What Time Does This Is Us Start Tonight
Okay, let's be real. Figuring out when This Is Us actually starts feels like solving a national puzzle. Every Tuesday, the same question pops into my head.
Is it 9 pm? Or are the commercials gonna be extra long tonight? My DVR is perpetually confused. I swear it misses the first five minutes every single week.
The Great This Is Us Time Mystery
Seriously, does anyone actually know the exact start time? We all plan for 9 pm EST. But then that theme song teases us. Sometimes, it's right on the dot. Other times, it's a good three minutes late.
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It’s a gamble every. single. time. My group chat blows up with panicked messages. “IS IT STARTING?!” “DID I MISS IT?!” We're all living on the edge of our sofas.
Is It Just Me, Or...?
Unpopular opinion: I kind of wish networks would just be honest. Tell us when the actual show starts. Like, ditch the "9 pm" thing if it's actually 9:03 pm. My sanity depends on it.
I know, I know. Commercials pay the bills. But a girl can dream, right? Maybe one day, we’ll have true, accurate TV scheduling. Until then, I'll be hitting the 30-second skip button like a pro.
And let’s talk about pre-shows. Sometimes there's a random news recap. Other times, it’s a singing competition sneak peek. It's like TV Russian roulette. You never know what you're going to get.
My mom thinks I'm being dramatic. She records the entire hour and fast-forwards. But where's the fun in that? I like the thrill of the unknown. The heart-pounding anticipation! (Okay, maybe I am being a little dramatic.)
Conspiracy Theories & This Is Us
I even have a conspiracy theory. I think NBC changes the start time based on how many snacks I have ready. If I have a full bowl of popcorn, it starts late. If I’m scrambling for chips, it’s right on time. It's a cruel, cruel world.
It’s probably not true. But a girl can dream. Or maybe someone at NBC is just messing with us all. A little Tuesday night chaos to keep us on our toes.
The Ultimate This Is Us Survival Guide
So, what’s the solution? Here’s my highly scientific, foolproof plan. Ready? Set your DVR to record two hours. Boom. Problem solved. (Kind of.)
Or, you could just embrace the chaos. Accept that This Is Us exists outside the realm of linear time. It's a show about family, love, and… unpredictable start times.
Maybe that's the real message. Life is messy. Just like the way Jack Pearson folded a fitted sheet. And just like the scheduling of our favorite tear-jerker. We just gotta roll with it.
But seriously, if anyone has inside information on the actual start time, please DM me. My DVR and I will be forever grateful.
Until next Tuesday, happy watching! And may the odds be ever in your favor for catching that opening scene. You've been warned.
