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The Good Place
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The Answer

  • Episode aired Nov 21, 2019
  • TV-PG
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Kristen Bell in The Answer (2019)
The Good Place: The Answer
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ComedyDramaFantasy

In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.

  • Director
    • Valeria Migliassi Collins
  • Writers
    • Michael Schur
    • Daniel Schofield
  • Stars
    • Kristen Bell
    • William Jackson Harper
    • Jameela Jamil
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Valeria Migliassi Collins
    • Writers
      • Michael Schur
      • Daniel Schofield
    • Stars
      • Kristen Bell
      • William Jackson Harper
      • Jameela Jamil
    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos2

    The Good Place: Eleanor Is The Answer
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    Trailer 2:33
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    Photos58

    Kristen Bell and Manny Jacinto in The Answer (2019)
    Kristen Bell in The Answer (2019)
    William Jackson Harper and D'Arcy Carden in The Answer (2019)
    Ted Danson, Manny Jacinto, and D'Arcy Carden in The Answer (2019)
    Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, Jameela Jamil, and D'Arcy Carden in The Answer (2019)
    William Jackson Harper and D'Arcy Carden in The Answer (2019)
    Kristen Bell and William Jackson Harper in The Answer (2019)
    Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper in The Answer (2019)
    Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, and Jameela Jamil in The Answer (2019)
    William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, and D'Arcy Carden in The Answer (2019)
    Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, and Jameela Jamil in The Answer (2019)
    Kristen Bell and William Jackson Harper in The Answer (2019)

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    Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell
    • Eleanor Shellstrop
    William Jackson Harper
    William Jackson Harper
    • Chidi Anagonye
    Jameela Jamil
    Jameela Jamil
    • Tahani Al-Jamil
    D'Arcy Carden
    D'Arcy Carden
    • Janet
    Manny Jacinto
    Manny Jacinto
    • Jason Mendoza
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Michael
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Judge
    Keston John
    Keston John
    • Uzo
    Noel Arthur
    Noel Arthur
    • Emeka
    Sonya Leslie
    Sonya Leslie
    • Ndeye
    Tiana Okoye
    Tiana Okoye
    • Allesandra
    Oliver Muirhead
    Oliver Muirhead
    • Professor Radja
    Kate Berlant
    Kate Berlant
    • Esmeralda
    Dax Rey
    Dax Rey
    • Young Chidi
    Che Tafari
    Che Tafari
    • Young Uzo
    • (as Che' Tafari)
    Adinett Nsabimana
    • Rokhaya
    Dominic Burgess
    Dominic Burgess
    • Henry
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    AJ Hudson
    AJ Hudson
    • Young Chidi
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Valeria Migliassi Collins
    • Writers
      • Michael Schur
      • Daniel Schofield
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    • Trivia
      Noel Arthur, who plays Chidi's father, Emeka, is only 3 years older than William Jackson Harper. This is unremarkable, because several of the scenes between Chidi and his father are set earlier in Chidi's life, with Chidi being portrayed by baby or child actors instead of by Harper.
    • Goofs
      Eleanor's hands alternate between down (front view) and up (side view) during the slow motion shots.
    • Quotes

      Michael: If soulmates do exist, they're not found, they're made. People meet, they get a good feeling, and they get to work building a relationship.

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    Chidi's character arc is amazing
    Probably one of my favorite episodes from the Good Place and a great character study.

    The Good Place seems simple, but to me, it is hugely philosophical and thought provoking.

    Thank you for this episode.
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    • coreanpolar
    • Jul 11, 2022

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Fremulon
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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