For fans of the NBC hit drama series "This Is Us," it seems like an eternity since season 1 came to an end. It was March 14 when the season finale aired, and fans have been eagerly awaiting for fall to arrive and the new season to begin.
Episode 1
The first episode of season 2 of "This is Us" is titled "A Father's Advice" and will likely bring in a record number of viewers. The episode will take place during the Big Three's birthday party where the trio are all turning 37.
During the episode, Randall and his wife Beth will debate a big life change.
Viewers will also see Kate, who is now living with her fiancé, take the first steps in pursuing her new passion and career in singing.
The other member of the Big Three, Kevin, will try to figure out ways to balance the demands of his acting career while making his relationship with his ex-wife workout. Another highlight of the episode will be seeing Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight that ended season 1.
When season 1 of "This is Us" came to a close, some fans were a bit disappointed because they were hoping to find out how Jack Pearson, played by Milo Ventimiglia, died. The cause of his death was never disclosed in the season finale, but viewers did learn how Jack and his wife Rebecca, played by Mandy Moore, became a couple.
The episode flashed back to the night when the couple met and even further back to show a bit about who they were before they became husband and wife.
Adored by fans and critics alike
"This is Us" was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series. As a matter of fact, the show received a total of ten Emmy nominations.
Sterling K. Brown won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series thanks to his role as Randall Pearson. Another Emmy was awarded to Gerald McRaney for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal as Dr. Nathan Katowski on "This is Us."
The creator of "This is Us," Dan Fogelman, recently spoke with "Time" about Sterling K.
Brown's Emmy win. Fogelman had the following to say about the actor:
"It's easy to be happy for Sterling. He's so incredibly gracious. He worked a full day after the Emmys and brought the Emmy to set. He made a beautiful speech to the crew about sharing the award with everybody, and everyone went home with a selfie with Sterling holding the Emmy."
As fans sit down to watch the new episode on Tuesday night, they should prepare themselves with a box of tissues and an open heart. Even if you missed season one, tune in to "This is Us" on September 26 at 9/8 c on NBC.
