
This Is Us (2016)
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Dan Fogelman — Writer
Episodes 17
The Big Three
Toby helps Kate relax in the midst of her fervent quest to lose weight. Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, as Randall adjusts to having his dad in his life. Rebecca and Jack begin to feel distant from one another. Kevin faces the consequences of quitting his job.
Read MoreKyle
Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him. Toby is determined to get Kate out of Kevin's shadow. Jack and Rebecca take home their babies from the hospital and adjust to the new life of parenthood, while coping with the loss of their other child. Rebecca struggles to connect with their adopted child and searches for answers.
Read MoreThe Pool
Rebecca and Jack take Kevin, Kate, and Randall to the community pool on a hot day and quickly realize each child is going through their own struggles. Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play in New York and meets a determined actress who is less than impressed by him. Toby runs into his ex-wife while at a restaurant with Kate, which sends Kate into a spiral of self-doubt. William is mistakenly reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominately white neighborhood, which exposes deep-rooted issues of race.
Read MoreThe Game Plan
Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and Beth encounter an unexpected turn of events.
Read MoreCareer Days
Kate interviews for a new job that seems just about perfect, although it comes with a catch. Randall doubts his career choice and wonders if he followed the right path. Kevin and Olivia's relationship moves in a new direction. Rebecca and Jack are conflicted on what to do when Randall tests as a gifted child.
Read MoreThe Best Washing Machine in the World
The dynamic of Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained. Beth and William spend time together, which unexpectedly brings to light a secret William has been keeping. As Rebecca gets back to work for the first time in years, both she and Jack acknowledge that there is distance between them. Toby is caught straying from his diet regimen, throwing Kate into crisis.
Read MorePilgrim Rick
As Jack, Rebecca and the three kids make their way to Rebecca's parents' house for their traditional Thanksgiving holiday, an unforeseen detour occurs. Kate makes two drastic life-changing decisions. Kevin brings Olivia to Randall's house for Thanksgiving. Randall's heart is broken when he learns about a lifelong secret his mother has kept from him.
Read MoreThe Trip
Kate, Kevin and Randall head to their family's cabin to get away after their chaotic family Thanksgiving. A very angry Randall finds comfort and explanation from his father, Jack. Olivia speaks a harsh truth to Kate, which drives a wedge between Kate and Kevin. Rebecca and Jack struggle with what to do when 9-year-old Randall tells them that he's been looking for his birth parents.
Read MoreLast Christmas
The Pearson family finds themselves at the hospital on Christmas Eve after little Kate comes down with appendicitis. When they run into Dr. Katowski, who is alone at the hospital, they realize they need to be there for him as much as he was once there for them. Presently, Kevin celebrates Hanukkah with Olivia and her family, Kate continues to pursue her big surgery and someone from William's past reappears in his life.
Read MoreThe Right Thing to Do
Kate struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby's heart attack. As William begins to spend more time with Jesse, Randall has to get used to his father's new relationship. After receiving the news they're expecting triplets, Jack and Rebecca must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin and Sloane for a loop.
Read MoreThe Big Day
As the birth date of her triplets quickly approaches, a frazzled and emotional Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday. Dr. Katowski struggles with the loss of his wife and wonders how he'll be able to continue on with his life without her. Joe, the firefighter who delivered baby Randall to the hospital, fights to save his marriage.
Read MoreThree Sentences
Jack and Rebecca get in over their heads when they decide to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate parties for their 10th birthday. Randall struggles to make time for William as things intensify at the office. Kevin makes a major decision in his romantic life. Kate's gastric bypass journey takes an unexpected turn.
Read MoreI Call Marriage
Toby throws a wrench in Kate's weight loss journey. Randall struggles to accept his father's deteriorating health. Miguel and Shelly break some devastating news to Jack and Rebecca, which makes them worry about their own relationship. Rebecca receives an amazing work opportunity. Kevin examines his romantic past.
Read MoreJack Pearson's Son
As Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play, he receives support from an unexpected source. Randall struggles under the pressure of both his work and ailing father. Rebecca and Jack's Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned. Toby and Kate decide to dig deep and get to know each other's biggest secrets.
Read MoreWhat Now?
The entire Pearson family gathers at Randall's for an unusual party. Kevin and Sophie's relationship deepens on the night of his play's premiere. Kate struggles to open up to Toby about her father's death. Tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.
Read MoreMoonshadow
Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.
Read MoreA Father's Advice
It's the Big Three's 37th birthdays. Randall and Beth debate a big life change, Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion, and Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.
Read MoreA Manny-Splendored Thing
The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.
Read MoreStill There
Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic. Kate books her first big gig. Kevin suffers a setback on his movie. Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest.
Read MoreThe Most Disappointed Man
Randall adjusts to the foster system. Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship. Kevin visits Sophie in New York. Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption.
Read MoreNumber One
Kevin goes back to his high school to accept an award. Jack and Rebecca get excited about their kids' futures.
Read MoreNumber Two
Kate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations.
Read MoreNumber Three
Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.
Read MoreThe Fifth Wheel
The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.
Read MoreThat'll Be the Day
Kevin helps Randall and Beth with a project. Kate contemplates a big gift for Toby. Jack and Rebecca talk about their future.
Read MoreSuper Bowl Sunday
Randall hosts a Super Bowl party while Kevin and Kate reconnect with the past.
Read MoreVegas, Baby
Kate and Toby go to Las Vegas for their bachelor/bachelorette parties. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Read MoreThis Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life
Deja's life with her mom, Shauna, and great grandmother Joyce unfolds from the very beginning. Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home.
Read MoreThe Wedding
The Pearsons come together to celebrate Kate and Toby's wedding. Wedding planners Kevin and Randall struggle to pull off the big day. Kate is flooded with memories of Jack. Deja struggles to adjust to her new living situation.
Read MoreThe Pool: Part Two
Beth and Randall adjust to life in Philadelphia. Jack and Rebecca take the Big Three to the pool.
Read MoreFlip a Coin
Kevin reflects on his past. Rebecca visits Randall at college. Beth's mom comes to visit. Kate and Toby share new experiences with Baby Jack.
Read MoreStorybook Love
Rebecca hosts a dinner party. Kevin tries to support those around him. Randall faces concerns about how his family is adjusting to their new home.
Read MoreThe Dinner and the Date
Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.
Read MoreSo Long, Marianne
The Pearson family gathers for their first Thanksgiving at Randall's Philadelphia townhouse.
Read MoreLight and Shadows
Kevin searches for romance. Kate meets Toby's Crossfit friends. Randall travels to LA to be with Rebecca.
Read MoreA Hell of a Week (1)
Randall grapples with anxiety.
Read MoreA Hell of a Week (2)
Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.
Read MoreA Hell of a Week (3)
Kate finds strength in unexpected places.
Read MoreNew York, New York, New York
The Pearsons visit New York City.
Read MoreAfter the Fire
Randall reflects on what could have been.
Read MoreStrangers: Part Two
The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.
Read MoreForty (1) / Forty (2)
The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
Read MoreA Long Road Home
Kate confronts her past. Randall's brush with viral fame leads to an unexpected discovery. Kevin debates the best path for his future.
Read MoreBirth Mother
Randall uncovers new truths about his past.
Read MoreIn the Room
The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.
Read MoreI've Got This
Beth navigates qualms with her mother. Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner.
Read MoreOne Small Step...
Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest.
Read MoreBoth Things Can Be True
Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.
Read MoreBrotherly Love
Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia.
Read MoreThe Music and the Mirror
Beth navigates her career path. Kate and Toby face unexpected issues. A run in with someone from his past gives Kevin pause.
Read MoreThe Adirondacks
The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.
Read MoreThe Challenger
The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.
Read MoreOne Giant Leap
Nicky, Rebecca and Miguel go on a road trip.
Read MoreFour Fathers
Jack, Randall, Kevin and Toby struggle to connect with their children.
Read MoreDon't Let Me Keep You
Jack visits Ohio.
Read MoreHeart and Soul
Malik and Deja share controversial news at dinner.
Read MoreOur Little Island Girl: Part Two
Beth prepares her dancers for the first big dance recital at her new job.
Read MoreThe Guitar Man
Kevin takes the twins to the cabin in hopes of proving himself as a father.
Read MoreEvery Version of You
Randall and Rebecca embark on a road trip and reflect on their past.
Read MoreSaturday in the Park
Rebecca and Miguel's anniversary barbecue does not go as planned.
Read MoreDay of the Wedding
The Pearsons gather for Kate's wedding.
Read MoreThe Night Before the Wedding
The night before Kate's wedding, Kevin's love life takes an unexpected turn.
Read MoreFamily Meeting
The Big Three makes a plan for Rebecca.
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