1 00:00:09,824 --> 00:00:11,075 THEY BREATHE HEAVILY 2 00:00:11,242 --> 00:00:12,076 OK. 3 00:00:13,119 --> 00:00:15,246 That was an insane thing for us to do. 4 00:00:15,538 --> 00:00:17,706 Oh! OK, good news. 5 00:00:18,457 --> 00:00:21,377 I have the Doorman's key, so no one will be able to come after us. 6 00:00:21,585 --> 00:00:24,338 - Let's just try t-- - PHONE RINGS 7 00:00:26,757 --> 00:00:28,134 Your key is ringing. 8 00:00:29,510 --> 00:00:30,719 I have a question for you. 9 00:00:30,803 --> 00:00:32,471 Are you out of your damn mind? 10 00:00:32,596 --> 00:00:34,723 Your Honour, look at it from my point of view. 11 00:00:34,765 --> 00:00:37,685 I have never been this angry in my life 12 00:00:37,810 --> 00:00:39,937 which is the age of the universe! 13 00:00:40,062 --> 00:00:45,192 I understand, but saving the souls of these four humans is more important, so... 14 00:00:45,901 --> 00:00:47,570 we're not coming back until we do. 15 00:00:47,653 --> 00:00:51,073 Oh, don't you even try coming back here cos when you walk through that door 16 00:00:51,115 --> 00:00:52,950 I am gonna be waiting for you. 17 00:00:52,992 --> 00:00:55,077 Sorry, Judge, I think you're breaking up. 18 00:00:55,161 --> 00:00:57,746 That's impossible. It's a magical key, you dick. 19 00:00:58,247 --> 00:01:00,499 What are you doing? I can see you! 20 00:01:00,583 --> 00:01:02,793 - DOOR CLOSES - This is perfect. 21 00:01:02,877 --> 00:01:05,296 We're right near Chidi's office, and as far as I can tell 22 00:01:05,337 --> 00:01:06,839 the whole floor is abandoned. 23 00:01:06,922 --> 00:01:08,924 What do they use it for? Storage? 24 00:01:08,966 --> 00:01:10,968 - No, this is the journalism department. - Huh. 25 00:01:11,010 --> 00:01:13,554 Bad for the world, good for us. 26 00:01:13,596 --> 00:01:17,183 So, somehow, with none of our powers 27 00:01:17,349 --> 00:01:21,478 we have to keep the group intact and monitor their ethical progress. 28 00:01:23,439 --> 00:01:26,066 - So, how do we do that? - Not sure. 29 00:01:26,108 --> 00:01:28,485 There's no way to track people's actual point totals 30 00:01:28,527 --> 00:01:30,571 only the Accountants have that information, but... 31 00:01:30,654 --> 00:01:34,575 I did install cameras and microphones, so at least we can keep our eye on them. 32 00:01:35,492 --> 00:01:37,453 - Let's get peepin'! - Ho! 33 00:01:38,621 --> 00:01:40,497 JANET: Oh, no. Not a great start. 34 00:01:40,623 --> 00:01:43,083 Eleanor farted and then she blamed it on her chair. 35 00:01:43,667 --> 00:01:45,544 That's gonna cost her at least a few points. 36 00:01:45,628 --> 00:01:47,546 There's a bolt missing or something... 37 00:01:47,630 --> 00:01:51,050 Before we begin, Trevor is dropping out of the study. 38 00:01:51,091 --> 00:01:53,302 He sent me an email last night. 39 00:01:53,344 --> 00:01:57,598 "I'm sad to inform you that I am too ugly and stupid to be in the study 40 00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:59,516 and I'm going home to my mummy." 41 00:01:59,558 --> 00:02:01,727 That was me. I wrote that email! 42 00:02:01,769 --> 00:02:05,689 That's too bad, but we press on. We're on to stage two of the study. 43 00:02:05,814 --> 00:02:08,108 I'm going to teach you some philosophical principals 44 00:02:08,150 --> 00:02:11,779 and then we will explore how those ideas have affected your personal moral machineries. 45 00:02:11,862 --> 00:02:13,989 - ELEANOR FARTS - Sorry, Eleanor, did you say something? 46 00:02:14,073 --> 00:02:17,034 No, it's my chair. It's got this weird design... 47 00:02:17,076 --> 00:02:19,161 - Your chair smells bad. - I know! 48 00:02:19,203 --> 00:02:22,665 See? Another person who agrees, it's the chair. 49 00:02:29,546 --> 00:02:31,298 Great news, everyone! 50 00:02:31,882 --> 00:02:34,885 The funding from the Neuroscience department came through! 51 00:02:35,052 --> 00:02:36,971 And you blew it all on cupcakes? 52 00:02:37,221 --> 00:02:38,931 Exactly what I would have done. 53 00:02:39,014 --> 00:02:39,932 Respect. 54 00:02:40,182 --> 00:02:42,268 SIMONE: Eleanor? - Ah... I'm good. 55 00:02:42,476 --> 00:02:46,730 I try to avoid pointless group activities, you know, like office Christmas parties 56 00:02:46,772 --> 00:02:47,648 or jury duty. 57 00:02:47,898 --> 00:02:51,193 To me, the single most awful sound in the universe is that mangled 58 00:02:51,235 --> 00:02:54,154 opening note of your co-workers singing "Happy Birthday". 59 00:02:54,196 --> 00:02:55,322 Cool stance. 60 00:02:55,406 --> 00:02:58,033 Counterpoint - these are delicious free cupcakes. 61 00:02:58,075 --> 00:02:59,368 Get over yourself and eat one. 62 00:02:59,910 --> 00:03:00,786 Fine. 63 00:03:00,828 --> 00:03:02,788 Oh! You guys, let's take a picture! 64 00:03:02,830 --> 00:03:05,749 Everyone get in, get in, and say, uh... Oh! 65 00:03:05,874 --> 00:03:08,210 Say "ventromedial prefrontal cortex"! 66 00:03:08,544 --> 00:03:10,296 ALL MUMBLE 67 00:03:10,379 --> 00:03:11,463 Jaguars rule! 68 00:03:11,672 --> 00:03:14,383 INAUDIBLE 69 00:03:15,843 --> 00:03:18,929 Hey, Teach? I've been having so much fun here, but... 70 00:03:18,971 --> 00:03:23,100 I didn't plan to stay in Australia this long, and I'm super broke. 71 00:03:23,183 --> 00:03:25,352 Any idea where I can get a part-time gig? 72 00:03:25,728 --> 00:03:28,731 - What kind of work are you looking for? - Well, I'm really good at telemarketing. 73 00:03:28,897 --> 00:03:33,110 I can usually guess how long to microwave food without looking at the box. 74 00:03:33,485 --> 00:03:35,362 I'd say those are my two main skills. 75 00:03:35,404 --> 00:03:36,363 OK. 76 00:03:36,488 --> 00:03:38,365 - Dang it! - CHIDI: I'll see what I can do. 77 00:03:38,657 --> 00:03:40,826 If Eleanor has to get a job, she'll miss class 78 00:03:40,868 --> 00:03:42,911 and that'll slow down her progress. 79 00:03:45,539 --> 00:03:48,125 Are you sure we should be doing this? It kind of feels like cheating. 80 00:03:48,167 --> 00:03:49,793 No, no, it's not cheating. 81 00:03:50,252 --> 00:03:54,757 Think of us as a snowplough, clearing a path for Eleanor 82 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:58,385 so she can more easily drive along the road of improvement. 83 00:03:58,427 --> 00:04:01,597 Ooh, I love that! You really painted a picture there. 84 00:04:01,680 --> 00:04:03,098 G'day, how can I help you? 85 00:04:03,140 --> 00:04:05,893 One scratch-off lottery ticket, please! 86 00:04:07,144 --> 00:04:08,979 Oh! Not that one. Keep going. 87 00:04:09,521 --> 00:04:10,939 Keep going. Keep going. 88 00:04:11,899 --> 00:04:13,901 These tickets were printed before we got down here. 89 00:04:13,942 --> 00:04:15,027 I know which ones are the winners! 90 00:04:15,361 --> 00:04:16,445 And... stop! 91 00:04:16,487 --> 00:04:19,698 That's the one. Good ol' lucky number 186 from the bottom! 92 00:04:20,491 --> 00:04:21,825 - Here you go. - Also! 93 00:04:21,867 --> 00:04:24,620 That bathroom key that you lost nine months ago, slid under the register. 94 00:04:25,037 --> 00:04:28,832 And the woman that you think is your aunt is actually your mum. 95 00:04:28,874 --> 00:04:29,750 OK, bye! 96 00:04:32,044 --> 00:04:33,879 You guys, this is nuts. 97 00:04:34,129 --> 00:04:38,300 This morning, I found a lottery ticket on the ground outside my apartment. 98 00:04:38,384 --> 00:04:39,927 I scratched it off... 99 00:04:40,010 --> 00:04:43,263 and I won $18,000! 100 00:04:43,347 --> 00:04:44,807 CHIDI: Wow! - JASON: That's amazing! 101 00:04:44,890 --> 00:04:46,183 Better luck next time. 102 00:04:48,143 --> 00:04:52,606 Yes. Sorry, from context, I see that is actually a large sum of money. 103 00:04:54,608 --> 00:04:57,486 INAUDIBLE 104 00:04:58,695 --> 00:05:00,447 - MICHAEL CLAPS - CRACKER POPS 105 00:05:00,948 --> 00:05:03,409 Jason? You OK there, mate? 106 00:05:04,159 --> 00:05:05,244 No. 107 00:05:05,494 --> 00:05:09,373 I have to watch the Jaguar games alone, on my computer at like three in the morning 108 00:05:09,415 --> 00:05:11,708 on Mondays. It's so annoying. 109 00:05:11,750 --> 00:05:13,252 Everything here is in a... 110 00:05:13,669 --> 00:05:15,921 I don't know how to describe it, like... 111 00:05:16,046 --> 00:05:18,215 a different zone of time. 112 00:05:18,590 --> 00:05:20,384 No, that sounds stupid. 113 00:05:20,884 --> 00:05:22,094 A different clock land. 114 00:05:22,511 --> 00:05:23,929 I'll watch the game with you, Jason! 115 00:05:24,012 --> 00:05:27,766 I enjoy American football - I actually dated a player once. 116 00:05:27,850 --> 00:05:30,853 But he wasn't my type, so I set him up with my friend Gisele... 117 00:05:32,020 --> 00:05:34,022 - Bündchen. - Yeah, we got it. We always get it. 118 00:05:34,148 --> 00:05:35,023 Awesome! 119 00:05:35,065 --> 00:05:38,235 But if you want to watch with me, you have to learn my Jaguars cheer. 120 00:05:38,360 --> 00:05:40,654 It goes, "Let's go, Jags! 121 00:05:40,696 --> 00:05:42,865 Kick their ass! Yeah!" 122 00:05:43,323 --> 00:05:45,325 Do you think you can learn that by the weekend? 123 00:05:45,492 --> 00:05:47,327 I shall do my best. 124 00:05:47,411 --> 00:05:48,871 Nice! See you then! 125 00:05:50,164 --> 00:05:53,167 - Why do you want to watch football with Jason? - I don't, really. 126 00:05:53,208 --> 00:05:56,378 But I am, these days, as you might say in America 127 00:05:57,045 --> 00:05:58,088 "mad horny". 128 00:05:58,130 --> 00:05:59,381 Oh! 129 00:05:59,465 --> 00:06:01,508 - OK, well... - Oh, boy. 130 00:06:01,592 --> 00:06:03,969 No judgements, babe. He's a straight hottie. 131 00:06:04,011 --> 00:06:07,806 - You want to smash Jason, go smash. - Tahani getting together with Jason 132 00:06:07,890 --> 00:06:10,934 even casually, could tear this group apart. 133 00:06:11,059 --> 00:06:12,853 We have to nip this in the bud. 134 00:06:12,978 --> 00:06:16,398 Well, it makes me slightly uneasy to interfere in the personal life 135 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:19,443 of the man that I am secretly in love with and a woman I admire 136 00:06:19,485 --> 00:06:22,112 but if you think we should, I-I'm not gonna argue. 137 00:06:22,154 --> 00:06:24,781 Time to break out the ol' snowplough again, Janet. 138 00:06:25,365 --> 00:06:28,911 Let's find Tahani a loving, supportive companion. 139 00:06:28,952 --> 00:06:29,828 Great idea. 140 00:06:29,870 --> 00:06:32,122 Oh, you know, this is not as crucial to the mission 141 00:06:32,164 --> 00:06:36,668 but I'd also love to arrange for them to get better computers, help them work faster. 142 00:06:36,710 --> 00:06:40,214 If I'm going to the mall anyway, I might as well pick Jason up some jean shorts 143 00:06:40,297 --> 00:06:42,925 the kind with the frayed edges, where you can see the pockets 144 00:06:42,966 --> 00:06:43,926 coming out the bottom? 145 00:06:45,427 --> 00:06:48,347 So that he can... study better. 146 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:49,556 Sure. 147 00:06:50,891 --> 00:06:52,976 INDISTINCT CHATTER 148 00:06:53,185 --> 00:06:55,270 Tahani? Is that you? 149 00:06:55,979 --> 00:06:59,274 Larry Hemsworth? My goodness! 150 00:06:59,358 --> 00:07:02,861 That's so funny, I just got a call from the restaurant about a jacket I left here 151 00:07:02,903 --> 00:07:05,280 - and now here you are! - THEY LAUGH 152 00:07:05,489 --> 00:07:06,990 I can't believe you remember me. 153 00:07:07,115 --> 00:07:09,284 Of course I remember you! We dated. 154 00:07:09,326 --> 00:07:12,371 I know, I just never expect anyone to remember me. 155 00:07:12,538 --> 00:07:15,916 Because I'm only 6ft 4", and I have one of those forgettable faces. 156 00:07:16,083 --> 00:07:19,336 Well, uh... I'm sure you're busy, probably don't wanna talk to me. 157 00:07:19,378 --> 00:07:21,713 I get it, I wouldn't either, I'm as dull as a rock. 158 00:07:21,797 --> 00:07:24,800 Ugh. Even that analogy was boring, I'm sorry. 159 00:07:24,883 --> 00:07:27,261 I'm so dull, and I'm ugly, I'm like a rock... urgh! 160 00:07:27,344 --> 00:07:30,597 - Stupid Larry! Stop talking about rocks! - No, no, Larry, please! 161 00:07:30,722 --> 00:07:34,685 It's lovely to see you. Sit down, let's catch up! 162 00:07:34,893 --> 00:07:36,520 How are Chris and Liam and Luke? 163 00:07:37,396 --> 00:07:38,647 - HE SIGHS - Sorry, no. 164 00:07:38,689 --> 00:07:40,440 I won't mention your brothers again. 165 00:07:40,566 --> 00:07:42,150 As long as you don't mention my sister! 166 00:07:42,192 --> 00:07:43,986 - Oh! - THEY LAUGH 167 00:07:44,820 --> 00:07:45,988 Mm-mm... 168 00:07:46,154 --> 00:07:48,282 Who are you? Do you work here? 169 00:07:48,740 --> 00:07:50,450 Your name is Montgomery Wycoff. 170 00:07:50,576 --> 00:07:53,996 Your ex-wife Samantha still loves you but she's afraid to call. 171 00:07:54,288 --> 00:07:56,456 You must show her your poetry. 172 00:07:56,957 --> 00:07:58,959 Go to her. Go to her! 173 00:08:03,630 --> 00:08:06,258 - Looks like you had a good night! - I did. 174 00:08:06,425 --> 00:08:09,553 You and Jason, imagine that. 175 00:08:10,637 --> 00:08:11,722 To be fair, I have. 176 00:08:11,972 --> 00:08:14,141 Actually, I was with an ex-boyfriend. 177 00:08:14,308 --> 00:08:19,271 I ran into him unexpectedly, and the reunion was a "smashing" success. 178 00:08:19,771 --> 00:08:21,273 It's a pun, you see. 179 00:08:21,356 --> 00:08:23,734 - We had intercourse. - Yeah, again, I always get it. 180 00:08:23,942 --> 00:08:27,446 I do feel bad, though. I completely forgot about watching the game with Jason. 181 00:08:28,030 --> 00:08:29,364 Homies, guess what? 182 00:08:29,448 --> 00:08:32,242 Yesterday I got a Facebook invite to the Australia chapter 183 00:08:32,326 --> 00:08:34,661 of the Jacksonville Jaguars Fan Club! 184 00:08:34,745 --> 00:08:36,038 Yeah, I think he's over it. 185 00:08:36,163 --> 00:08:39,916 Me and two other dudes just watched the Jags annihilate the Texans! 186 00:08:40,042 --> 00:08:42,753 It was super fun, I'm completely wasted. 187 00:08:42,836 --> 00:08:46,548 I gotta go barf one last time, and then I'll be ready to learn philosophy! 188 00:08:47,007 --> 00:08:48,842 Duval! 189 00:08:49,176 --> 00:08:51,928 OK, not perfect, but the pros outweigh the cons. 190 00:08:52,012 --> 00:08:52,888 Agreed. 191 00:08:53,055 --> 00:08:54,348 INAUDIBLE 192 00:08:54,431 --> 00:08:58,185 ♪ Happy birthday, dear Chidi ♪ 193 00:08:58,310 --> 00:09:01,313 You guys, this whole year has been amazing for all of us. 194 00:09:01,396 --> 00:09:04,483 I mean, literally every aspect of our lives has improved. 195 00:09:04,566 --> 00:09:07,235 Well, I don't know about every aspect... 196 00:09:07,361 --> 00:09:08,695 SuperBoard, activate! 197 00:09:08,820 --> 00:09:11,031 AUTOMATED VOICE: Good morning, Professor Anagonye. 198 00:09:11,073 --> 00:09:12,949 I have your lesson plan ready to go. 199 00:09:13,033 --> 00:09:16,161 SuperBoard, some triumphant announcement music, please. 200 00:09:16,244 --> 00:09:18,622 TRIUMPHANT ANNOUNCEMENT MUSIC PLAYS 201 00:09:18,747 --> 00:09:20,666 Last night, Larry Hemsworth proposed to me 202 00:09:20,707 --> 00:09:23,502 and we're moving back to London to begin planning the wedding! 203 00:09:23,669 --> 00:09:25,253 ALL: Whoa! - Holy smokes! 204 00:09:25,295 --> 00:09:26,338 Janet! Red alert! 205 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:29,299 All snowploughing has to stop immediately! 206 00:09:29,383 --> 00:09:32,386 So, don't give Blake Beartles to Jason? 207 00:09:36,682 --> 00:09:40,894 How are you even lugging this thing around? I'm not sure I could bench this much weight. 208 00:09:41,019 --> 00:09:44,606 Well, girls in my social class begin ring-training at a very young age. 209 00:09:44,815 --> 00:09:48,485 Oh, I'm throwing a little engagement party tonight at my Airbnb. 210 00:09:48,568 --> 00:09:51,154 It's very last minute, just come as you are. 211 00:09:51,321 --> 00:09:53,865 - CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS - INDISTINCT CHATTER 212 00:09:54,199 --> 00:09:57,953 I guess all these people... came as they were? 213 00:09:58,620 --> 00:10:01,998 Hello, everyone! I'm so glad you made it! 214 00:10:02,082 --> 00:10:05,168 Holy crap, Tahani, you found this place on Airbnb? 215 00:10:05,669 --> 00:10:08,338 Oh, no. I... I see why you're confused. 216 00:10:08,422 --> 00:10:11,341 I used Heir BnB. "H-E-I-R." 217 00:10:11,508 --> 00:10:16,221 It's an app for heirs and heiresses where we swap mansions, private islands 218 00:10:16,471 --> 00:10:18,223 blimp hangars, that sort of thing. 219 00:10:18,390 --> 00:10:23,019 Anyway, everyone, I want you to meet Larry Hemsworth! 220 00:10:23,145 --> 00:10:25,689 Oh! The legendary study group. 221 00:10:26,148 --> 00:10:29,651 I'm sorry it's taken me so long to build up the courage to meet you. 222 00:10:29,735 --> 00:10:31,903 I guess you can see why. 223 00:10:32,070 --> 00:10:36,992 Is he ashamed at having a perfect jawline and 0% body fat? 224 00:10:37,033 --> 00:10:39,077 Still can't believe she wants to marry me... 225 00:10:39,244 --> 00:10:42,080 A dumb old paediatric surgeon who barely has an eight-pack. 226 00:10:43,623 --> 00:10:45,459 Do you know what you look like? 227 00:10:45,625 --> 00:10:49,421 More importantly, did Miley Cyrus write the song "Wrecking Ball" 228 00:10:49,504 --> 00:10:50,714 about Chris's brother Liam? 229 00:10:51,673 --> 00:10:52,674 Wonderful. 230 00:10:53,008 --> 00:10:55,302 More questions about my talented brothers. 231 00:10:55,552 --> 00:10:57,637 God forbid there's a single day when I'm the special one. 232 00:10:58,305 --> 00:11:01,141 Oh, sweetheart, don't go! You're important too! 233 00:11:01,349 --> 00:11:04,352 Fixing babies' spines is just as valuable as acting! 234 00:11:04,895 --> 00:11:07,689 Tahani booked a flight for tomorrow morning, so... 235 00:11:08,148 --> 00:11:10,901 this party is our only chance to talk them out of moving. 236 00:11:11,109 --> 00:11:13,236 Maybe we should just let them go their separate ways 237 00:11:13,278 --> 00:11:15,405 and hope that they learned enough to get into the Good Place. 238 00:11:15,489 --> 00:11:18,909 No, we know what'll happen - the group splits up, they're screwed. No. 239 00:11:18,992 --> 00:11:23,747 We have to isolate Larry and convince him that he needs to stay in Australia. 240 00:11:23,830 --> 00:11:25,832 Time to get into character, as... 241 00:11:25,874 --> 00:11:27,667 IN BAD AUSSIE ACCENT: Nathaniel Cookswell, mate! 242 00:11:27,751 --> 00:11:29,503 Caterer to the stars! 243 00:11:29,586 --> 00:11:30,462 Ah. 244 00:11:31,630 --> 00:11:33,006 Maybe no accent? 245 00:11:34,674 --> 00:11:35,550 Fine. 246 00:11:37,093 --> 00:11:38,261 Vegemite canapé? 247 00:11:38,678 --> 00:11:40,180 - Oh, might as well. - LARRY SIGHS 248 00:11:40,263 --> 00:11:42,891 Mummy was right. I'll always be the chubby one. 249 00:11:44,184 --> 00:11:47,437 IN BAD AUSSIE ACCENT: Good day, mate! Nathaniel Cookswell. 250 00:11:47,479 --> 00:11:49,147 - Caterer to the stars. - Mm... 251 00:11:49,231 --> 00:11:51,233 Is it true you're moving to England? 252 00:11:51,399 --> 00:11:53,235 Yeah. Fly out tomorrow. 253 00:11:53,318 --> 00:11:55,070 Oh. Ooh, that's a long trip. 254 00:11:55,320 --> 00:11:58,406 Well, you must be a confident man, uprooting your life like that. 255 00:11:58,573 --> 00:12:00,450 You should stay here in Sydney. 256 00:12:00,534 --> 00:12:04,746 It's such a dynamic international city that you've only seen 4.8% percent of... 257 00:12:05,956 --> 00:12:06,998 probably. 258 00:12:07,082 --> 00:12:11,086 I reckon I know what's going on here. You aren't real caterers, are you? 259 00:12:11,336 --> 00:12:13,004 - Uh... - Uh-uh... 260 00:12:13,129 --> 00:12:15,382 Who do you work for? Australian Inquirer? 261 00:12:15,715 --> 00:12:16,883 TM-Zed? 262 00:12:17,092 --> 00:12:19,845 You just want us to stay here so you can keep mocking me 263 00:12:20,136 --> 00:12:22,180 "The hideous shame of the Hemsworth family." 264 00:12:22,389 --> 00:12:24,349 - Aw... - Tahani sees through all that. 265 00:12:24,641 --> 00:12:27,936 And I can't wait until we move far away from the likes of you 266 00:12:28,061 --> 00:12:30,272 and I can finally take her last name. 267 00:12:32,607 --> 00:12:35,861 Hate to say it, but the group probably needs a new member. 268 00:12:35,944 --> 00:12:37,863 I dunno how we'll ever replace Tahani. 269 00:12:38,029 --> 00:12:40,490 Do you think Margot Robbie is into philosophy? 270 00:12:40,615 --> 00:12:43,159 Actually, Tahani's announcement made us take stock. 271 00:12:43,827 --> 00:12:46,997 You know, Simone and I need time to analyse the data 272 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:49,916 apply for grants - we've kind of hit a natural stopping point. 273 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:52,836 Yeah, and the next step would be to repeat the experiment with new subjects 274 00:12:52,878 --> 00:12:53,962 you know, compare results. 275 00:12:54,045 --> 00:12:57,591 Wait, what are you saying? That... the study's over? 276 00:12:58,008 --> 00:12:58,967 We're... splitting up? 277 00:12:59,259 --> 00:13:02,345 No, no, no. We're just taking a break, for... 278 00:13:02,554 --> 00:13:04,055 a year or so. 279 00:13:04,180 --> 00:13:06,725 And I'm sure you're all anxious to get back home. 280 00:13:07,350 --> 00:13:10,228 Yeah, I got a lot of stuff to get back to in Phoenix. 281 00:13:10,729 --> 00:13:11,646 Like... 282 00:13:12,856 --> 00:13:15,609 I have a free punch card at my spray tan place. 283 00:13:16,693 --> 00:13:19,696 They'll do my left side for free... so... 284 00:13:21,907 --> 00:13:23,241 MICHAEL: No, no, no, no! 285 00:13:23,491 --> 00:13:25,535 The whole group is splintering! 286 00:13:25,785 --> 00:13:27,329 OK, new emergency plan. 287 00:13:27,704 --> 00:13:29,998 I'll deal with Eleanor, I... I... I know it's risky 288 00:13:30,081 --> 00:13:31,708 but I don't think she'll recognise me. 289 00:13:31,791 --> 00:13:33,627 And I'll deal with Sweet Cheeks. I mean, Jason's butt! 290 00:13:33,710 --> 00:13:35,462 I mean, Jason. 291 00:13:35,712 --> 00:13:36,671 HE SCOFFS 292 00:13:42,928 --> 00:13:44,471 - Shrimp? - Always. 293 00:13:45,805 --> 00:13:48,642 - So... how do you know Miss Al-Jamil? - Mmm. 294 00:13:48,850 --> 00:13:51,561 - You work with her at the university? - Used to. 295 00:13:51,686 --> 00:13:53,271 That study is done-zo. 296 00:13:53,480 --> 00:13:56,274 I was finally starting to figure things out 297 00:13:56,566 --> 00:14:00,445 and now I have to start over from scratch. 298 00:14:00,946 --> 00:14:01,947 Again. 299 00:14:02,113 --> 00:14:05,617 Boy, I know how that goes - not wanting something to end. 300 00:14:05,742 --> 00:14:10,997 Feeling like your little team is the last thing standing between you and oblivion 301 00:14:11,289 --> 00:14:14,334 that at any moment, the universe could fold up around you 302 00:14:14,417 --> 00:14:18,254 and squeeze the last breath from your dying lungs. 303 00:14:18,755 --> 00:14:20,674 You're a caterer, right? 304 00:14:20,840 --> 00:14:22,801 It's a very competitive industry. 305 00:14:22,926 --> 00:14:26,513 The-the point is, I bet that if the study means that much to you 306 00:14:26,763 --> 00:14:28,682 it means a lot to everyone else. 307 00:14:29,265 --> 00:14:32,686 You're all just probably waiting for someone to say it out loud. 308 00:14:34,646 --> 00:14:36,106 You want some cocktail sauce with that? 309 00:14:36,189 --> 00:14:37,857 GLASS RINGS 310 00:14:38,483 --> 00:14:42,862 I would like to acknowledge the wonderful group of people who brought me here. 311 00:14:43,029 --> 00:14:44,864 If I hadn't decided to get out of the spotlight 312 00:14:44,906 --> 00:14:48,201 of my "Get Out of the Spotlight" Tour, and come here 313 00:14:48,243 --> 00:14:52,622 and join the Brainy Bunch, I never would have reconnected with Larry. 314 00:14:52,789 --> 00:14:55,834 CROWD: Aww! - So, to celebrate our group... 315 00:14:56,001 --> 00:14:59,379 I had my favourite pâtissier whip this up. 316 00:14:59,504 --> 00:15:00,964 - TAHANI GIGGLES - CROWD COOS 317 00:15:01,047 --> 00:15:02,549 Would any of you like to say a few words? 318 00:15:03,091 --> 00:15:04,843 - Eleanor! - CROWD APPLAUDS 319 00:15:04,926 --> 00:15:06,094 TAHANI: Yay! Eleanor! 320 00:15:06,177 --> 00:15:08,430 If nobody minds, uh... 321 00:15:09,055 --> 00:15:11,307 I would like to address... 322 00:15:11,433 --> 00:15:13,852 the people on this cake, I suppose. 323 00:15:14,978 --> 00:15:18,690 I get that we all have meaningful lives outside the study. 324 00:15:18,815 --> 00:15:22,193 Well, Tahani and Chidi do. Jason and I are straight trash. 325 00:15:22,444 --> 00:15:24,112 - Ka-kaw! - But, just... 326 00:15:24,279 --> 00:15:28,074 I mean, think about how much progress we've all made since that picture was taken. 327 00:15:28,825 --> 00:15:34,080 I know that what we're doing is important, and I'm not ready to stop. 328 00:15:34,456 --> 00:15:36,499 And I don't think you guys are either. 329 00:15:37,083 --> 00:15:40,503 So let's all stay here, and keep it going. 330 00:15:41,671 --> 00:15:42,714 What do you say? 331 00:15:43,048 --> 00:15:43,965 Eleanor! 332 00:15:44,132 --> 00:15:47,552 That was absolutely... lovely. 333 00:15:47,969 --> 00:15:50,722 It really was. And I am... I'm so glad that this study 334 00:15:50,764 --> 00:15:51,890 meant that much to you. 335 00:15:53,558 --> 00:15:55,101 But, realistically-- 336 00:15:55,185 --> 00:15:57,145 That's cool. I get it. No, you don't need to say it. I... 337 00:15:57,187 --> 00:15:58,688 I got it. That's all she wrote. Cool. 338 00:15:58,855 --> 00:16:01,066 Are you OK? I hope you're not mad. 339 00:16:01,191 --> 00:16:03,193 No, I'm not mad. I'm actually laughing. 340 00:16:03,485 --> 00:16:08,031 Because this whole study was a hilarious, stupid, pointless joke 341 00:16:08,156 --> 00:16:11,159 and now it's over, so let's hit the road. I don't need you guys. 342 00:16:11,284 --> 00:16:13,369 You don't need me, and since you don't need me 343 00:16:13,495 --> 00:16:16,456 I'm just gonna take the "me" out of this cake. 344 00:16:17,415 --> 00:16:18,792 - No! - CROWD GASPS 345 00:16:18,833 --> 00:16:20,043 TAHANI: Eleanor, please! 346 00:16:20,085 --> 00:16:21,795 IN ENGLISH ACCENT: Oh, sorry, the deed is done! 347 00:16:21,878 --> 00:16:23,004 Pip pip, too late! 348 00:16:23,088 --> 00:16:24,714 Ah, farewell to you, my liege. 349 00:16:24,798 --> 00:16:28,635 And a jolly good Saint Ploopington's Day to all of you! 350 00:16:29,177 --> 00:16:33,014 USA! USA! USA! 351 00:16:39,104 --> 00:16:40,897 Eleanor? Is that you? 352 00:16:41,397 --> 00:16:42,315 ELEANOR: No. 353 00:16:43,483 --> 00:16:47,070 - DISTANT CAR STARTS - Called a cab like 20 minutes ago. 354 00:16:47,153 --> 00:16:51,658 It says it's ten kilometres away, which is... I don't even know how far. 355 00:16:51,741 --> 00:16:53,451 It's a little over six miles. 356 00:16:53,618 --> 00:16:58,039 Is that why you came out here? To scold me about the metric system? 357 00:16:58,248 --> 00:17:00,375 No, I was about to call a cab myself. 358 00:17:00,458 --> 00:17:03,837 I have an early class tomorrow. Then I saw my friend hiding behind a plant 359 00:17:03,878 --> 00:17:06,756 and I got concerned, then my friend lashed out at me again 360 00:17:06,798 --> 00:17:10,468 so, I'm gonna take off and, uh, leave her here with dirty leaves in her hair. 361 00:17:10,802 --> 00:17:12,220 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait... 362 00:17:12,262 --> 00:17:14,139 I'm sorry. I'm sorry, don't go. 363 00:17:18,601 --> 00:17:21,146 You're a brain scientist. 364 00:17:21,771 --> 00:17:24,315 Can you tell me why I did that in there? 365 00:17:24,399 --> 00:17:26,609 I mostly do clinical research in neuroscience. 366 00:17:26,693 --> 00:17:28,903 I don't really specialise in temper tantrums. 367 00:17:29,195 --> 00:17:32,198 Maybe you need a child psychologist, or a binkie? 368 00:17:32,282 --> 00:17:33,783 That's a solid burn. I deserved it. 369 00:17:33,867 --> 00:17:36,703 I did. But please, can you help me? 370 00:17:37,370 --> 00:17:38,663 Why did I do that? 371 00:17:39,330 --> 00:17:40,540 OK, here's my guess. 372 00:17:41,166 --> 00:17:45,211 As humans evolved, the first big problem we had to overcome was "me versus us" 373 00:17:45,336 --> 00:17:48,965 learning to sacrifice a little individual freedom for the benefit of a group. 374 00:17:49,090 --> 00:17:52,260 You know, like sharing food and resources so we don't starve 375 00:17:52,302 --> 00:17:56,514 - or get eaten by tigers, things like that. - OK, with you so far. 376 00:17:57,056 --> 00:17:59,225 The next problem to overcome was "us versus them" 377 00:17:59,267 --> 00:18:02,312 trying to see other groups, different from ours, as equals. 378 00:18:02,395 --> 00:18:04,189 That one, we're still struggling with. 379 00:18:04,272 --> 00:18:07,108 It's why we have racism and nationalism, and... 380 00:18:07,442 --> 00:18:10,153 why fans of Stone Cold Steve Austin hate fans of The Rock. 381 00:18:10,236 --> 00:18:12,572 No, we hate The Rock because he went Hollywood 382 00:18:12,614 --> 00:18:15,867 and Stone Cold keeps it real, so The Rock's fans are the real jabronis. 383 00:18:17,035 --> 00:18:18,369 Point made. Keep going. 384 00:18:18,453 --> 00:18:20,830 Well, what's interesting about you is... 385 00:18:21,706 --> 00:18:25,001 I don't think you ever got past the "me versus us" stage. 386 00:18:25,168 --> 00:18:28,004 I mean, have you ever been part of a group that you really cared about? 387 00:18:28,129 --> 00:18:30,298 - I was in the Girl Scouts. - Really? 388 00:18:31,049 --> 00:18:35,178 Technically, I joined under a fake name because I wanted to steal a bunch of cookies. 389 00:18:35,261 --> 00:18:39,557 See? The Brainy Bunch is basically the first group that became part of your self-identity 390 00:18:39,599 --> 00:18:43,102 and now that's breaking up, you're feeling this new kind of loss. 391 00:18:43,353 --> 00:18:45,605 And you're scared of going back to being alone. 392 00:18:45,730 --> 00:18:48,524 I mean, that's just my guess - the other possible medical diagnosis 393 00:18:48,566 --> 00:18:50,652 - is that you're just a bit of a dick. - ELEANOR SNORTS 394 00:18:50,777 --> 00:18:52,320 THEY LAUGH 395 00:18:52,820 --> 00:18:54,197 CAR APPROACHES 396 00:18:54,656 --> 00:18:56,074 ELEANOR: Why don't you take my cab? 397 00:18:56,574 --> 00:18:59,118 I think "me" needs to go apologise to "us." 398 00:18:59,786 --> 00:19:00,912 And thank you. 399 00:19:03,790 --> 00:19:07,877 The point is... I'm not really an "I'm sorry" type girl. 400 00:19:08,086 --> 00:19:11,506 I'm more of a, "It's your fault your car got keyed 401 00:19:11,547 --> 00:19:14,008 in the movie theatre parking lot because you wouldn't shut up 402 00:19:14,050 --> 00:19:17,011 while watching John Wick"... type girl. 403 00:19:17,220 --> 00:19:19,889 But... I'm sorry that I freaked out. 404 00:19:20,348 --> 00:19:22,058 Just really gonna miss you guys. 405 00:19:22,892 --> 00:19:24,102 We're gonna miss you too. 406 00:19:24,644 --> 00:19:28,189 Here's an idea - what if we all agree to a yearly reunion? 407 00:19:28,439 --> 00:19:30,400 And then that way, The Brainy Bunch never dies! 408 00:19:30,608 --> 00:19:34,445 Each summer, we could all stay in one of our respective houses 409 00:19:34,529 --> 00:19:37,073 mega-yachts, ski chalets, what have you. 410 00:19:37,198 --> 00:19:38,741 We should all meet up in Jacksonville! 411 00:19:38,866 --> 00:19:40,493 My house is right on the water. 412 00:19:40,785 --> 00:19:43,121 It didn't used to be, but the whole city is a swamp 413 00:19:43,162 --> 00:19:44,914 - and it's sinking into the ocean! - Woo! 414 00:19:44,998 --> 00:19:46,541 Strong pitch, bud. 415 00:19:46,708 --> 00:19:48,126 Next year in Jacksonville. 416 00:19:48,251 --> 00:19:49,168 Yeah! 417 00:19:49,335 --> 00:19:52,755 Uh, we might not want to wait a whole year - it's sinking really fast. 418 00:19:52,797 --> 00:19:55,049 - We should have a toast! - ELEANOR SIGHS 419 00:19:55,091 --> 00:19:58,136 OK, I think I figured out a plan where they stay in Australia 420 00:19:58,177 --> 00:20:01,055 and only five random bystanders get hurt. 421 00:20:01,306 --> 00:20:03,391 It's called "arson." Let's go! 422 00:20:03,516 --> 00:20:06,561 Michael, no. We can't keep meddling forever. 423 00:20:06,644 --> 00:20:10,189 It's time to park the snowplough, and trust that the humans 424 00:20:10,231 --> 00:20:11,691 will make progress on their own. 425 00:20:12,025 --> 00:20:14,610 This isn't like your afterlife Neighbourhood, Michael. 426 00:20:14,652 --> 00:20:18,865 You can't just reset things the moment something doesn't go according to your plan. 427 00:20:20,199 --> 00:20:22,577 Oh, Janet, you're a genius. 428 00:20:22,660 --> 00:20:24,329 Correct. I know everything. 429 00:20:24,412 --> 00:20:26,497 You just gave me this crazy idea. 430 00:20:26,581 --> 00:20:29,292 It's so crazy, it just might... fail. It'll probably fail. 431 00:20:29,417 --> 00:20:33,379 But it also might work! I open the door to the afterlife. 432 00:20:33,463 --> 00:20:36,674 You keep a lookout, while I break into the Judge's chamber 433 00:20:36,758 --> 00:20:40,511 and reset the timeline on Earth. Then we do it all over again! 434 00:20:40,553 --> 00:20:43,389 But correctly - we won't wait a year to get them all together again. 435 00:20:43,431 --> 00:20:44,932 We'll get the study going right away! 436 00:20:45,016 --> 00:20:47,226 Do you even know how to reset the timeline on Earth? 437 00:20:48,478 --> 00:20:50,772 No. I'm assuming that there's, you know... 438 00:20:50,938 --> 00:20:53,566 a knob or a... or a button or, you know, maybe you... 439 00:20:53,733 --> 00:20:55,485 maybe you unplug it and then plug it right back in? 440 00:20:55,568 --> 00:20:57,653 I-I don't... There's gotta be a way! 441 00:20:57,695 --> 00:20:59,072 Michael, before you do this-- 442 00:20:59,113 --> 00:21:00,448 No! No more waiting. 443 00:21:00,656 --> 00:21:02,450 This is all we have, Janet. 444 00:21:02,533 --> 00:21:06,412 We have Chidi and Eleanor and Tahani and Jason 445 00:21:06,496 --> 00:21:07,914 and that is it. 446 00:21:08,081 --> 00:21:11,959 If we can't get them enough afterlife points to get them into the Good Place 447 00:21:12,043 --> 00:21:15,546 then there's no point in us even being here. We have to try. 448 00:21:15,922 --> 00:21:17,590 OK. Let's do this. 449 00:21:17,882 --> 00:21:18,758 O-OK. 450 00:21:23,096 --> 00:21:24,597 What the hell is that? 451 00:21:24,680 --> 00:21:26,557 MICHAEL: Oh! Hey, guys! 452 00:21:26,974 --> 00:21:28,476 What are you doing down here?