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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.

Michael

by Ted Danson

character

Episodes50

  • 7.9
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    Everything Is Fine

    episode S1.E1 september 2016
    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.
  • 7.4
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    Flying

    episode S1.E2 september 2016
    Eleanor 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.
  • 7.8
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    Tahani Al-Jamil

    episode S1.E3 september 2016
    Chidi 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.
  • 7.6
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    Jason Mendoza

    episode S1.E4 september 2016
    Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden; Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
  • 7.8
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    Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis

    episode S1.E5 october 2016
    Teaching Eleanor about ethics becomes a full-time job for Chidi; Michael and Janet must deal with an emergency.
  • 7.7
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    What We Owe to Each Other

    episode S1.E6 october 2016
    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.
  • 8.1
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    The Eternal Shriek

    episode S1.E7 october 2016
    Eleanor 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.
  • 8.3
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    Most Improved Player

    episode S1.E8 october 2016
    Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor. Meanwhile, Chidi, who has been harboring a secret, contemplates what to do.
  • 7.9
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    ...Someone Like Me as a Member

    episode S1.E9 november 2016
    Michael'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.
  • 8.1
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    Chidi's Choice

    episode S1.E10 january 2017
    Michael tasks Chidi with making an important decision, while Eleanor makes a personal discovery and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
  • 8
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    What's My Motivation

    episode S1.E11 january 2017
    Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan as Michael makes a surprising discovery. Chidi confides in Eleanor when he learns some interesting news.
  • 8.2
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    Mindy St. Claire

    episode S1.E12 january 2017
    Chidi 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.
  • 9.3
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    Michael's Gambit

    episode S1.E13 january 2017
    Shawn 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.
  • 8.4
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    Everything Is Great!

    episode S2.E1 september 2017
    After 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.
  • 8.5
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    Dance Dance Resolution

    episode S2.E2 september 2017
    Michael continues working out the kinks in his plan and Eleanor discovers a secret.
  • 7.9
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    Team Cockroach

    episode S2.E3 october 2017
    Michael looks at things from a different angle as Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to make a collective decision.
  • 7.8
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    Existential Crisis

    episode S2.E4 october 2017
    Michael experiences an existential crisis; Tahani throws a dinner party; Eleanor reflects on her childhood.
  • 8.5
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    The Trolley Problem

    episode S2.E5 october 2017
    Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael; Tahani confides in Janet.
  • 8
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    Janet and Michael

    episode S2.E6 october 2017
    When the neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control.
  • 7.7
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    Derek

    episode S2.E7 november 2017
    Janet creates a problem for Michael; Tahani and Jason plan a wedding; Eleanor reveals a secret to Chidi.
  • 8.4
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    Leap to Faith

    episode S2.E8 january 2018
    Michael gets a surprise visitor; Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to solve a riddle.
  • 8.3
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    Best Self

    episode S2.E9 january 2018
    Michael gets into a bind; Eleanor has an idea that leads Chidi, Tahani, Jason and even Janet to put their feelings on the line.
  • 8.8
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    Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    episode S2.E10 january 2018
    Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason go to a place with potentially lasting implications.
  • 8.7
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    The Burrito

    episode S2.E11 january 2018
    Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason consider how much they have (or haven't) improved; Michael must deal with the consequences of his recent actions.
  • 8.8
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    Somewhere Else

    episode S2.E12 february 2018
    Michael makes a plea; Eleanor looks to take the high road; Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
  • 8.1
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    Everything Is Bonzer!

    episode S3.E1 september 2018
    Michael prevents the deaths of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason, hoping a second chance at life will allow them to become better people.
  • 7.6
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    The Brainy Bunch

    episode S3.E2 october 2018
    Michael is forced to take drastic measures when his grand scheme hits a snag.
  • 7.6
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    The Snowplow

    episode S3.E3 october 2018
    An announcement from someone in the group threatens to tear them apart.
  • 8.2
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    Jeremy Bearimy

    episode S3.E4 october 2018
    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
  • 7.4
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    The Ballad of Donkey Doug

    episode S3.E5 october 2018
    Jason visits with some people from his past while Chidi gets help in resolving a problem.
  • 7.7
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    A Fractured Inheritance

    episode S3.E6 november 2018
    Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.
  • 8
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    The Worst Possible Use of Free Will

    episode S3.E7 november 2018
    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.
  • 8.2
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    Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By

    episode S3.E8 november 2018
    Michael and Janet take an important journey. Eleanor ponders whether she should share a secret.
  • 9
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    Janet(s)

    episode S3.E9 december 2018
    With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.
  • 7.9
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    The Book of Dougs

    episode S3.E10 january 2019
    Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
  • 8.1
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    Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

    episode S3.E11 january 2019
    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.
  • 8.5
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    Pandemonium

    episode S3.E12 january 2019
    Michael's crisis forces Eleanor to assume the title of the neighborhood architect. Tahani makes a discovery about the new humans.
  • 7.5
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    A Girl from Arizona

    episode S4.E1 september 2019
    With 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.
  • 7.7
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    A Girl from Arizona Part 2

    episode S4.E2 october 2019
    Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news.
  • 7.4
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    Chillaxing

    episode S4.E3 october 2019
    Michael 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.
  • 8
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    Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy

    episode S4.E4 october 2019
    Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.
  • 7.7
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    Employee of the Bearimy

    episode S4.E5 october 2019
    Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood.
  • 7.3
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    A Chip Driver Mystery

    episode S4.E6 october 2019
    One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
  • 8.2
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    Help Is Other People

    episode S4.E7 november 2019
    On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma.
  • 8.4
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    The Funeral to End All Funerals

    episode S4.E8 november 2019
    The group awaits the judge's final decision on the fate of human existence.
  • 8.6
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    The Answer

    episode S4.E9 november 2019
    In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.
  • 8
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    You've Changed, Man

    episode S4.E10 january 2020
    As 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.
  • 7.7
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    Mondays, Am I Right?

    episode S4.E11 january 2020
    Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.
  • 8.5
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    Patty

    episode S4.E12 january 2020
    The group makes some new friends.
  • 9.5
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    Whenever You're Ready

    episode S4.E13 january 2020
    Michael 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.

Best moments10

  • 8.8
    /10
    83% of the votes

    Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent

    episode S2.E10 january 2018
    Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason go to a place with potentially lasting implications.
  • 7.3
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    76% of the votes

    A Chip Driver Mystery

    episode S4.E6 october 2019
    One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.
  • 8.4
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    41% of the votes

    Leap to Faith

    episode S2.E8 january 2018
    Michael gets a surprise visitor; Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason try to solve a riddle.
  • 8.1
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    40% of the votes

    Everything Is Bonzer!

    episode S3.E1 september 2018
    Michael prevents the deaths of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason, hoping a second chance at life will allow them to become better people.
  • 8.1
    /10
    26% of the votes

    Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

    episode S3.E11 january 2019
    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.
  • 7.9
    /10
    26% of the votes

    The Book of Dougs

    episode S3.E10 january 2019
    Michael's resolve is put to the test. Meanwhile, Jason wrestles with his feelings and Chidi surprises Eleanor.
  • 8
    /10
    23% of the votes

    The Worst Possible Use of Free Will

    episode S3.E7 november 2018
    Eleanor recalls some forgotten events from her past.
  • 7.8
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    22% of the votes

    Existential Crisis

    episode S2.E4 october 2017
    Michael experiences an existential crisis; Tahani throws a dinner party; Eleanor reflects on her childhood.
  • 7.7
    /10
    22% of the votes

    What We Owe to Each Other

    episode S1.E6 october 2016
    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.
  • 7.7
    /10
    21% of the votes

    Mondays, Am I Right?

    episode S4.E11 january 2020
    Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason.

Votes per episode

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E3
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E10
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