This Is Us

Sometimes life will surprise you.

Kate is furiously working hard to shed her unwanted pounds as she continues to struggle with impatience and discouragement. She receives support from her new boyfriend, Toby, as he helps her let loose and enjoy herself. Beth begins to question the motives of Randall's biological father, William, and takes action in getting answers on his activities. Randall has a lot more on his mind with the new life changing addition of having his biological father in his life. Marriage and raising three 8 year old children is beginning to take its toll on Rebecca and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) as they start to feel distant from one another. Kevin faces the aftermath of quitting his job as he deals with his agent, Lanie (Katey Sagal), and has to figure out how to move forward.

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.

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.