About
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, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.
Cast
Milo Ventimiglia
as Jack Pearson
Mandy Moore
as Rebecca Pearson
Sterling K. Brown
as Randall Pearson
Chrissy Metz
as Kate Pearson
Justin Hartley
as Kevin Pearson
Susan Kelechi Watson
as Beth Pearson
Chris Sullivan
as Toby Damon
Jon Huertas
as Miguel Rivas
Seasons
Season 1
Follows the family lives of Kevin, Kate, and Randall, who are also known as "The Big Three" and share the same birthday, in present time, while revealing their connection to married couple Jack and Rebecca Pearson, who are about to become parents of triplets on Jack's 36th birthday in 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Season 2
After a devastating loss of a member of his family and a nervous breakdown, Randall decides to change all their lives by making some bold decisions in order to honour the legacies of his father(s). Kate finally decides to pursue a career in singing, supported by her fiancé Toby, which will put their relationship to the test. Meanwhile, Kevin is reunited with his first love Sophie and about to become a huge movie star, until the ghosts of his past catch up with him. Turns out that "The Big Three" depend on Jack and Rebecca - in more ways than they allow themselves to admit it.
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
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.
The Big Three
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.
Kyle
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.
The Pool
Rebecca and Jack take Kevin, Kate, and Randall to the community pool on a hot day and quickly realize each child is going through their own struggles. Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play in New York and meets a determined actress who is less than impressed by him. Toby runs into his ex-wife while at a restaurant with Kate, which sends Kate into a spiral of self-doubt. William is mistakenly reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominately white neighborhood, which exposes deep-rooted issues of race.
The Game Plan
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.
Career Days
Kate interviews for a new job that seems just about perfect, although it comes with a catch. Randall doubts his career choice and wonders if he followed the right path. Kevin and Olivia's relationship moves in a new direction. Rebecca and Jack are conflicted on what to do when Randall tests as a gifted child.
The Best Washing Machine in the World
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.
Pilgrim Rick
As Jack, Rebecca and the three kids make their way to Rebecca's parents' house for their traditional Thanksgiving holiday, an unforeseen detour occurs. Kate makes two drastic life-changing decisions. Kevin brings Olivia to Randall's house for Thanksgiving. Randall's heart is broken when he learns about a lifelong secret his mother has kept from him.
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