What emotionally charged adventures await the Pearsons in the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond?
Are they together together this year to mark the occasion?
They are not,Fogelman told EW.

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The past story in the season premiere takes place the day after Jack and Rebeccas brutal fight.
Its intense and its all inthe first five minutes of the show.
Each of the teenage Big Three will process the news of Jack and Rebeccas (temporary?)

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Obsessed with the how-did-Jack-die mystery?
You probably shouldnt miss the season premiere.
When the actors received the season premiere script, it was missing a scene.

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As indicated in the season 1 finale, present-day Kate will pursue a singing career, like her mom.
They dont just want to step into a marriage.
Its a big part.

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Its going to be really cool.
Will season 2 be the biggest that the show will ever do?
According to Fogelman, its likely.

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Last season, Helen Hunt and Timothy Busfield each directed an episode.
This year, another well-known actor goes behind the camera:Regina King is helming the sixth episode.
Fun fact: She also directed an episode of another Fogelman show,Pitch.

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It wont happen overnight,Fogelman told EW, but well get there.
For a look at 13 photos from season 2,click here.
This is a big one: Season 2 will definitelynotbe the last season ofThis Is Us.

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(And not just because the show has been a ratings standout.)

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