This Is Us (2016)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,586 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2016-09-20
Seasons: 6 · 105 episodes
Where to watch This Is Us
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, Paramount+, YouTube TV, NBC
- Free with ads: Spectrum On Demand, NBC
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Follows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present and past times. 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.
This Is Us parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that This Is Us is an emotional family drama dealing with grief, addiction, adoption, and loss of loved ones.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Addiction is a significant storyline for one of the main characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson
- Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson
- Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson
- Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson
- Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson
- Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas
This Is Us FAQ
Is This Is Us good?
This Is Us has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,586 audience ratings.
Where can I watch This Is Us?
In the US you can stream This Is Us on Hulu, Fubo, Paramount+, YouTube TV and NBC, watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and NBC and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is This Is Us OK for kids?
This Is Us is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that This Is Us is an emotional family drama dealing with grief, addiction, adoption, and loss of loved ones.
What shows are like This Is Us?
If you liked This Is Us, try The Haunting of Hill House, Six Feet Under, One Tree Hill and Good American Family.