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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,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    This Is Us Season 4 Episode 7 - The Dinner and the Date
    5.0/10(1633 votes)

    #1 - The Dinner and the Date

    S4:E7

    Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Kay Oyegun

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  2. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 16 - New York, New York, New York
    5.0/10(1532 votes)

    #2 - New York, New York, New York

    S4:E16

    The Pearsons visit New York City.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  3. This Is Us Season 6 Episode 5 - Heart and Soul
    5.5/10(1264 votes)

    #3 - Heart and Soul

    S6:E5

    Malik and Deja share controversial news at dinner.

    Director:Chris Sullivan
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  4. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 9 - The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning
    5.8/10(1908 votes)

    #4 - The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning

    S3:E9

    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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  5. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 4 - Flip a Coin
    5.8/10(1546 votes)

    #5 - Flip a Coin

    S4:E4

    Kevin reflects on his past. Rebecca visits Randall at college. Beth's mom comes to visit. Kate and Toby share new experiences with Baby Jack.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  6. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 1 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)
    6.0/10(2233 votes)

    #6 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)

    S5:E1

    The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Kay Oyegun, Jake Schnesel

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  7. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 6 - Birth Mother
    6.2/10(2349 votes)

    #7 - Birth Mother

    S5:E6

    Randall uncovers new truths about his past.

    Director:Kay Oyegun
    Writers:Kay Oyegun, Eboni Freeman

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  8. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 15 - Jerry 2.0
    6.5/10(1211 votes)

    #8 - Jerry 2.0

    S5:E15

    Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties.

    Director:Milo Ventimiglia
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  9. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 5 - A Long Road Home
    7.0/10(1497 votes)

    #9 - A Long Road Home

    S5:E5

    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

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  10. This Is Us Season 5 Episode 14 - The Music and the Mirror
    7.0/10(1269 votes)

    #10 - The Music and the Mirror

    S5:E14

    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

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  11. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 14 - I Call Marriage
    7.1/10(2783 votes)

    #11 - I Call Marriage

    S1:E14

    Toby throws a wrench in Kate's weight loss journey. Randall struggles to accept his father's deteriorating health. Miguel and Shelly break some devastating news to Jack and Rebecca, which makes them worry about their own relationship. Rebecca receives an amazing work opportunity. Kevin examines his romantic past.

    Director:George Tillman Jr.
    Writer:Kay Oyegun

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  12. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 11 - The Right Thing to Do
    7.2/10(2905 votes)

    #12 - The Right Thing to Do

    S1:E11

    Kate struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby's heart attack. As William begins to spend more time with Jesse, Randall has to get used to his father's new relationship. After receiving the news they're expecting triplets, Jack and Rebecca must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin and Sloane for a loop.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  13. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 15 - The Waiting Room
    7.2/10(1759 votes)

    #13 - The Waiting Room

    S3:E15

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

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Bekah Brunstetter

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  14. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 5 - The Game Plan
    7.3/10(3840 votes)

    #14 - The Game Plan

    S1:E5

    Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and Beth encounter an unexpected turn of events.

    Director:George Tillman Jr.
    Writer:Joe Lawson

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  15. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 18 - Moonshadow
    7.3/10(3009 votes)

    #15 - Moonshadow

    S1:E18

    Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  16. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 3 - Déjà Vu
    7.3/10(2568 votes)

    #16 - Déjà Vu

    S2:E3

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

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  17. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 16 - Vegas, Baby
    7.3/10(2459 votes)

    #17 - Vegas, Baby

    S2:E16

    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

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  18. This Is Us Season 4 Episode 1 - Strangers
    7.3/10(2611 votes)

    #18 - Strangers

    S4:E1

    Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  19. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(8967 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  20. This Is Us Season 3 Episode 1 - Nine Bucks
    7.4/10(2119 votes)

    #20 - Nine Bucks

    S3:E1

    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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  21. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 2 - The Big Three
    7.5/10(4301 votes)

    #21 - The Big Three

    S1:E2

    Toby helps Kate relax in the midst of her fervent quest to lose weight. Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, as Randall adjusts to having his dad in his life. Rebecca and Jack begin to feel distant from one another. Kevin faces the consequences of quitting his job.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  22. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 3 - Kyle
    7.5/10(4004 votes)

    #22 - Kyle

    S1:E3

    Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him. Toby is determined to get Kate out of Kevin's shadow. Jack and Rebecca take home their babies from the hospital and adjust to the new life of parenthood, while coping with the loss of their other child. Rebecca struggles to connect with their adopted child and searches for answers.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  23. This Is Us Season 1 Episode 7 - The Best Washing Machine in the World
    7.5/10(3191 votes)

    #23 - The Best Washing Machine in the World

    S1:E7

    The dynamic of Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained. Beth and William spend time together, which unexpectedly brings to light a secret William has been keeping. As Rebecca gets back to work for the first time in years, both she and Jack acknowledge that there is distance between them. Toby is caught straying from his diet regimen, throwing Kate into crisis.

    Director:Silas Howard
    Writer:K.J. Steinberg

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  24. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 4 - Still There
    7.5/10(2586 votes)

    #24 - Still There

    S2:E4

    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

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  25. This Is Us Season 2 Episode 5 - Brothers
    7.5/10(2755 votes)

    #25 - Brothers

    S2:E5

    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.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Tyler Bensinger

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Dinner and the Date" is the worst rated episode of "This Is Us". It scored 5/10 based on 1633 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Kay Oyegun, it aired on 11/5/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "New York, New York, New York".