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The stories of different people and their connection to each other. A young expectant couple, an overweight woman finally dealing with her problem, a successful businessman and a disillusioned Hollywood actor.
1.01 Pilot
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Kate struggles through weight loss efforts, and Kevin tries to "stick it to the man". While Randall and his wife are dealing with the length of his birth father staying. Meanwhile, we are seeing the back story of the 3 adults growing up.
1.02 The Big Three
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Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him. Toby is determined to get Kate out of Kevin's shadow and prepares a special day where she is in the limelight. Jack and Rebecca take home their babies from the hospital and adjust to the new life of parenthood, while coping with the loss of their other child. Rebecca struggles to connect with their adopted child and searches for answers.
1.03 Kyle
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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.
1.04 The Pool
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Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburg Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and Beth encounter an unexpected turn of events.
1.05 The Game Plan
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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.
1.06 Career Days
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The dynamic of Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained. Beth and William spend time together, which unexpectedly brings to light a secret William has been keeping. As Rebecca gets back to work for the first time in years, both she and Jack acknowledge that there is distance between them. Toby is caught straying from his diet regimen, throwing Kate into crisis.
1.07 The Best Washing Machine In The Whole World
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As Jack, Rebecca and the three kids 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.
1.08 Pilgrim Rick
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Kate, Kevin and Randall head to their family's cabin to get away after their chaotic family Thanksgiving. A very angry Randall finds comfort and explanation from his father, Jack. Olivia speaks a harsh truth to Kate, which drives a wedge between Kate and Kevin. Rebecca and Jack struggle with what to do when 9-year-old Randall tells them that he's been looking for his birth parents.
1.09 The Trip
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The Pearson family finds themselves at the hospital on Christmas Eve after little Kate comes down with appendicitis. When they run into Dr. K, who is alone at the hospital, they realize they need to be there for him as much as he was once there for them. Presently, Kevin celebrates Hanukkah with Olivia and her family, Kate continues to pursue her big surgery and someone from William's past reappears in his life.
1.10 Last Christmas
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Kate struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby's heart attack. As William begins to spend more time with Jesse, Randall has to get used to his father's new relationship. After receiving the news they're expecting triplets, Jack and Rebecca must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin and Sloane for a loop.
1.11 THE RIGHT THING TO DO
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As the birth date of her triplets quickly approaches, a frazzled and emotional Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday. Dr. K struggles with the loss of his wife and wonders how he'll be able to continue on with his life without her. Joe - the firefighter who delivered baby Randall to the hospital - fights to save his marriage
1.12 The Big Day
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Jack and Rebecca get in over their heads when they decide to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate parties for their 10th birthday. Randall struggles to make time for William as things intensify at the office. Kevin makes a major decision in his romantic life. Kate's gastric bypass journey takes an unexpected turn.
1.13 THREE SENTENCES
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Toby throws a wrench in Kate's weight loss journey. Randall struggles to accept his father's deteriorating health. Miguel and Shelly break some devastating news to Jack and Rebecca, which makes them worry about their own relationship. Rebecca receives an amazing work opportunity. Kevin examines his romantic past.
1.14 I call marriage
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Kevin stresses about his play; Randall struggles under pressure of work and William; Rebecca and Jack's Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned.
1.15 Jack's Pearson son
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Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.
1.16 Memphis
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The entire Pearson family gathers at Randall's for an unusual party. Kevin and Sophie's relationship deepens on the night of his play's premiere. Kate struggles to open up to Toby about her father's death. Tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.
1.17 What now?
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Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.
1.18 Moonshadow
Season 2
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The season two premiere picks up during the Big 3's 37th birthdays as Randall and Beth debate a big life change, Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion and Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.
2.01 Father's Advice
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The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.
2.02 A MANNY-SPLENDORED THING
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Kate visits Kevin on the set of his movie. Randall and Beth get exciting news. Rebecca tries to reconnect with Jack.
2.03 Déjà vu
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Randall and Beth adjust to a new family dynamic. Kate books her first big gig. Kevin suffers a setback on his movie. Jack and Rebecca are visited by an unwelcome guest.
2.04 STILL THERE
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Kate surprises Toby at work. Kevin and Randall attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie's hospital. Jack takes the boys on a camping trip, leaving Rebecca to deal with some unexpected news.
2.05 BROTHERS
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Trick-or-treating with the 10-year-olds goes awry for Jack and Rebecca. Randall, Kevin and Kate have life-changing Halloweens.
2.06 The 20's
SYNOPSISRandall 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.
2.07 THE MOST DISAPPOINTED MAN
SYNOPSISKevin goes back to his high school to accept an award. Jack and Rebecca get excited about their kids' futures.
2.08 Number One
SYNOPSISKate and Toby's lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Rebecca encourages Kate's singing aspirations.
2.09 Number Two
SYNOPSIS Randall and Beth are faced with a hard choice. Jack takes Randall on a college tour.
2.10 Number Three
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The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.
2.11 The Fifth Wheel
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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.
2.12 Clooney
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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.
2.13 THAT'LL BE THE DAY
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Following a dramatic house fire, the Pearson family will be forever changed on this fateful Super Bowl Sunday.
2.14 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
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The history of the Pearsons as told through the life of the family car.
2.15 The Car
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Kate and Toby go to Las Vegas for their bachelor/bachelorette parties. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca celebrate their anniversary.
2.16 Vegas, Baby
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Randall and Beth welcome visitors to their home.
2.17 THIS BIG, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL LIFE
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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.
2.18 The Wedding
Season 3
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Randall, Kate and Kevin find themselves on new paths as they each celebrate their 38th birthday.
3.01 Nine Bucks
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The Pearsons gather to support Kevin at his movie premiere. The teenage Big Three make college decisions.
3.02 A PHILADELPHIA STORY
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The Pearsons rally around Kate as she undergoes a medical procedure.
3.03 KATIE GIRLS
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A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.
3.04 VIETNAM
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Kate and Toby try to keep busy while waiting for big news. Randall embarks on a new journey. Kevin meets someone from his father's past.
3.05 TOBY
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Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.
3.06 Gold Star
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Kevin and Zoe land in Vietnam. In the past, Jack and Rebecca take a road trip to Los Angeles. Jack's war story continues to be revealed.
3.07 Sometimes
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The Pearsons have an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner. In the past, Jack, Rebecca and the big three spend Thanksgiving with Miguel.
3.08 18,615
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Kevin arrives at the Ville his father served in. Kate pursues a new opportunity. Randall debates Councilman Solomon Brown. In the past, Jack struggles to get through to his brother.
3.09 THE BEGINNING IS THE END IS THE BEGINNING
