The Good Place: Season 1
2016 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.8
What Season 1 of The Good Place
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.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 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.
Directing: Drew Goddard · Writing: Drew Goddard · Starring: Jill Remez, Seth Morris, Jamila Webb, Ru Kazi
1x02 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.
Directing: Michael McDonald · Writing: Alan Yang · Starring: Amy Okuda, Susan Park, Allyn Rachel, Adam Huber
1x03 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.
Directing: Beth McCarthy-Miller · Writing: Aisha Muharrar · Starring: George Basil, Sandra Cevallos, Drew Brooks, Josh Siegal
1x04 Jason Mendoza
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
Directing: Payman Benz · Writing: Joe Mande · Starring: Jamie Denbo, Eugene Cordero, Josh Siegal, David Ferguson
1x05 Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
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.
Directing: Morgan Sackett · Writing: Matt Murray · Starring: Lynnette Gaza, John Hartmann, Jill Johnson, Monnae Michaell
1x06 What We Owe to Each Other
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.
Directing: Tucker Gates · Writing: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan · Starring: Amy Okuda, Mary Holland, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Ru Kazi
1x07 The Eternal Shriek
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
Directing: Trent O'Donnell · Writing: Megan Amram · Starring: Jorge Diaz, Dominic Burgess, Tiana Okoye, Steve Berg
1x08 Most Improved Player
Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do.
Directing: Tristram Shapeero · Writing: Daniel Schofield · Starring: Emily Arlook, Tiya Sircar, Zeke Nicholson, Jackie Tohn
1x09 ...Someone Like Me as a Member Mid-Season Finale
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.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writing: Jen Statsky · Starring: Emily Arlook, Tiya Sircar, Seth Morris, Jordan Diggs
1x10 Chidi's Choice
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Demi Adejuyigbe · Starring: Tiya Sircar, Jonno Roberts, Jonathan Bray, Dallas Dupree Young
1x11 What's My Motivation
Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news.
Directing: Lynn Shelton · Writing: Andrew Law · Starring: Amy Okuda, Will McLaughlin, Tiya Sircar, Susan Park
1x12 Mindy St. Claire
With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writing: Megan Amram, Jen Statsky · Starring: Avery Hayes, Tiya Sircar, Seth Morris, Allyn Rachel
1x13 Michael's Gambit Season Finale
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.
Directing: Michael Schur · Writing: Michael Schur · Starring: Tiya Sircar, John Hartmann, Joe Mande, Braxton Beckham
Season 1 Cast
William Jackson HarperChidi Anagonye13 episodes
Jameela JamilTahani Al-Jamil13 episodes
Manny JacintoJason Mendoza13 episodes
Josh SiegalGlenn5 episodes
Seth MorrisWallace3 episodes
Marc Evan JacksonShawn3 episodes
Steve BergGunnar3 episodes
Bambadjan BambaBambadjan3 episodes
Emily ArlookDana2 episodes
Susan ParkPevita2 episodes
Allyn RachelBetsy2 episodes
John HartmannBart2 episodes
Jorge DiazAntonio2 episodes
Zeke NicholsonTroy2 episodes
Jackie TohnAlexis2 episodes
All Seasons
Season 22017 · 12 ep. · 
Season 32018 · 12 ep. · 
Season 42019 · 13 ep. · Where to Watch Season 1 of The Good Place
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Good Place?
Season 1 of The Good Place has 13 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Good Place premiere?
Premiered on September 19, 2016.
Where to Watch The Good Place Season 1
In Spain, on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and SkyShowtime.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 1x13, «Michael's Gambit», with a 9.0.