List of The Good Place episodes explained

The Good Place is an American fantasy comedy television series created by Michael Schur for NBC. The series focuses on Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), a recently deceased young woman who wakes up in the afterlife and is sent by Michael (Ted Danson) to "the Good Place", a heaven-like utopia he designed, in reward for her righteous life. However, she quickly realizes that she was sent there by mistake, and she must hide her imperfect behavior, and try to be a better person. William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, and Manny Jacinto co-star as other residents of the Good Place, together with D'Arcy Carden as an artificial being helping the residents.[1] [2] [3] Each episode is listed as "Chapter (xx)" following the opening title sequence.

The series was first announced on August 13, 2015, as a 13-episode untitled comedy based on a pitch by Schur.[4] The first season began airing on September 19, 2016, and concluded on January 19, 2017.[5] [6] On January 30, 2017, NBC renewed the series for a second season of 13 episodes, which premiered on September 20, 2017, with an hour-long premiere.[7] The second season concluded on February 1, 2018. On November 21, 2017, NBC renewed the series for a 13-episode third season, which premiered on September 27, 2018, and concluded on January 24, 2019.[8] [9] [10] On December 4, 2018, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season comprising 14 episodes,[11] which premiered on September 26, 2019.[12] [13] [14] The final episode of the series aired on January 30, 2020.[15]

During its run, the series was critically acclaimed and earned many awards and nominations. The show was nominated for fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, including two for Outstanding Comedy Series.[16] [17] [18] In several international territories, the show is distributed on Netflix. The first season was released on September 21, 2017, while episodes of subsequent seasons became available within 24 hours of their U.S. broadcast.[19] [20] DVD releases for the series were distributed by the Shout! Factory. The first season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 17, 2017,[21] while the second and third were released on DVD on July 17, 2018,[22] and July 30, 2019, respectively.[23] The complete series was released on Blu-ray on May 19, 2020.[24] On September 13, 2019, a six-episode web series, titled The Selection, was released on NBC's website, app, and YouTube channel.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2016–17)

See main article: The Good Place season 1.

Season 2 (2017–18)

See main article: The Good Place season 2.

Season 3 (2018–19)

See main article: The Good Place season 3.

Season 4 (2019–20)

See main article: The Good Place season 4.

Webisodes

The Selection (2019)

On September 13, 2019, NBC released a six-part digital series consisting of two-minute episodes. Serving as a story bridge between the third and fourth seasons, the series is set in the Bad Place, as Shawn and his demon cohorts decide which humans to send to Michael's newly formed afterlife neighborhood to thwart his benevolent plan.[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Good Place Series Premiere Recap: You Don't Belong Here . Murray . Noel . September 19, 2016 . . April 25, 2021 . June 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200605014906/https://www.vulture.com/2016/09/good-place-recap-season-1-episode-1-and-2.html . live .
  2. Web site: The Good Place Primer: Everything You Need to Remember Going Into the Season 2 Premiere . Nilles . Billy . September 20, 2017 . . April 25, 2021 . December 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201217152227/https://www.eonline.com/news/881536/the-good-place-primer-everything-you-need-to-remember-going-into-the-season-2-premiere . live .
  3. Web site: The Good Place Season 2 Recap . Mellor . Louisa . September 19, 2018 . . April 25, 2021 . December 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201217152232/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-good-place-season-2-recap/ . live .
  4. Michael Schur Returns to NBC with Series Order for Untitled Comedy . . August 13, 2015 . April 20, 2021 . NBC press release .
  5. Web site: NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates, Gives 'Good Place' a Choice Preview Slot . . Michael . O'Connell . June 15, 2016 . April 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171109170310/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-sets-fall-premiere-dates-903206 . November 9, 2017 . live .
  6. Web site: The Good Place — Season 1 Episode 13 . . April 25, 2021 . en.
  7. Web site: NBC Tweaks Fall Rollout: Good Place Gets Early Talent-Boosted Premiere, The Blacklist Return Moved Up . Ausiello . Michael . July 31, 2017 . . April 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170731232145/http://tvline.com/2017/07/31/the-good-place-season-2-premiere-date-new-hour-long-episode/ . July 31, 2017 . live .
  8. Web site: 'The Good Place' Renewed for Season 3 at NBC (Exclusive) . Sandberg . Bryn Elise . November 21, 2017 . . April 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171122190529/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/good-place-renewed-season-3-at-nbc-1060601 . November 22, 2017 . live .
  9. Web site: NBC Fall Premiere Dates: This Is Us, #OneChicago, XL Good Place and More . . Matt Webb . Mitovich . June 19, 2018 . April 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180913170908/https://tvline.com/2018/06/19/nbc-fall-premiere-dates-this-is-us-season-3-return/ . September 13, 2018 . live .
  10. Web site: Longo . Chris . The Good Place Season 3 Episode Guide . . April 25, 2021 . January 25, 2019 . January 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210119182134/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-good-place-season-3-episode-7-episode-guide/ . live .
  11. Web site: 'The Good Place' to End With Season 4 on NBC (Exclusive) . . Lesley . Goldberg . June 7, 2019 . February 15, 2020 . We've gotten to do for 53 episodes — because we're doing 14 episodes this season and doing an hourlong series finale. . April 8, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200408094146/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/good-place-end-season-4-nbc-1207303 . live .
  12. Web site: The Good Place Renewed for Season 4 . Nemetz . Dave . December 4, 2018 . . December 4, 2018 . December 5, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181205035101/https://tvline.com/2018/12/04/the-good-place-renewed-season-4-nbc/ . live .
  13. Web site: The Good Place to End With Season 4 . Ausiello . Michael . June 7, 2019 . . June 8, 2019 . June 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190608022854/https://tvline.com/2019/06/07/the-good-place-ending-final-season-4/ . live .
  14. Web site: NBC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Voice', 'This Is Us', New 'Bluff City Law' & 'Sunnyside', More. Deadline Hollywood. Erik. Pederson. June 17, 2019. June 17, 2019. June 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617180916/https://deadline.com/2019/06/nbc-fall-premiere-dates-2019-the-voice-chicago-bluff-city-law-sunnyside-perfect-harmony-1202633630/. live.
  15. Web site: Vick . Megan . Holy Forkin' Shirtballs, We're Getting an Extended The Good Place Finale . . April 25, 2021 . en . November 8, 2019 . November 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191110040206/https://www.tvguide.com/news/good-place-series-finale-air-date-details/ . live .
  16. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2018 . . May 20, 2021 . en.
  17. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2019 . . May 20, 2021 . en.
  18. Web site: Nominees / Winners 2020 . . May 20, 2021 . en.
  19. Web site: Netflix Picks Up UK Rights To NBC's Comedy Series 'The Good Place', Sets September Premiere . TV Wise . Patrick . Munn . August 23, 2017 . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190928051710/https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2017/08/netflix-picks-uk-rights-nbcs-ted-danson-kristen-bell-comedy-series-good-place-sets-september-premiere/ . September 28, 2019 . live .
  20. Web site: 'The Good Place' Season 4 Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot: When is the NBC Show Back? . . Samuel . Spencer . September 26, 2019 . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191205024840/https://www.newsweek.com/good-place-season-4-release-date-cast-trailer-plot-nbc-netflix-1461501 . December 5, 2019 . live .
  21. Web site: The Good Place - Official Studio Press Release for 'The Complete 1st Season' . TVShowsOnDVD.com . David . Lambert . September 12, 2017 . April 20, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171011232457/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Good-Place-Season-1-Press-Release/23651 . October 11, 2017.
  22. Web site: Season 2 of 'The Good Place' Due on DVD July 17 . Media Play News . Stephanie . Prange . June 5, 2018 . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180715152102/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/season-2-good-place-dvd-july-17/ . July 15, 2018 . live .
  23. Web site: 'The Good Place' Season 3 on DVD July 30 . Media Play News . John . Latchem . July 24, 2019 . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190731124818/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/the-good-place-season-3-on-dvd-july-30/ . July 31, 2019 . live .
  24. Web site: The Good Place: The Complete Series [Collector's Edition] ]. . April 20, 2021 . April 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421062117/https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-good-place-the-complete-series-collector-s-edition?product_id=7358 . live .
  25. Web site: 'The Good Place' Preps Viewers For Its Final Season With 'The Selection' Digital Series . . Bruce . Haring . September 13, 2019 . September 25, 2019 . September 25, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190925132033/https://deadline.com/2019/09/the-good-place-preps-final-season-with-the-selection-digital-series-1202734356/ . live .