How Many Episodes In Season 5 Of This Is Us

Okay, let's talk This Is Us. Specifically, season five. And even MORE specifically, how many episodes we actually got.

Remember all the hype? The theories? The collective sobbing we were preparing for?

The Episode Count: A Great Mystery?

So, how many episodes graced our screens in season five? The answer, plain and simple, is 16.

Yup, sixteen glorious, tear-jerking, plot-twisting episodes. But... hear me out.

Did it feel like sixteen episodes? That's where my unpopular opinion comes in.

Sixteen Episodes… Really?

Don't get me wrong. I love the Pearsons. I truly do.

But season five? It felt... fragmented. Like we got snippets instead of fully fleshed-out stories.

Maybe it was the pandemic affecting production. Maybe it was just me being overly critical.

But honestly? It felt like This Is Us stretched what content they had into as many weeks as possible.

Anyone else feel like certain plotlines just... disappeared? Or resolved themselves way too quickly?

Remember that whole Kevin and Madison twin situation? Then BOOM! Proposal.

My Unpopular Opinion

Here it is: I think season five could have been tighter. Maybe even, dare I say, shorter.

Now, before you grab your pitchforks, let me explain!

Imagine if they'd trimmed the fat. Focused on the really impactful moments.

We could have had a streamlined season. One that packed an even bigger emotional punch.

Less filler, more feels, right? Think of it as emotional efficiency! Less time wasted.

I am not saying that This Is Us is bad. Season five had some amazing highpoints, but it was definitely bloated!

Don't you think 13-14 episodes would have served the plot better than the actual 16?

Think of this hypothetical more focused season five of This Is Us, it could only be something to behold!

The Power of Less?

Sometimes, less is more. It's a concept that applies to everything.

From packing for a vacation to... Apparently the seasons of a family drama.

Perhaps I am crazy. But if This Is Us had fewer episodes, the season will be even more amazing!

It will remove all the fluff and leave the amazing Pearson family moments!

I'm just saying, a more concise season might have left us wanting more... in a good way.

And let's be real, we ALWAYS want more This Is Us.

The Verdict?

So, yes, there were sixteen episodes in season five.

And yes, I still cried during most of them.

But in my humble opinion, a little less quantity and a little more quality would have made it even more unforgettable. Don't you think?

Now, feel free to tell me why I'm wrong. I'm ready for the debate!

But maybe, just maybe, someone out there agrees with my slightly heretical view. Remember "We're family, and we will always be there for each other." said Rebecca Pearson.

Ultimately, This Is Us gave us Kevin, Kate, and Randall. So I guess it is fine. Kind of.