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Season 5 – 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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Tom Ryan The Age (Australia) 11/11/2020
As we watch the past unfold, it reminds us, we're also watching tomorrow being born; and we watch today with an understanding of where it came from. All of this is thoroughly engrossing: lyrical, moving, and totally irresistible. Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry CNN.com 10/28/2020
Brown was, as usual, sensational, as Randall dealt with issues that he has previously been reluctant to discuss... The mix of micro and macro most successfully collided within that character, offering a promising foundation for the season to come. Go to Full Review
Maggie Fremont New York Magazine/Vulture 10/28/2020
3/5
All of this is to say that watching the Pearsons go through normal Pearson problems, on top of watching them go through very real and very raw problems, provided two extremely depressing hours of television. Go to Full Review
Matt Roush TV Insider 01/03/2022
The Pearsons aren't going away until 2022, but we've already got separation anxiety. TV's first family of emotional turmoil has lost none of its ability to surprise - and jerk tears. Go to Full Review
Alci Rengifo Entertainment Voice 10/30/2020
Yet putting aside these important plot developments, what is most impressive about this return of "This Is Us" is its mature way of commenting on the world to which it returns. It's the perfect show to do so. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba 10/30/2020
It's a good episode, notwithstanding the far-fetched shocker, and as far as TV goes, having the highest-rated network drama back is the closest thing to normal we've experienced in months. Go to Full Review
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Christan D. @RT24872560 May 16 Real life situations with the story plot was a little surreal but loved it . Keep filming captivated and think when yall focus on the Kevin and Kate Randal makes the show especially as the kids as the thick of the show See more Hailey L @RT94636463 10/25/2024 Unfortunately this is not my favorite season. This season is boring and trying to be too political too quickly. The topics of the season are important but all at once seems like they’re just forcing it. The season is boring and I’m contemplating not finishing the show because it’s hard to push through. See more Gevorg H @Gevorg 04/22/2024 Tess was becoming more and more annoying, pretty sure thanks to her new acquaintance. Otherwise it was almost great season as always. Hope finale flashforward will have pretty good explanation and won't come off as twist for the sake of a twist. See more Jay S @RT59539560 07/21/2022 I usually don't watch shows like this but was convinced that it was good. And so I did and so far, seasons 1-3 are very good storytelling. Season 4 was okay but season 5, Oh Marone! Horrible, just horrible. It's obvious to see the writers inner thoughts and intentions with the characters. It's become a nonstop parade of racial and political themes that honestly, is not what I want to watch when turning on the TV to see good TV. As of now, Kate is a one dimensional, or should I say 4 dimensional, character thats only issue is her weight. It's so boring now. She's made no progress other than getting pregnant (there's another complaint here; why so many pregnancies?). Kevin is a douche with a supposed heart of gold but meh, it's hardly believable. And Randal, the shows biggest offender, comes off as such an ungrateful asshole. Dude's only problem is that he doesn't see himself as being "black black" and neither does anyone else, for that matter. I should've followed my gut and seen that shows like this, aren't made for me and that's ok. Hopefully someone else enjoyed this show. It has its good parts but the cons definitely outweigh the pros. See more Isaac O @RT18217936 07/01/2022 This season is still endearing thanks to the good performances and some very well written and deep episodes, but others do not add anything to the plot that involves the whole series and nothing is added to the plot that is located in the future of the characters, just as the issue of the pandemic is not deepened, which was an event that paralyzed the world, I think it was important to talk more about it. See more richard d @RT71942295 05/01/2022 Well, wasn't bad, but wasn't good as well. I hate not liking this season because the show is so good, literally the best one I've ever watched, but this season was just not like the other ones. I mean, it wasn't bad, and I cried like expected, but mixing it with real life made no sense. I always imagine, when shows with famous actors mix the show's world with real life, where are those famous actors in the real life world? Makes no sense. It was really sad too, but that I was expecting that. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 27, 2020 Forty The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 27, 2020 Forty The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 2020 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2020 Honestly Malik shadows Randall at work; Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director; Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 5, 2021 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 12, 2021 Birth Mother Randall uncovers new truths about his past. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 9, 2021 There Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip; Jack and young Kevin go to a football training camp. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 16, 2021 In the Room The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together but from a distance. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 23, 2021 The Ride A series of car rides propels the Pearsons toward new stages of their lives. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 16, 2021 I've Got This Beth navigates qualms with her mother; Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 23, 2021 One Small Step... Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 6, 2021 Both Things Can Be True Jack and Miguel bond; Kevin and Madison navigate challenges; Randall seeks out a new kind of support network. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 13, 2021 Brotherly Love Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia. Details Episode 14 Aired May 11, 2021 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. Details Episode 15 Aired May 18, 2021 Jerry 2.0 Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. Details Episode 16 Aired May 25, 2021 The Adirondacks The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding. Details
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Season Info

Director
Kay Oyegun, Ken Olin, Anne Fletcher, Yasu Tanida
Creator
Dan Fogelman
Executive Producer
Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Charlie Gogolak, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, Ken Olin, Steve Beers, K.J. Steinberg
Screenwriter
Isaac Aptaker, Elan Mastai, David Windsor, Kevin Falls, Elizabeth Berger
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 27, 2020