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Follows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present and past times. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.

6 Seasons
105 Episodes
Ended
Drama
episode image Super Bowl Sunday
9.7/10 (6616 votes)

#1 Super Bowl Sunday

S2:E14

Randall hosts a Super Bowl party while Kevin and Kate reconnect with the past.

episode image The Train
9.7/10 (3529 votes)

#2 The Train

S6:E17

The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.

episode image Memphis
9.5/10 (5388 votes)

#3 Memphis

S1:E16

Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.

episode image The Cabin
9.5/10 (2407 votes)

#4 The Cabin

S4:E14

The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.

episode image Miguel
9.5/10 (2931 votes)

#5 Miguel

S6:E15

Miguel over the years.

episode image That'll Be the Day
9.3/10 (3639 votes)

#6 That'll Be the Day

S2:E13

Kevin helps Randall and Beth with a project. Kate contemplates a big gift for Toby. Jack and Rebecca talk about their future.

episode image Strangers: Part Two
9.3/10 (2005 votes)

#7 Strangers: Part Two

S4:E18

The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.

episode image Pilot
9.2/10 (7225 votes)

#8 Pilot

S1:E1

As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect.

episode image The Fifth Wheel
9.2/10 (2994 votes)

#9 The Fifth Wheel

S2:E11

The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.

episode image The Car
9.2/10 (2938 votes)

#10 The Car

S2:E15

Rebecca finds solace with an old friend as the Pearsons struggle to cope with tragedy. Jack teaches Kevin and Randall to drive.

episode image So Long, Marianne
9.2/10 (1833 votes)

#11 So Long, Marianne

S4:E9

The Pearson family gathers for their first Thanksgiving at Randall's Philadelphia townhouse.

episode image Family Meeting
9.2/10 (1849 votes)

#12 Family Meeting

S6:E16

The Big Three makes a plan for Rebecca.

episode image Number One
9.1/10 (3430 votes)

#13 Number One

S2:E8

Kevin goes back to his high school to accept an award. Jack and Rebecca get excited about their kids' futures.

episode image Her
9.1/10 (1931 votes)

#14 Her

S3:E18

Rebecca helps Kate and Toby care for baby Jack. Zoe and Kevin look after Tess and Annie. Randall and Beth consider how to move forward.

episode image Don't Let Me Keep You
9.1/10 (1874 votes)

#15 Don't Let Me Keep You

S6:E4

Jack visits Ohio.

episode image Pilgrim Rick
9.0/10 (3720 votes)

#16 Pilgrim Rick

S1:E8

As Jack, Rebecca and the three kids make their way to Rebecca's parents' house for their traditional Thanksgiving holiday, an unforeseen detour occurs. Kate makes two drastic life-changing decisions. Kevin brings Olivia to Randall's house for Thanksgiving. Randall's heart is broken when he learns about a lifelong secret his mother has kept from him.

episode image Songbird Road (1)
9.0/10 (1949 votes)

#17 Songbird Road (1)

S3:E11

Rebecca and the Big Three reckon with secrets Jack kept from them. Jack's Vietnam story continues to be revealed.

episode image Last Christmas
8.9/10 (3445 votes)

#18 Last Christmas

S1:E10

The Pearson family finds themselves at the hospital on Christmas Eve after little Kate comes down with appendicitis. When they run into Dr. Katowski, who is alone at the hospital, they realize they need to be there for him as much as he was once there for them. Presently, Kevin celebrates Hanukkah with Olivia and her family, Kate continues to pursue her big surgery and someone from William's past reappears in his life.

episode image Jack Pearson's Son
8.9/10 (3292 votes)

#19 Jack Pearson's Son

S1:E15

As Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play, he 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. Toby and Kate decide to dig deep and get to know each other's biggest secrets.

episode image What Now?
8.9/10 (3067 votes)

#20 What Now?

S1:E17

The entire 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. Tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.

episode image Strangers
8.9/10 (2489 votes)

#21 Strangers

S4:E1

Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.

episode image Birth Mother
8.9/10 (2223 votes)

#22 Birth Mother

S5:E6

Randall uncovers new truths about his past.

episode image In the Room
8.9/10 (1798 votes)

#23 In the Room

S5:E8

The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.

episode image The Night Before the Wedding
8.9/10 (1722 votes)

#24 The Night Before the Wedding

S6:E14

The night before Kate's wedding, Kevin's love life takes an unexpected turn.

episode image The Big Day
8.8/10 (3431 votes)

#25 The Big Day

S1:E12

As the birth date of her triplets quickly approaches, a frazzled and emotional Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday. Dr. Katowski struggles with the loss of his wife and wonders how he'll be able to continue on with his life without her. Joe, the firefighter who delivered baby Randall to the hospital, fights to save his marriage.

episode image Number Three
8.8/10 (2686 votes)

#26 Number Three

S2:E10

Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.

episode image Storybook Love
8.8/10 (1609 votes)

#27 Storybook Love

S4:E5

Rebecca hosts a dinner party. Kevin tries to support those around him. Randall faces concerns about how his family is adjusting to their new home.

episode image Day of the Wedding
8.8/10 (1551 votes)

#28 Day of the Wedding

S6:E13

The Pearsons gather for Kate's wedding.

episode image Us
8.8/10 (2185 votes)

#29 Us

S6:E18

The Big Three come to new understandings about life.

episode image The Pool
8.7/10 (3804 votes)

#30 The Pool

S1:E4

Rebecca and Jack take Kevin, Kate, and Randall to the community pool on a hot day and quickly realize each child is going through their own struggles. Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play in New York and meets a determined actress who is less than impressed by him. Toby runs into his ex-wife while at a restaurant with Kate, which sends Kate into a spiral of self-doubt. William is mistakenly reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominately white neighborhood, which exposes deep-rooted issues of race.

episode image A Father's Advice
8.7/10 (2963 votes)

#31 A Father's Advice

S2:E1

It's the Big Three's 37th birthdays. Randall and Beth debate a big life change, Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion, and Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.

episode image The Most Disappointed Man
8.7/10 (2538 votes)

#32 The Most Disappointed Man

S2:E7

Randall adjusts to the foster system. Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship. Kevin visits Sophie in New York. Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption.

episode image The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning
8.7/10 (1807 votes)

#33 The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning

S3:E9

Kevin arrives at the Ville his father served in. Kate pursues a new opportunity. Randall debates Councilman Solomon Brown. In the past, Jack struggles to get through to his brother.

episode image R & B
8.7/10 (1629 votes)

#34 R & B

S3:E17

A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.

episode image The Dinner and the Date
8.7/10 (1539 votes)

#35 The Dinner and the Date

S4:E7

Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.

episode image Light and Shadows
8.7/10 (1514 votes)

#36 Light and Shadows

S4:E10

Kevin searches for romance. Kate meets Toby's Crossfit friends. Randall travels to LA to be with Rebecca.

episode image A Hell of a Week (2)
8.7/10 (1529 votes)

#37 A Hell of a Week (2)

S4:E12

Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.

episode image After the Fire
8.7/10 (1611 votes)

#38 After the Fire

S4:E17

Randall reflects on what could have been.

episode image Taboo
8.7/10 (1266 votes)

#39 Taboo

S6:E7

Rebecca has a big announcement to make at Thanksgiving dinner.

episode image Saturday in the Park
8.7/10 (1375 votes)

#40 Saturday in the Park

S6:E11

Rebecca and Miguel's anniversary barbecue does not go as planned.

Cast & Chracters

character image Jack Pearson

Jack Pearson

Actor: Milo Ventimiglia
character image Rebecca Pearson

Rebecca Pearson

Actor: Mandy Moore
character image Randall Pearson

Randall Pearson

Actor: Sterling K. Brown
character image Kate Pearson

Kate Pearson

Actor: Chrissy Metz
character image Kevin Pearson

Kevin Pearson

Actor: Justin Hartley
character image Beth Pearson

Beth Pearson

Actor: Susan Kelechi Watson
character image Toby Damon

Toby Damon

Actor: Chris Sullivan
character image Miguel Rivas

Miguel Rivas

Actor: Jon Huertas

The highest rated episode of This Is Us is "Super Bowl Sunday" (S2E14) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 6,616 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Changes" (S5E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 1,534 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Memphis" (S1E16) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 5,388 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I Call Marriage" (S1E14) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 2,637 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Super Bowl Sunday" (S2E14) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 6,616 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life" (S2E17) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 2,534 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Her" (S3E18) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 1,931 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Vietnam" (S3E4) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,890 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Cabin" (S4E14) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 2,407 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Club" (S4E6) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 1,465 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Birth Mother" (S5E6) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 2,223 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Changes" (S5E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 1,534 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Train" (S6E17) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 3,529 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Guitar Man" (S6E8) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,208 votes.

Name Department Job
Gary Frutkoff Art Production Design
Bernard Telsey Production Casting
Charlie Gogolak Production Executive Producer
Dan Fogelman Production Executive Producer
Glenn Ficarra Production Executive Producer
Jess Rosenthal Production Executive Producer
John Requa Production Executive Producer
Josh Einsohn Production Casting
K.J. Steinberg Production Co-Executive Producer
Ken Olin Production Executive Producer
Tiffany Little Canfield Production Casting
Siddhartha Khosla Sound Original Music Composer

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