The Pool is the fourth episode of the first season and the 4th overall episode of This Is Us.
Short Summary[]
Rebecca and Jake take the kids to a community pool, where they realize each child's unique struggles. In the future, Kevin auditions for a Broadway play; Toby runs into his ex-wife while on a date with Kate; and William's reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominantly white neighborhood, exposing deep-seated racial tensions.
Full Summary[]
Cast[]
Main 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
- Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill
Guest Stars[]
- Ryan Michelle Bathe as Yvette
- Janet Montgomery as Olivia Maine
- Natalia Cigliuti as Josie Woods
- Milana Vayntrub as Sloane Sandburg
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Kate Pearson (age 9)
- Parker Bates as Kevin Pearson (age 9)
- Lonnie Chavis as Randall Pearson (age 9)
- Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson
- Grace Hosman as Vicky
- Ava DeVoe as Samantha
- Geraldine Uy as Casting Director
- Caspian Diament as Young Prince
- Laura Wernette as Neighbor Lady
- Ozzie Rodriguez as Tony
- Patrice Marjorie as Passerby
Co-Starring[]
Music[]
| Song | Performer | Scene |
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| "" |
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Notes and Trivia[]
- This episode scored million viewers.
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See Also[]
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A complete overview of this episode's crew can be found here. |
| This Is Us Season 1 | |||||
| #01 | "Pilot" | #07 | "The Best Washing Machine in the World" | #13 | "Three Sentences" |
| #02 | "The Big Three" | #08 | "Pilgrim Rick" | #14 | "I Call Marriage" |
| #03 | "Kyle" | #09 | "The Trip" | #15 | "Jack Pearson's Son" |
| #04 | "The Pool" | #10 | "Last Christmas" | #16 | "Memphis" |
| #05 | "The Game Plan" | #11 | "The Right Thing to Do" | #17 | "What Now?" |
| #06 | "Career Days" | #12 | "The Big Day" | #18 | "Moonshadow" |