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Of course. That definitely happens to these three on occasion. We saw this with Kevin in this episode. Whether they learn and get on with their lives or succumb to the pain, is what makes their stories interesting.

Loved this. The whole premise of this show is that these three adults idolized their dad and his early, tragic death had a profound effect on their lives. Rebecca adored Jack too, even admitting though he wasn't perfect he was close. What's wrong with that? Life goes on, they all seem to be making the best of it. I loved the scene with Kevin and dream Jack. Beautiful.

My husband was watching a baseball game, Nolan Ryan in the midst of pitching a no-hitter, while I was in labor with our son, our third child. Fortunately, the game was over by the time I was wheeled into the delivery room.

As I've said before, actors are nominated in categories where they have the best chance to win. Thus, SKB in best actor, JH in best supporting actor, even though they seem to have equal screen time and storylines. I think it is unfair, but this is a business decision, not necessarily logical. SKB is nominated every year in most awards shows even though, IMO, he doesn't always deserve it. Justin has been doing stellar work the past couple of years and really should be recognized. They both did get Critic Choice nominations this month, again SKB in best actor and JH in supporting.

Doesn't surprise me. Hollywoods been shut down since before Christmas, and I think this show was barely caught up before then. They were supposed to go back into production two weeks ago and it takes almost 2 weeks to film and edit one episode.

I guess the writers left it up to us to assume that because she had been in prison for drugs, her parents did not want to have anything to do with her. As for the aunt, having a child out of wedlock with a married man, we can assume, knowing how proper and respected her Laurel's parents were, would be reason enough for the estrangement.

It seems like we aren't seeing much of the younger cast members because of the pandemic. We have yet to see baby Jack, and very little of the Pearson girls. However, I do agree that Randall's story is just tortuous now. We also may not see too much of Jack and Rebecca because of Mandy's pregnancy. Isn't her baby due in less than a month? I guess it is going to be primarily the adult Big 3, at least for the foreseeable future.

This wasn't a favorite episode for me, but I think for Randall's development it was necessary. We've known from the first season that Randall was very interested in finding out about his bio parents. Do you think he would have been less interested had he been adopted by a black family? I have a dear friend who was adopted and after her adopted parents died, she spent a lot of time researching her bio parents. She found out about them both and has connected with some cousins. She did this for two reasons, health history (she had breast cancer) and a genuine desire to find out why she was put up for adoption (her bio-mom was in her 30s and her bio-dad in his teens and not married.)

He probably didn't want to fly because of the virus exposure. I'm sure he could have been tested as soon as he got to LA, but he didn't want to take a chance.

Maybe. I think they will probably shoot from the waist up for most of the current era scenes, as well as have her wear very baggy clothing. She said the baby is due early in 2021, so she has to be at least 4 months along right now.

I honestly do not think they would go into production unless they have very stringent safeguards in place. Daily testing of cast and crew is a must as well as maintaining some social distancing. Limited crew, only those that are absolutely needed. I would expect we won't see crowd scenes or any extras used. It definitely is a challenge for these productions, but still they all have a job to do.

Do you mean the Horse Doctor OB/GYN will help Madison with her pregnancy? Dr. K was 90 or so when Jack died and the Big 3 were teens. There is no way he is still alive when they are 40.

You do know that there are several black writers on this show? Randall has always been a very complex character, not all good, nor all bad. I don't see any sharp turn or shift in his character. Right now, his anxiety is front and center, and that is what is forming his actions. Everything he does now comes from that place. It should have been addressed in his childhood or adolescence, but it wasn't. It is also ok to dislike a character, or at least that character's actions, when called for.

Jack definitely had a drinking problem and he did relapse. In episode 2 of season 1, Rebecca tells Jack that he has to control his drinking, and he seems to do that on his own (this is when the Big 3 are about 9.) When he relapses (when the Big 3 are teens) is when he goes to rehab. I really, really have never considered Jack to be a saint and I don't think his children look at him that way either. He was just a great father, attentive, loving and supportive.

I don't find it odd at all. Sure he existed, in the womb, for 7 1/2 months, but no one "knew him." Rebecca, and Jack to a lesser extent, were aware of him, and they both grieved shortly after the births. As far as we know none of the triplets were identical, so that bond wasn't there. I can imagine a short conversation when the Big 3 were younger about the loss, but I don't think it is a major plot point.

I don't miss them, the Randall Pearson children, at all. I've enjoyed the last few episodes and think these episodes are as good as the first season's.

I think those scenes were to show us how Kate got her "bug" nickname and how much she loved and needed her mother. Jack's and her story ended with her in her mother's arms. Gregory loves and accepts little Jack and does things like buy him the beeping toy. Meanwhile, Toby is struggling to accept their child and his disability. Gregory is with little Jack what Toby should be. Gregory would have been all in on that retreat. Gregory was the one Kate called. I thought the “my son” was more to try to prove he loves and accepts little Jack, disability & all, maybe to himself more than anyone else. In my family, it’s “my child” when the kid does something brilliant and “your child” when the kid acts a fool. Lord, no, just no.

This Is Us is so much better than Virgin River. Virgin River is basically one step (or maybe 10) above the Hallmark channel movies. I did, however, enjoy this and will probably watch the second season.

I was bored too, fell asleep, and I love this show!

Did Kevin say he was still in Pittsburgh?

Lovely post! As a parent of 3, I know I've said many things I regretted and wished I could take back. I'm sure my children have a boatload of instances where I failed.

I was thinking the same thing. Mr Aloe said it immediately that Randall was imagining it.

Shows seem to nominate characters in the categories where they have the greatest chance of winning. I agree that there is no logic to these nominations. As for the critics, I don't understand how Asante Black (though I do think he has promise) should have been nominated. Also, surprising that the show did not even get a nomination for the SAG awards after winning it two years in a row. I do understand that the competition is tougher this year.

Me either. Everything his character does has a direct impact on his family in the future and I really think the show uses this device very well. In fact, that is the whole theme of the show: how the life and loss of this family's patriarch colors their lives.

Let her go off with a strange man? Rebecca is an adult, that seems to live on her own (though we don't know that for sure.) She did mention, in the episode that her parents thought she was crazy to do so, but she seems to be somewhat independent. I'm of that era, and if I were over 18 my parents would not be able to "control" me regardless of how much they cared about me.