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The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 2

Every episode of This Is Us Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 2!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"A Father's Advice" is the best rated episode of "This Is Us" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2939 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on 9/26/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "A Manny-Splendored Thing".

  • A Father's Advice
    8.7/102,939 votes

    #1 - A Father's Advice

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2017

    It's the Big Three's 37th birthdays. Randall and Beth debate a big life change, Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion, and Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.

    Director: Ken Olin

    Writer: Dan Fogelman

  • A Manny-Splendored Thing
    8.3/102,472 votes

    #2 - A Manny-Splendored Thing

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

    The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.

    Director: John Fortenberry

    Writer: Dan Fogelman, Bekah Brunstetter

  • Déjà Vu
    8.3/102,415 votes

    #3 - Déjà Vu

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2017

    Kate visits Kevin on the set of his movie. Randall and Beth get exciting news. Rebecca tries to reconnect with Jack.

    Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

    Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

  • Still There
    8.2/102,439 votes

    #4 - Still There

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2017

    Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic. Kate books her first big gig. Kevin suffers a setback on his movie. Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest.

    Director: Ken Olin

    Writer: Vera Herbert

  • Brothers
    8.3/102,611 votes

    #5 - Brothers

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2017

    Kate surprises Toby at work. Kevin and Randall attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie's hospital. Jack takes the boys on a camping trip, leaving Rebecca to deal with some unexpected news.

    Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

    Writer: Tyler Bensinger

  • The 20's
    8.3/102,559 votes

    #6 - The 20's

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2017

    Trick-or-treating with the 10-year-olds goes awry for Jack and Rebecca. Randall, Kevin and Kate have life-changing Halloweens.

    Director: Regina King

    Writer: Don Roos

  • The Most Disappointed Man
    8.7/102,507 votes

    #7 - The Most Disappointed Man

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2017

    Randall adjusts to the foster system. Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship. Kevin visits Sophie in New York. Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Kay Oyegun

  • Number One
    9.1/103,391 votes

    #8 - Number One

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2017

    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

  • Number Two
    8.6/102,544 votes

    #9 - Number Two

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2017

    Kate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations.

    Director: Ken Olin

    Writer: K.J. Steinberg, Shukree Hassan Tilghman

  • Number Three
    8.8/102,657 votes

    #10 - Number Three

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2017

    Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.

    Director: Ken Olin

    Writer: Shukree Hassan Tilghman

  • The Fifth Wheel
    9.2/102,955 votes

    #11 - The Fifth Wheel

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2018

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

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Vera Herbert

  • Clooney
    8.2/102,311 votes

    #12 - Clooney

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2018

    Kate goes wedding dress shopping. Kevin embraces a new lifestyle while Randall explores William's past. Jack and Rebecca take the kids to the mall.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Bekah Brunstetter

  • That'll Be the Day
    9.3/103,603 votes

    #13 - That'll Be the Day

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2018

    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

    Writer: Kay Oyegun, Don Roos

  • Super Bowl Sunday
    9.7/106,538 votes

    #14 - Super Bowl Sunday

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2018

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

    Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

    Writer: Dan Fogelman

  • The Car
    9.2/102,905 votes

    #15 - The Car

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2018

    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

    Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

  • Vegas, Baby
    8.0/102,326 votes

    #16 - Vegas, Baby

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2018

    Kate and Toby go to Las Vegas for their bachelor/bachelorette parties. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca celebrate their wedding anniversary.

    Director: Joanna Kerns

    Writer: Laura Kenar

  • This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life
    7.8/102,512 votes

    #17 - This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2018

    Deja's life with her mom, Shauna, and great grandmother Joyce unfolds from the very beginning. Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home.

    Director: Rebecca Asher

    Writer: Kay Oyegun

  • The Wedding
    8.7/102,533 votes

    #18 - The Wedding

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2018

    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

    Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker