There’s so much still to be unraveled — starting with Rebecca’s (Mandy Moore) deathbed scene in the distant future. The show will also pick up the threads dangled in the season 5 finale: Kate (Chrissy Metz) eventually divorcing Toby (Chris Sullivan) and marrying her boss Phillip (Chris Geere); Madison (Caitlin Thompson) walking out on Kevin (Justin Hartley) on their wedding day; Uncle Nicky (Griffin Dunne) also eventually marrying an unknown person; and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) profiled as a “rising star” in a magazine. In the season 6 premiere episode, titled “The Challenger,” the Big Three of Randall, Kate and Kevin celebrate their 41st birthday. Here’s everything you need to know to watch This Is Us season 6 online. Plus, watch the trailer below: Check out our preview for this week’s episode with our guide for how to watch This Is Us season 6 episode 3.

How to watch This Is Us season 6 from anywhere

Just because NBC isn’t available everywhere doesn’t mean you need to miss This Is Us season 6 if you’re away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go. Not sure which VPN is right for you? We’ve tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab). It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

  1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is our favorite.
  2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you’re in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you’d select U.K. from the list.
  3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your website or streaming service of choice and tune in.

How to watch This Is Us season 6 online in the US

In the U.S., This Is Us season 6 premieres Tuesday, January 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. NBC is a local broadcast network that can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package. If you’ve already cut the cord and don’t have cable, you can watch NBC on a live TV service, like Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Of these options, we recommend Sling and FuboTV, two of the best streaming services on the market. And since they’re on Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV devices, it’s not hard to watch them on our picks for the best streaming devices. This Is Us season 6 episodes will also be available on Hulu the day after they air on NBC.  Looking for something else to watch? Get caught up with Station Eleven, one of the best shows on TV and then watch Station Eleven episodes 8 and 9. Want something a little more spicy? Here’s how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14.

Is This Is Us season 6 on Peacock?

This Is Us season 6 will stream on Peacock (opens in new tab), NBCUniversal’s streaming service. New episodes will be available eight days after they air on NBC. 

How to watch This Is Us season 6 in the UK

For Americans abroad who want to use the services they already pay for, check out ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).

How to watch This Is Us season 6 in Canada

Canadians can tune into This Is Us season 6 at the same time as Americans on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. Anyone who wants to use their geo-blocked subscription services will need to use ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).

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