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The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 5

Every episode of This Is Us Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 5!

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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
    This Is Us Season 5 Episode 1 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)
    7.5/10(2184 votes)

    #1 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)

    S5:E1

    The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Kay Oyegun, Jake Schnesel

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  2. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 3 - Changes
    7.5/10(1585 votes)

    #2 - Changes

    S5:E3

    Kevin and Madison navigate their engagement as Kate and Toby take a big step in their adoption journey. Jack and Rebecca brace for puberty.

    Director:Anne Fletcher
    Writer:Kevin Falls

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  3. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 4 - Honestly
    8.2/10(1509 votes)

    #3 - Honestly

    S5:E4

    Malik shadows Randall at work. Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Elan Mastai

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  4. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 5 - A Long Road Home
    8.0/10(1450 votes)

    #4 - A Long Road Home

    S5:E5

    Kate confronts her past. Randall's brush with viral fame leads to an unexpected discovery. Kevin debates the best path for his future.

    Director:Anne Fletcher
    Writer:K.J. Steinberg

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

    #5 - Birth Mother

    S5:E6

    Randall uncovers new truths about his past.

    Director:Kay Oyegun
    Writers:Kay Oyegun, Eboni Freeman

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  6. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 7 - There
    8.4/10(1506 votes)

    #6 - There

    S5:E7

    Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip. Jack and young Kevin go to a football training camp.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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

    #7 - 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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  8. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 9 - The Ride
    8.1/10(1397 votes)

    #8 - The Ride

    S5:E9

    A series of car rides propels the Pearson's towards new stages of their lives.

    Director:Jon Huertas
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  9. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 10 - I've Got This
    8.0/10(1328 votes)

    #9 - I've Got This

    S5:E10

    Beth navigates qualms with her mother. Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:David Windsor, Casey Johnson

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  10. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 11 - One Small Step...
    8.6/10(1655 votes)

    #10 - One Small Step...

    S5:E11

    Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest.

    Director:Yasu Tanida
    Writer:Laura Kenar

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  11. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 12 - Both Things Can Be True
    7.8/10(1287 votes)

    #11 - Both Things Can Be True

    S5:E12

    Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Danielle Bauman

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  12. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 13 - Brotherly Love
    8.2/10(1518 votes)

    #12 - Brotherly Love

    S5:E13

    Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia.

    Director:Kay Oyegun
    Writer:Jon Dorsey

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  13. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 14 - The Music and the Mirror
    8.1/10(1230 votes)

    #13 - The Music and the Mirror

    S5:E14

    Beth navigates her career path. Kate and Toby face unexpected issues. A run in with someone from his past gives Kevin pause.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Jonny Gomez

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  14. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 15 - Jerry 2.0
    8.0/10(1174 votes)

    #14 - Jerry 2.0

    S5:E15

    Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties.

    Director:Milo Ventimiglia
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  15. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 16 - The Adirondacks
    8.6/10(1567 votes)

    #15 - The Adirondacks

    S5:E16

    The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Forty (1) / Forty (2)" is the best rated episode of "This Is Us" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 2184 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, Kay Oyegun, Jake Schnesel, it aired on 10/27/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Changes".