Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2016
Thanks to some kind of error, Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman, enters the afterlife and is sent to the Good Place -- which is definitely not where she belongs. While hiding in plain sight from Michael, the wise architect of the Good Place who is unaware that he's made a mistake, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome person within. Helping Eleanor navigate her new surroundings are Chidi, her kind, open-hearted "soulmate" who sees the good in people but finds himself facing quite a dilemma; her frustratingly perfect new neighbors, Tahani and Jianyu; and Janet, a walking, talking source for all the knowledge in the universe.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2016
Eleanor faces her toughest test yet in her attempt to remain in hiding. Meanwhile, Michael enlists Tahani to help a fellow neighbor fulfill her true purpose.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2016
Eleanor and Chidi set off on a quest with Janet as their guide. Meanwhile, Tahani attempts to show Michael how much he is appreciated.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2016
Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor. Meanwhile, Chidi, who has been harboring a secret, contemplates what to do.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2016
Michael's skills are put to the test when he attempts to sort out an unprecedented situation. Meanwhile, Chidi makes a connection elsewhere, much to the dismay of Eleanor, while Janet shows a different side of herself.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2017
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2017
Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2017
With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2017
Eleanor and her friends contemplate their fates in the Good Place.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2017
Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2017
Their memories erased, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason once again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired; Eleanor attempts to piece things together using a clue she left for herself.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2017
Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2017
Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2017
Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2017
Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Meanwhile, Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2017
When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2017
Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2018
Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2018
Michael finds himself in a bind. Meanwhile, Eleanor sparks an idea that has Chidi, Tahani, Jason and even Janet laying their feelings on the line.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2018
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2018
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason consider just how much they have (or have not) improved. Michael is left to deal with the consequences of his recent actions.
Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2018
Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Season 3
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2018
In the season premiere, Michael returns to Earth to give Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason a little nudge in the right direction when their initial attempts to become better people falter.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2018
Michael intervenes in the near-death accidents of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason on Earth, in hopes that a second chance at life allows them to become better versions of themselves.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2018
Intent on wrecking Michael's plans, Trevor shows up on Earth to join Chidi's study and annoy the gang into breaking up.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2018
A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2018
The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2018
Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2018
Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2018
Eleanor looks back on some forgotten moments from her past.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2018
Michael and Janet visit the person they believe to be the blueprint for how to live a good life on Earth, and Eleanor turns to Tahani for advice.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2018
With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.
Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2019
Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2019
Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.
Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2019
Various events occur, in a certain specific order.
Season 4
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2019
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.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2019
Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2019
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.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2019
Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2019
Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2019
One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2019
On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma.
Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2019
The group awaits the judge's final decision on the fate of human existence.
Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2019
In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.
Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2020
The group works to negotiate an afterlife plan with Sean and the judge.
Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2020
Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.
Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2020
The group makes some new friends.
Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020 (75 min)
Various conversations occur, between various groups of people.
Specials
Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Sep 19, 2019 (60 min)
As the critically acclaimed NBC series "The Good Place" heads into its fourth and final season, the special features highlights and behind-the-scenes footage in addition to interviews with the cast and executive producers.
Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020 (11 min)
Catch the cast and creator talk about the series and its ending in the after show hosted by Seth Meyers.