The Best Washing Machine in the World is the seventh episode of the first season and the 7th overall episode of This Is Us.
Short Summary[]
The dynamic of Randall and Kevin's rocky relationship is explained. Beth and William spend time together, which unexpectedly brings to light a secret William has been keeping. As Rebecca gets back to work for the first time in years, both she and Jack acknowledge that there is distance between them. Toby is caught straying from his diet regimen, throwing Kate into crisis.
Full Summary[]
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson
- Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson
- Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson
- Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson
- Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson
- Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon
- Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill
Guest Stars[]
- Sam Trammell as Ben
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Tanya
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Kate Pearson (age 9)
- Parker Bates as Kevin Pearson (age 9)
- Lonnie Chavis as Randall Pearson (age 9)
- Hannah Zeile as Kate Pearson (age 15)
- Logan Shroyer as Kevin Pearson (age 15)
- Niles Fitch as Randall Pearson (age 15)
- Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson
- A.J. Rivera as Donny Watson
- Megan West as Heather
- Terryn Westbrook as Ashley
- Nikiva Dionne as Female Trader
- Andrew Adams as NY Waiter
- Clint Jordan as Kevin's Coach
- Travis Guba as Stu
- Hollie Shay as Hot Girl Fan
- Alex Lewis as LA Waiter
Co-Starring[]
Music[]
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Notes and Trivia[]
- This episode scored million viewers.
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See Also[]
A complete overview of this episode's crew can be found here. |
This Is Us Season 1 | |||||
#01 | "Pilot" | #07 | "The Best Washing Machine in the World" | #13 | "Three Sentences" |
#02 | "The Big Three" | #08 | "Pilgrim Rick" | #14 | "I Call Marriage" |
#03 | "Kyle" | #09 | "The Trip" | #15 | "Jack Pearson's Son" |
#04 | "The Pool" | #10 | "Last Christmas" | #16 | "Memphis" |
#05 | "The Game Plan" | #11 | "The Right Thing to Do" | #17 | "What Now?" |
#06 | "Career Days" | #12 | "The Big Day" | #18 | "Moonshadow" |