E01
Pilot
Several people whose lives are mysteriously intertwined begin to notice peculiar coincidences about each other in the series premiere of this dramedy.
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This Is Us
EndedFirst aired 2016-09-20NBC
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Sometimes life will surprise you. This refreshingly honest and provocative series follows a unique ensemble whose paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways. We find several of them share the same birthday, and so much more than anyone would expect. From the writer and directors of "Crazy, Stupid, Love" comes a smart, modern dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know.
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Season by season.
106 listed episodes across 6 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 18 episodes
E02
The Big Three
Kate (Chrissy Metz) is furiously working hard to shed her unwanted pounds as she continues to struggle with impatience and discouragement. She receives support from her new boyfriend, Toby (Chris Sullivan), as he helps her let loose and enjoy herself. Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) begins to question the motives of Randall's (Sterling K. Brown) biological father, William (Ron Cephas Jones), and takes action in getting answers on his activities. Randall has a lot more on his mind with the new life-changing addition of having his biological father in his life. Marriage and raising three 8-year-old children is beginning to take its toll on Rebecca…
E03
Kyle
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 and prepares a special day where she is in the limelight. 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.
E04
The 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.
E05
The Game Plan
Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburg 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.
E06
Career 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.
E07
The Best Washing Machine in the Whole 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.
E08
Pilgrim 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.
E09
The 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.
E10
Last Christmas
The Pearson family finds themselves at the hospital on Christmas Eve after little Kate comes down with appendicitis. When they run into Dr. K, 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.
E11
The 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.
E12
The Big Day
As the triplets birth approaches, Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday; Dr. K tries to carry on without his wife; The firefighter who delivered Randall to the hospital, fights to save his marriage.
E13
Three Sentences
Jack and Rebecca try to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate birthday parties.
E14
I 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.
E15
Jack 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.
E16
Memphis
Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.
E17
What 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.
E18
Moonshadow
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.
Season 2 18 episodes
E01
A Father's Advice
The Season 2 premiere picks up during the Big 3's birthdays as Randall and Beth debate on a life change, Kate pursues a new passion and Kevin balances his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their fight.
E02
A 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.
E03
Déjà Vu
Kate visits Kevin on the set of his movie. Randall and Beth get exciting news. Rebecca tries to reconnect with Jack.
E04
Still There
Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic; Kate books her first big gig; Kevin suffers a setback; Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest.
E05
Brothers
Kate surprises Toby at work. Kevin and Randall attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie's hospital. Jack takes the boys on a camping trip, leaving Rebecca to deal with some unexpected news.
E06
The 20's
Trick-or-treating with the 10-year-olds goes awry for Jack and Rebecca. Randall, Kevin and Kate have life-changing Halloweens.
E07
The 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.
E08
Number One
Kevin goes back to his high school to accept an award. Jack and Rebecca get excited about their kids' futures.
E09
Number Two
Kate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations.
E10
Number Three
Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.
E11
The Fifth Wheel
The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.
E12
Clooney
Kate goes wedding dress shopping. Kevin embraces a new lifestyle while Randall explores William's past. Jack and Rebecca take the kids to the mall.
E13
That'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.
E14
Super Bowl Sunday
Randall hosts a Super Bowl party while Kevin and Kate reconnect with the past.
E15
The Car
The history of the Pearsons as told through the life of the family car. aka Across the Border
E16
Vegas, Baby
Jack and Rebecca celebrate their anniversary - minus Jack's customary grand gesture; the extended family gathers in Las Vegas for Kate and Toby's bachelorette and bachelor parties.
E17
This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life
Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home.
E18
The Wedding
It's 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.
Season 3 18 episodes
E01
Nine Bucks
Randall, Kate and Kevin find themselves on new paths as they each celebrate their 38th birthday.
E02
A Philadelphia Story
The Pearsons gather to support Kevin at his movie premiere. The teenage Big Three make college decisions.
E03
Katie Girls
The Pearsons rally around Kate as she undergoes a medical procedure.
E04
Vietnam
A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.
E05
Toby
Kate and Toby try to keep busy while waiting for big news. Randall embarks on a new journey. Kevin meets someone from his father's past.
E06
Kamsahamnida
Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.
E07
Sometimes
Kevin and Zoe land in Vietnam; in the past, Jack and Rebecca take a road trip to Los Angeles; Jack's war story continues to be revealed.
E08
Six Thanksgivings
The Pearsons have an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner; in the past, Jack, Rebecca and the Big Three spend Thanksgiving with Miguel.
E09
The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning
Kevin arrives at the Ville his father served in. Kate pursues a new opportunity. Randall debates Councilman Solomon Brown. In the past, Jack struggles to get through to his brother.
E10
The Last Seven Weeks
Randall's campaign comes to a close. Kevin meets someone from Zoe's past. Kate and Toby get ready for the baby.
E11
Songbird Road: Part One
Rebecca and the Big Three reckon with secrets Jack kept from them. Jack's Vietnam story continues to be revealed.
E12
Songbird Road: Part Two
Kevin attempts to help Nicky. Randall and Kate reflect on differing memories of their childhood.
E13
Our Little Island Girl
Beth's trip home to care for her mother sparks an unexpected realization.
E14
The Graduates
Kevin keeps a secret from Zoe. Randall gets unexpected news about Deja. In the past, the Big Three graduate from High School.
E15
The Waiting Room
Tensions run high as the Pearsons await news about Kate's pregnancy.
E16
Don't Take My Sunshine Away
Beth and Randall adjust to their new normal; Kate and Toby spend time with baby Jack.
E17
R & B
A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.
E18
Her
Rebecca helps Kate and Toby care for baby Jack; Zoe and Kevin look after Tess and Annie; Randall and Beth consider how to move forward.
Season 4 18 episodes
E01
Strangers
Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.
E02
The Pool: Part Two
Beth and Randall adjust to life in Philadelphia. Jack and Rebecca take the Big Three to the pool.
E03
Unhinged
Randall is confronted with a tough choice. Kate and Toby adjust to their new home. Miguel and Jack's friendship solidifies.
E04
Flip 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.
E05
Storybook 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.
E06
The Club
Kate and Toby try to make time for their marriage. Jack attempts to prove himself to Rebecca's father. Randall struggles to find his place with the other councilmen.
E07
The 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.
E08
Sorry
Rebecca visits Randall in Philadelphia. Beth is troubled by a request from Deja. Kevin has doubts about himself.
E09
So Long, Marianne
The Pearson family gathers for their first Thanksgiving at Randall's Philadelphia townhouse.
E10
Light and Shadows
Kevin searches for romance. Kate meets Toby's Crossfit friends. Randall travels to LA to be with Rebecca.
E11
A Hell of a Week: Part One
Randall grapples with anxiety.
E12
A Hell of a Week: Part Two
Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.
E13
A Hell of a Week: Part Three
Emphasis on Kate..As Kate readies to leave for the hearing impaired information retreat, Toby backs out, leaving her concerned if her marriage has a future. Despite her own medical worries, Rebecca steps in providing some much needed support. Rebecca and Kate share an "ironic" moment.A younger Kate has some volatile moments with her unpredictable boyfriend Marc.An even younger Kate shares a bedtime story with Jack.
E14
The Cabin
The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.
E15
Clouds
Kevin spends the day with Rebecca. Toby makes a grand gesture. The Big Three get their report cards.
E16
New York, New York, New York
The Pearsons visit New York City.
E17
After the Fire
Randall reflects on what could have been.
E18
Strangers: Part Two
The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.
Season 5 16 episodes
E01
Forty: Part One
The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
E02
Forty: Part Two
In the two-hour premiere, the Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
E03
Changes
Kevin and Madison navigate their engagement as Kate and Toby take a big step in their adoption journey. Jack and Rebecca brace for puberty.
E04
Honestly
Malik shadows Randall at work. Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies.
E05
A 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.
E06
Birth Mother
Randall uncovers new truths about his past.
E07
There
Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip. Jack and young Kevin go to a football training camp.
E08
In the Room
The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.
E09
The Ride
A series of car rides propels the Pearson's towards new stages of their lives.
E10
I've Got This
Beth navigates qualms with her mother; Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner.
E11
One Small Step...
Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest.
E12
Both Things Can Be True
Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.
E13
Brotherly Love
Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia.
E14
The 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.
E15
Jerry 2.0
Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties.
E16
The Adirondacks
The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.
Season 6 18 episodes
E01
The Challenger
The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.
E02
One Giant Leap
Nicky, Rebecca and Miguel go on a road trip.
E03
Four Fathers
Jack, Randall, Kevin and Toby struggle to connect with their children.
E04
Don't Let Me Keep You
Jack visits Ohio.
E05
Heart and Soul
Kevin visits the construction site. Malik and Deja share controversial news at dinner.
E06
Our Little Island Girl: Part Two
Beth prepares her dancers for the first big dance recital at her new job.
E07
Taboo
Rebecca has a big announcement to make at Thanksgiving dinner.
E08
The Guitar Man
Kevin takes the twins to the cabin in hopes of proving himself as a father.
E09
The Hill
Kate visits Toby.
E10
Every Version of You
Randall and Rebecca embark on a road trip and reflect on their past.
E11
Saturday in the Park
Rebecca and Miguel's anniversary barbecue does not go as planned.
E12
Katoby
Kate and Toby's relationship evolves over a few years.
E13
Day of the Wedding
The Pearsons gather for Kate's wedding.
E14
The Night Before the Wedding
The night before Kate's wedding, Kevin's love life takes an unexpected turn.
E15
Miguel
Miguel over the years.
E16
Family Meeting
The Big Three make a plan for Rebecca.
E17
The Train
The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.
E18
Us
The Big Three come to new understandings about life.
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