How Well Do You Know "This Is Us?"

By: Allie T.
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
How Well Do You Know "This Is Us?"
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About This Quiz

Love, life, and family sometimes are not what they seem to be at first glance. Test your knowledge on the Pearson clan, and discover what you know about who they were then and who they are now.
The show is about a family and people who share the same ________?
Birthday
Parents
Blood type
Eye color
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The show starts on August 31, the 36th birthday of Jack, Randall, Kate, and Kevin. Jack is in his Terrible Towel waiting for his sexy birthday dance when his wife's water breaks.

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The Pearsons plan to give birth to ________ babies?
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

After giving birth to Kevin, Rebecca is rushed in for a c-section. There she gives birth to a live girl and a stillborn son.

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Since the third baby was stillborn, the Pearsons decide to adopt a boy they named _______?
Steve
John
Randall
James
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Wrong Answer

Randall's birth mom died of a drug overdose. His birth father left Randall at a fire station right the baby was born.

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Kevin is a famous ________.
Actor
Singer
Model
Clown
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Wrong Answer

Kevin's agent, Lanie Schulz, discovered Kevin when he was a nobody. She made him into who he is. She is the most powerful agent in Hollywood. Toby is convinced that she came up with "Deadpool" or "Hamilton" all by herself.

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What TV show did Kevin walk away from?
"The Manny"
"The Young and the Restless"
"Mistresses"
"Revenge"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Manny" is about a male nanny. Kevin has a breakdown during a taping of "The Manny" in front of a studio audience. He quits the show by saying "Manny out," and walks off the set.

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What is Randall's birth father's nickname?
Batman
Joker
Dashing
Shakespeare
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

William writes poems and songs that are fantastic. He earned the nickname before his cocaine habit took over and he lost everything.

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The NFL team that the Pearson's love is the _________.
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a football team based in Pittsburgh PA. There were founded in 1933 and are the oldest franchise in the American Football League. So far, they've won six Super Bowl titles.

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Where does Kate go in her quest to lose weight?
Surgery
Fat camp
Mars
Home
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The doctor calls it an "immersive weight loss experience." It's a month-long camp in upstate New York, with no distractions.

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How do Jack and Rebecca meet?
Blind date
Online
Rebecca sings
Car accident
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jack heads to a bar to rob the bartender. He and his friend have it all set up so the friend calls the bar from a pay phone, and Jack grabs the money from the register while the bartender is on the phone. However, as soon as Jack hears Rebecca sing, the robbery never takes place, and he's hooked for life.

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Who plays the family-focused Jack Pearson?
Sterling K. Brown
Justin Hartley
Chris Sullivan
Milo Ventimiglia
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Wrong Answer

Milo Ventimiglia started his onscreen career in 1995 as Party Guest #1 on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." He also plays Jackson Pritchard in "Devil's Gate."

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After Kevin quits his TV show, he moves to what city?
Los Angeles
Atlanta
New York
Austin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

New York City is the epicenter of the US theatre scene. Every day/night someplace in the city there are Broadway Shows, Off-Broadway Shows, Musicals, Plays, and Concerts.

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What is the name of the play that Kevin self-produces and stars in?
'Lincoln'
'The Back of an Egg'
'In the Bedroom'
'The Manny'
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Wrong Answer

The first opening night is a fail as Kevin walks out before the curtain opens. The second opening night is a winner.

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Randall's two daughters are __________.
Sue & Tina
Mattie & Lesley
Kelley & Barb
Tess & Annie
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Wrong Answer

Tess is played by Eris Baker. This is her first role. Annie is played by Faithe Herman. Faithe can be seen as Grace in "Bodied."

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Kate is Kevin's ________.
Assistant
Cook
Housekeeper
Agent
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kate helps Kevin in Los Angeles. When Kevin moves to New York, Kate stills tries to help him, but is unable to be the full-time assistant Kevin needs.

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What does Randall do for a living?
Weather-derivatives trading
Detective
Lawyer
Garbage Man
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No one in Randall's family knows what Randall does for a living. Weather-derivatives trading is commodities trading on the future of weather. It is used as a risk management tool.

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Who is the doctor who delivers the Pearson's triplets?
Dr. Nathan Katowski
Dr. Edward Klien
Dr. Amanda Sheppard
Dr. Jack Quincy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dr. Nathan Katowski , is also called Doctor or Dr. K by his patients. He steps in to deliver the babies when the Pearson's regular doctor, Dr. Schneider, has a burst appendix. Dr. K is 73 years old.

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Who plays the loveable mother, Rebecca Pearson?
Susan Kelechi Watson
Mackenzie Hancsicsak
Mandy Moore
Milana Vayntrub
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mandy Moore started her onscreen career in the 1996 movie "Street Rats." She can currently be seen as Mom in "I'm Not Here."

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Where do Kate and her fiancé Toby meet?
At a bar.
At an ice cream stand.
At church.
At a fat support group.
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kate notices Toby after he apologizes for laughing during another member's confession. To get their relationship going, Toby asks Kate if they can be fat friends. She says yes.

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After moving to NYC, Kevin realizes he is still in love with his ________?
Therapist
Ex-wife
Work-out partner
Garbage collector
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sophie and Kevin divorced because Kevin could not stay faithful. When he arrived on Sophie's doorstep to confess that he was still in love with her, she had a hard time believing him.

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Who is Jack's best friend?
William
Tyler
Ben
Miguel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Miguel is played by Jon Huertas. He also appeared in the long-running hit, "Castle." He can also be seen as Andrew in "Altered Perception."

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What does William die of?
Stomach cancer
Heart attack
Diabetes
Aneurysm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Randall takes William on a memorable road trip to Memphis. It's there that Will dies from cancer, with Randall at his side.

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Who is Rebecca married to when the three kids are adults?
Pete
Miguel
John
David
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rebecca is married to Jack's best friend, Miguel. Kevin appears to have a problem with the marriage. Jack is dead, but as of the end of the first season, the audience does not know how he died.

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Who plays the impulsive Kevin Pearson?
Justin Hartley
Lonnie Chavis
Gerald McRaney
John Pollono
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Justin Hartley's first appearance onscreen was as Joe in the 2005 movie "Race You to the Bottom." He can also be seen as Eric Laziter in "Another Time."

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Who plays the logical, and too-often uptight, Randall Pearson?
Milo Ventimiglia
Sterling K. Brown
Chris Sullivan
Sam Trammell
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Brown had his start playing a co-worker in the 2002 movie, "Brown Sugar." He can also be seen as Joseph Spell in "Marshall."

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Rebecca takes off on the road with her band and their first gig is in _________?
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
Cleveland
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cleveland is located in Northeast Ohio on Lake Erie. Cleveland got its name on July 22, 1798, after General Moses Cleaveland. Cleveland became a city in 1836.

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On what birthday do the kids want separate birthday parties?
7
10
13
18
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kate and Kevin tell their parents that they are too old for pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey. Kate wants a "Madonna" party, Kevin wants a "Princess Bride" party, and Randall wants a party featuring a magician.

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What does Kevin order for Sophie at "their restaurant" so she'll stay and talk?
Donuts
Cheeseburger
Pizza
Lava Fries
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lava Fries are french fries drowning in hot sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. The mozzarella is then broiled so that the cheese melts.

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Who plays the wishful Kate Pearson?
Susan Kelechi Watson
Mandy Moore
Chrissy Metz
Mackenzie Hancsicsak
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Metz started her onscreen career as the counter girl in "Entourage." She can also be seen as Veronica's mom in "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser."

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What U.S. disaster does Kevin obsess over?
9/11 attacks
Hurricane Katrina
Space Shuttle Challenger
Superstorm Sandy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in flight on January 28, 1986. It was destroyed 73 seconds into its 10th mission. After the explosion, the shuttle program was shut down for two-and-a-half years.

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What is the one thing Kate is not ready to talk about with Toby?
Jack's death.
Her weight.
Her brothers.
Her house.
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Toby tries to get Kate to talk about Jack's death so that she can move past it. She refuses, saying she is not ready. Kate does tell Toby that Jack's death was her fault.

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The children are conceived in the bathroom of a bar called Froggy's during Super Bowl _________?
XXX
VI
XIV
VII
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Superbowl XIV was an American football game played on January 20, 1980, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams.

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Jack's dream is to open a ________?
Winery
Garage
Film Studio
Garden
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jack's dream is to open a mechanic's garage with his buddy, Darryl Magee, so that he can move out and away from his abusive father. Their hopes are dashed when they are robbed of all their poker winnings.

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Who tries to kiss Rebecca?
Tim
Frank
Ben
John
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ben is played by Sam Trammell, who also plays Dean Hall in "Say You Will."

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Who is the cocky guy that wants to steal Kate from Toby?
Duke
Jim
Jack
Theo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Duke is the horse caretaker at the fat camp. As soon as he sees Kate, he comes on to her. Kate later finds out that he is the camp owner's son.

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The series weaves between _______ timelines?
1
2
3
4
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Wrong Answer

The series takes place with scenes from the characters' past and present lives. Most of the series takes place in 1980, 1989 - 1990, and the present.

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