It’s hard to believe the second season ofThis Is Usis over already.
Thankfully, fans don’t have to wonder if another season will follow it will.
In January 2017,NBCpicked up both the second and third seasons.
With a show so good, it’s no wonder.
According toHarper’s Bazaar, Season 3 is likely to premier sometime in the fall of 2018.
And, despite how amazing the series is, not all of these episodes were created equal.
Here’s a look at the best and, yes, the worst of season two.
Proceed with caution: major spoilers ahead.
Lyric Ross put on a stellar performance as Deja and it’s clear this girl has someseriousacting chops.
There are some beautiful moments throughout the episode, even including a Randall-esque speech given by Deja.
No matter who they are or what they’re going through, everyone sleeps.
It was easy to think of her as the villain, but knowing her backstory made room for compassion.
Ratings also suffered withThis is Usgoing down 12 percent, according toDeadline.
The show is jam-packed with emotion.
Usually, that is.
Still, the episode had some really adorable moments.
Of course, this just means Mom ends up doing most of the work.
Still, The Big Three work together to give their parents a great anniversary.
Toby tries to get closer to his soon-to-be brothers-in-law and Kate strives to foster a deeper connection with Beth.
This is the first timeThis Is Usdelves into this part of the past, which was fun to see.
The Big Three are 28 years old and the year is 2008.
Yes, 2008 did you know it was set in 2008?
Perhaps the creators wanted to verify audiences knew what time period they were watching.
After all, 2008 would be a bit difficult to differentiate from 2017 on television.
Or, maybe the show was inserting some innocuous political commentary it’s hard to know.
Nevertheless, fans did not miss that the year was, you guessed it, 2008.
The audience also gets to know more about Rebecca and Miguel’s relationship.
Miguel messaged Rebecca on Facebook at least 10 years after Jack passed away.
There was no funny business between Rebecca and Miguel, it seems.
“Still There”
“Still There” reminds viewers just how awful the chickenpox are.
Set in the ’90s, preteen Kevin, Kate, and Randall take the spotlight of the episode.
Cue the incredibly awkward mother-daughter tension.
This episode tackles racism in a way that’s so rarely seen on television.
Sadly, young Randall overhears the conversation and Jack and Rebecca explain the nuances of racism.
It’s heartbreaking to watch Randall take it all in.
Lyric Ross' performance as Deja continues to be amazing.
Kate also discovers she is pregnant in this episode.
All three of the present-day storylines have been done and, quite frankly, overdone in other shows.
Kevin and Beth have a sweet bonding moment within the episode.
Of course, there are some very heavy moments.
There are scenes showing Jack’s attempts to stop drinking and attending AA meetings.
I really didn’t want you to know that about me.
But you have to know."
This moment bringsallthe feels.
One part of the episode, however, didn’t flow as expected.
However, everyone got along just fine in this episode.
Beth sees Deja unpack cigarettes and drama ensues.
Deja calls her a b*tch when Randall steps into to help.
While Deja is a main focus of the episode, it unfortunately doesn’t feel that way.
Sylvester Stallone, who plays himself, stars opposite Kevin in the making of an action movie.
Still, Stallone and Kevin share a tearjerking moment about Jack’s passing and the episode manages to recover.
A lot happens in “Brothers,” but it doesn’t feel overly rushed.
In the present-day timeline, Kevin’s addiction to his pain medication is more-or-less controlling him at this point.
He puts on some music, pours water on himself, and starts dancing.
No thanks, Toby!
In the ’90s flashbacks, Jack takes the boys camping, while Rebecca and Kate plan a mother-daughter day.
We get to see young Kevin’s mistreatment of Randall poor Randall!
while Dad just wants the two of them to get along.
This episode also highlights Jack’s dying father and shows Rebecca visiting him in the hospital.
Jack chooses not to end his camping trip early to visit his father.
“That man’s been dead to me for a long time,” he tells Rebecca.
At the very end of the episode, we learn even more about Jack’s family.
He has a brother!
It’s interesting to see what will become of this new arc in the show.
Well done, Kevin.
Of course, Miguel says no.
At the very end of the episode, we see a smoke detector with the battery missing.
But also,yes!
The smoke detector is a big piece of the puzzle.
“Number Two”
“Number Two” is all about Kate.
It’s one of a three-part series, with each episode focusing on one Pearson child at a time.
The episode picks up with Kate dealing with the aftermath of her miscarriage.
The audience also gets to see how Toby is holding up, which is not great.
Regardless, he puts Kate first and tries to make this all easier to bear.
In addition to seeing present-day Kate, we also get a better insight into the life of teenage Kate.
She’s applying to Berklee College of Music, but is keeping it a secret.
Hopefully season three will have even more of these touching moments.
Although this episode focuses almost entirely on Kate, some feel she’s still misunderstood.
That is, both were incredibly well-liked.
Although “Number Three” is centered on Randall, much of it is about Deja.
Just as she and Randall are starting to bond, Deja is reunited with her mother.
Watching Randall say goodbye to his 12-year-old foster daughter is a tear-inducing experience, to be sure.
While this scene may seem out of place, the writing makes it work.
Kevin being the one in the blindspot, this time.
Far from it, this episode is subtle yet strong.
AlthoughEntertainment Weeklyconsidered it to be a bit “drab,“viewers found it exciting.
Details about Randall’s adoption were also revealed in this episode.
Lastly, in present-day, Kevin’s drug abuse also hit an all-time high in this episode.
This wasn’t a risk-free decision on Fogelman’s part.
Thankfully, viewers loved the idea and the episodes were some of the best of the season.
Kevin loses the only tangible memory he has of his father his necklace and struggles to get it back.
He ends up weeping on the lawn outside of the home of a one-night-stand.
It’s not pretty.
Kevin cries out, “I just need somebody to help me.”
This hurts us too!
In present day, Randall is thinking of adopting a baby.
Kate is chasing her dreams as a singer go, Kate!
and Kevin was offered a spot in a movie directed by Ron Howard.
Of course, this isThis Is Usso there are some not-so-good things, too.
In the past timeline, Jack is staying with Miguel while he and Rebecca are working out their issues.
They decide to take the kids to dinner and explain what’s going on.
Obviously, they don’t take it very well.
In the end, the couple decides they will work it out thank goodness!
This episode also explores the slightly dysfunctional side of the relationship between the siblings.
Kate is the mother hen to Kevin, and Kevin is very dependent on Kate.
Kevin admits to Toby that he needs to loosen the reigns now that she’s getting hitched.
It’s a great moment between future brothers-in-law, Toby and Kevin.
Still, this episode provided a great way to jump back into the series.
“The Car”
Were you worried when you saw the promo for “The Car”?
This episode had the potential to fail, but it definitely did not.
The carisa central theme, but the writers were not so committed to it that it became tiring.
That means we were all stillwhollydevastated when watching “The Car.”
Rebecca has some major bridge-anxiety and keeps her eyes closed, while Jack drives.
Jack and The Big Three all work together to comfort their mom until they make it across.
It’s a powerful and subtle moment, which is what this episode and this show is all about.
Boy, oh, boy, does stuff hit the fan in this episode.
Kevin’s therapist brings up Jack’s alcoholism and uses the term “addict.”
Naturally, that doesn’t sit too well with Rebecca.
Kevin points out that they are a “family of addicts” and he’s right.
You know, the song with the lyrics “‘Cause that’ll be the day when I die.”
The title alone could bringThis Is Usfans to tears.
Uh oh, that could only mean something big was going to happen and that it did.
We also learned that teenage Kevin and Jack weren’t on the best of terms at this point.
After fighting with his parents, Kevin decided to spend the night with Sophie.
Unfortunately, he would never get the chance.
“Super Bowl Sunday” was essentiallythe2018 Super Bowl, anyway.
According toDeadline, this episode had its best “regular slot demo performance” since the fall finale.
It also ranked in at 9.8 onIMDBand was as good as everyone said it was.
Mandy Moore’s performance as Rebecca was especially stellar in this episode.
Indescribably sad just the way weThis Is Usfans like it!
“The Wedding”
Season 2 ends on a high note with “The Wedding.”
In many ways, this episode is about letting go of the painful past while still honoring it.
Set at the old Pearson family cabin, the wedding is beautiful.
At the reception, both brothers give a toast.
Together, Kevin, Randall, Kate, and Rebecca take a breath and let it out.
Let’s be honest, fans did too.
Randall’s speech comes next and it’s all about choosing the right people.
Meanwhile, viewers get a peekinto the futureand the future iswild.
