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This Is Us S1E12 — The Big Day

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This Is Us•Season 1•Episode 12

The Big Day

8.8/10 · 3,635 votesJan 17, 201743 min

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byKen Olin

Written byDan Fogelman, Laura Kenar

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Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia

Jack Pearson

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore

Rebecca Pearson

Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

Randall Pearson

Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz

Kate Pearson

Justin Hartley

Justin Hartley

Kevin Pearson

Susan Kelechi Watson

Susan Kelechi Watson

Beth Pearson

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan

Toby Damon

Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones

William Hill

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Ryan Bernard Tymensky

Casting Associate

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James Takata

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Don Bixby

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Dan Fogelman

Dan Fogelman

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Ken Olin

Ken Olin

Director

Bekah Brunstetter

Bekah Brunstetter

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Donald Todd

Donald Todd

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Joe Lawson

Co-Executive Producer

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Beth Wooke

Set Decoration

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Miguel Pask

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Keith Jones

Second Assistant Director

Isaac Aptaker

Isaac Aptaker

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Big Day" is episode 12 of This Is Us season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 3,635 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, Laura Kenar, it aired on January 17, 2017.

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