Ep 5. Employee of the Bearimy

Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason are back in their journey in the afterlife in The Good Place Season 4 Episode 5 titled "Employee of the Bearimy". The episode revolves around Michael's conflict as a leader of the new experiment to prove that humans can be good, as he starts to doubt if his methods are effective.

At the beginning of the episode, Michael, Janet, and the Soul Squad are seen presenting the new experiment to the committee of the bad place. However, the committee is not convinced and wants to see evidence that the experiment is working. Later on, Michael decides to call his boss, Shawn, to ask for his opinion about the experiment. Shawn shows up, and Michael starts to doubt his methods as he reveals his thoughts about what he thinks is happening on Earth.

Meanwhile, the Soul Squad is dealing with their own problems. Eleanor is trying to figure out why she chose to protect Chidi's feelings instead of telling him the truth about their past relationship. Tahani is struggling to find her purpose now that she is not trying to prove herself to her parents anymore. Jason, on the other hand, is discovering his love for dance, and he tries to share his passion with the group.

The "Employee of the Bearimy" refers to the annual awards ceremony given to the best employee in the afterlife. Shawn offers Michael the award, but Michael declines, stating that he does not deserve it. Shawn then offers the award to Janet, the assistant, who is ecstatic about the opportunity to be recognized for her work.

As the episode comes to an end, Michael realizes that he does not have all the answers as he struggles with the responsibility of being in charge of the experiment. Meanwhile, the Soul Squad is learning to deal with their unresolved issues and how to work through them.

Overall, "Employee of the Bearimy" is a thought-provoking episode that raises questions about the nature of good and evil and how they relate to the human condition. The characters are continuing to grow and evolve as they confront their own personal demons in the afterlife. Fans of the show will appreciate the humor and wit that are hallmarks of The Good Place, while also embracing the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline.