This Is Us season 5 episode 5 is going to be the first episode of the romantic family drama airing in 2021. Since November, the NBC series has been off-air, and fans have anticipated what's coming ahead for the Pearson family. Now, more details about "A Long Road Home" have been unveiled.
The episode title of This Is Us season 5 episode 5 suggests that the Pearsons will be facing several challenges and struggles along the way. This isn't surprising at all, given that the series's core theme is all about hardships and happiness.
Based on the official synopsis, Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) will be forced to face her past. Previous teasers already revealed that the upcoming episode would feature a flashback scene, particularly during Kate's (Hannah Zeile) teenage years and the struggles she has faced.
In one of the previously-released preview photos, she can visit Marc (Austin Abrams), her ex-boyfriend. It has been revealed that Kate got pregnant, and Marc was the father. However, it is uncertain whether or not he knows about the unborn child.
Kate has been through a lot while she was with Marc. He physically and emotionally abused her and has caused huge trouble to the Pearson family. Now that Kate was forced to revisit her past, some wounds might be opened, and some untold secrets will be revealed.
Meanwhile, Randall Pearson (Sterling K. Brown) will also have his own storyline in This Is Us season 5 episode 5. His viral fame will lead him to an unexpected discovery. It remains to be seen what this could be, though there is a huge chance that it is related to his biological mother, Laurel (Jennifer C. Holmes).
In addition, the mysterious Vietnamese fisherman, Hai (Vien Hong), is going to show up within this episode. This character realized Randall and William Hill's (Ron Cephas Jones) connection, and his return might have ties to it in some ways.
Until now, there are a lot of questions surrounding Laurel. Randall has been trying to figure out the truth about his life. This will be one of the major parts of This Is Us season 5 episode 5, and this story will further be fleshed out in the sixth episode.
As for what else is coming, Kevin Pearson (Justin Hartley) is contemplating which path is the best for his future. This character is also facing his personal issues at the moment. His decision may have something to do with his professional and romantic life.
This Is Us season 5 episode 5 is set to arrive on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, on NBC.
