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This Is Us – Season 3, Episode 2 A Philadelphia Story

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89% Tomatometer 9 Reviews
The Pearsons gather to support Kevin at his movie premiere; the teenage Big Three make college decisions.
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This Is Us — Season 3, Episode 2

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Mandy Moore

Rebecca Pearson

Milo Ventimiglia

Jack Pearson

Sterling K. Brown

Randall Pearson

Chrissy Metz

Kate Pearson

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David Canfield Entertainment Weekly 10/03/2018
B+
It's one of those well-observed, low-key, character-driven episodes that This Is Us doesn't get enough credit for. You won't find any twists or intense tear-jerking scenes here. It's for the best. Go to Full Review Maggie Fremont New York Magazine/Vulture 10/03/2018
3/5
We are most definitely embarking on a "be careful what you wish for" situation with This Is Us. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today 10/03/2018
Can't we have just one Pearson family gathering in peace? No, of course not. If we did, it wouldn't be "This Is Us." Go to Full Review Andrea Reiher Refinery29 10/17/2018
This Is Us continues to start the season off on a quieter note, which is oftentimes when the show finds its most beautiful character moments. Go to Full Review Savannah Brock The Young Folks 10/05/2018
7/10
It is also worth mentioning the realness that is felt throughout Kate and Rebecca's moment during the IVF scene. It's a scene you rarely see on television and honestly, it's only something that couples going through it know and understand. Go to Full Review Alicia Gilstorf Tell-Tale TV 10/04/2018
3/5
It is this kind of groundwork in these episode arcs that allows for the show to form lasting bonds with the audience -- bonds that keep people entertained even if the episode is on the bleaker side. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The Pearsons gather to support Kevin at his movie premiere; the teenage Big Three make college decisions.
Director
Chris Koch
Executive Producer
Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Charlie Gogolak, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Screenwriter
Kay Oyegun
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (S|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2018