She first gained critical attention for her role in the film Eve’s Bayou (1997) before landing the role of Nina in the Nickelodeon sitcom Cousin Skeeter (1998–2001).
Good received further prominence after starring in the films Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Roll Bounce (2005) and Stomp the Yard (2007).
With a career spanning from child commercials to major blockbusters, Good has established herself as a versatile actress capable of handling drama, comedy, action, and supernatural genres.
Starting Age: 4 years old Platform: Television commercials and guest appearances
She began appearing in commercials at the age of four. Then she started guest-starring on series like The Parent ‘Hood (1995), Touched by an Angel (1994), Moesha (1996), The Steve Harvey Show (1996) and The Division (2001). These early appearances helped establish Good’s screen presence and acting abilities from a very young age.
Major Television Series
Cousin Skeeter (1998-2001)
Genre: Children’s Sitcom Role: Nina Episodes: Main cast across 4 seasons Where to Watch: Nickelodeon archives, Paramount+
Good’s breakthrough television role came as Nina in the Nickelodeon sitcom Cousin Skeeter. This show featured a unique blend of live-action and puppetry, with Good playing one of the main characters alongside the titular puppet character Skeeter.
The series followed the adventures of Skeeter, a puppet cousin who comes to live with his human relatives. Good’s performance in this series established her as a recognisable face among young audiences and provided her with steady work during her teenage years.
Genre: Family Sitcom Role: Sarah Episodes: Main cast for 1 season Where to Watch: Limited streaming availability
She also starred in Raising Dad (2001) with Bob Saget. In this short-lived WB sitcom, Good played Sarah, one of the daughters in a family being raised by their widowed father.
The show explored themes of single parenthood and family dynamics, with Good showcasing her comedic timing alongside veteran actor Bob Saget.
Genre: Crime Drama/Mystery Role: Joanna Locasto Episodes: Lead role for 1 season Where to Watch: NBC streaming platforms
In 2012, Good featured in an ensemble cast of the film Think Like a Man. The following year, she played Joanna Locasto, the lead character on the NBC drama series Deception.
In this crime procedural, Good played Detective Joanna Locasto, who goes undercover in a wealthy family’s inner circle to solve the murder of her childhood friend.
The series combined elements of mystery, family drama, and police procedural, allowing Good to showcase her dramatic acting abilities in a leading television role.
Genre: Science Fiction, Crime Drama Role: Lara Vega Episodes: Main cast for 1 season Where to Watch: Fox streaming platforms, Hulu
Based on the Philip K. Dick story and Steven Spielberg film, this Fox series featured Good as Lara Vega, a police detective working with PreCrime technology.
Set in 2065, the show explored themes of free will, destiny, and law enforcement in a futuristic society where crimes can be predicted before they happen.
Mr. Robinson (2015)
Genre: Comedy Role: Victoria Wavers Episodes: Supporting role for 1 season Where to Watch: NBC streaming platforms
Recently, Meagan Good announced on her Instagram a fellowship program called Women Write Now. In this NBC sitcom starring Craig Robinson, Good played Victoria Wavers, a fellow teacher who becomes a love interest for Robinson’s character. The show was set in a Philadelphia high school and focused on an unconventional music teacher.
Film Career
Eve’s Bayou (1997)
Genre: Southern Gothic Drama Role: Cisely Batiste Runtime: 109 minutes Where to Watch: Various streaming platforms and digital rental
