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The Good Place

2016 – 2019 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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.

8.0(355 reviews)

23.645% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 19, 2016
Last air date: Jan 30, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 50
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: NBC
Creator / showrunner: Michael Schur
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television

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Keywords

paradisephilosophysoulmatesheavenfriendshiphellafterlifemistaken identitytortureneighborhoodkarmasitcomethicssave the world

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2016 · 13 episodes

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.

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Cast

Kristen Bell

Eleanor Shellstrop

Ted Danson

Michael

William Jackson Harper

Chidi Anagonye

Jameela Jamil

Tahani Al-Jamil

Manny Jacinto

Jason Mendoza

D'Arcy Carden

Janet

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Reviews & ratings

8.0

355 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful