Sometimes life will surprise you. Starring Mandy Moore ("A Walk to Remember"), Milo Ventimiglia ("Heroes," "Gilmore Girls") and Sterling K. Brown ("The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story"), this refreshingly honest and provocative series follows a unique ensemble. 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. From the writer and directors of "Crazy, Stupid, Love" comes a smart, modern dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know.
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Entertainment Weekly 100
A 21st century thirtysomething for a TV generation that likes a splash of high concept in their shows and isn’t afraid of melodrama.
The A.V. Club 91
The hour accomplishes what it set out to do. It creates characters so compelling that we compulsively want to tune back in to see them again.
TVLine 91
With emotionally resonant dialogue and top-notch performances, This Is Us should fill that Braverman-sized hole in your heart.
Boston Globe 91
The pilot is beautifully shaped, the themes of building your own meaning in life are smart, and the actors already seem to know their characters.
The Wrap 90
It’s a unique blend with four very distinct but compelling stories, proving there’s plenty of drama to be mined from real life. It doesn’t hurt that each of the actors is perfectly cast in his or her role, driving home the beautifully written scenes that often pose pertinent and universally relatable questions.
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Season 1 (18 episodes):
1x01 - Pilot (9/20)
1x02 - The Big Three (9/27)
1x03 - Kyle (10/11)
1x04 - The Pool (10/18)
1x05 - The Game Plan (10/25)
1x06 - Career Days (11/01)
1x07 - The Best Washing Machine in the World (11/15)
1x08 - Pilgrim Rick (11/22)
1x09 - The Trip (11/29)
1x10 - Last Christmas (12/06)