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S1·E1 Pilot

Name: Pilot
Released: 2016-09-20
Duration: 43 min
Cast: Eris Baker, Caitlin Thompson, Faithe Herman, Alan Thicke, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: September 20, 2016
Runtime: 43 minutes
Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Writer: Dan Fogelman
Score: 7.7/10 (39 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired September 20, 2016 43 min ★ 7.7/10 · 39 TMDB votes

Synopsis

As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect.

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Director & writers

Dan FogelmanWriterGlenn FicarraDirectorJohn RequaDirector

Guest stars

Eris BakerTess Pearson

Caitlin ThompsonMadison Simons

Faithe HermanAnnie Pearson

Alan ThickeAlan Thicke

Da'Vine Joy RandolphTanya

Richard TannerDirector John

Lisa SchurgaStage Manager

Brian OblakFirefighter Joe

Yimmy YimMarsha

Chris GracePaul

Alena SavostikovaModel #1

Sydney SchaferModel #2

Brandon Ford GreenWaiter

Stefanie MaloufRandall's Co-Worker / Asst

Vanessa HernandezDelivery Nurse

Mark August JaimeMark

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of This Is Us air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on September 20, 2016.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in This Is Us Season 1 Episode 1?

As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect....

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