History of This Is Us in Timeline
This Is Us, created by Dan Fogelman, is a drama that aired on NBC from 2016 to 2022. The show chronicles the lives of Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their three children, Kevin, Kate, and Randall, across different timelines. It explores themes of family, love, loss, and personal growth. The series delves into the challenges and triumphs of each character, revealing how past events shape their present. Through flashbacks and flash-forwards, viewers witness the complexities of relationships and the enduring impact of family connections. Key cast members include Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chrissy Metz.
1980: Flashbacks of Jack and Rebecca begin
Circa 1980, flashbacks focused on Jack and Rebecca begin, both before and after their children's birth.
1980: The Big Three are born
In 1980, Kevin and Kate are born six weeks premature on Jack's 36th birthday, their brother Kyle was stillborn. Also in 1980, Jack and Rebecca adopt Randall.
2015: This Is Us conception
In the spring of 2015, Dan Fogelman was developing an 80-page movie script while working for ABC Studios, which would eventually become "This Is Us".
September 2016: NBC picks up This Is Us for full season
In September 2016, NBC decided to pick up the series "This Is Us" for a full season consisting of 18 episodes.
September 20, 2016: This Is Us series premiere
On September 20, 2016, the American drama television series "This Is Us" created by Dan Fogelman, premiered on NBC.
September 27, 2016: NBC picks up This Is Us for a full season
On September 27, 2016, NBC picked up the series "This Is Us" for a full season of 18 episodes.
2016: Present day storyline begins
In 2016, the present day storyline of This Is Us began, contemporaneous with the airing of the show.
January 2017: This Is Us renewed for two additional seasons
In January 2017, NBC renewed "This Is Us" for two additional seasons, each consisting of 18 episodes.
May 2017: Hulu acquires SVOD rights
In May 2017, Hulu acquired the SVOD rights to new and past episodes of "This Is Us" to air exclusively on Hulu, in addition to NBC.com and the NBC app.
September 26, 2017: Premiere of the second season of This Is Us
On September 26, 2017, the second season of "This Is Us" premiered.
September 25, 2018: Premiere of the third season of This Is Us
On September 25, 2018, the third season of "This Is Us" premiered.
May 2019: This Is Us renewed for three more seasons
In May 2019, NBC renewed the television series "This Is Us" for three additional seasons.
September 24, 2019: Premiere of the fourth season of This Is Us
On September 24, 2019, the fourth season of "This Is Us" premiered.
October 27, 2020: Premiere of the fifth season of This Is Us
On October 27, 2020, the fifth season of "This Is Us" premiered.
May 12, 2021: Announcement of series conclusion
On May 12, 2021, it was announced that the series "This Is Us" would conclude with its sixth season.
May 2021: Sixth season announced as final season
In May 2021, it was announced that the sixth season of "This Is Us" would be its final season.
January 4, 2022: Premiere of the sixth and final season of This Is Us
On January 4, 2022, the sixth and final season of "This Is Us" premiered.
May 3, 2022: Production wrapped on This Is Us
On May 3, 2022, production wrapped on the television series "This Is Us".
May 24, 2022: This Is Us series finale
On May 24, 2022, the final episode of "This Is Us" aired on NBC.
2022: Present day storyline concludes
In 2022, the present day storyline of This Is Us concluded, contemporaneous with the airing of the show.
January 8, 2024: This Is Us added to Netflix
On January 8, 2024, "This Is Us" was added to Netflix in the United States.
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