9.0/103 votes9.0/10(3)#1 - 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
8.5/102 votes8.5/10(2)#2 - Unhinged
Season 4 Episode 3
Aired 10/8/2019
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
8.4/105 votes8.4/10(5)#3 - The Fifth Wheel
Season 2 Episode 11
Aired 1/9/2018
The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Vera Herbert
8.0/102 votes8.0/10(2)#4 - 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
7.8/1013 votes7.8/10(13)#5 - The Trip
Season 1 Episode 9
Aired 11/29/2016
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
7.7/1011 votes7.7/10(11)#6 - What Now?
Season 1 Episode 17
Aired 3/7/2017
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
7.5/104 votes7.5/10(4)#7 - Still There
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 10/17/2017
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
7.3/103 votes7.3/10(3)#8 - Homewrecker Hamilton
Season 2 Episode 9
Aired 8/23/2012
An unexpected text brings Jenna's love drama into the spotlight.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Vera Herbert
6.7/103 votes6.7/10(3)#9 - Guilt Trippin'
Season 3 Episode 7
Aired 5/21/2013
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
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"In the Room" is the best rated episode written by Vera Herbert. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Ken Olin. It aired on 2/16/2021 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Unhinged".