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Season 1 – This Is Us

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The Pearson family's generational story unfolds in this emotional drama. In moments of love, joy, triumph and heartbreak, revelations emerge from parents Jack and Rebecca's past, while triplets Kate, Randall and Kevin discover deeper meaning in their present day lives. Successful businessman and father Randall searches for information about his biological parents. Kate finds love and self-acceptance while battling obesity. Kevin pursues a more meaningful career, which brings some difficult choices.
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This Is Us — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Featuring full-tilt heartstring-tugging family drama, This Is Us will provide a suitable surrogate for those who have felt a void in their lives since Parenthood went off the air.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post 01/25/2019
B+
While I'd like to see another few episodes to make sure, there's something comfortably gooey right away about "This Is Us." Go to Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap 06/14/2018
It's that juxtaposition of ups and downs-those contrasting emotions-that makes this such a gripping show. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer 08/11/2017
This Is Us is dishonest smarm. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 01/09/2024
This Is Us's premiere episode is about as tightly written and true to the rest of the series as any pilot we’ve ever seen. Go to Full Review Kshitij Rawat The Indian Express 03/09/2021
This is Us is for you if you are fine with a piece of entertainment that forces your sentiments out without being cloying. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison VultureHound 01/27/2020
As the days get shorter, the nights get longer, the weather gets more frightful -- you really should watch something this delightful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mario S Jul 27 I remember i was confused with the first episode, even so i continued with my wife watching it and now i don't want it ends, going thru season 4. All the seasons are great till now, maybe the best tv show i've ever seen. See more Sandy 01/17/2025 It is 2025 now, I am up to season 2 episode 6 on Prime. Had no clue what this series was about or who the actors were. Its a good watch is an understatement. I laughed and cried my way to this point. See more Jennifer Tehani S 01/16/2025 My favorite show. Every season is amazing and heartfelt and humanly honest. What a gem of a show. So sad it’s gone but the episodes still being so much joy and healing long after it’s run. America needs more shows like this. Beautifully done. See more Abbie T 11/10/2024 This show definitely took me down my own memory lane. This was brilliant I hope everyone watches this show. See more dave d 06/27/2024 It is often hard to get through, but shows connect and this one does. What a cliffhanger for season 2. Great start with a smart edge and a bedazzling cast. See more Hum 04/21/2024 I cried just about every episode! I love this show! If I write a list of why this show is incredible the list would go on forever! See more Read all reviews
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Mandy Moore

Rebecca Pearson

Milo Ventimiglia

Jack Pearson

Sterling K. Brown

Randall Pearson

Chrissy Metz

Kate Pearson

Justin Hartley

Kevin Pearson

Chris Sullivan

Toby Damon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2016 Pilot The lives of several people, including some who share the same birthday, prove to be connected in surprising ways. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2016 The Big Three Kate gets support from her new boyfriend as she struggles to lose weight; Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, William; marriage and raising three children begin to take a toll on Rebecca and Jack. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 2016 Kyle Rebecca unexpectedly encounters Randall's biological father; Kevin decides to move to New York, expecting that his sister, Kate, will join him; Jack and Rebecca bring their babies home; Rebecca tries to reconnect with her adopted child. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 2016 The Pool Jake and Rebecca take Kevin, Kate and Randall to the community swimming pool; Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play; Toby bumps into his ex-wife at a restaurant; William is mistaken as a loiterer. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 2016 The Game Plan Jack and Rebecca argue about the idea of starting a family; the story behind the family's love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed; Kevin discovers that the script for his part in the play is relevant to his own life. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 2016 Career Days Kate interviews for a new job; Randall doubts his career path; Kevin and Olivia's relationship moves in a different direction; Rebecca and Jack are conflicted on what to do when Randall tests as a gifted child. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2016 The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World William unexpectedly reveals a secret to Beth when they are together; Rebecca and Jack admit there's a distance between them; Toby strays from his diet. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2016 Pilgrim Rick An unforeseen detour interrupts Jack, Rebecca and the kids' trip to their traditional Thanksgiving dinner; Kate makes life-altering decisions; Olivia accompanies Kevin to Randall's house; Randall learns a heartbreaking secret. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2016 The Trip Kate, Kevin and Randall head to their family's cabin after a chaotic Thanksgiving; angry Randall looks to Jack for comfort and an explanation; Olivia's words drive a wedge between Kate and Kevin. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2016 Last Christmas When Kate comes down with appendicitis on Christmas Eve, the Pearsons take her to the hospital, where they run into Dr. K, who they realize needs their support; Kevin celebrates Hanukkah with Sloane's family. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 10, 2017 The Right Thing to Do Kate wrestles with her feelings following Toby's heart attack; Randall has to get used to his father's relationship with Jesse; Jack and Rebecca must find a home that can accommodate their growing family when they find out they're having triplets. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 17, 2017 The Big Day With the birth of her triplets approaching, Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday; Dr. K struggles with the loss of his wife; Joe, the firefighter who brought baby Randall to the hospital, tries to save his marriage. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 24, 2017 Three Sentences Jack and Rebecca try to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate birthday parties; Randall has trouble making time for William; Kevin makes a decision regarding his romantic life; things take a turn with Kate's gastric bypass. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 7, 2017 I Call Marriage Toby throws a wrench in Kate's weight-loss journey; Randall struggles to accept his father's failing health; Miguel and Shelly have terrible news for Jack and Rebecca; Rebecca receives a work opportunity; Kevin examines his romantic past. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 14, 2017 Jack Pearson's Son Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play; Randall struggles under the pressure of his work and his ailing father; Rebecca and Jack's Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned; Toby and Kate decide to get to know each other's biggest secrets. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 21, 2017 Memphis When Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, Randall learns about his biological father's past. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 7, 2017 What Now? The 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; Rebecca leaves on tour with her band. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 14, 2017 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. Details

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This Is Us — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Charlie Gogolak, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 2016