This Is Us Final Season Number Of Episodes

Okay, let's talk about This Is Us! Specifically, that final season. Remember the collective emotional meltdown we all experienced? Good times... (sort of!).

The Big Question: How Many Episodes Did We Get?

So, the burning question: Just how many episodes did Season 6 of This Is Us grace our screens with? Was it enough to properly say goodbye to the Pearson family? Did we have enough time to stock up on tissues?

The answer? We got a grand total of 18 episodes. Eighteen glorious, tear-jerking, flashback-filled episodes. Seems like a lot, right? Well, depending on how hard you cried during each one, it might have felt like only 18 minutes!

Was It Enough? Let's Debate (Kind Of)

Now, 18 episodes might sound like a decent amount. But let's be real, when it comes to saying goodbye to characters we've grown to love (and sometimes yell at the TV for!), is it ever really enough?

Think about it this way: that's less time than it takes to binge-watch all the Harry Potter movies! And those movies don't even make us ugly-cry the way This Is Us does.

Some people felt it was just right. They appreciated the focused storytelling and thought the writers did a great job wrapping things up. These are probably the same people who remember to bring snacks to movie theaters – incredibly organized and prepared individuals!

Others (myself included, possibly) might have wished for, oh, maybe 18 more seasons? Or at least a few more episodes to really, really soak in every last moment with Jack, Rebecca, and the Big Three.

The Emotional Rollercoaster: Worth Every Episode

Regardless of whether you thought 18 episodes was too few, too many, or just right, one thing's for sure: This Is Us took us on an emotional rollercoaster.

We laughed. We cried. We probably judged a few of the characters' choices (sorry, Kevin!). And we felt like we were part of the Pearson family, sharing their triumphs and tragedies.

Each episode of the final season felt like a precious gift. A chance to see how the characters we had watched grow and evolve over six seasons would ultimately find their way. And to be fair, 18 episodes is a lot of time for things to happen.

Remember when Randall won that award? Or when Kate finally found her voice (literally and figuratively!)? All those moments added up to a truly unforgettable final season.

The Legacy Lives On

Even though the final season only had 18 episodes, the impact of This Is Us is immeasurable. It reminded us about the importance of family, the power of resilience, and the beauty of the human connection.

"It's never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again."

So, while we might still be wiping away the occasional tear as we re-watch our favorite episodes, we can take comfort in knowing that the story of the Pearson family will continue to inspire and uplift us for years to come.

And hey, at least we have those 18 episodes to relive the magic, right? Time to grab the tissues and settle in for another emotional binge!