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This Is Us – Season 1, Episode 17 What Now?

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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.
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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
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Cait Raft Us Weekly 03/13/2018
Good grief! The second-to-last season 1 episode of NBC's beloved new drama, This Is Us, had Us sobbing, smiling and laughing even more than usual. Go to Full Review Justin Kirkland Entertainment Weekly 03/09/2018
A
As a weekly watcher of This Is Us, you've come to understand that you don't ever really stop crying. There are just recovery moments between episodes. Go to Full Review Molly Eichel AV Club 03/09/2018
B-
"Now What?" is a lot more descriptive of a title than perhaps it should be. Go to Full Review Shabnaj Chowdhury Tell-Tale TV 06/15/2018
3.5/5
Losing William was pretty painful, but the show manages to keep the tone uplifting in the aftermath of his death. Go to Full Review Kimberly Roots TV Line 03/12/2018
I mean, even the mailman cries when he finds out William died. Way to be heartless, Randall's work. Go to Full Review Kelsey McKinney Refinery29 03/09/2018
It's been a few weeks since the last episode aired, and much of this episode functions as a set-up for what is sure (and rumored) to be a very dramatic season finale. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Executive Producer
Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Charlie Gogolak, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (S|D|L)
Genre
Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 7, 2017