Watch This Is Us Season 3 Episode 1

Get Ready to Ugly Cry (Again!): Diving into This Is Us Season 3 Premiere!

Okay, people, gather 'round! The wait is OVER. This Is Us is back, baby, and Season 3 kicked off with a bang – a slow-burn, emotionally resonant bang, but a bang nonetheless!

If you missed the premiere, "Nine Bucks," do yourself a favor and clear your schedule. Seriously, cancel that dentist appointment. Reschedule that root canal (okay, maybe not the root canal, but you get the idea!). You need this.

What's the Hype About?

This episode, like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee on a chilly morning, just hits the spot. We're talking multiple timelines, subtle clues, and enough heartwarming moments to make even the Grinchiest of hearts melt.

Remember how we were left dangling at the end of Season 2, wondering who "her" was that Randall and Tess were talking about? Well, get ready for a slightly less confusing (but still intriguing!) mystery this time around.

Season 3 throws us right into the past, showing us Jack and Rebecca's early days. We're talking awkward first dates, questionable fashion choices (hello, 80s!), and that undeniably electric spark that made us all fall in love with them in the first place.

Jack and Rebecca: Young Love, Big Dreams

Seeing Jack and Rebecca navigate their initial hesitations and blossoming romance is like watching a rom-com, only with more depth and the looming knowledge of future heartbreak (sorry, had to go there!). Their nine-dollar date? Absolutely iconic.

Seriously, who needs fancy restaurants when you have a shared love of cheap movies and each other's company? Give me a date like that any day!

The Big Three: Growing Up, Moving On?

Meanwhile, in the present, the Big Three are, well, being the Big Three. Kate and Toby are navigating their journey with IVF, which is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.

Randall is being Randall, which means he's juggling approximately 17 different responsibilities and still managing to look like he's got it all under control (we all know he doesn't!).

And then there's Kevin, who's diving headfirst into a relationship with Zoe (Beth's cousin!), and honestly, someone needs to tell him to pump the brakes a little bit. Slow down, Kev! Think things through!

New Mysteries, Old Heartaches

But wait, there's more! The episode introduces a new mystery involving Jack's time in the Vietnam War. Cue the flashbacks, the intrigue, and the inevitable waterworks. Seriously, bring tissues. Plural.

The storyline with Jack's brother, Nicky, hints at a past filled with secrets and unresolved trauma. This is This Is Us, after all; we can't have sunshine and rainbows all the time! (Although, a little more sunshine would be nice...)

And then there's the flash-forward at the end, which leaves us with even MORE questions than answers. What does this new mystery surrounding Jack mean? Who is "her" in this timeline?!? I'm already theorizing!

Why You Need to Watch It (Like, Right Now)

Look, This Is Us isn't just a TV show. It's an experience. It's a weekly reminder that life is messy, complicated, and beautiful all at the same time.

It's about family, love, loss, and everything in between. And yes, it will probably make you cry (a lot). But it will also make you laugh, make you think, and make you appreciate the people in your life.

So, what are you waiting for? Go watch "Nine Bucks"! And then come back here and tell me all your theories. I need someone to obsess over this with!

You won't regret it. (Unless you're allergic to feelings. Then maybe just proceed with caution.)