The Dinner and the Date is the seventh episode of the fourth season and the 61st overall episode of This Is Us.
Short Summary
Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth's trust. Jack and Rebecca invite Randall's new teacher over for dinner.
Full Summary
Jack, Rebecca, and the young Big Three host Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence for dinner. The interactions between Jack and Lawrence are awkward, but both men are guided by their wives; Rebecca tells Jack that Randall would never choose anyone over him and that Lawrence's mentorship could help Randall, while Lawrence's wife restrains him from overstepping with his enthusiasm for spending time with Randall. Lawrence had planned to gift Randall a copy of Langston Hughes's Weary Blues, but instead gives it to Jack.
In the present, Deja accepts Malik's invitation to skip school for a personalized tour of Philadelphia. Deja is scared and confused by her feelings for Malik, and worries about his past. He tells her that he values long-term relationships and will be honest with her, and they share their first kiss.
Deja is grounded: in an attempt to divide the two, Randall and Beth invite Malik's family to dinner. Tess enjoys caring for Janelle. The adults clash, especially Beth and Kelly. Darnell asks Randall to see beyond Malik's mistakes. Deja apologizes for skipping school, but says she had the best day of her life with Malik and that he makes her "feel like [her]self." Randall and Beth relax Deja's punishment and allow Deja to see Malik with parental supervision.
Cast
Main Cast
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson
- Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson
- Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson
- Niles Fitch as Teen Randall
- Lonnie Chavis as Young Randall
- Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson
- Hannah Zeile as Teen Kate
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Young Kate
- Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson
- Logan Shroyer as Teen Kevin
- Parker Bates as Young Kevin
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson
- Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson
- Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson
- Lyric Ross as Deja Pearson
- Asante Blackk as Malik Hodges
- Griffin Dunne as Nicky Pearson
Guest Stars
Co-Starring
Music
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Notes and Trivia
- This episode scored million viewers.
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Episode Stills
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See Also
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| This Is Us Season 4 | |||||
| #01 | "Strangers" | #07 | "The Dinner and the Date" | #13 | "A Hell of a Week: Part Three" |
| #02 | "The Pool: Part Two" | #08 | "Sorry" | #14 | "The Cabin" |
| #03 | "Unhinged" | #09 | "So Long, Marianne" | #15 | "Clouds" |
| #04 | "Flip a Coin" | #10 | "Light and Shadows" | #16 | "New York, New York, New York" |
| #05 | "Storybook Love" | #11 | "A Hell of a Week: Part One" | #17 | "After the Fire" |
| #06 | "The Club" | #12 | "A Hell of a Week: Part Two" | #18 | "Strangers: Part Two" |