"This Is Us" delivered a touching storyline that heavily explored on Randall and Kevin's relationship on Tuesday's episode titled "The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World."
When viewers last tuned in on "This Is Us," Kate, Kevin and Randall's career paths were highlighted. This week, the series shifted its focus on the relationship of Kevin and Randall, a storyline that unraveled several past conflicts between them as kids. By changing timelines from the past and present, the episode revealed the reason why the two brothers are distant towards each other.
When Rebecca cancelled on them for dinner, Kevin and Randall were left with no choice but to go and push through with their earlier plan. As they ate dinner at the restaurant, the two endured an awkward conversation. But when the topic of "The Manny" was brought up, Kevin got upset because Randall does not know a thing about Kevin's popular sitcom where he starred.
Kevin walked out of the restaurant and Randall followed through. When they reached the streets of New York, the two continued their argument about their professional lives until Kevin finally blurted out that he hated Randall growing up because their mother favored him more. The tension between the two was so high that they ended up having a fist fight, indulging fans of The Manny with a live fight scene.
Late night host Seth Meyers was there to witness the brothers' altercation too. But the real aww-moment of the hour happened when Kevin introduced Randall to the whole crowd as his brother..
After all that is said and done, Kevin and Randall went home where another problem is waiting. William, who got baked with Randall's wife post-chemo, accidentally revealed that Rebecca made contact with him in the past.
Next week, "This Is Us" will air its first Thanksgiving-themed episode. Unfortunately for Randall, the special occasion will bring him bad news. As revealed in the plot synopsis, he will be heartbroken to learn the secret that Rebecca has been keeping from him.
An all new "This Is Us" titled "Pilgrim Rick" airs on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 9PM on NBC.