The sixth and final season of the American television series ''

This Is Us ''This Is Us'' is an American family drama television series that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames. It s ...

'' continues to follow the lives and connections of the Pearson family across several time periods. The season is produced by Rhode Island Ave. Productions, Zaftig Films, and

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, with

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, Isaac Aptaker, and Elizabeth Berger serving as showrunners. The series was renewed for a fourth, fifth, and sixth season in May 2019. The season stars an ensemble cast featuring Milo Ventimiglia,

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, Sterling K. Brown,

Chrissy Metz Christine Michelle Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series ''This Is Us'' (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Aw ...

Justin Hartley Justin Scott Hartley (born January 29, 1977) is an American actor. He has played Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' (2002–2006), Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on The CW television series ''Smallville'' (2006–2011), and Adam New ...

, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan,

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, Caitlin Thompson, Chris Geere,

Niles Fitch Niles Fitch (born July 12, 2001) is an American actor who began his career as a child actor. He gained prominence through his role in the NBC series ''This Is Us''. He received praise for his role as Quinton in the drama film ''The Fallout'' (20 ...

, Logan Shroyer, Hannah Zeile, Eris Baker, Faithe Herman, Lyric Ross,

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, and

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. On May 12, 2021, it was announced that the sixth season would be the show's last. The sixth season premiered on January 4, 2022 and concluded on May 24, 2022. The season consisted of 18 episodes.

Cast and characters

Main

* Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson *

as Rebecca Pearson * Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson **

as teenage Randall Pearson *

as Kate Pearson ** Hannah Zeile as teenage Kate Pearson *

as Kevin Pearson ** Logan Shroyer as teenage Kevin Pearson * Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson * Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon *

as Miguel Rivas * Caitlin Thompson as Madison Simons * Chris Geere as Phillip * Eris Baker as Tess Pearson * Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson * Lyric Ross as Deja Pearson *

as Malik Hodges *

as Nicky Pearson

Recurring

Jennifer Morrison Jennifer Marie Morrison is an American actress, director, producer, and former child model. She is mainly known for her roles as Dr. Allison Cameron in the medical-drama series ''House'' (2004–2012) and Emma Swan in the ABC adventure-fantasy ...

as Cassidy Sharp * Blake Stadnik as Jack Damon *

Auden Thornton Auden Thornton is an American actress. Life and career Thornton was born and raised in Houston, Texas and began performing at a young age. At the age of nine, she was cast in the film ''Arlington Road'' starring Jeff Bridges and Joan Cusack. She ...

as Lucy *

Alexandra Breckenridge Alexandra Hetherington Breckenridge is an American actress. She began her career with supporting roles in the teen comedy films '' Big Fat Liar'' (2002) and '' She's the Man'' (2006). She later played reporter Willa McPherson in the FX series ...

as Sophie ** Amanda Leighton as teenage Sophie * Mike Manning as 'The Manny'

Guest

* Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill *

Andrew Santino Andrew W. Santino (born October 16, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster known for television series and films such as '' Sin City Saints'', '' The Disaster Artist'', ''Mixology'', ''I'm Dying Up Here'' and ''Dave''. Educa ...

as Casey *

Vanessa Bell Calloway Vanessa Bell Calloway ( Bell; born March 20, 1957) is an American actress. Beginning her career as a dancer, Bell Calloway became known for her film roles as Princess Imani Izzi in the 1988 comedy ''Coming to America'', as well as for her roles ...

as Edie *

Tyler Barnhardt Tyler Davis Barnhardt (born January 13, 1993) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Matthew Roe in the American period drama television series '' Underground'' and Charlie St. George in the American teen drama streaming television s ...

as Mike * Katie Lowes as Arielle

Episodes

Production

On May 12, 2019,

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renewed the series for its fourth, fifth and sixth seasons, at 18 episodes each, for a total of 54 additional episodes. The season was confirmed to be the final season in May 2021. The sixth season featured the directorial debuts of actors Chris Sullivan and

. Cast member Susan Kelechi Watson co-wrote the episode "Our Little Island Girl: Part Two", which focused on her character, Beth. Watson felt that she was writing the end of Beth's emotional arc, and that it was "beautiful" to have that opportunity.

Reception

Note: Live+3 day ratings have been stated where Live+7 day ratings are unavailable.

References

External links

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Official finale screenplay
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