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This Is Us S6E1 — The Challenger

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This Is Us•Season 6•Episode 1

The Challenger

8.2/10 · 1,480 votesJan 4, 202243 min

Ranked #12 of 18 in Season 6•−0.4 vs season avg

The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.

Directed byKen Olin

Written byDan Fogelman

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Episode Summary

"The Challenger" is episode 1 of This Is Us season 6. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,480 votes, ranking #12 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Ken Olin and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on January 4, 2022.

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