To earn her keep and prove to Chidi she can be "good," Eleanor volunteers to pick up the trash. Her true nature is tested when she hides a portion of the trash rather than disposing of it properly.
The guide for the second episode of the first season of The Good Place , focuses on Eleanor Shellstrop's continued efforts to prove she belongs in the afterlife. Episode Summary [S1E2] Flying
After a successful "Good Place" event, the residents are rewarded with the ability to fly. However, because Eleanor doesn't truly belong, her presence causes a storm of trash to fall during the celebration. To earn her keep and prove to Chidi
The episode highlights that "being good" means doing the work even when no one is watching—a lesson Eleanor fails initially by stashing the trash under her house. Episode Summary After a successful "Good Place" event,
The Good Place, Flying ... Eleanor tries to prove that she's worthy of Chidi's help; Michael senses a flaw in his neighborhood. Watch The Good Place Season 1, Episode 2: Flying - Peacock