This Is Us Season Six How Many Episodes

Alright, Let's Talk This Is Us, Season Six, and That Episode Count

So, This Is Us ended, right? Cue the waterworks. We all bawled. But let's get real for a sec.

How many episodes did season six have? Twenty? Seems like a lifetime ago!

Yep, season six clocked in at 18 episodes. Not 22. Not 24 like some old-school shows. Just 18.

But honestly? Eighteen felt...enough. And maybe even a little much? Hear me out!

Okay, I said it. I'm about to say it again: maybe 18 episodes was...too long.

Gasp! I know. Treasonous! But let's be honest, some episodes felt like filler, right?

We were all clinging to the edge of our seats, desperate to know what happened to Kate and Toby.

The show excelled at the slow burn. The flashbacks, the reveals... it was all so good!

But by season six? Things felt a little...stretched. Like we were waiting for the other shoe to drop...for way too long.

The anticipation became a bit exhausting. Anyone else feel that way? Please tell me I'm not alone!

Speaking of the show's use of time, let's think back to those flash forwards!

Those were definitely a strength of the show. Getting a peek into the future always had us wanting more.

But at times, the time jumps would feel a bit jarring, leaving us wanting more context.

Look, I love Nicky. I really do. But did we need so much Nicky backstory?

I wanted more Rebecca! More Jack! More Pearson family drama! Maybe less... side character deep dives?

That's just my opinion. Yours might be different. And that's totally okay!

I'm not saying season six was bad. It wasn't! There were some truly beautiful moments.

The acting was phenomenal. The writing (most of the time) was on point. The tears were plentiful.

But maybe, just maybe, a tighter season – say, 15 episodes? – would have been even more impactful.

It's a classic debate, right? Quality versus quantity.

This Is Us generally leaned towards quality. That's why we loved it so much!

But in the final season, a little more focus and a little less... padding... might have made it perfect.

So, there you have it. My (probably) controversial take on This Is Us season six and its 18 episodes.

Do you agree? Disagree? Think I'm completely off my rocker?

Let me know! Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch the pilot and cry a little.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne (and applicable to This Is Us)

Even if I wish there were a few less episodes, I will forever be grateful for the impact of the This Is Us show!