‘This Is Us’ Season 1 Episode 8 Recap: Kate And Toby Break Up; Rebecca Hides A Huge Secret

"This Is Us" may only be in its first season, but big secrets are already being revealed. To start off, the title for episode 8 aired last Tuesday, Nov. 22 entitled "Pilgrim Rick" is connected to the troublesome Thanksgiving the Pearson family had.

The episode begins with the Pearsons heading out to Rebecca's (Mandy Moore) parents for the holiday. The flat tire that the "This is Us" family encountered was the turning point of almost everything during the recent Thanksgiving. "Pilgrim Rick" was the name Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) adopted while they walked towards thanksgiving dinner after.

And then, secrets begin to unravel. Kate (Chrissy Metz) and Toby (Chris Sullivan) break up. Kate breaks Toby's heart, and the viewers to, as she declares that she can't fall in love with a fat person.

What's next for Kate? She's getting a weight-loss surgery in New York. While on the plane, Kate holds the hand of a fat-shamer while a turbulence hit their flight. The incident led the "This is Us" character to tell her family where she really is, US weekly recaps.

Also, Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) confronts Rebecca about the biggest secret this episode. Beth threatens Rebecca that she'd tell her secret if Rebecca wouldn't. So, all tears broke loose during the confrontation that night. What is Rebecca hiding?

"This is Us" Season 1 Episode 8 didn't stop there. The biggest secret of the night was Randall's (Sterling K. Brown). While retrieving his cassette tapes in the Williams' home, he saw a letter from Rebecca with his picture. Randall confronted Rebecca, asking if she knew his father all along. The answer was right in front of him and all he felt was betrayal, E! News recaps.

"This is Us" leaves everyone hanging. How will they react to Kate's decision? Do you think Randall can ever forgive Rebecca?

Find out in the next episode of "This is Us" on Nov. 29, 9 p.m. on NBC.

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