Episode guide
This Is Us
106 episodes · 6 seasons · 2016–2022 · NBC
Season
Season 1
18 episodes
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S01E01 Pilot Several people whose lives are mysteriously intertwined begin to notice peculiar coincidences about each other in the series premiere of this dramedy.
Pilot note — From the desk: This Is Us opens its catalog run with “Pilot” (2016-09-20). Network emotional event TV in a streaming decade. Cast chemistry tours and spoiler-sensitive marketing.
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S01E02 The Big Three Kate (Chrissy Metz) is furiously working hard to shed her unwanted pounds as she continues to struggle with impatience and discouragement. She receives support from her new boyfriend, Toby (Chris Sullivan), as he helps her let loose and enjoy herself. Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) begins to question the motives of Randall's (Sterling K. Brown) biological father, William (Ron Cephas Jones), and takes action in getting answers on his activities. Randall has a lot more on his mind with the new life-changing addition of having his biological father in his life. Marriage and raising three 8-year-old children is beginning to take its toll on Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) as they start to feel distant from one another. Kevin (Justin Hartley) faces the aftermath of quitting his job as he deals with his agent, Lanie (Katey Sagal), and has to figure out how to move forward.
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S01E03 Kyle Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him. Toby is determined to get Kate out of Kevin's shadow and prepares a special day where she is in the limelight. Jack and Rebecca take home their babies from the hospital and adjust to the new life of parenthood, while coping with the loss of their other child. Rebecca struggles to connect with their adopted child and searches for answers.
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S01E04 The Pool 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.
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S01E05 The Game Plan Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburg Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and Beth encounter an unexpected turn of events.
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S01E06 Career Days Kate interviews for a new job that seems just about perfect, although it comes with a catch. Randall doubts his career choice and wonders if he followed the right path. Kevin and Olivia's relationship moves in a new direction. Rebecca and Jack are conflicted on what to do when Randall tests as a gifted child.
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S01E07 The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World The dynamic of Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained. Beth and William spend time together, which unexpectedly brings to light a secret William has been keeping. As Rebecca gets back to work for the first time in years, both she and Jack acknowledge that there is distance between them. Toby is caught straying from his diet regimen, throwing Kate into crisis.
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S01E08 Pilgrim Rick 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.
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S01E09 The Trip Kate, Kevin and Randall head to their family's cabin to get away after their chaotic family Thanksgiving. A very angry Randall finds comfort and explanation from his father, Jack. Olivia speaks a harsh truth to Kate, which drives a wedge between Kate and Kevin. Rebecca and Jack struggle with what to do when 9-year-old Randall tells them that he's been looking for his birth parents.
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S01E10 Last Christmas The Pearson family finds themselves at the hospital on Christmas Eve after little Kate comes down with appendicitis. When they run into Dr. K, 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.
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S01E11 The Right Thing to Do Kate struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby's heart attack. As William begins to spend more time with Jesse, Randall has to get used to his father's new relationship. After receiving the news they're expecting triplets, Jack and Rebecca must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin and Sloane for a loop.
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S01E12 The Big Day As the triplets birth approaches, Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday; Dr. K tries to carry on without his wife; The firefighter who delivered Randall to the hospital, fights to save his marriage.
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S01E13 Three Sentences Jack and Rebecca try to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate birthday parties.
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S01E14 I Call Marriage 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. Kevin examines his romantic past.
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S01E15 Jack Pearson's Son 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.
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S01E16 Memphis Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.
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S01E17 What Now? 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.
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S01E18 Moonshadow Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.
Season
Season 2
18 episodes
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S02E01 A Father's Advice The Season 2 premiere picks up during the Big 3's birthdays as Randall and Beth debate on a life change, Kate pursues a new passion and Kevin balances his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their fight.
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S02E02 A Manny-Splendored Thing The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.
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S02E03 Déjà Vu Kate visits Kevin on the set of his movie. Randall and Beth get exciting news. Rebecca tries to reconnect with Jack.
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S02E04 Still There Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic; Kate books her first big gig; Kevin suffers a setback; Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest.
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S02E05 Brothers Kate surprises Toby at work. Kevin and Randall attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie's hospital. Jack takes the boys on a camping trip, leaving Rebecca to deal with some unexpected news.
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S02E06 The 20's Trick-or-treating with the 10-year-olds goes awry for Jack and Rebecca. Randall, Kevin and Kate have life-changing Halloweens.
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S02E07 The Most Disappointed Man 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.
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S02E08 Number One Kevin goes back to his high school to accept an award. Jack and Rebecca get excited about their kids' futures.
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S02E09 Number Two Kate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations.
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S02E10 Number Three Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.
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S02E11 The Fifth Wheel The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.
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S02E12 Clooney Kate goes wedding dress shopping. Kevin embraces a new lifestyle while Randall explores William's past. Jack and Rebecca take the kids to the mall.
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S02E13 That'll Be the Day Kevin helps Randall and Beth with a project. Kate contemplates a big gift for Toby. Jack and Rebecca talk about their future.
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S02E14 Super Bowl Sunday Randall hosts a Super Bowl party while Kevin and Kate reconnect with the past.
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S02E15 The Car The history of the Pearsons as told through the life of the family car. aka Across the Border
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S02E16 Vegas, Baby Jack and Rebecca celebrate their anniversary - minus Jack's customary grand gesture; the extended family gathers in Las Vegas for Kate and Toby's bachelorette and bachelor parties.
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S02E17 This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home.
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S02E18 The Wedding It's Kate and Toby's wedding! Wedding planners Kevin and Randall struggle to pull off the big day; Kate is flooded with memories of Jack; Deja struggles to adjust to her new living situation.
Season
Season 3
18 episodes
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S03E01 Nine Bucks Randall, Kate and Kevin find themselves on new paths as they each celebrate their 38th birthday.
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S03E02 A Philadelphia Story The Pearsons gather to support Kevin at his movie premiere. The teenage Big Three make college decisions.
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S03E03 Katie Girls The Pearsons rally around Kate as she undergoes a medical procedure.
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S03E04 Vietnam A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.
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S03E05 Toby Kate and Toby try to keep busy while waiting for big news. Randall embarks on a new journey. Kevin meets someone from his father's past.
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S03E06 Kamsahamnida Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.
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S03E07 Sometimes Kevin and Zoe land in Vietnam; in the past, Jack and Rebecca take a road trip to Los Angeles; Jack's war story continues to be revealed.
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S03E08 Six Thanksgivings The Pearsons have an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner; in the past, Jack, Rebecca and the Big Three spend Thanksgiving with Miguel.
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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.
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S03E10 The Last Seven Weeks Randall's campaign comes to a close. Kevin meets someone from Zoe's past. Kate and Toby get ready for the baby.
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S03E11 Songbird Road: Part One Rebecca and the Big Three reckon with secrets Jack kept from them. Jack's Vietnam story continues to be revealed.
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S03E12 Songbird Road: Part Two Kevin attempts to help Nicky. Randall and Kate reflect on differing memories of their childhood.
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S03E13 Our Little Island Girl Beth's trip home to care for her mother sparks an unexpected realization.
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S03E14 The Graduates Kevin keeps a secret from Zoe. Randall gets unexpected news about Deja. In the past, the Big Three graduate from High School.
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S03E15 The Waiting Room Tensions run high as the Pearsons await news about Kate's pregnancy.
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S03E16 Don't Take My Sunshine Away Beth and Randall adjust to their new normal; Kate and Toby spend time with baby Jack.
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S03E17 R & B A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.
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S03E18 Her 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.
Season
Season 4
18 episodes
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S04E01 Strangers Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.
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S04E02 The Pool: Part Two Beth and Randall adjust to life in Philadelphia. Jack and Rebecca take the Big Three to the pool.
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S04E03 Unhinged Randall is confronted with a tough choice. Kate and Toby adjust to their new home. Miguel and Jack's friendship solidifies.
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S04E04 Flip a Coin Kevin reflects on his past. Rebecca visits Randall at college. Beth's mom comes to visit. Kate and Toby share new experiences with Baby Jack.
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S04E05 Storybook Love 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.
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S04E06 The Club Kate and Toby try to make time for their marriage. Jack attempts to prove himself to Rebecca's father. Randall struggles to find his place with the other councilmen.
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S04E07 The Dinner and the Date Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.
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S04E08 Sorry Rebecca visits Randall in Philadelphia. Beth is troubled by a request from Deja. Kevin has doubts about himself.
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S04E09 So Long, Marianne The Pearson family gathers for their first Thanksgiving at Randall's Philadelphia townhouse.
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S04E10 Light and Shadows Kevin searches for romance. Kate meets Toby's Crossfit friends. Randall travels to LA to be with Rebecca.
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S04E11 A Hell of a Week: Part One Randall grapples with anxiety.
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S04E12 A Hell of a Week: Part Two Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.
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S04E13 A Hell of a Week: Part Three Emphasis on Kate.. As Kate readies to leave for the hearing impaired information retreat, Toby backs out, leaving her concerned if her marriage has a future. Despite her own medical worries, Rebecca steps in providing some much needed support. Rebecca and Kate share an "ironic" moment. A younger Kate has some volatile moments with her unpredictable boyfriend Marc. An even younger Kate shares a bedtime story with Jack.
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S04E14 The Cabin The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.
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S04E15 Clouds Kevin spends the day with Rebecca. Toby makes a grand gesture. The Big Three get their report cards.
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S04E16 New York, New York, New York The Pearsons visit New York City.
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S04E17 After the Fire Randall reflects on what could have been.
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S04E18 Strangers: Part Two The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.
Season
Season 5
16 episodes
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S05E01 Forty: Part One The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
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S05E02 Forty: Part Two In the two-hour premiere, the Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
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S05E03 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.
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S05E04 Honestly Malik shadows Randall at work. Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies.
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S05E05 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.
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S05E06 Birth Mother Randall uncovers new truths about his past.
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S05E07 There Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip. Jack and young Kevin go to a football training camp.
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S05E08 In the Room The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.
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S05E09 The Ride A series of car rides propels the Pearson's towards new stages of their lives.
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S05E10 I've Got This Beth navigates qualms with her mother; Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner.
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S05E11 One Small Step... Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest.
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S05E12 Both Things Can Be True Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.
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S05E13 Brotherly Love Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia.
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S05E14 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.
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S05E15 Jerry 2.0 Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties.
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S05E16 The Adirondacks The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.
Season
Season 6
18 episodes
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S06E01 The Challenger The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.
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S06E02 One Giant Leap Nicky, Rebecca and Miguel go on a road trip.
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S06E03 Four Fathers Jack, Randall, Kevin and Toby struggle to connect with their children.
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S06E04 Don't Let Me Keep You Jack visits Ohio.
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S06E05 Heart and Soul Kevin visits the construction site. Malik and Deja share controversial news at dinner.
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S06E06 Our Little Island Girl: Part Two Beth prepares her dancers for the first big dance recital at her new job.
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S06E07 Taboo Rebecca has a big announcement to make at Thanksgiving dinner.
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S06E08 The Guitar Man Kevin takes the twins to the cabin in hopes of proving himself as a father.
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S06E09 The Hill Kate visits Toby.
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S06E10 Every Version of You Randall and Rebecca embark on a road trip and reflect on their past.
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S06E11 Saturday in the Park Rebecca and Miguel's anniversary barbecue does not go as planned.
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S06E12 Katoby Kate and Toby's relationship evolves over a few years.
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S06E13 Day of the Wedding The Pearsons gather for Kate's wedding.
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S06E14 The Night Before the Wedding The night before Kate's wedding, Kevin's love life takes an unexpected turn.
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S06E15 Miguel Miguel over the years.
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S06E16 Family Meeting The Big Three make a plan for Rebecca.
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S06E17 The Train The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.
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S06E18 Us The Big Three come to new understandings about life.
Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “Us” (2022-05-24) — a series bookend worth the package context. Cast chemistry tours and spoiler-sensitive marketing.