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This Is Us: Season 4

18 episodes Premiered Sep 24, 2019 Updated Sep 26, 2026
Previously on This Is Us

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of This Is Us Season 3.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (14): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S4·E1 Mytharc

Strangers

Sep 24, 2019 · 43 min

Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.

S4·E2 Mytharc

The Pool: Part Two

Oct 1, 2019 · 43 min

Beth and Randall adjust to life in Philadelphia. Jack and Rebecca take the Big Three to the pool.

S4·E3 Core

Unhinged

Oct 8, 2019 · 43 min

Randall is confronted with a tough choice; Kate and Toby adjust to their new home; Miguel and Jack's friendship solidifies.

S4·E4 Core

Flip a Coin

Oct 15, 2019 · 43 min

Kevin reflects on his past. Rebecca visits Randall at college. Beth's mom comes to visit. Kate and Toby share new experiences with Baby Jack.

S4·E5 Core

Storybook Love

Oct 22, 2019 · 43 min

Rebecca hosts a dinner party. Kevin tries to support those around him. Randall faces concerns about how his family is adjusting to their new home.

S4·E6 Core

The Club

Oct 29, 2019 · 43 min

Kate and Toby try to make time for their marriage. Jack attempts to prove himself to Rebecca's father. Randall struggles to find his place with the other councilmen.

S4·E7 Core

The Dinner and the Date

Nov 5, 2019 · 43 min

Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.

S4·E8 Core

Sorry

Nov 12, 2019 · 43 min

Rebecca visits Randall in Philadelphia. Beth is troubled by a request from Deja. Kevin has doubts about himself.

S4·E9 Core

So Long, Marianne

Nov 19, 2019 · 43 min

The Pearson family gathers for their first Thanksgiving at Randall's Philadelphia townhouse.

S4·E10 Core

Light and Shadows

Jan 14, 2020 · 43 min

Kevin searches for romance. Kate meets Toby's Crossfit friends. Randall travels to LA to be with Rebecca.

S4·E12 Core

A Hell of a Week (2)

Jan 28, 2020 · 43 min

Kevin revisits his past and questions his future.

S4·E13 Core

A Hell of a Week (3)

Feb 11, 2020 · 43 min

Kate finds strength in unexpected places.

S4·E14 Core

The Cabin

Feb 18, 2020 · 43 min

The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.

S4·E15 Core

Clouds

Feb 25, 2020 · 43 min

Kevin spends the day with Rebecca. Toby makes a grand gesture. The Big Three get their report cards.

S4·E17 Mytharc

After the Fire

Mar 17, 2020 · 43 min

Randall reflects on what could have been.

S4·E18 Mytharc

Strangers: Part Two

Mar 24, 2020 · 43 min

The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.

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