‘This Is Us’ First Look: The Pearsons Strike a Pose in Season 6 Character Portraits

This Is Us Season 6 cast potraits
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Just like other fans of NBC‘s long-running hit drama series This Is Us, we can’t believe the Dan Fogelman-created show will kick off its final chapter in the new year.

To offset the scary reality that we’ll soon have to bid the Pearsons farewell, we’ve taken a first look at the show’s Season 6 character portraits. See how much the stars have changed (or not) as Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan, Jon Huertas, and more in the gorgeous images.

Below, scroll through the various portraits featuring solo shots, the show’s key couples, and group photos.

This Is Us, Season 6 Premiere, Tuesday, January 4, 9/8c, NBC

Milo Ventimiglia as Jack, Mandy Moore as Rebecca, Logan Shroyer as Kevin, Niles Fitch as Randall, Hannah Zeile as Kate in This Is Us - Season 6 cast
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A moment caught in time, Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore pose as Pearson parents Jack and Rebecca alongside the young Big 3, Logan Shroyer as Kevin, Hannah Zeile as Kate, and Niles Fitch as Randall.

This Is Us Season 6 cast portrait
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The Pearsons take on new heights in this posed group portrait featuring Sterling K. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson, Milo Ventimiglia, Justin Hartley, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, and Chris Sullivan.

This Is Us Season 6 - Sterling K Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Justin Hartley
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It’s the Big 3! Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Justin Hartley cuddle up for a sibling portrait as Randall, Kate, and Kevin.

This Is Us Season 6 Milo Ventimiglia
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Milo Ventimiglia takes a poised stance as Pearson family patriarch Jack.

This Is Us Season 6 Mandy Moore
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Mandy Moore expresses a carefree air as the younger version of her character Rebecca Pearson.

This Is Us Season 6 - Justin Hartley
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Justin Hartley stares down the camera as he channels his actor character Kevin Pearson.

This Is Us Season 6 Chrissy Metz as Kate
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There’s surely a lot in store for Chrissy Metz’s Kate when Season 6 picks up and hopefully provides answers for the prior season’s cliffhanger twist.

This Is Us Season 6 Sterling K. Brown
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Sterling K. Brown settles into a relaxed pose for this portrait of his character Randall.

Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth in This Is Us - Season 6
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Susan Kelechi Watson looks ready for Beth’s next adventure in this Season 6 shot.

This Is Us Season 6 Chris Sullivan
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Chris Sullivan is all smiles as he gears up for the culmination of Toby’s story.

This Is Us Season 6 Jon Huertas
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Jon Huertas is nearly unrecognizable as Miguel after spending so much time with the older version of his character in Season 5.

Griffin Dunne as Nick in This Is Us - Season 6
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Get ready to see more of Uncle Nicky as Griffin Dunne returns for the final chapter of the NBC drama.

Hannah Zeile as Kate in This Is - Us Season 6
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Hannah Zeile has a big smile for the camera as she channels her version of Kate Pearson

Niles Fitch as Randall in This Is Us - Season 6
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Niles Fitch channels his inner Randall with a hand posed under his chin in contemplation.

Eris Baker as Tess in This Is Us - Season 6
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Eris Baker flashes a smile for the camera as Tess Pearson.

Faithe Herman as Annie in This Is Us - Season 6
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Faithe Herman isn’t so little anymore as Randall and Beth’s youngest daughter, Annie.

This Is Us - Season 6 - Caitlin Thompson
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Caitlin Thompson strikes a pose as Madison in this solo shot.

This Is Us - Season 6 - Chris Geere
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Chris Geere joins the series regular ranks as Phillip for the final season.

Faithe Herman as Annie, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth, Lyric Ross as Deja, Eris Baker as Tess in This Is Us - Season 6 cast
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Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson play Randall and Beth, parents to Faithe Herman’s Annie, Lyric Ross’s Deja, and Eris Baker’s Tess in this family portrait.

Chris Sullivan and Chrissy Metz in This Is Us Season 6
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Chris Sullivan and Chrissy Metz embody their characters Toby and Kate for this sweet duo shot.

This Is Us Season 6 Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia
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Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimilgia are just as lovely as they were in Season 1 as Pearson family heads, Rebecca and Jack.

Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth in This Is Us - Season 6
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Onscreen power couple Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson share a hug as Randall and Beth.

This Is Us Season 6 cast
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There from the beginning, the show’s core cast of Sterling K. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, and Chris Sullivan gather for a family portrait fit for a final season.

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