NBC has officially renewed megahit family drama This Is Us for three additional seasons, bringing the series through its sixth season. It will now last (at least) until 2021-2022.
“In a television landscape with nearly 500 original scripted series, there are very few, if any, that have the critical and cultural impact of This Is Us, and we couldn’t be more proud to bring fans three more seasons of a show that so well represents the NBC brand,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “A huge thank you and congratulations to our executive producers, cast and crew who reach new heights every week with the show’s inventive and compelling storytelling.”
The lack of a formal renewal for This Is Us headed into NBC’s schedule unveiling on Sunday pointed to something like this, as negotiations for any multi-season renewal are lengthy, much less when a network doesn’t own a show. But This Is Us is successful enough that NBC wasn’t going to let it go, so it was only a matter of time before the series was picked up for what’s expected to be its final run.
This Is Us is averaging a 3.79 in Live + 7 demo measures, accruing almost 14 million total viewers weekly. It is on track to finish as No. 1 broadcast dramas in 18-49 for a third consecutive season. It is currently the season’s #1 entertainment series on any broadcast or cable network in 18-49, as well as the #2 drama in total viewers.
The season finale of This Is Us aired in April on NBC.
