It’s the grand opening of Beth’s dance studio, but a literal dead animal in the walls threatens the event. More stressful, however, is meeting Deja’s new boyfriend, Malik. The Pearsons are blindsided to learn Malik is already a father to a baby girl.
The episode's title highlights the unpredictability of life. Whether it’s Kevin’s snap marriage or Randall’s attention to detail, "Flip a Coin" reminds us that we are often just one small decision away from a completely different life. This Is Us After Show Podcast - Spotify for Creators "This Is Us" Flip a Coin(2019)
Rebecca visits Randall at college for Parents' Weekend, where they end up at lunch with Beth and her mother, Carol (Phylicia Rashad). While Carol is immediately skeptical of Randall's "broken" family, Randall seals his future with Beth by simply noticing she doesn't have a lemon for her Coke—a detail he remembered from their first date. It’s the grand opening of Beth’s dance studio,