Pilgrim Rick is the eighth episode of the first season and the 8th overall episode of This Is Us.
Short Summary
As Jack, Rebecca, and The Big Three 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.
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
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas
- Janet Montgomery as Olivia Maine
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Tanya
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Kate Pearson (age 9)
- Parker Bates as Kevin Pearson (age 9)
- Lonnie Chavis as Randall Pearson (age 9)
- Ric Sarabia as Pilgrim Rick
- Kate Blumberg as Kate's Flight Seat Mate
- Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson
- Jill Johnson as Laurie
- Caitlin Thompson as Madison Simons
- Chris Grace as Paul
- Julia Cho as Jill
- Danielle Pinnock as Ruth
- Carlin James as Male Flight Attendant
- Dan Considine as Gas Station Employee
Co-Starring
Music
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Notes and Trivia
- This episode scored million viewers.
Gallery
Episode Stills
Quotes
See Also
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" |