Episode

The Trolley Problem

by Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan, Michael, Ted Danson, Dean Holland and 60 others

Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Meanwhile, Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet.

(4 total)

Characters

Michael Schur (3)Chidi Anagonye (2)William Jackson Harper (2)Ted Danson (1)Michael (1)Dylan Morgan (1)Josh Siegal (1)Eleanor Shellstrop (1)Kristen Bell (1)

“Life has an end, and therefore our actions have meaning.”

— Michael Schur, Chidi Anagonye, William Jackson Harper, imdb.com

Tagged: Death, Meaning Of Life

“He's having an existential crisis. It's a sort of anguish people go through when they contemplate the silent indifference of our empty universe.”

— Michael Schur, Chidi Anagonye, William Jackson Harper, imdb.com

Tagged: Existential Crisis, anguish

“All humans are aware of death. So we're all a little bit sad all the time. That's just the deal.”

— Michael Schur, Eleanor Shellstrop, Kristen Bell, imdb.com

Tagged: Death, Mortality

“Chidi: I just want to have a little chat about your progress. In the last homework assignment, I asked you to examine the ethics of 'Les Misérables,' in which a man steals a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Would you please read your first paragraph here? Michael: 'Everyone in this story s…”

— Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan, Michael, Ted Danson, imdb.com

Tagged: Les Misérables, Pop Culture, french, Philosophy, The Bad Place