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The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 3

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Every episode of This Is Us Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 3!

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The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 3

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Every episode of This Is Us Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 3!

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...

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7.9/10(8 votes)
#1 - Nine Bucks
S3:E19/25/2018
Big changes are afoot for Kate, Kevin and Randall as they celebrate their 38th birthday. Jack and Rebecca go on their first date. Deja turns a corner.
Director:Ken Olin
Writers:Dan Fogelman, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
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Director:Ken Olin
Writers:Dan Fogelman, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
8.0/10(4 votes)
#2 - A Philadelphia Story
S3:E210/2/2018
The Pearson family comes together to support Kevin at his movie premiere. The teenage Big Three confront college decisions in the wake of Jack's death. Kate and Toby start IVF.
Director:Chris Koch
Writer:Kay Oyegun
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Director:Chris Koch
Writer:Kay Oyegun
7.3/10(6 votes)
#3 - Katie Girls
S3:E310/9/2018
Jack's legacy impacts his adult children's lives in meaningful ways, as Kate undergoes a medical procedure, Kevin begins a search to discover his father's past and Randall makes a big decision. Rebecca makes the most important choice of her life.
Director:Rebecca Asher
Writer:Julia Brownell
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Director:Rebecca Asher
Writer:Julia Brownell
8.0/10(2 votes)
#4 - Vietnam
S3:E410/16/2018
A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.
Director:Ken Olin
Writers:Dan Fogelman, Tim O'Brien
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Director:Ken Olin
Writers:Dan Fogelman, Tim O'Brien
8.0/10(2 votes)
#5 - Toby
S3:E510/23/2018
Kate and Toby try to keep busy while waiting for big news. Randall embarks on a new journey. Kevin meets someone from his father's past.
Director:Chris Koch
Writer:K.J. Steinberg
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Director:Chris Koch
Writer:K.J. Steinberg
8.5/10(2 votes)
#6 - Kamsahamnida
S3:E610/30/2018
Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.
Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Vera Herbert
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Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Vera Herbert

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8.5/10(2 votes)
#7 - Sometimes
S3:E711/13/2018
Kevin and Zoe land in Vietnam. In the past, Jack and Rebecca take a road trip to Los Angeles. Jack's war story continues to be revealed.
Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Bekah Brunstetter
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Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Bekah Brunstetter
8.0/10(3 votes)
#8 - Six Thanksgivings
S3:E811/20/2018
The Pearsons have an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner. In the past, Jack, Rebecca and the big three spend Thanksgiving with Miguel.
Director:Catherine Hardwicke
Writer:Kevin Falls
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Director:Catherine Hardwicke
Writer:Kevin Falls
6.2/10(4 votes)
#9 - The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning
S3:E911/27/2018
Kevin arrives at the Ville his father served in. Kate pursues a new opportunity. Randall debates Councilman Solomon Brown. In the past, Jack struggles to get through to his brother.
Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman
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Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman
8.5/10(2 votes)
#10 - The Last Seven Weeks
S3:E101/15/2019
Randall's campaign comes to a close. Kevin meets someone from Zoe's past. Kate and Toby get ready for the baby.
Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Laura Kenar
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Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Laura Kenar
8.5/10(2 votes)
#11 - Songbird Road (1)
S3:E111/22/2019
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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Director:Chris Koch
Writers:Kevin Falls, Tim O’Brien
8.5/10(2 votes)
#12 - Songbird Road (2)
S3:E122/12/2019
Kevin attempts to help Nicky. Randall and Kate reflect on differing memories of their childhood.
Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Julia Brownell
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Director:Ken Olin
Writer:Julia Brownell
8.5/10(2 votes)
#13 - Our Little Island Girl
S3:E132/19/2019
Beth's trip home to care for her mother sparks an unexpected realization.
Director:Anne Fletcher
Writer:Eboni Freeman
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Director:Anne Fletcher
Writer:Eboni Freeman
8.5/10(2 votes)
#14 - The Graduates
S3:E143/5/2019
Kevin keeps a secret from Zoe. Randall gets unexpected news about Deja. In the past, the Big Three graduate from High School.
Director:Sarah Boyd
Writers:K.J. Steinberg, Danielle Bauman
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Director:Sarah Boyd
Writers:K.J. Steinberg, Danielle Bauman
6.7/10(3 votes)
#15 - The Waiting Room
S3:E153/12/2019
Tensions run high as the Pearsons await news about Kate's pregnancy.
Director:Kevin Hooks
Writer:Bekah Brunstetter
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Director:Kevin Hooks
Writer:Bekah Brunstetter
8.0/10(2 votes)
#16 - Don't Take My Sunshine Away
S3:E163/19/2019
Beth and Randall adjust to their new normal. Kate and Toby spend time with baby Jack. Zoe and Kevin work on their relationship.
Director:George Tillman Jr.
Writer:Vera Herbert
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Director:George Tillman Jr.
Writer:Vera Herbert
8.5/10(2 votes)
#17 - R & B
S3:E173/26/2019
A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.
Director:Kevin Hooks
Writer:Kay Oyegun
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Director:Kevin Hooks
Writer:Kay Oyegun
8.5/10(2 votes)
#18 - Her
S3:E184/2/2019
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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Director:Ken Olin
Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Nine Bucks" is the best rated episode of "This Is Us" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, it aired on 9/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Philadelphia Story".