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I forgot to say, I really loved Beth for sticking up to Kate when talking to Randall. That was so heartwarming. I really disliked the Beth, Sophie (and Philip) jokes about the family. I get that the producers probably wanted to lighten it up (and prob been reading too many comments in here) but it felt way out of place for SUCH a serious and sad issue. I would be miserable if my significant other talked about me like this about a serious issue. About Kate, I think it was a bit sad to see she could only find her worth in an all of the sudden amazing career. As someone else feeling like her throughout my life and a little lost and having family members be like how Kevin and Randall are to Kate it was sad to see it had to take a magical amazing career for her to stand up to them and for Toby to explain how amazing she is. What if you're not a career person? And for the millionth time - give a damn emmy to Mandy Moore already!! Amazing!

Yees, I kind of hope there is a crazy twist where Toby ends up with her... They are much better for each other. She has absolutely NO chemistry with Philip and it makes zero sense.

This show has me in RUINS. I don't even know if I will be able to watch the last 2 episodes.. Those flashback scenes together with current time scenes really messed me up.. So beautiful but sad at the same time. Seeing it first hand in my own life with my mom and grandmother, who might not have a lot of time left, is just killing me. Missing the person she used to be and scared to lose those memories to how she has been the last few years and finally scared to lose her period. Also the sibling relationship is so spot on with this show. How you seem to be stuck with how you were when you were younger or in an important time of your life with them and how hard it is to have these difficult conversations with SO much baggage to your relationship weighing in. This show is the best show I've ever watched.

OMG good to know Im not the only one! The scene touched me so randomly out of nowhere and even made me cry!! So crazy. Could literally feel her love through the screen! Made me so thankful for grandmoms <3

Wow I cant believe I barely survived a Kevin epi. Was looking forward to this so much and Kevin is my favorite. I feel like Cassidy and Nicky stole his show though and in my mind this episode got completely sidetracked. Huge bummer. Hopefully Kate's will be better next week!

Okay, writers this stringing along who Kevin's love story is going to be has become really tiresome now. Just pick already. After this episode I sure don't hope it's Madison. Team Sophie all the way but it has to happen in a good way which I feel like there is barely time for. I freaking love Beth more and more for every episode. Her and Rebecca's relationship is ADORABLE!! Seems like Toby and Kate are heading for troubles.

Couldn't it still be? If that trip happened right before she turned 8 and then the mom decided to leave cause of the dad just working instead of being with his family? Obviously kind of weird and horrible for her to just leave her daughter with a man that doesn't have time for her. But the stories could still fit together.

Omg what an episode... Left me crying multiple times. First though I really hate how they incorporated covid into the show. I really wish I could forget about it while watching my favourite show instead of getting reminded of it every few mins ugh. Also I wanna see what they originally had in store, it sure feels like they changed A LOT of the original storyline. I really liked this episode since it found a really awesome way to include relevant flashbacks with the now. Those are truly my favourite episode. And finding out more about how Kate fared after Jack died was way overdue. Teenage Kate really gets to me as it's heartbreaking to see how easy it is esp for teenage girls to be SO hard on themselves. I remember those feelings all too well. Thank god she has an amazing mom there to watch her and had a supportive dad. Imagine what teenagers go through without that.. No no no no to Kevin's ex - HUGE waste of time. And SO random he was able to just walk right in and talk to her... LOL come on now. It was good and interesting to see Toby's dad. Really good lesson esp for men to not bottle in your feelings. Beth and the ballet... It really got to me as well as I have similarities in my own life. Just wow.. I feel so sad for her and know exactly how it feels even more lonely because no one else will understand all those little major moments that happened in a field you were dying to be in for the rest of your life. And although you want to be able to share it feels almost impossible. The Madison storyline feels a bit forced - like yes we get it, she comes from a really broken family. She has to have other stuff going for her though. Do we even know what her job or other passions are yet? Hope the next two episode will live up to this!

This was the worst episode for quite a while. I felt like you can really tell they've been struggling with this virus and having to re-write everything FAST. This felt way rushed and just bad. It's like they're going by in slow-motion. I love this show but this episode had me going in and out so many times. Ugh. The only thing good about this episode was Beth! I freaking love her.

Hahah I actually paused the show to have a better look at those names! Thought it was extremely weird how it said "Fogelman" then I remembered once I read in here lol.. Too funny these directors!

What a beautiful episode! (another one) I really love how this show shows us the other side of whatever mood strangers seem to be in and the importance of always being open and not judge right away. The person who cuts you off in store or traffic may be on the way home to a dying family member with medicine, you just never ever know. If you're in a good position in life always being nice and handing a helping hand just goes such a long way. I also thought it was Miguel's parents and got pretty annoyed! More strangers!?! Whats the point in this huge special episode, we need all the screen time we can get with the big 3 and not these strangers. Boy was I humbled in the end.. So beautiful to put that in there in these times!! Just imagine the world if Covid had hit 30 years ago! I love the men in this episode. Love that it was Jack feeling sentimental about the kids growing up. It usually always is the mom in TV shows. It's so good to see how dads can feel the same and in this case even more than the mom. Holy cow that needle... And in the back.. God help me when I give birth one day.. HAHA "Give her something interesting!" I haven't laughed out loud by myself for a while! I love Beth!! Also YAY little 3 flashbacks! SO cute, I hope we get to see more from that time! Seriously I know it's been said many times before but the make up department for this show is INCREDIBLE! And also Mandy! She literally depicts "older mom" PERFECTLY and looks the part as well! So insanely talented makeup people! CANT WAIT FOR THE FUTURE!

Wow this episode had me crying so much and kept tugging at my heart!! First I was a little underwhelmed with the Kevin and football storyline, but they did alright. Maybe I just miss pre-teen Kevin lol, he was such a sweetheart. I thought I would be super into the sport theme of it all, but turned out what really got to me was the parent theme and what Jack said about your parent always being inside you and their voices even long after they're gone. Nobody thinks about it but as someone who has lost a parent after a difficult relationship let me just say how much that made sense to me. Hearing those voices at whatever you're doing. It just really highlights the importance of being a parent like Jack. Make sure your voice is reasonable and good so that it will stick in your children. When Kevin said in the end how Jack felt about him it made me cry so hard. I know it may seem like a lot for him to "live up to" and he doesn't want to fail his dad but deep inside he must feel such peace knowing that's how his dad looked at him and our parents are the ones that know us the best so it must have been truth even if Kevin doesn't always believe it. Also the end.... Just fucking wow. That was so freaking heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. To hear Madison doesn't have anybody while being in this huge situation and the nurse trying to be so helping even though she must be way overworked. And then for freaking Randall to call like that.... And say the things he did... Fucking WOW! I love this show and how it shows us again and again how to freaking act with people. Even these small acts of kindness and how much they can mean for somebody else. To really listen and see what people need. No matter if its strangers or family members. Wow this just had me cry to no end! BEAUTIFUL! Also hahahaha the scene with Miguel and Rebecca trying to find tickets and Rebecca being so excited until realising she made a mistake. ELDERLY-MOM-CLASSIC haha that was SO endearing!! I was actually shocked it ended when it did. I was really wanting to see the next day with football and Kevin to have it wrap up. Also seeing if the coach changed or not? That talk with Jack and the coach in the bathroom felt not finished, and how the coach left so fast. What does that mean? A person like that rarely changes.

Okay so not the kids, but I just want Kevin and Sophie so bad!

What a complete waste of episode! I tried anyways since there is literally nothing else to do these days, but was BORED to death and then went in here and saw something about my fave Kevin so I managed to stay with it til the end. That lake scene with Randall and his mom...... WAY WEIRD! Even for TIU. I don't know WHAT they were thinking. Anyway about the car crash. PLEASE be Madison and the twins, so Kevin can go to Sophie and have a family with her ❤️ Did he say they were on the way to the hospital or already there? I also thought it didn't look like Kevin's car.

What a crazy way to start the show after the long break. It felt way rushed and as if the producers just got it ready last night. Shocking start. I would have liked a bit of a smoother start but I guess they had a lot to say in this episode. It just feels WAY rushed, they have dragged out a ton of things for forever and then BAM here you go, all the answers in 42 mins! Like wait what. Anyways, I guess the abortion story had already been guessed so not much of a surprise there. It probably was a bit much for Kate to go there and confront him, but I think deep down it was really good for her to stand up to him as her stronger self today. It is really interesting how differently two people can view a relationship or friendship and almost have no idea how different it was for the other part. And I agree the end scene with toby in the car felt way weird.. Is he starting to feel differently about Kate? Omg also the last scene with teenage Kate and Rebecca. Who can relate? As a girl it is THE hardest thing to lie or hide things from your mother. To think that she was hiding it even with a loving mother like Rebecca is just HEARTBREAKING. I'm sorry but THANK GOD Randall's mom is dead. I could not even imagine going there. I also hope they don't show the "get to know her" part. Please. I would much rather focus on his kids or relationship or Kevin. EDIT: just saw the preview for next week.. NOOOOO... I will probably skip it. Ugh... Kevin and Madison was just waiting to happen. All their scenes are way fake and uncomfortable. The forcing it is so clear. Just call it a day and agree to co-parent and try to find someone that will make you happy. This is clearly not meant to be. I still hope for Kevin and Sophie. The phone call between teenage Kevin and Randall made a lot of sense. The adult one was also heartwarming although I wish Randall would have also apologized to Kevin, as he was really opening up and being vulnerable. All in all, theyre about to lose me if they dont go back to season 1 magic anytime soon. I would like a big 3 kids throwback in every episode.. Although I know the actors get older. But even better a big 3 pre-school throwback ❤️

What a great episode finally. But WHAT, I can't get over we have to wait til January... And no Thanksgiving episode... This really was one of the best things about 2020 right now, the show coming back and now this.. Ugh! Anyways, so this episode contains my favorite part of this show. The flashbacks leading to understanding the actors and their behaviors today. Just love love love, I just find it SO interesting! Also I just love Jack and Rebecca, they just make the best couple and I think tonight's struggle is one that a LOT of moms and dads deal with and find themselves relating to. Heck, I don't even have kids (yet) but I could see myself in that situation so easily. My other favorite part about this show is Kevin. I don't know if it's simply because I relate to him the most or Justin's acting but I just can't get enough. Especially (pre)teen Kevin really fascinates me. He is so raw somehow and I just love to follow along and to discover how he became how he is today. It was really heartwarming to see how Randall ended up helping him in this episode and how overhearing his dad pushed him to do better. It's really so interesting how even these things said when you think people can't hear you can affect their lives this much. Always gotta be careful of your words esp around kids. The acting scene was really tough but I sensed such a huge wanting for approval from Kevin and the old jealousy towards Randall coming out with this girl the director loved easily. Honestly was hard to watch and Justin did an amazing job depicting the emotions with no words. I did tear up a big when he received the note in the end although he might still be a jerk. But Kevin really needed that. Randall's storylines lately have been hella boring. The only thing that was good about tonight was Beth's reaction to the video.. I literally lol'ed. She is probably the best part of Randall. Please no more Malik. I'm also kind of effy about Kate's adoption story. It's been done way too many times before and at this point I just don't even care or have any belief that it will work out. What I do care about, however, is teenage Kate and what went down with Mark. The pregnancy thing caught me off guard and I am a bit disappointed to be honest. So cliché.I hope it doesn't just end there. I feel like that Mark really was vile and I want to see the whole thing and how they all deal with it.

Omg all this waiting in these horrible times for this.... I'm WAY disappointed! For the first few minutes I was surprised that they actually incorporated Covid into the show but I actually was fine with it at first - thought it was an interesting twist. However it VERY quickly got old and as others have said you watch TV shows to kind of forget about your life for 45 mins - not to be reminded about horrific events going on that you hear about in the news 24/7. It just makes you sad - and not in the usual good TIU way but a "Im sick of life" way. Ugh. Same goes for the black lives matter. I really think they have already touched upon racism on this show, I really don't think they need to drag this down our throat. It has gotten WAY too political correct. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for #BLM in real life, but I just don't need to see it on a TV show when it has been ALL over everywhere already. Also I think it was way weird how they handled Kevin's twins news. It felt so fake. I'm confused - in the fast forward there was only a boy. Do we think he loses the girl twin? Or is it just another plot twist and she will be there too. I am SO curious to see the adorbs kids Kevin would have. He is, after all, insanely gorgeous. Speaking of kids. I freaking miss the young big 3. If it was up to me they should be included in EVERY episode. Either the toddlers, pre-teens or teenagers. That is one of the most interesting parts of the show I feel like. Seeing how all these small or big events in your childhood years form you into the person you are today. I just love it. Give me more! Also love the young actors! I. Could. Not. Care. Less. About. Randall. And. His. Biological. Parents. Been there, done that. DON'T GO THERE WRITERS! To be honest Randall annoyed be THE ENTIRE episodes and I'm really fed up with him. Move on!! He has been the focus for SO long. Please stop. I laughed out loud with the text exchange between him and Kevin. SO so so real. Imagine how often it happens in real life and how much better the world would be if everyone could just let down their guards and be real no matter how much people has hurt us. I guess thats all - I kind of was in and out of sleep... that's saying a lot after having waited FOREVER for new episodes. Please make it better! Season 1 good!

Omg I died laughing at your last sentence! You put everything I'm thinking into words!

Wow, what a beautiful episode! I really love these episodes where they combine 3 timelines.. it's just so beautiful. Freaking love it. You really get to see why things matter to people and how they turned into who they are today. Just imagine how helpful it would be if you got a little flashback story to everyone you meet right away. It makes so much sense for Randall to be like this with what he experienced and for Kevin to be more "laid back" as he wasn't there when Jack died and the fire. What a trauma for Randall. I can really see now how this whole thing can really mess up their relationship. They will never be able to fully understand where each other is coming from. When watching from the outside you can really see both sides, but for especially siblings with SO much build up from their entire lives it can almost be impossible. So sad how that's the case for so many siblings and how it can cause huge feuds in families. I think Mandy Moore is so great and plays the different ages SO well. It was so heartbreaking to see when the actor guy started talking about the horse carriages. So realistic. He wasn't meaning anything by it and obviously could have no idea what those words could do to Rebecca. It's really crazy with these things.. these small seemingly no big deal things we say that can just mean the world to the other person and how if they weren't said, I mean who knows what could have happened with the two of them. He seemed like a nice guy. And omg I was waiting to see what happened with Kate home alone for the whole episode... I was thinking surely they must give us SOMETHING. But of course theyre going to drag it out YET AGAIN when we should have known SO many episodes ago, UGH! Im really thinking it's Marc that is going to come over and it will be a disaster. Honestly there is simply no way a teenage girl like Kate is going to drop him in a second. That's never how those relationships work. But we shall see.. The scene with Rebecca and Jack in Queens was also SO touching. Jack being so scared he couldn't live up to Rebeccas nice childhood memories with her "perfect" dad only to see he wasn't so perfect and that Rebecca loves what Jack has to offer so much more. How beautiful.

A few things I loved in this episode: Pre-teen Kevin is my favorite of all time. I could watch episodes after episodes of flashbacks to that time. I also just think it's SUCH an impressionable time, so maybe the most crucial years for how the big 3 adults turn out, which is why I'm holding on to every second. It was so clear how much of an afterthought Kevin has been in that family dynamic. The whole grade thing, having to beg to go to a store for 5 mins with his mom, etc. I do find it really refreshing though how we see Rebecca and Jack are two loving parents but sometimes things or families just happen like that and a not so good dynamic gets started without it being the intention. The scene with Kevin and Rebecca at the store though just hit me! You literally could see how much it meant for him to get some positive reaction from his mom. The current timeline scenes were also really touching and Rebecca was so nice and assertive to say how nice of a trait Kevin has to make everything fun. It's these things he has been yearning to hear from her all these years. You can really tell how much this reconnection with his mom means to him. Just adorable! It's never too late. Kate and Toby seemed better than I thought they would. I actually liked the Kate/Madison scene after a little awkwardness in the beginning. I thought it seemed super real and could be a conversation between me and my best friend. I am softening up to Madison and do see how she and Kevin could workout although I am still team Kophie. Forgot to mention pre-teen and also teen Kate are really good at showing that teenage girl world! I keep getting flashbacks to that age and all those mood swings, insecurities, doubts etc. Even just the body languages they nail perfectly and the music. The montage at the end with young Jack Damon was so good. It's funny how all these little or bigger things parents decide to do can make such an impact on their kids. Imagine if they hadnt built that studio, who knows if Jack would even end up in the music industry. I am not even gonna comment on Randall. Also lastly, ugh, why is there another break next week?? Can this show get it together?!

Hahah from my memory I think actually it was boys from school! Or maybe a good mix. But Im pretty sure it wasn't only celebrities. I mostly cared about the how many kids questions haha.

Oh my.. That is literally my. whole. childhood. right there!! I must have played it a million times over!! Ah those good old times! I wish they would have used this in the show!!

Although this episode was extremely predictable it still moved me to tears. Of course that's how Kevin's house came to be. Really beautiful and shows Kevin's personality perfectly. I just love him. For the flashbacks from the cabin my heart stopped when Marc dropped the cup... I can't even imagine. And to think she still went on and excused everything. Poor poor Kate. I thought Kevin played perfectly in the breakfast scene, the way he looks at Marc is such a brotherly protective way. To be honest though I wish they would have played it out more. It felt a little, I dont know, short? And of course an abusive boyfriend is serious, but still think it could have been different. Rebecca really only needed one of the boys with her. The Toby and Jack stuff seemed dragged out, but good to see he can be a great father and knows it now. I just still fail to see any light in him. Still don't think there are good things to come in this family. Back to Kevin, yes I am obsessed, I think it's really showing that all his good deeds always are hidden from everyone else except the one person he is with. I really feel for him.

So this episodes, despite the stupid cliffhanger (come on, we've waited long enough), was really good considering it was a Kate heavy epi! I seem to adore teen Kate, since I so vividly remember how terribly hard those insecure teenage years were and can relate with meeting the wrong guys. The actress also plays that character really well; insecure, confused, stubborn, etc. Esp the interactions between her and Mandy were so touching and spot on for a teenager and a worried loving mother. My heart ached for Rebecca, as Im now also old enough to see the mom part of it, and I honestly fear this scenario so much with my own daughter one day. There is just no getting into her behind all the walls even though I thought Rebecca tried to go about it the best way possible. So horrifying when you think about it. Seeing them bond at the retreat and Rebecca's motherly love were also extremely touching. Mandy did so well in this episode really, and like others said, almost stole the show. Moms are just the best. Toby on the other hand makes me sick. Yeah I get that he has a hard time with accepting the fact that his son has a disability, but it's the way he goes about it. And not going on this trip.. Making Kate feel even more alone in it. Especially on top of how he just admitted what happened with one of his crossfit friends. Come on! Kate needs you now. I'm so happy Rebecca talked some sense and confidence into her, so she was able to really call Toby out in the end and let him know he really needs to step it up. I for sure dont believe they will be able to work it out though. Maybe Kate will even get with that neighbor after a divorce. Will be interesting to see! Toddler Kate was also completely adorable but the whole story and scene seemed a bit.. tacky? I didn't really follow how it had such a big meaning that it had to get so much screen time? Wish it had been done better. I love seeing this interesting childhood flashbacks in general and how they have formed the people the big 3's are today. I didn't really feel this one gave me anything. Not to forget that they could have used all that extra screen time to freaking tell us what happened in the cabin!!!! Ugh. Oh well, we will see next week. Lastly, poor poor Kevin. Getting to know about his mom's health last. I know it's hard if kids don't all live around you etc but I really do think in these scenarios you want to try to have a family meeting and tell your kids all together. No matter how grown up they are at the time. I know if it was me and my mom I would definitely feel way left out and horrible about finding out last. And this is on top of the whole mountain of neglect Kevin feels regarding his mother. That must really be a hard pill to swallow. Since this is not what makes them not talk to Randall I really wonder what it can be then.

OMG are they kidding us??? They're gonna make us wait even longer to see what happens... I'll update more when I have calmed down.