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The Best Episodes of This Is Us

Every episode of This Is Us ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of This Is Us!

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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 6 Episode 17 - The Train
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Train

    S6:E17

    The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  2. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 12 - Katoby
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Katoby

    S6:E12

    Kate and Toby's relationship evolves over a few years.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  3. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 15 - Miguel
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Miguel

    S6:E15

    Miguel over the years.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Jonny Gomez

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  4. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 9 - So Long, Marianne
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 8 - In the Room
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 7 - Taboo
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Taboo

    S6:E7

    Rebecca has a big announcement to make at Thanksgiving dinner.

    Director:Glenn Steelman
    Writer:Laura Kenar

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  7. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 10 - Every Version of You
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Every Version of You

    S6:E10

    Randall and Rebecca embark on a road trip and reflect on their past.

    Director:Justin Hartley
    Writer:Kay Oyegun

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  8. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 16 - Family Meeting
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Family Meeting

    S6:E16

    The Big Three makes a plan for Rebecca.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  9. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 18 - Us
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Us

    S6:E18

    The Big Three come to new understandings about life.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  10. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 14 - Super Bowl Sunday
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 18 - The Wedding
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - The Wedding

    S2:E18

    The Pearsons come together to celebrate 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.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  12. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 16 - The Adirondacks
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Adirondacks

    S5:E16

    The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  13. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 1 - The Challenger
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Challenger

    S6:E1

    The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  14. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 9 - The Hill
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Hill

    S6:E9

    Kate visits Toby.

    Director:Mandy Moore
    Writers:David Windsor, Casey Johnson, Chrissy Metz

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  15. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 11 - The Fifth Wheel
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 13 - Our Little Island Girl
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Our Little Island Girl

    S3:E13

    Beth's trip home to care for her mother sparks an unexpected realization.

    Director:Anne Fletcher
    Writer:Eboni Freeman

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  17. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 17 - R & B
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - R & B

    S3:E17

    A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Kay Oyegun

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  18. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 4 - Don't Let Me Keep You
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Don't Let Me Keep You

    S6:E4

    Jack visits Ohio.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Elan Mastai

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  19. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 11 - Saturday in the Park
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Saturday in the Park

    S6:E11

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

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:K.J. Steinberg

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  20. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 13 - Day of the Wedding
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Day of the Wedding

    S6:E13

    The Pearsons gather for Kate's wedding.

    Director:James Takata
    Writer:Jon Dorsey

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  21. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 14 - The Night Before the Wedding
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 11 - Songbird Road (1)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 18 - Her
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 10 - Light and Shadows
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Light and Shadows

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Yasu Tanida
    Writer:Eboni Freeman

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  25. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 15 - Clouds
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Clouds

    S4:E15

    Kevin spends the day with Rebecca. Toby makes a grand gesture. The Big Three get their report cards.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writer:Jonny Gomez

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Train" is the best rated episode of "This Is Us". It scored 9.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on 5/17/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Katoby".