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"This Is Us" fans have been wearily waiting for the death of Jack Pearson and Tuesday they began freaking out that tonight might be the night.
Fans are on high alert after it was leaked that even media -- which normally gets screeners ahead of the air time (jealous?) -- didn't get an opportunity to view the episode before it premieres on NBC.
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View Story"All I have to say is if TONIGHT is the night that they reveal how Jack dies, I'm taking bereavement leave tomorrow," one fan tweeted.
"I am genuinely afraid of tonight's 'This Is Us.' Turns out I do not need to know how Jack dies or see it or feel that pain thanks byeeeeeeeeeee," another added.
The death of Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) has been teased since Season 1. Based upon the breadcrumbs that the brilliant writers have so graciously dropped for us, fans believe his alcoholism plays a role in the inevitable fire accident. Last week, the writers ridiculously foreshadowed the fire by pandering to the lowest common denominator of forgetting to buy new batteries for their home's smoke detector.
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View StoryBut we found some good news! Entertainment Weekly reported earlier today that the hit drama's post-Super Bowl episode will actually be the one with "relatively disastrous results."
That's right, even if Eagles or Patriots fans are lucky enough to avoid tears of sadness by the time the game is over, those that stick around for "This Is Us" will be crying no matter what.
As for tonight's episode, executive producer Isaac Aptaker told EW that the last five minutes just might be his favorite thing that they've done on the show to date.
"I think it's going to leave our audience very eager to see what happens next," Aptaker said.
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View StorySee more "This Is Us" fans using Twitter to vent their biggest fears about tonight's episode.
I am genuinely afraid of tonight's #ThisIsUs. Turns out I do not need to know how Jack dies or see it or feel that pain thanks byeeeeeeeeeee.
@SamanthaSpice91
me in bed prematurely heartbroken over tonight's #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/Lx8Bz0VoXc
@mcjellooo
Me running to @Target to buy Rebecca the batteries Jack forgot to remind her of. #ificouldturnbacktime @TheMandyMoore @MiloVentimiglia @NBCThisisUs #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/TcWkK87lZV
@ValinTeenuh
All I have to say is, if TONIGHT is the night that they reveal how Jack dies...I'm taking bereavement leave tomorrow!#thisisus #imreadybutnotready #😩 pic.twitter.com/3MYOjQe8Ww
@TamaraKelly08
It's still another 6 hours until #ThisIsUs comes on and I already feel emotional. I am going to need all the tissues. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
@hannerfannerz
I've been waiting for this episode forever and yet I'm totally emotionally unprepared😠#ThisIsUs https://t.co/oTshxkGwai
@katiefeldmeier
Not mentally ready for #ThisIsUs tonight. Nope.
@amazingashleyx2
I'm in the "Can't wait to watch it but not sure I really want to see it" place right now.
@MoonChild44
I have chocolate and tissues on standby. What about wine...do I NEED WINE?! 😂 pic.twitter.com/mDLhZ4wo3Y
@MortarChelle
if tonight is the night i find out how jack pearson died on this is us... im not going to class for the rest of the week i'm sorry i have to morn
@shaby830
I think tonight we're gonna find out how Jack dies on This Is Us and honestly I'm not emotionally prepared.
@KimmyPagnotta
No, I can't watch #ThisIsUs tonight. I have a umm...... a thing.... to attend....... Fine, I'm stalling, but I'm not emotionally stable enough for this shit. Jack I love you so much. @MiloVentimiglia @NBCThisisUs pic.twitter.com/KEyYg4Fvgn
@BatesFanatic
Will wine be necessary for this week's episode, @NBCThisisUs? Asking for myself and a friend. #Jack #ThisIsUs
@TaraA_79
Sounds like wine and a box of Kleenex is mandatory for tonight's episode #ThisIsUs https://t.co/d4ZwKubMsE
@lzver
@NBCThisisUs I'm soooo not ready for tonight's episode. I surprisingly have not cried once watching #thisisus but I have a feeling tonight will be a first.
@klorenzen81
I'm so ready for tonight's episode and not ready at the same time #thisisus I swear if you play with my emotions and that fire alarm wasn't even part of how he dies... pic.twitter.com/ySSF4wFLsI
@ThatGirlYasmin
Does this caption mean what I think it means @NBCThisisUs @ThisIsUsWriters? Are we FINALLY going to find out how Jack died? #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/7x60OYfHv4
@AshBoesch
@SterlingKBrown This will be the 1st I've ever said this, I'm scared & not ready for what's coming on #ThisIsUs tonight, it's sure gonna be a #TissueTuesday I think, I think this episode might shatter & break me & my heart💗& I'm gonna have to stock up on water 2 hydrate myself
@pinkcat19021
I don't think I can watch tonight ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/hL4Sx77HHD
@Mary_Kate_P
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