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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    This Is Us Season 2 Episode 14 - Super Bowl Sunday
    9.7/10(6754 votes)

    #1 - Super Bowl Sunday

    S2:E14

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

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  2. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 17 - The Train
    9.7/10(4478 votes)

    #2 - The Train

    S6:E17

    The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  3. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 16 - Memphis
    9.5/10(5559 votes)

    #3 - Memphis

    S1:E16

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

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  4. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 14 - The Cabin
    9.5/10(2483 votes)

    #4 - The Cabin

    S4:E14

    The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.

    Director:Catherine Hardwicke
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  5. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 15 - Miguel
    9.5/10(3040 votes)

    #5 - Miguel

    S6:E15

    Miguel over the years.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Jonny Gomez

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  6. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 13 - That'll Be the Day
    9.3/10(3730 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.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writers:Kay Oyegun, Don Roos

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  7. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 18 - Strangers: Part Two
    9.3/10(2070 votes)

    #7 - Strangers: Part Two

    S4:E18

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

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  8. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 8 - Number One
    9.2/10(3544 votes)

    #8 - Number One

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:K.J. Steinberg

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  9. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 11 - The Fifth Wheel
    9.2/10(3090 votes)

    #9 - The Fifth Wheel

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Vera Herbert

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  10. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 15 - The Car
    9.2/10(3020 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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  11. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 9 - So Long, Marianne
    9.2/10(1893 votes)

    #11 - So Long, Marianne

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:K.J. Steinberg

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  12. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 16 - Family Meeting
    9.2/10(1919 votes)

    #12 - Family Meeting

    S6:E16

    The Big Three makes a plan for Rebecca.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  13. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    9.1/10(8645 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  14. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 11 - Songbird Road (1)
    9.1/10(2017 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Kevin Falls, Tim O’Brien

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  15. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 18 - Her
    9.1/10(1987 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  16. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 4 - Don't Let Me Keep You
    9.1/10(1946 votes)

    #16 - Don't Let Me Keep You

    S6:E4

    Jack visits Ohio.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Elan Mastai

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  17. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 8 - Pilgrim Rick
    9.0/10(3841 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  18. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 8 - In the Room
    9.0/10(1850 votes)

    #18 - In the Room

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Vera Herbert

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  19. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 10 - Last Christmas
    8.9/10(3553 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:Donald Todd

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  20. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 15 - Jack Pearson's Son
    8.9/10(3395 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  21. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 17 - What Now?
    8.9/10(3169 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Vera Herbert, K.J. Steinberg

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  22. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 1 - Strangers
    8.9/10(2559 votes)

    #22 - Strangers

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  23. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 6 - Birth Mother
    8.9/10(2291 votes)

    #23 - Birth Mother

    S5:E6

    Randall uncovers new truths about his past.

    Director:Kay Oyegun
    Writers:Kay Oyegun, Eboni Freeman

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  24. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 14 - The Night Before the Wedding
    8.9/10(1793 votes)

    #24 - The Night Before the Wedding

    S6:E14

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

    Director:Yasu Tanida
    Writer:Danielle Bauman

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  25. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 12 - The Big Day
    8.8/10(3540 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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Laura Kenar

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Best Episodes Summary

"Super Bowl Sunday" is the best rated episode of "This Is Us". It scored 9.7/10 based on 6754 votes. Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on 2/4/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Train".