This Is Us Season 1 Returns Jan. 10: Is Toby Dead? Chris Sullivan Dishes Thoughts

“This Is Us” starring Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore returns to NBC on Jan. 10. Fans have been waiting since Dec. 6 to find out what happens next to Toby (Chris Sullivan). Is he dead or alive? The actor himself has spoken up, but left nothing for fans to hold on to.

In “This Is Us” Season 1 Episode 10, Toby collapses in Randall’s (Sterling K. Brown) living room after their Christmas Eve celebrations. This happens after Roby’s reconciliation with Kate (Chrissy Metz). Fans of the show are somewhat divided on this development. Some viewers are okay with losing Toby, while others want Kate’s boyfriend to stick around.

‘This Is Us’ Season 1, Episode 11: Is Toby Dead? Chris Sullivan Worried

As for Sullivan, he has admitted to feeling worried about his character. Speaking to People, Sullivan said he has faith in the show’s creative team. “(T)hey will tell the best version of the story that there is to tell.”

Sterling K. Brown has also spoken on Toby’s situation. He told Entertainment Weekly he is hoping for the best because he has “very much enjoyed the presence of Chris Sullivan” on “This is Us.”

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“This is Us” Season 1 airs Tuesdays on NBC. The next episode is called “The Right Thing To Do.” It will be followed by “The Big Day.”

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore play the parents of twins Kate and Kevin (Justin Hartley), and their adoptive brother Randall.

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