9.354 minSeason 4 • Episode 13
LatestMichael 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.
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.
Writing
Mike Schur weaponized philosophy homework into perfect comedy.
Acting
Ted Danson's existential meltdowns deserve every award.
Production
The frozen yogurt gag that keeps giving.
Creator
Michael Schur
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Schur consulted actual philosophy professors to ensure Chidi's lessons were academically rigorous — including Todd May and Pamela Hieronymi, who appear in the finale.
The show sparked real college courses and made 'what do we owe each other' a genuine cultural conversation about everyday ethics.
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