First Look: NBC’s “This Is Us” Returns, Asks “What Now?” On March 7

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Pre-empted this week by the Presidential Address, NBC’s hit drama “This Is Us” will return with an original episode on March 7.

The episode, which serves as the follow-up to the emotional February 21 “Memphis” installment, is called “What Now?”

“The entire Pearson family gathers at Randall’s for an unusual party,” says NBC of the upcoming broadcast. “Kevin and Sophie’s relationship deepens on the night of his play’s premiere. Kate struggles to open up to Toby about her father’s death. Tensions are high between Jack and Rebecca as she leaves on tour with her band.”

Ahead of the March 7 broadcast, NBC shared production photos. Those follow:

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: (l-r) Chris Sullivan as Toby, Chrissy Metz as Kate — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: Justin Hartley as Kevin — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: (l-r) Milo Ventimiglia as Jack, Megan West as Heather — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: (l-r) Justin Hartley as Kevin, Alexandra Breckenridge as Sophie — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: Milo Ventimiglia as Jack — (Photo by: Justin Lubin/NBC)

THIS IS US — “What Now?” Episode 117 — Pictured: (l-r) Mandy Moore as Rebecca, Milo Ventimiglia as Jack — (Photo by: Justin Lubin/NBC)

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