... Rebecca Pearson. It’s a trick the series could only ever pull off once. Joe takes the baby to the hospital and Jack decides to adopt him following the death of one of the triplets. Kevin's play premieres and the family loves it, though an important critic fails to attend. In the present, after Olivia abandons the play, Kevin convinces Sloane to take her role. Miguel tries to encourage Jack to celebrate one more birthday before he becomes a father by taking him golfing. … Jonathan Tucker ('Kingdom') has landed a lead role in 'Debris,' NBC pilot about agents who investigate when wreckage from a crashed alien spacecraft has mysterious effects on … [4] Jon Huertas joined the cast in 2016. Tensions surface at a football game, where the two (on opposing teams) get in a fight. Rebecca, fighting disillusionment over failed efforts to start a singing career, leaves her blind date early to sing at an open mic night. The time is shown when Miguel and Shelly get divorced and, fearing their marriage will have the same fate, Jack tries to bring excitement to his and Rebecca's relationship. In the present, per William's wishes, Tess and Annie plan a celebration of his life, while Beth feels left out; Randall asks her to toast William and she receives a loving postcard William sent from Memphis. Randall drives William to Memphis, his hometown. This Is Us Recap: Untitled Hot Babysitter Pilot In which Malik meets Randall, Carol meets Rebecca, and America meets The Manny. "[42], In a moderate review for Variety, Sonia Saraiya said, "It's deceptively difficult to build a surprising and complete story in just 40 minutes with so many characters. ... Jack Pearson. In flashbacks, Rebecca leaves for her tour. In the present, Kevin tries to reconcile with his ex-wife Sophie. "[28] TV Guide placed This Is Us at ninth among the top ten picks for the most anticipated new shows of the 2016–2017 season and called it, "a well-acted drama about love, life and family. In the past, Rebecca wants to go on tour with her band but, after finding out that she once dated a member of the band, Jack tells her he does not want her to go. Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson 2. Fireman Joe is struggling with his marriage and he asks a priest for a miracle. Present-day Kate takes a break from Toby before Thanksgiving, saying she needs to get a handle on her weight and her life. 1:06 This Is Us' Rebecca Ruins Valentine's Day, Is Officially the Worst. The series was renewed for a second and third season on January 18, 2017. So even though in many ways the season four premiere, “Strangers,” feels a whole lot like that pilot, the experience of watching it is totally different. After all, One of Us Is Lying is so much like Elite. Dr. K struggles to accept the death of his wife, who died over a year earlier, including refusing to dispose of her belongings and declining an offer for dinner at a widow's house. That episode was about introducing us to the complex emotional realities of a set of characters before landing at a surprising endpoint. The original script of the hit NBC drama gave away a major spoiler early on in the series. And in each story, the characters are quite relatable. Following Toby's advice to pursue the woman he really loves, Kevin tries to reconcile with Sophie, Kate's best friend from long ago and his childhood love and ex-wife. The Cast and Crew Behind Randall's Pivotal Episode - This Is Us. In the present, Kevin and Randall go out to dinner by themselves when Rebecca and Miguel have to cancel. Olivia makes a rude comment to Kate, driving a wedge between the twins. "[34] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's TV critic Rob Owen wrote, "Created and written by Dan Fogelman, This is Us manages the tricky task of telling emotional stories without getting too saccharine. [72] The series premiered on CTV in Canada on September 21, 2016,[73][74] on TVNZ 2 in New Zealand on September 27, 2016,[75] and in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 on December 6, 2016. The season, which premiered on NBC on September 20, 2016, and ran until March 14, 2017, over 18 episodes, received generally positive reviews from critics. On The Equalizer Season 1 Episode 1, Robin sets out to help a teenager when the world turns on her, but what does she learn about her past life? Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. Erica Saleh wrote the pilot and will also serve as executive producer. As he leaves, Kate announces a life-changing decision having experienced a disastrous flight. Company Credits At the birthday party, Randall only has a handful of classmates show up, while Kevin and Kate have full parties. "[35] James Poniewozik of The New York Times also gave the series positive reviews and said, "The first hour works its way efficiently through an economy-size box of tissues with cleverly turned dialogue and well-inhabited performances. In 1972, Jack and Rebecca are set up on blind dates. Perhaps if this was an episodic anthology series with new characters flooding in every week and new arcs every season, This Is Us could repeat the mysterious highs of its subjectively mediocre pilot (depending on how you like that ending). Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez 7. One of O’Hare’s costars in the fourth season of AHS was This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz. Kevin moves out of their room and into the basement and wants Randall to stay away. A distraught Randall confronts his mother about her knowledge of his biological father at dinner. Sophie sees Kevin off for a meeting with Ron Howard. [1], Dan Fogelman and Don Todd served as the season's showrunners. 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