The Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 5
Every episode of This Is Us Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Us Season 5!
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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "This Is Us" season 5 is "Forty (1) / Forty (2)", rated 7.5/10 from 2082 user votes. It was directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, Kay Oyegun, Jake Schnesel. "Forty (1) / Forty (2)" aired on 10/27/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Changes".
7.5/10 2,082 votes#1 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2020
The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Dan Fogelman, Kay Oyegun, Jake Schnesel
7.6/10 1,500 votes#2 - Changes
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2020
Kevin and Madison navigate their engagement as Kate and Toby take a big step in their adoption journey. Jack and Rebecca brace for puberty.
Director: Anne Fletcher
Writer: Kevin Falls
8.2/10 1,428 votes#3 - Honestly
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2020
Malik shadows Randall at work. Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Elan Mastai
8.0/10 1,375 votes#4 - A Long Road Home
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2021
Kate confronts her past. Randall's brush with viral fame leads to an unexpected discovery. Kevin debates the best path for his future.
Director: Anne Fletcher
Writer: K.J. Steinberg
8.9/10 2,168 votes#5 - Birth Mother
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2021
Randall uncovers new truths about his past.
Director: Kay Oyegun
Writer: Kay Oyegun, Eboni Freeman
8.4/10 1,425 votes#6 - There
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/9/2021
Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip. Jack and young Kevin go to a football training camp.
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
9.0/10 1,750 votes#7 - In the Room
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2021
The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Vera Herbert
8.1/10 1,320 votes#8 - The Ride
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2021
A series of car rides propels the Pearson's towards new stages of their lives.
Director: Jon Huertas
Writer: Julia Brownell
8.0/10 1,246 votes#9 - I've Got This
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2021
Beth navigates qualms with her mother. Kevin and Kate bring their families together for dinner.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Casey Johnson, David Windsor
8.6/10 1,554 votes#10 - One Small Step...
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2021
Kevin and Madison get an unexpected guest.
Director: Yasu Tanida
Writer: Laura Kenar
7.8/10 1,208 votes#11 - Both Things Can Be True
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2021
Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Danielle Bauman
8.2/10 1,425 votes#12 - Brotherly Love
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/13/2021
Kevin visits Randall in Philadelphia.
Director: Kay Oyegun
Writer: Jon Dorsey
8.1/10 1,150 votes#13 - The Music and the Mirror
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 5/11/2021
Beth navigates her career path. Kate and Toby face unexpected issues. A run in with someone from his past gives Kevin pause.
Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Jonny Gomez
8.0/10 1,095 votes#14 - Jerry 2.0
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2021
Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Director: Milo Ventimiglia
Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.6/10 1,469 votes#15 - The Adirondacks
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 5/25/2021
The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Dan Fogelman