Series synopsis
The Good Place is an American sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 19, 2016. It ended on January 30, 2020. It was created by Michael Schur. It stars Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper and Jameela Jamil.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: What the fork?!
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Guest cast
- Emily Arlook as Dana
- Jill Remez as Gloria
- Paulina Lule as Angélique
- Hayden Szeto as Luang
- Joaquin Ticonderoga as Pedro
- Amy Okuda as Jessica
- George Basil as Andy
- Sandra Cevallos as Cualli
- Jamie Denbo as Chef Patricia
- Lynnette Gaza as Eunice
- Noelle E Parker as Young Eleanor
- Will McLaughlin as Officer Prawnmandler
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | September 13, 2019 | May 19, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 13 | September 19, 2016 | January 19, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 12 | September 20, 2017 | February 1, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 12 | September 27, 2018 | January 24, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 13 | September 26, 2019 | January 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Selection: The Mission (1) Shawn and his demon cohorts plot to destroy Michael’s new neighborhood. Shawn gets the demons briefed on their mission. |
September 13, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Selection: The Candidates (2) Shawn’s demon ding-dongs pitch their human choices for Michael’s new neighborhood. |
September 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Selection: The Takeout Order (3) Shawn’s demon ash-holes try to decide what to eat. Maybe some sludge from the inside of shoes that you don’t wear socks with? |
September 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everything Is Fine 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. |
September 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Flying 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. |
September 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Tahani Al-Jamil 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. |
September 22, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everything Is Great! 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. |
September 20, 2017 |
| 2 |
Dance Dance Resolution Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret. |
September 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Team Cockroach Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision. |
October 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Everything Is Bonzer! 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. |
September 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Brainy Bunch Michael's grand scheme hits an unexpected snag and forces him to take drastic measures. |
October 4, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Snowplow A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group. |
October 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Girl from Arizona (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. |
September 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
A Girl from Arizona (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. |
October 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chillaxing 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. |
October 10, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2016 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2020 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |