So much was going on in the episode . I won't say this is a " this is us " rip off . I love that show too but let's face it . Before this is us there was a show called " parenthood " and other family shows . They all relate to each other . Only thing is the writers are each show that keep them separate. I'm a watch to see where it goes but I just wish mote character development was in this episode . I feel I don't know who most of the characters are .