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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Drew GoddardWritten by Andrew Law, Kassia MillerGuest stars Marc Evan Jackson, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, Maribeth Monroe, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Bambadjan Bamba, Brad Morris
Episode 2
Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.
Directed by Drew GoddardWritten by Andrew Law, Kassia MillerGuest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Deb Hiett
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Anya AdamsWritten by Aisha MuharrarGuest stars Sheila Carrasco, Brandon Scott Jones, Josh Siegal
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Morgan SackettWritten by Cord JeffersonGuest stars Marc Evan Jackson, Tiya Sircar, Jason Mantzoukas, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Bambadjan Bamba, Brandon Scott Jones, Luke Guldan
Episode 5
Michael and Jason sneak into Demon-Con. Left in charge of the neighborhood, Eleanor copes with Derek's ineptitude and Tahani's dissatisfaction.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Joe MandeGuest stars Marc Evan Jackson, Tiya Sircar, Jason Mantzoukas, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Brandon Scott Jones, Patrick Cox, Deb Hiett
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Steve DayWritten by Lizzy PaceGuest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Brandon Scott Jones
Episode 7
With one day left in the year, Simone reveals that she's suspicious about the neighborhood -- and her investigation could derail the entire experiment.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Dave KingGuest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Benjamin Koldyke, Brandon Scott Jones
Episode 8
As the Judge hears Michael and Shawn's arguments about the results of the experiment, Janet and the humans give each other the funerals they deserved.
Directed by Kristen BellWritten by Josh Siegal, Dylan MorganGuest stars Paul Scheer, Marc Evan Jackson, Maya Rudolph, Takato Yonemoto, Brad Morris, Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur, Tatiana Carr, Dana Powell
Episode 9
With time running out to find answers, Chidi must sort through his life -- and afterlives -- before he can provide the help everyone needs.
Directed by Valeria Migliassi CollinsWritten by Daniel SchofieldGuest stars Kate Berlant, Noel Arthur, Sonya Leslie, Tiana Okoye, Adinett Nsabimana, Michael Eshaun York, Maya Rudolph, Keston John
Episode 10
The group scrambles to devise a new afterlife system that the Good and Bad Places can agree on before it's too late. Chidi has a newfound confidence.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Matt MurrayGuest stars Timothy Olyphant, Paul Scheer, Marc Evan Jackson, Maya Rudolph, Takato Yonemoto, Tatiana Carr, Dana Powell, Denise G. Sanchez
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Jen StatskyGuest stars Marc Evan Jackson, Anna Khaja, Ajay Mehta, Rebecca Hazlewood, Tiya Sircar, Carl Tart, Dave King, Robert Paul Taylor
Episode 12
Arriving at a new place, Michael receives an unexpected honor. Meanwhile, the rest of the group explores — and learns a shocking truth.
Directed by Morgan SackettWritten by Megan AmramGuest stars Lisa Kudrow, Paul Scheer, Gary Richardson, David Danipour, Andrew Law, Takato Yonemoto, Tatiana Carr, Denise G. Sanchez
Episode 13
Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.
Directed by Michael SchurWritten by Michael SchurGuest stars Marc Evan Jackson, Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Anna Khaja, Eugene Cordero, Ajay Mehta, Rebecca Hazlewood, Tiya Sircar
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Kristen BellEleanor Shellstrop
Ted DansonMichael
William Jackson HarperChidi Anagonye
Jameela JamilTahani Al-Jamil
Manny JacintoJason Mendoza
D'Arcy CardenJanet
Amy OkudaJessica
Seth MorrisWallace
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