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This Is Us S1E5 — The Game Plan

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This Is Us•Season 1•Episode 5

The Game Plan

8.6/10 · 3,886 votesOct 25, 201643 min

Ranked #9 of 18 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and

Directed byGeorge Tillman Jr.

Written byJoe Lawson

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Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia

Jack Pearson

Mandy Moore

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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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Don Bixby

Chief Lighting Technician

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Joe Lawson

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George Tillman Jr.

George Tillman Jr.

Director

Bekah Brunstetter

Bekah Brunstetter

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Brett Jozel

Assistant Editor

Donald Todd

Donald Todd

Executive Producer

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Joe Lawson

Co-Executive Producer

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Beth Wooke

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Kathleen Mulligan

Script Supervisor

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Keith Jones

Second Assistant Director

Isaac Aptaker

Isaac Aptaker

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Game Plan" is episode 5 of This Is Us season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 3,886 votes, ranking #9 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Joe Lawson, it aired on October 25, 2016.

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