The Good Place

When Eleanor Shellstrop finds herself in the afterlife, she's both relieved and surprised that she's made it into the Good Place. But it doesn't take long for Eleanor to realize she's there by mistake. She hides in plain sight from the Good Place's architect, Michael, and his all-knowing assistant, Janet. Her seemingly perfect neighbors, Tahani and Jason, and open-hearted soul mate, Chidi, help her realize that it's never too late to change. With the help of her new friends -- and a few enemies -- Eleanor becomes determined to shed her old way of life in hopes of discovering a new one in the afterlife.

Media Type: TV Show

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Philosophy

Educational Topics: Philosophy, Ethics

Grade Level: High School

Key Episode: “The Trolley Problem” (Season 2, Episode 6)

Teaching Activity Idea: Debate ethics using the trolley problem scenario.

Discussion Questions: Is there always a 'right' choice in a moral dilemma?

Rating: TV-14

Streaming: Netflix