The lives of several people, including some who share the same birthday, prove to be connected in surprising ways.
Kate gets support from her new boyfriend as she struggles to lose weight; Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, William; marriage and raising three children begin to take a toll on Rebecca and Jack.
Rebecca unexpectedly encounters Randall's biological father; Kevin decides to move to New York, expecting that his sister, Kate, will join him; Jack and Rebecca bring their babies home; Rebecca tries to reconnect with her adopted child.
Jake and Rebecca take Kevin, Kate and Randall to the community swimming pool; Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play; Toby bumps into his ex-wife at a restaurant; William is mistaken as a loiterer.
Jack and Rebecca argue about the idea of starting a family; the story behind the family's love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed; Kevin discovers that the script for his part in the play is relevant to his own life.
Kate interviews for a new job that seems just about perfect, although it comes with a catch. Randall doubts his career choice and wonders if he followed the right path. Kevin and Olivia's relationship moves in a new direction. Rebecca and Jack are conflicted on what to do when Randall tests as a gifted child.
Mandy Moore
Rebecca Pearson
Milo Ventimiglia
Jack Pearson
Sterling K. Brown
Randall Pearson
Chrissy Metz
Kate Pearson
Justin Hartley
Kevin Pearson