The Best Episodes Written By Vera Herbert

The Pearsons navigate huge family milestones together, from a distance.

Director: Ken Olin

Writer: Vera Herbert

Randall is confronted with a tough choice; Kate and Toby adjust to their new home; Miguel and Jack's friendship solidifies.

Director: Anne Fletcher

Writer: Vera Herbert

The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.

Director: Chris Koch

Writer: Vera Herbert

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

Kate, Kevin and Randall head to their family's cabin to get away after their chaotic family Thanksgiving. A very angry Randall finds comfort and explanation from his father, Jack. Olivia speaks a harsh truth to Kate, which drives a wedge between Kate and Kevin. Rebecca and Jack struggle with what to do when 9-year-old Randall tells them that he's been looking for his birth parents.

Director: Uta Briesewitz

Writer: Vera Herbert

The entire Pearson family gathers at Randall's for an unusual party. Kevin and Sophie's relationship deepens on the night of his play's premiere. Kate struggles to open up to Toby about her father's death. Tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.

Director: Wendey Stanzler

Writer: Vera Herbert

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

An unexpected text brings Jenna's love drama into the spotlight.

Director: Joe Nussbaum

Writer: Vera Herbert

Jenna's first date to the Homecoming dance conjures up old feelings of guilt for the girl she used to be and the girls who don't have dates.

Director: Ryan Shiraki

Writer: Vera Herbert