THIS IS US: Season Two: Still There
Family is a gift that grows us — for discerning adults.
Should You Watch It?
“Still There” treats family as a source of growth, even when love is complicated by criticism, insecurity, grief, racism, and pain. The episode brings several characters to moments of confrontation or vulnerability: Rebecca addresses her mother’s behavior, Kevin struggles with physical and emotional pain, Beth connects with Deja, and Kate faces an unexpected pregnancy.
The worldview is positive, with light Christian and redemptive references. But the episode also addresses mature subjects, including pregnancy out of wedlock, racism, prescription pain medication, and grief. Those concerns explain the −2 Family Content rating despite the episode’s strong moral emphasis.
The practical answer: discerning adults may find this worth watching, but it is not suitable for children or young teens.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESThe Pearson family faces illness, painful memories, difficult relationships, and major changes. Rebecca confronts tension with her mother, Kevin deals with a serious knee injury, Beth and Randall try to connect with Deja, and Kate receives life-changing news.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this episode is an excellent example of family drama, according to the source review’s rating. Its strength is the way it places the triplets and their parents in parallel struggles involving identity, pain, parenting, marriage, and family loyalty.
The source review offers no specific craft observations beyond its four-star rating.
The Worldview
“Still There” presents a strong moral worldview. It promotes trust, love, and the value of family and marriage, with light Christian and redemptive references. Its characters are urged toward honesty, connection, and care even when family relationships are strained.
The episode also addresses racism directly. One character says that her family stopped attending a church because the pastor was from Ghana. This treatment of racism and the episode’s mature exploration of grief, pregnancy out of wedlock, and pain medication complicate an otherwise positive worldview.
The episode’s central vision is that family can shape and strengthen us through hardship. Scripture likewise teaches that marriage and family are gifts meant for faithful love: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife” (Genesis 2:24).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
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Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Strong moral worldview with some light Christian, redemptive references and elements promotes trust, love, and an emphasis on the value of family and marriage, plus a conversation about racism where a character mentions her family stopped going to a church because the pastor was from Ghana; <b>
Foul Language
Nine</b> obscenities (three uses each of the “h” word, a “d” word, and “a**”) and six profanities; <b>
Violence
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>One teenage girl shoves another teenage girl; <b>
Sex
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Light sexual content with a woman shown pregnant out of wedlock, and a man tells his girlfriend he has a sexual fantasy; <b>
Nudity
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>None; <b>
Alcohol Use
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>None; and, <b>
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>None; and, <b>
Miscellaneous Immorality
<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Some anger, racism, and stealing mentioned.
Talk About It
Four questions for the couch, the commute, or the couple bingeing it together.
Rebecca confronts her mother about criticism and racism. How can truth be spoken firmly while still pursuing love and reconciliation?
Ephesians 4:15 · Matthew 18:15Kevin tries to endure physical and emotional pain without seeking help. Why can asking for help be an act of humility rather than weakness?
Galatians 6:2 · James 5:16Randall struggles to connect with Deja and worries about his parenting. What does patient, faithful love look like when trust takes time?
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 · Colossians 3:12–14The episode treats family and marriage as valuable gifts. How can your family practice trust, forgiveness, and faithful care this week?
Ephesians 4:32 · Romans 12:10The Final Word
This is a strong family drama with a positive moral center and mature concerns that call for discernment. Adults and older teenagers may find meaningful questions about love, pain, racism, and family. For children and young teens, choose something else. WORTH WATCHING — ADULTS ONLY.
