It’s anything but blue skies for the Pearsons as they celebrate Baby Jack’s first birthday under tense circumstances.
But it’s not all about the Pearsons and their family issues. On the season finale, This Is Us Season 4 Episode 18, “Strangers: Part Two,” will revisit the strangers that were an important fixture of the first half of this season — and noticeably absent from the second half.
After a season of exciting new connections, necessary character critiques, and very few missteps, the series is looking to leave a lasting impression with a finale of emotional fireworks and dense family drama.
So don’t let the sunny skies and birthday festivities fool you. Lines have been drawn, Randall and Kevin are preparing for war, and Jack Jr. may just prove the Pearson family is cursed once and for all.
This Is Us knows it’s not a proper Pearson party if there isn’t resentment of some kind present. But the series also knows it’s not a proper season if Dr. K doesn’t grace us with his presence at least once.
Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!
Episode description: The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack’s first birthday.
Photos from This Is Us Season 4 Episode 18:
THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: Gerald McRaney as Dr. K — (Photo by: Mitchell Haddad/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Lyric Ross as Deja, Assante Blackk as Malik — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Lyric Ross as Deja, Assante Blackk as Malik — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Justin Hartley as Kevin, Sterling K. Brown as Randall — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Chris Sullivan as Toby, Baby Jack, Chrissy Metz as Kate — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: Griffin Dunne as Nicky — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: Sterling K. Brown as Randall — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: Chrissy Metz as Kate — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Justin Hartley as Kevin, Chrissy Metz as Kate — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Justin Hartley as Kevin, Sterling K. Brown as Randall — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: Justin Hartley as Kevin — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Justin Hartley as Kevin, Sterling K. Brown as Randall — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Justin Hartley as Kevin — (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)THIS IS US — “Strangers: Part Two” Episode 418 — Pictured: (l-r) Jon Huertas as Miguel, Mandy Moore as Rebecca — (Photo by: Mitchell Haddad/NBC)
Alicia is a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Critic and a Critics Choice Association member. She credits her passion for TV to workplace sitcoms, paranormal dramedies, and coming-of-age stories. In her free time, Alicia loves to curl up with a good book and lose herself in a cozy game. Keep a lookout for her coverage of Ghosts. You can also find her work on Eulalie Magazine and Cool Girl Critiques. Follow Alicia on social media: @aliciagilstorf
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