The Good Place: Season 1

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 19, 2016

Starring: Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper

Summary: Entering the afterlife, Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) discovers they have mistaken her for someone else and she seeks to rectify this with the help of her afterlife mentor, Michael (Ted Danson).

Creator: Michael Schur

Genre(s): Comedy, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Michael's Gambit
Air Date: January 19, 2017
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S1:E12. Mindy St. Clair
Air Date: January 19, 2017
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S1:E11. What's My Motivation
Air Date: January 12, 2017

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Gail Pennington

Sep 19, 2016

The Good Place takes off in absurd, insane and delightful directions, with episodes so rich in asides and throwaway bits that they might need to be watched more than once. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 15, 2016

It shines through and stands out as the fall season’s best new comedy among the major broadcast networks. ... Her character is a fraud who so far doesn’t belong, but Bell herself is the very best thing about The Good Place. Read full review

Tom Long

Sep 19, 2016

Just as “Parks and Rec” was built around a strong female character (Amy Poehler), so is The Good Place and Bell brings her daffy range of sensibilities to the show. She somehow manages to run through sassy, clueless, innocent, rude, earnest, spunky, well-intentioned and selfish modes in every episode. Read full review

Mekeisha Madden Toby

Sep 16, 2016

Creator Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation”) must be commended for not only playing to Bell and Danson’s strengths but much like he did with his previous NBC hit, Schur creates a place for lesser-known cast members to truly shine. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Sep 19, 2016

Jokes are plentiful and original and the show hums along delivering a lot of welcome joy. It might not be fall-on-the-ground funny, but you can definitely see a strong hand here in the creative writing and spot-on performances. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Sep 19, 2016

It makes for a funny pilot, but the exact quality that made Parks and Recreation such a novel, engrossing series--its exploration of goodness and decency; its rejection of cynicism--is what weighs down The Good Place somewhat. Its punchlines, after a while, seem based on the same set-up: Eleanor bad, Good Place good. Read full review

Collider Allison Keene

Sep 13, 2016

While there are probably some actually interesting ethical quandaries that could be addressed with a wry satire in The Good Place, the show rests on half-baked notions that seem like they would be much better suited elsewhere than a network comedy. Read full review

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Rysingzombie

Sep 20, 2016

Last night I watched the first two episodes with my family and we have all agreed that we are hooked! Although I liked Kristen Bell in Veronica Mars and have enjoyed her in other shows and movies, I wasn't sure if she would be able to pull off being the lead character. Wow was I surprisedLast night I watched the first two episodes with my family and we have all agreed that we are hooked! Although I liked Kristen Bell in Veronica Mars and have enjoyed her in other shows and movies, I wasn't sure if she would be able to pull off being the lead character. Wow was I surprised at how funny and likeable her character is despite the fact that on earth she wasn't a very good person. I'm very intrigued to discover the mystery behind the mistake that led to her arrival in the Good Place. I thought all the characters were great and acting was top notch. I must also share that it is so refreshing having a unique television show on the air that isn't about cops, or lawyers, or crime scene investigators.… Expand

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David_NZ

Mar 11, 2017

This series just gets better and better - really clever jokes that span multiple episodes and just enjoyable to watch.

Worth watching at least the first few episodes to see if it takes your fancy.

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imthenoob

Nov 17, 2018

Simply put, It's a very well written and funny show. The cast does such a great job at selling their characters but it's really the top-notch writing that ties it all together.

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PrettyGood

Sep 19, 2017

Like nothing before on television, The Good Place is a witty and original comedy which will make you laugh out loud. Ted Danson and Kristen Bell are brilliant and the supporting cast is very promising. With funny and smart writing, terrific twists and turns, binge-watching is irresistible.

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geewah

Jan 28, 2021

A clever and highly original comedy led by strong performances from not just the leads.
Worth checking out.

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JustintheCritic

Oct 14, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am pretty on and off about this show. On one hand, I like the concept, but on the other hand, I think that a few of the characters have a dumb role in the show. How the show is in the most basic of terms, is that a lady named Eleanor dies, and enters the afterlife. The catch is that she is sent to "The Good Place" (Thus the name of the show.) even though she was a terrible person on Earth, thinks somebody who as Eleanor says,"Royally forked up." (Because in her neighborhood, swearing is disabled.) The actors feel like they were drained of their full potential, especially Jianyu who (In my opinion) has a stupid backstory for his reason of death. Kristen Bell and Ted Danson did a fairly OK job with their roles (Which don't have too much potential, thanks to the roles.) though it does need some work. I do like the idea of Janet being everybody's personal assistant in The Good Place, though. I would have given this show a 4, but I like all shows with an afterlife theme, but I do feel like they have to resort to drugs and some sexual stuff once in while, making the show not exactly too funny. I give this show a 5.… Expand

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Synycom

Feb 20, 2019

Couldn’t be less funny. Must be for the ultra politically correct snowflake of snowflakes.

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2019
Season 3

96
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2018
Season 2

87
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2017
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2016
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  S1:E13. Michael's Gambit
  Air Date: January 19, 2017
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  S1:E12. Mindy St. Clair
  Air Date: January 19, 2017
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  S1:E11. What's My Motivation
  Air Date: January 12, 2017
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  S1:E10. Chidi's Choice
  Air Date: January 5, 2017
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  S1:E9. ...Someone Like Me as a Member
  Air Date: November 3, 2016
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  S1:E8. Most Improved Player
  Air Date: October 27, 2016
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  S1:E7. The Eternal Shriek
  Air Date: October 20, 2016
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  S1:E6. What We Owe to Each Other
  Air Date: October 13, 2016
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  S1:E5. Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
  Air Date: October 6, 2016
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  Air Date: September 29, 2016
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  Air Date: September 22, 2016
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  S1:E2. Flying
  Air Date: September 19, 2016
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