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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
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.
Directed by Drew GoddardWritten by Drew GoddardGuest stars Jill Remez, Seth Morris, Jamila Webb, Ru Kazi, Bambadjan Bamba, John Hartman
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Michael McDonaldWritten by Alan YangGuest stars Amy Okuda, Susan Park, Allyn Rachel, Adam Huber, Jorge Diaz, Steve Berg
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Aisha MuharrarGuest stars George Basil, Sandra Cevallos, Drew Brooks, Josh Siegal
Episode 4
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
Directed by Payman BenzWritten by Joe MandeGuest stars Jamie Denbo, Eugene Cordero, Josh Siegal, David Ferguson
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Morgan SackettWritten by Matt MurrayGuest stars Lynnette Gaza, John Hartmann, Jill Johnson, Monnae Michaell, Anna Khaja, Ajay Mehta, Rebecca Hazlewood, Steve Berg
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Josh Siegal, Dylan MorganGuest stars Amy Okuda, Mary Holland, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Ru Kazi, Meryl Hathaway
Episode 7
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Megan AmramGuest stars Jorge Diaz, Dominic Burgess, Tiana Okoye, Steve Berg, Josh Siegal
Episode 8
Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroWritten by Daniel SchofieldGuest stars Emily Arlook, Tiya Sircar, Zeke Nicholson, Jackie Tohn, Sunita Mani, Adam Scott, Angela Trimbur, Meryl Hathaway
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Jen StatskyGuest stars Emily Arlook, Tiya Sircar, Seth Morris, Jordan Diggs, Zeke Nicholson, Jackie Tohn, Sunita Mani, Kaleigh Krause
Episode 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.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Demi AdejuyigbeGuest stars Tiya Sircar, Jonno Roberts, Jonathan Bray, Dallas Dupree Young, Jayne Entwistle, A.J. Hudson, Abigail Marlowe, Mataeo Mingo
Episode 11
Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Andrew LawGuest stars Amy Okuda, Will McLaughlin, Tiya Sircar, Susan Park, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Jen Statsky, Ru Kazi, Marc Evan Jackson
Episode 12
With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Megan Amram, Jen StatskyGuest stars Avery Hayes, Tiya Sircar, Seth Morris, Allyn Rachel, Jailene Arias, Sarah Casolaro, Georgia Mischak, Tom Beyer
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Michael SchurWritten by Michael SchurGuest stars Tiya Sircar, John Hartmann, Joe Mande, Braxton Beckham, Monnae Michaell, Jamila Webb, Marc Evan Jackson, Bambadjan Bamba
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kristen BellEleanor Shellstrop
Ted DansonMichael
William Jackson HarperChidi Anagonye
Jameela JamilTahani Al-Jamil
Manny JacintoJason Mendoza
D'Arcy CardenJanet
Amy OkudaJessica
Seth MorrisWallace
NBCUnited States
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3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
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