Tonight’s episode, titled “I Got This,” is all about the Pearsons settling into parenthood.
Last week, they dealt with post-birth fatigue as theydrove home from the hospital.
These problems emerge via aThis Is Usstaple: chaotic dinners.
Justin Hartley and Caitlin Thompson in ‘This Is Us’.NBC
Let’s break down what the Pearsons learn about themselves and each other through these dramatic dinners.
Beth & Randall
Beth’s mother Carol introduced inseason 3and last seen inseason 4 is in town.
She watched the kids while Beth and Randall visited New Orleans and now won’t leave.
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The kids' bad behavior isn’t helping.
To Deja’s annoyance, he rushes to find Randall.
Randall admits it’s a complicated predicament, but he stresses the significance of knowing one’s birth mother.
Malik & DejaDeja sees Jennifer is blowing up Malik’s phone and demands to know why.
She notices he glances at Randall before telling her.
Mad about Jennifer and mad Malik told Randall first, Deja storms off.
She then announces that she and Alex are together and have been dating for three weeks.
Shocked, Beth wants to know why Tess didn’t think she could tell her.
After more heated words, Tess storms off.
Hurt, Carol says she’ll pack and leaves the table.
Make-upsOf course, Pearsons rarely stay mad long.
While we don’t see Malik and Deja reconcile, Randall comforts Deja.
Randall promises he’ll always put Deja first.Tissues, like!
Beth apologizes but reiterates she feels constantly judged.
Carol admits she’s critical about small things, but says she envies things like Beth’s chaotic household.
Carol doesn’t want to go to her empty home because it’s upsettingly quiet.
At this, Beth decides to let Carol stay indefinitely, to Randall’s shock.
Yay for viewers, because it means more Phylicia Rashad, but what’s it mean for the Pearsons?
He’s dressed his best, including a tie, as he hopes to land a promotion.
Rebecca both puts pressure on him and encourages him beforehand.
During dinner, Miguel nudges Jack to tell a story about meeting a Pittsburgh Pirates player.
The story is a hit, and Jack seems to be doing well overall.
Of course, the waitress picks his card for a $230 bill.
Rebecca is furious, but Jack insists he had no choice, and things will be okay.
She also says she’s taking 10 percent of all Jack’s future paychecks, for savings.
Jack lovingly smirks in acceptance.
When Kevin calls Kate about it, she’s picking up Jack from music school.
A teacher tells Kate she’s been missed as a volunteer there since newborn chaos took her away.
Meanwhile, Toby’s at home doing a Zoom job interview while rocking Hailey.
The interviewer says he’s their top candidate.
After the call, Toby stands up, revealing he’s not wearing pants.
Best Zoom joke of the season, writers!
En route to Kevin’s, Toby asks Kate not to tell her brother about his situation.
Once there, Toby joins Kevin outside for a cigar.
Things take a turn during dinner.
Toby and Kevin also seemingly make amends before saying goodnight.
Kate wonders how she managed, especially after losing Jack.
Rebecca says Kate has handled her own share of curveballs and can handle others that come.
Toby smiles in agreement.
But then he says he’s happy to be sharing walls with just Madison and their twins.
But then the doorbell rings.
At the door is… Uncle Nicky.
