The second season of This Is Us premiered September 26, 2017 and ended on March 13, 2018 on NBC. The season consists of 18 episodes.
Summary[]
Plots[]
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson (18/18)
- Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson (18/18)
- Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson (16/18)
- Niles Fitch as Teen Randall (11/18)
- Lonnie Chavis as Young Randall (12/18)
- Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson (15/18)
- Hannah Zeile as Teen Kate (11/18
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Young Kate (15/18)
- Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson (17/18) (one voice only)
- Logan Shroyer as Teen Kevin (12/18)
- Parker Bates as Young Kevin (14/18)
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson (15/18)
- Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon (12/18)
- Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill (6/18)
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Sophie (6/18)
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson (11/18)
- Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson (10/18)
Recurring Guest Stars[]
- Jermel Nakia as Young Adult William Hill
- Ron Howard as Himself
- Lyric Ross as Deja
- Debra Jo Rupp as Linda
- Caitlin Thompson as Madison Simons
- Joy Brunson as Shauna
Recurring Co-Stars[]
Notes and Trivia[]
Episodes[]
No. in series | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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19 | 1 | "A Father's Advice" | Ken Olin | Dan Fogelman | September 26, 2017 |
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The Season 2 premiere picks up during the Big 3's birthdays as Randall and Beth debate on a life change, Kate pursues a new passion and Kevin balances his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their fight. | |||||
20 | 2 | "A Manny-Splendored Thing" | John Fortenberry | Dan Fogelman & Bekah Brunstetter | October 3, 2017 |
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The entire Pearson family visits Kevin in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. In other events, Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca. | |||||
21 | 3 | "Déjà Vu" | John Requa & Glenn Ficarra | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | October 10, 2017 |
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Kate visits Kevin on the set of his movie; Randall and Beth receive exciting news; and Rebecca tries to reconnect with Jack. | |||||
22 | 4 | "Still There" | Ken Olin | Vera Herbert | October 17, 2017 |
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Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic; Kate books her first big gig; Kevin suffers a setback; Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest. | |||||
23 | 5 | "Brothers" | John Requa & Glenn Ficarra | Tyler Bensinger | October 24, 2017 |
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Kevin and Randall attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie's hospital; Jack takes the boys on a camping trip; Rebecca deals with some unexpected news. | |||||
24 | 6 | "The 20's" | Regina King | Don Roos | October 31, 2017 |
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Trick-or-treating with the 10 year olds goes awry for Jack and Rebecca; and Randall, Kevin and Kate have life-changing Halloweens. | |||||
25 | 7 | "The Most Disappointed Man" | Chris Koch | Kay Oyegun | November 7, 2017 |
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Randall adjusts to the foster system. Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship. Kevin visits Sophie in New York. Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption. | |||||
26 | 8 | "Number One" | Ken Olin | K.J. Steinberg | November 14, 2017 |
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The first of three episodes each focusing solely on one of the Pearson kids; Kevin, still on a prescription medication and alcohol-fueled binge, returns to his former High School to receive an award. | |||||
27 | 9 | "Number Two" | Ken Olin | K.J. Steinberg & Shukree Hassan Tilghman | November 21, 2017 |
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Kate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations. | |||||
28 | 10 | "Number Three" | Ken Olin | Shukree Hassan Tilghman | November 28, 2017 |
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Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice; and Jack takes Randall on a college tour. | |||||
29 | 11 | "The Fifth Wheel" | Chris Koch | Vera Herbert | January 9, 2018 |
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The Pearsons come together for a family session at Kevin's rehab, leaving Beth, Toby and Miguel to have a bonding session of their own; Jack surprises the family with a vacation at the cabin. | |||||
30 | 12 | "Clooney" | Zetna Fuentes | Bekah Brunstetter | January 16, 2018 |
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Kate goes wedding dress shopping. Kevin embraces a new lifestyle while Randall explores William's past. Jack and Rebecca take the kids to the mall. | |||||
31 | 13 | "That'll Be the Day" | Uta Briesewitz | Kay Oyegun & Don Roos | January 23, 2018 |
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Kevin helps Randall and Beth with a project. Kate contemplates a big gift for Toby. Jack and Rebecca talk about their future. | |||||
32 | 14 | "Super Bowl Sunday" | John Requa & Glenn Ficarra | Dan Fogelman | February 4, 2018 |
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Following a dramatic house fire, the Pearson family will be forever changed on this fateful Super Bowl Sunday. | |||||
33 | 15 | "The Car" | Ken Olin | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | February 6, 2018 |
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The history of the Pearsons as told through the life of the family car. | |||||
34 | 16 | "Vegas, Baby" | Joanna Kerns | Laura Kenar | February 27, 2018 |
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Kate and Toby go to Las Vegas for their bachelor-bachelorette parties. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca celebrate their anniversary. | |||||
35 | 17 | "This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life" | Rebecca Asher | Kay Oyegun | March 6, 2018 |
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Deja's life with her mom, Shauna, and grandmother Joyce unfolds from the very beginning; Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home. | |||||
36 | 18 | "The Wedding" | Ken Olin | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | March 13, 2018 |
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It's Kate and Toby's wedding! Wedding planners Kevin and Randall struggle to pull off the big day; Kate is flooded with memories of Jack; Deja struggles to adjust to her new living situation. | |||||