THIS IS US: The First Season: The Big Day

Name: THIS IS US: The First Season: The Big Day
Item: THIS IS US: The First Season: The Big Day
Author: Steph Manthe

Season 1 Episode 12

Family Content: -2 Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.

Entertainment Quality:

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Language
Violence
Sex
Nudity

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Content:

(CC, BB, LL, S, N, D, M):

Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements:

Strong Christian, moral worldview with positive references to prayer, going to church, truth, miracles, a man makes a confession to a priest, and an emphasis on the value of family, marriage, and children;

Foul Language:

Four obscenities and eight profanities;

Violence:

No violence;

Sex:

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Light sexual references when a woman mentions having bathroom sex with her husband;

Nudity:

Light nudity with a man shown stripping down, with upper male nudity and brief glimpse of rear male nudity;

Alcohol Use:

No alcohol use;

Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse:

Light smoking but no drugs; and,

Miscellaneous Immorality:

Lying, anger, stealing is mentioned, a struggling marriage is portrayed.

Episodes: Season Overview

Number	Date	Title	Content
1.1	9/20/2016	Pilot	-2
1.2	9/27/2016	The Big Three	-2
1.3	10/11/2016	Kyle	-2
1.4	10/18/2016	The Pool	-1
1.5	10/25/2016	The Game Plan	-2
1.6	11/1/2016	Career Days	-2
1.7	11/15/2016	The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World	-2
1.8	11/22/2016	Pilgrim Rick	-1
1.9	11/29/2016	The Trip	-2
1.10	12/6/2016	Last Christmas	-3
1.11	1/10/2017	The Right Thing to Do	-3
1.12	1/17/2016	The Big Day	-2
1.13	1/24/2016	Three Sentences	-1
1.14	2/7/2017	I Call Marriage	-2
1.15	2/14/2017	Jack Pearson’s Son	-1
1.16	2/21/2017	Memphis	-2
1.17	3/17/2017	What Now	-2
1.18	3/14/2017	Moon Shadow	-1

More Detail:

In “The Big Day,” Rebecca wrestles with the emotional challenges of being pregnant and initially forgets it’s Jack’s birthday. A year after his wife’s death, Dr. K. is struggling with moving forward. Joe, a fireman, is floundering in his marriage and asks for a miracle. Newborn Randall is dropped at Joe’s firehouse doorstep later that day. Joe’s barren wife turns down the chance to care for the baby, but she’s touched by her husband’s efforts to salvage their marriage. Joe takes the baby to the hospital, where Jack and Rebecca decide to adopt Randall after losing their third baby.

“The Big Day” focuses on persevering in love during life’s hard times. Though Rebecca’s fears and frustrations cause friction between them, Jack persists in loving her despite her shortcomings. Meanwhile, Joe and his wife persevere through their struggles to find a way to salvage their marriage. “The Big Day” has a strong Christian, moral worldview stressing the value of family, marriage, and children. Happily, it contains references to prayer, going to church, truth, and miracles. Also, a man makes a confession to a priest. Caution is advised due to some foul language and sexual reference.