The Good Place — Season 1
What the fork?!
About this season
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 (13)
1. Everything Is Fine
7.6Aired 19 September 2016 • 23 min
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.
2. Flying
7.5Aired 19 September 2016 • 22 min
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.
3. Tahani Al-Jamil
7.6Aired 22 September 2016 • 22 min
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.
4. Jason Mendoza
7.3Aired 29 September 2016 • 22 min
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
5. Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
7.5Aired 6 October 2016 • 22 min
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.
6. What We Owe to Each Other
7.4Aired 13 October 2016 • 22 min
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.
7. The Eternal Shriek
7.9Aired 20 October 2016 • 22 min
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
8. Most Improved Player
7.9Aired 27 October 2016 • 22 min
Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.
9. ...Someone Like Me as a Member
7.7Aired 3 November 2016 • 22 min
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.
10. Chidi's Choice
7.9Aired 5 January 2017 • 22 min
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
11. What's My Motivation
7.7Aired 12 January 2017 • 22 min
Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
12. Mindy St. Claire
7.7Aired 19 January 2017 • 22 min
With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
13. Michael's Gambit
8.9Aired 19 January 2017 • 22 min
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.