagonye
Jameela Jamil as Tahani Al-Jamil
Manny Jacinto as Jason Mendoza
D'Arcy Carden as Janet
Marc Evan Jackson as Shawn
Tiya Sircar as Vicky
Josh Siegal as Glenn
Maya Rudolph as Judge Gen

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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:

Ep. 1: Everything Is Fine (2016-09-19)

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.
Ep. 2: Flying (2016-09-19)

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.
Ep. 3: Tahani Al-Jamil (2016-09-22)

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.
Ep. 4: Jason Mendoza (2016-09-29)

Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
Ep. 5: Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis (2016-10-06)

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.
Ep. 6: What We Owe to Each Other (2016-10-13)

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.
Ep. 7: The Eternal Shriek (2016-10-20)

Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
Ep. 8: Most Improved Player (2016-10-27)

Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.
Ep. 9: ...Someone Like Me as a Member (2016-11-03)

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.
Ep. 10: Chidi's Choice (2017-01-05)

Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
Ep. 11: What's My Motivation (2017-01-12)

Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
Ep. 12: Mindy St. Claire (2017-01-19)

With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
Ep. 13: Michael's Gambit (2017-01-19)

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.