Ep 9. Best Self

Eleanor and her friends continue their quest to earn their place in The Good Place by being their "best selves" in Season 2 Episode 9. Chidi struggles with the idea of making a decision for himself while Eleanor tries to be a better friend to him. Meanwhile, Tahani must face the fact that her desire for attention and validation may be hindering her journey to the afterlife. Michael and Janet also make an appearance as they work to keep their secret safe while helping the humans through their struggles.

The episode begins with Eleanor attempting to improve her relationships with Chidi and Tahani in hopes of earning more points towards her spot in The Good Place. She asks Chidi to teach her how to make decisions for herself, as she has always relied on others to make choices for her. As their lessons progress, Chidi begins to question whether or not he is capable of living up to his own moral standards.

While Eleanor and Chidi navigate their own personal issues, Tahani is forced to confront her own demons. Her desire for attention and validation leads her to make some questionable decisions, ultimately leading to a humbling experience that may just help her earn her spot in The Good Place.

As the humans work to improve themselves, Michael and Janet are faced with their own challenges in keeping their secret safe. With the arrival of new arrivals in The Bad Place, their cover may be at risk, forcing them to come up with new and creative solutions to keep the humans from finding out the truth.

Overall, "Best Self" is a funny and heartwarming episode that highlights the growth and development of the main characters as they work to earn their place in The Good Place. The episode also delves deeper into the mythology of the series, revealing new secrets and mysteries that are sure to keep viewers guessing until the end.