https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgq8kRS4VDc
Tonight at 9p on NBC, This Is Us airs its second standalone episode of the season and it is an emotional one between Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and his dying father (Ron Cephas Jones).
William wants to show his biological son, whom he recently became reacquainted with, where he grew up before he dies. As they drive down to Memphis, we will get to witness what William’s life was like as a baby, all the way up until to today in flashbacks. Proving the much loved drama can go back further than William’s adoptive parents’ lives. As we see what he went through all of his life, we get a better understanding of why he gave Randall up when he was just hours old.
The story isn’t only about flashbacks, William introduces Randall to family members he has never met before. Showing us a different side of the uptight triplet. He let’s go, has fun and that will bring a huge smile to our faces.
The relationship between the two men is stronger than ever, and then something happens. Something that will forever change their lives forever. Get the tissues ready because this episode will make you cry, laugh and cry some more. All while reminding you that television can be great again.
Don’t take my word for it, the show’s Executive Producer Dan Fogelman included this message with the preview. He said, “This was an episode we’ve planned since the pilot, but in my wildest dreams I never imagined it would turn out this well. Pilot directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra poured themselves into this one, and it shows. Sterling K. Brown and Ron Cephas Jones turn in two of the more memorable performances I’ve seen in some time.
“I’m obviously incredibly proud of this episode … and, obviously, incredibly biased. But I hope this one moves you as it moved me. I suspect it will.” It will and it does, so make sure to tune in because this is a must not miss episode.
