Michael is a fictional character portrayed by Ted Danson in the TV series The Good Place.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Everything Is Fine (season 1), they were 68 years old.
They appear in all 50 aired episodes and have accumulated 274298 positive votes.
The character of Michael is mainly associated with Janet, Eleanor Shellstrop and Tahani Al-Jamil.
Episodes50
Everything Is Fine
episode S1.E1 september 2016Newly-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.Flying
episode S1.E2 september 2016Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she's worthy of his help; Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael cope with a mysterious flaw in his neighborhood.Tahani Al-Jamil
episode S1.E3 september 2016Chidi starts giving Eleanor formal lessons in ethics -- the first lesson is to be kind to your neighbor; Michael and Janet assist Chidi in finding a new hobby.Jason Mendoza
episode S1.E4 september 2016Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden; Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
episode S1.E5 october 2016Teaching Eleanor about ethics becomes a full-time job for Chidi; Michael and Janet must deal with an emergency.What We Owe to Each Other
episode S1.E6 october 2016Eleanor 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.The Eternal Shriek
episode S1.E7 october 2016Eleanor and Chidi find that the only way to save Michael from going to "The Eternal Shriek" (part of the Bad Place) is to deactivate Janet. Since she is programmed to answer any question, Janet tells them exactly how to do it.Most Improved Player
episode S1.E8 october 2016Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor. Meanwhile, Chidi, who has been harboring a secret, contemplates what to do....Someone Like Me as a Member
episode S1.E9 november 2016Michael's skills are put to the test when he attempts to sort out an unprecedented situation. Meanwhile, Chidi makes a connection elsewhere, much to the dismay of Eleanor, while Janet shows a different side of herself.Chidi's Choice
episode S1.E10 january 2017Michael tasks Chidi with making an important decision, while Eleanor makes a personal discovery and Jianyu makes a big announcement.What's My Motivation
episode S1.E11 january 2017Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan as Michael makes a surprising discovery. Chidi confides in Eleanor when he learns some interesting news.Mindy St. Claire
episode S1.E12 january 2017Chidi and Tahani help Michael as he faces his first biggest challenge yet; Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet face a huge decision; Eleanor and her friends think about their fates.Michael's Gambit
episode S1.E13 january 2017Shawn has decided that Fake Eleanor, Chidi, Jason and Tahani must decide among themselves in thirty minutes which two of them should go to The Bad Place. Chaos and confusion ensues.Everything Is Great!
episode S2.E1 september 2017After Michael erases their memories, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason find themselves in the Good Place again, but Eleanor finds a clue she left for herself and tries to put everything together.Dance Dance Resolution
episode S2.E2 september 2017Michael continues working out the kinks in his plan and Eleanor discovers a secret.Team Cockroach
episode S2.E3 october 2017Michael looks at things from a different angle as Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to make a collective decision.Existential Crisis
episode S2.E4 october 2017Michael experiences an existential crisis; Tahani throws a dinner party; Eleanor reflects on her childhood.The Trolley Problem
episode S2.E5 october 2017Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael; Tahani confides in Janet.Janet and Michael
episode S2.E6 october 2017When the neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.Derek
episode S2.E7 november 2017Janet creates a problem for Michael; Tahani and Jason plan a wedding; Eleanor reveals a secret to Chidi.Leap to Faith
episode S2.E8 january 2018Michael gets a surprise visitor; Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to solve a riddle.Best Self
episode S2.E9 january 2018Michael gets into a bind; Eleanor has an idea that leads Chidi, Tahani, Jason and even Janet to put their feelings on the line.Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
episode S2.E10 january 2018Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason go to a place with potentially lasting implications.The Burrito
episode S2.E11 january 2018Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason consider how much they have (or haven't) improved; Michael must deal with the consequences of his recent actions.Somewhere Else
episode S2.E12 february 2018Michael makes a plea; Eleanor looks to take the high road; Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.Everything Is Bonzer!
episode S3.E1 september 2018Michael prevents the deaths of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason, hoping a second chance at life will allow them to become better people.The Brainy Bunch
episode S3.E2 october 2018Michael is forced to take drastic measures when his grand scheme hits a snag.The Snowplow
episode S3.E3 october 2018An announcement from someone in the group threatens to tear them apart.Jeremy Bearimy
episode S3.E4 october 2018The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.The Ballad of Donkey Doug
episode S3.E5 october 2018Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.A Fractured Inheritance
episode S3.E6 november 2018Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
episode S3.E7 november 2018Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
episode S3.E8 november 2018Michael and Janet take an important journey. Eleanor ponders whether she should share a secret.Janet(s)
episode S3.E9 december 2018With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.The Book of Dougs
episode S3.E10 january 2019Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
episode S3.E11 january 2019Eleanor and the gang meet the judge at the crossroads of all dimensions, time and space to plead their case and Janet makes a reconnection.Pandemonium
episode S3.E12 january 2019Michael's crisis forces Eleanor to assume the title of the neighborhood architect. Tahani makes a discovery about the new humans.A Girl from Arizona
episode S4.E1 september 2019With 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.A Girl from Arizona Part 2
episode S4.E2 october 2019Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.Chillaxing
episode S4.E3 october 2019Michael 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.Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
episode S4.E4 october 2019Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.Employee of the Bearimy
episode S4.E5 october 2019Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.A Chip Driver Mystery
episode S4.E6 october 2019One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.Help Is Other People
episode S4.E7 november 2019On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma.The Funeral to End All Funerals
episode S4.E8 november 2019The group awaits the judge's final decision on the fate of human existence.The Answer
episode S4.E9 november 2019In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.You've Changed, Man
episode S4.E10 january 2020As the Judge keeps searching for the device to reboot the Earth in Janets' voids, the 'soul squad' tries to come up with a new afterlife system.Mondays, Am I Right?
episode S4.E11 january 2020Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.Patty
episode S4.E12 january 2020The group makes some new friends.Whenever You're Ready
episode S4.E13 january 2020Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.
- Everything Is Fine
- Flying
- Tahani Al-Jamil
- Jason Mendoza
- Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis
- What We Owe to Each Other
- The Eternal Shriek
- Most Improved Player
- ...Someone Like Me as a Member
- Chidi's Choice
- What's My Motivation
- Mindy St. Claire
- Michael's Gambit
- Everything Is Great!
- Dance Dance Resolution
- Team Cockroach
- Existential Crisis
- The Trolley Problem
- Janet and Michael
- Derek
- Leap to Faith
- Best Self
- Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
- The Burrito
- Somewhere Else
- Everything Is Bonzer!
- The Brainy Bunch
- The Snowplow
- Jeremy Bearimy
- The Ballad of Donkey Doug
- A Fractured Inheritance
- The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
- Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
- Janet(s)
- The Book of Dougs
- Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
- Pandemonium
- A Girl from Arizona
- A Girl from Arizona Part 2
- Chillaxing
- Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy
- Employee of the Bearimy
- A Chip Driver Mystery
- Help Is Other People
- The Funeral to End All Funerals
- The Answer
- You've Changed, Man
- Mondays, Am I Right?
- Patty
- Whenever You're Ready
Best moments10
- Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason go to a place with potentially lasting implications.
- One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
- Michael gets a surprise visitor; Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to solve a riddle.
- Michael prevents the deaths of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason, hoping a second chance at life will allow them to become better people.
- Eleanor and the gang meet the judge at the crossroads of all dimensions, time and space to plead their case and Janet makes a reconnection.
- Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
- Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.
- Michael experiences an existential crisis; Tahani throws a dinner party; Eleanor reflects on her childhood.
- 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.
- Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.
- Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
- A Chip Driver Mystery
- Leap to Faith
- Everything Is Bonzer!
- Chidi Sees the Time-Knife
- The Book of Dougs
- The Worst Possible Use of Free Will
- Existential Crisis
- What We Owe to Each Other
- Mondays, Am I Right?