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This Is Us - S06E01 - The Challenger
 

This Is Us season 6 episode 1

The Challenger

 
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This Is Us / S06E01 : The Challenger
Season 6, Episode 1 | Aired on January 4, 2022 | TV-14 | 43 min. | NBC
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EPISODES
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Season 3
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  • This Is Us - Episode 1 - The Challenger
    Episode 1
    The Challenger
  • This Is Us - Episode 2 - One Giant Leap
    Episode 2
    One Giant Leap
  • This Is Us - Episode 3 - Four Fathers
    Episode 3
    Four Fathers
  • This Is Us - Episode 4 - Don't Let Me Keep You
    Episode 4
    Don't Let Me Keep You
  • This Is Us - Episode 5 - Heart and Soul
    Episode 5
    Heart and Soul
  • This Is Us - Episode 6 - Our Little Island Girl: Part Two
    Episode 6
    Our Little Island Girl: Part Two
  • This Is Us - Episode 7 - Taboo
    Episode 7
    Taboo
  • This Is Us - Episode 8 - The Guitar Man
    Episode 8
    The Guitar Man
  • This Is Us - Episode 9 - The Hill
    Episode 9
    The Hill
  • This Is Us - Episode 10 - Every Version of You
    Episode 10
    Every Version of You
  • This Is Us - Episode 11 - Saturday in the Park
    Episode 11
    Saturday in the Park
  • This Is Us - Episode 12 - Katoby
    Episode 12
    Katoby
  • This Is Us - Episode 13 - Day of the Wedding
    Episode 13
    Day of the Wedding
  • This Is Us - Episode 14 - The Night Before the Wedding
    Episode 14
    The Night Before the Wedding
  • This Is Us - Episode 15 - Miguel
    Episode 15
    Miguel
  • This Is Us - Episode 16 - Family Meeting
    Episode 16
    Family Meeting
  • This Is Us - Episode 17 - The Train
    Episode 17
    The Train
  • This Is Us - Episode 18 - Us
    Episode 18
    Us

This Is Us season 6 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a poignant episode of "This Is Us," a character grapples with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, signaling future memory challenges. Another faces a demanding job requirement in San Francisco, testing their relationship's resilience. The episode also touches on the emotional aftermath of a home burglary, with missing items sparking fears and confrontations. Relationship struggles come to a head, leading to a painful breakup. Meanwhile, the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster serves as a backdrop, mirroring the characters' emotional journeys. The episode beautifully weaves these threads, showcasing the characters' struggles, resilience, and the enduring power of family bonds.

Full Episode S06E01 Recap

### This Is Us - Season 6, Episode 9 #### Mild Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis - A doctor informs a character about their mild cognitive impairment, indicating potential future memory difficulties. #### San Francisco Work Commitment - A character faces a new job requirement to be in San Francisco three days a week, but they reassure their partner they can manage. #### Burglary Concerns - The couple realizes their jewelry isn't missing, but the husband's cufflinks are, suggesting a burglary in their home. #### Relationship Breakdown - A couple confronts their failing relationship, leading to a breakup despite pleas to reconsider. #### Musical Moments with REO Speedwagon - Characters bond over REO Speedwagon, comparing the band to the Beatles and enjoying the song "Can't Fight This Feeling." #### Family Morning Routine - A typical family morning unfolds, with parents and children preparing for their day, emphasizing normalcy and togetherness. #### Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster - The episode incorporates the historical event of the Challenger disaster, impacting the characters emotionally. #### Birthday Celebrations and Challenges - Several characters navigate personal and professional challenges amidst birthday celebrations. #### Emotional Reflections and Coping - The characters reflect on life's hardships, including past traumas and current struggles, finding ways to cope and support each other. #### Confronting a Past Burglar - A character chooses to confront the burglar who broke into their home, seeking closure and understanding. #### Family Dynamics and Coping Mechanisms - The episode explores family dynamics, showing how different members cope with stress, change, and emotional turmoil. #### Parental Worries and Aspirations - Parents express their concerns and hopes for their children, contemplating the future and the impact of their upbringing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the diagnosis given to a character in this episode?

Mild cognitive impairment.

How often is a character required to be in San Francisco for work?

Three days a week.

What item did the couple realize was missing, suggesting a burglary?

The husband's cufflinks.

Which band's song do characters bond over in this episode?

REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling."

What historical event is depicted in this episode?

The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster.

How do the characters react to the Challenger disaster?

They are emotionally impacted and reflect on their own lives and challenges.

What does a character do for their birthday?

They confront the burglar who broke into their home.

How do parents in the episode express their concerns for their children?

They contemplate the future and the impact of their upbringing on their children.

What is a key theme in this episode?

Coping with life's hardships and supporting each other through emotional turmoil.

Does the episode involve a relationship breakdown?

Yes, a couple confronts their failing relationship and eventually breaks up.

 
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