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The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 3

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 paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.

Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "This Is Us" season 3 is "Nine Bucks", rated 8.6/10 from 1951 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Nine Bucks" aired on 9/25/2018 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Philadelphia Story".

  • Nine Bucks
    8.6/10 1,951 votes

    #1 - Nine Bucks

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Philadelphia Story
    8.1/10 1,637 votes

    #2 - A Philadelphia Story

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Katie Girls
    8.5/10 1,720 votes

    #3 - Katie Girls

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vietnam
    8.0/10 1,849 votes

    #4 - Vietnam

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2018

    A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toby
    8.1/10 1,554 votes

    #5 - Toby

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kamsahamnida
    8.3/10 1,551 votes

    #6 - Kamsahamnida

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2018

    Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sometimes
    8.3/10 1,576 votes

    #7 - Sometimes

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2018

    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

  • Six Thanksgivings
    8.1/10 1,542 votes

    #8 - Six Thanksgivings

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2018

    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

  • The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning
    8.7/10 1,770 votes

    #9 - The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2018

    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

  • The Last Seven Weeks
    8.4/10 1,511 votes

    #10 - The Last Seven Weeks

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2019

    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

  • Songbird Road (1)
    9.1/10 1,903 votes

    #11 - Songbird Road (1)

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2019

    Rebecca and the Big Three reckon with secrets Jack kept from them. Jack's Vietnam story continues to be revealed.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Kevin Falls, Tim O’Brien

  • Songbird Road (2)
    8.4/10 1,478 votes

    #12 - Songbird Road (2)

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2019

    Kevin attempts to help Nicky. Randall and Kate reflect on differing memories of their childhood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Our Little Island Girl
    8.6/10 1,758 votes

    #13 - Our Little Island Girl

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2019

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

    Director: Anne Fletcher

    Writer: Eboni Freeman

  • The Graduates
    8.4/10 1,423 votes

    #14 - The Graduates

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2019

    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

    Writer: K.J. Steinberg, Danielle Bauman

  • The Waiting Room
    8.2/10 1,609 votes

    #15 - The Waiting Room

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2019

    Tensions run high as the Pearsons await news about Kate's pregnancy.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Bekah Brunstetter

  • Don't Take My Sunshine Away
    8.0/10 1,381 votes

    #16 - Don't Take My Sunshine Away

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2019

    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

  • R & B
    8.7/10 1,588 votes

    #17 - R & B

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2019

    A history of Beth and Randall through the ages.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Kay Oyegun

  • Her
    9.1/10 1,888 votes

    #18 - Her

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2019

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger