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This Is Us Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2016 - 2017
The story of a family whose three same-aged siblings struggle in unique ways throughout their lives is chronicled in this dramedy. In 1980, Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore) lose one of their triplets during childbirth, but they decide to adopt an orphan born on the same day and build a home together; 17 years later, Jack dies and leaves behind a mourning family. In 2016, Rebecca has remarried, while Kate (Chrissy Metz), Kevin (Justin Hartley), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) are now adults trying to figure out life on their own. Season 1 of the drama series follows the present lives of the Pearsons, with flashbacks to their past that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding Jack's death.
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 60 mins
Several people whose lives are mysteriously intertwined begin to notice peculiar coincidences about each other in the series premiere of this dramedy.
Episode 2
The Big Three
Tue, Sep 27, 2016 60 mins
Toby helps Kate relax in the midst of her fervent quest to lose weight; and Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, as Randall adjusts to having his dad in his life. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Jack begin to feel distant from one another; and Kevin faces the consequences of quitting his job.
Episode 3
Kyle
Tue, Oct 11, 2016 60 mins
Rebecca encounters Randall's biological father when she makes a surprise visit to her son's home; Kevin decides to move to NYC to pursue a job on Broadway; and Toby plans a special day for Kate. In the past, Rebecca and Jack take their new babies home from the hospital and struggle to cope with the loss of a child.
Episode 4
The Pool
Tue, Oct 18, 2016 60 mins
Rebecca and Jack take the kids to a community pool, where they realize each child's unique struggles. In the future, Kevin auditions for a Broadway play; Toby runs into his ex-wife while on a date with Kate; and William's reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominantly white neighborhood, exposing deep-seated racial tensions.
Episode 5
The Game Plan
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 60 mins
Rebecca and Jack argue about starting a family; and the family's history of Pittsburgh Steelers fandom is revealed. In the future, Kevin notices parallels between a character and his own life; and Beth and Randall encounter an unexpected turn of events.
Episode 6
Career Days
Tue, Nov 1, 2016 60 mins
Kate interviews for a new job that seems perfect, but there's a catch; Randall has doubts about his career choice; and Kevin and Olivia's relationship takes a turn. In the past, Rebecca and Jack feel conflicted after Randall tests as a gifted child.
Episode 7
The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World
Tue, Nov 15, 2016 60 mins
Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained; William unexpectedly reveals a secret to Beth; and Kate feels conflicted after Toby strays from his diet regimen. Elsewhere, Rebecca and Jack acknowledge the growing distance between them.
Episode 8
Pilgrim Rick
Tue, Nov 22, 2016 60 mins
Jack, Rebecca and the kids take an unexpected detour on their way to Thanksgiving dinner at Rebecca's parents' house. In the future, Kate makes two drastic decisions; Kevin invites Olivia to Randall's house for Thanksgiving; and Randall's heartbroken after learning a lifelong secret his mother kept from him.
Episode 9
The Trip
Tue, Nov 29, 2016 60 mins
Kate, Kevin and Randall visit their family's cabin after a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner; and a wedge is driven between Kate and Kevin after Olivia makes a harsh comment. In the past, a 9-year-old Randall reveals he's been searching for his birth parents.
Episode 10
Last Christmas
Tue, Dec 6, 2016 60 mins
The Pearsons discover Dr. K alone at the hospital on Christmas Eve after Kate's afflicted with appendicitis. In the present, Kevin celebrates Hanukkah with Sloane; Kate pursues her big surgery; and someone from William's past resurfaces.
Episode 11
The Right Thing to Do
Tue, Jan 10, 2017 60 mins
Kate struggles to cope during the aftermath of Toby's heart attack; William and Jesse grow closer, forcing Randall to become accustomed to their relationship; and Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces. In the past, Jack and Rebecca seek an affordable home in light of the news they'll be having triplets.
Episode 12
The Big Day
Tue, Jan 17, 2017 60 mins
An exhausted Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday, as their triplets' due date quickly approaches; Dr. K struggles to cope with the loss of his wife; and the firefighter who brought Randall to the hospital fights to save his marriage.
Episode 13
Three Sentences
Tue, Jan 24, 2017 60 mins
Rebecca and Jack become overwhelmed after deciding to throw three separate birthday parties for their kids. In the future, Randall struggles to make time for William; Kevin makes a big decision; and Kate's gastric-bypass journey takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 14
I Call Marriage
Tue, Feb 7, 2017 60 mins
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; and Kevin examines his romantic past.
Episode 15
Jack Pearson's Son
Tue, Feb 14, 2017 60 mins
Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play and 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; and Toby and Kate learn each other's secrets.
Episode 16
Memphis
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 60 mins
Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.
Episode 17
What Now?
Tue, Mar 7, 2017 60 mins
The entire Pearson family gather 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; and tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.
Episode 18
Moonshadow
Tue, Mar 14, 2017 61 mins
In the first-season finale, Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Then, Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.
