This Is Us Season 3 Episode 1
This Is Us
Season 3

Ep 1. Nine Bucks

  • TV14
  • September 25, 2018
  • 43 min
  • 8.6  (1,871)

The show This Is Us season 3 episode 1 titled "Nine Bucks" takes viewers back into the lives of the Pearson family with all its beautiful imperfections. As the title suggests, the episode depicts the characters' experiences around the theme of money.

The episode opens with Randall, who is running for office, waking up early and going for a jog around his campaign trail. He then heads back home to the hustle and bustle of family life. He drops off his girls Deja and Annie at school and returns home to find Beth, his wife, preparing breakfast for him. As they sit down to eat, Randall talks about the campaign trail and the pressure he is facing to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, Kate is struggling at her job as she is finding it difficult to adjust to the public life as a famous person's wife. She tries to talk about it with her husband Toby but he just views it as some form of paranoia. Kate finds solace in music as she pursues her dream of being a singer. She sets up an audition for herself at a local club. At the audition, she is initially given low priority, but she grabs the opportunity and performs a heartfelt rendition of the song "Moonshadow." The audience loves her and gives her a standing ovation. She texts Toby with the good news, but he is unavailable to reply.

In the past timeline, Jack and Rebecca are tight on money and are facing financial struggles. Jack is working as a construction worker and Rebecca as a waitress. They are barely keeping up with their rent and are constantly borrowing money from friends. One day, Rebecca finds out that she is pregnant with triplets, making their situation even more daunting.

In another storyline, Kevin changes his career path after the success of his theater debut. He decides to move to California to become an actor. With the Pearson family being a close-knit unit, Kevin's decision is not taken lightly. Kate and Randall are visibly upset, but Kevin convinces them with his sincere words and promises to come back if things don't work out.

The episode continues with the present-day Pearson family members individually navigating their own financial struggles. They each need to make difficult decisions to tackle their money-related issues, whether it is trying to balance a budget or facing the pressures of fame regarding the cost of maintaining an image. The episode ends with the characters reflecting back on the family values and emotions that bring them together as they all come to terms with their respective financial challenges.

Overall, "Nine Bucks" is an engaging, thought-provoking episode that explores the universal struggles of managing money and the importance of family connections in the face of adversity. It is an emotionally intense episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season to come, promising a rollercoaster of emotions and a heartfelt journey with the beloved Pearson family.

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  • First Aired
    September 25, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.6  (1,871)