<P> Episodes weave through the stories of the past and present of the characters , with most scenes taking place in 1980 , 1989 -- 1995 , and the present day ( 2016 -- 2017 ) . Flashback scenes take place in Pittsburgh , while current scenes are typically split between Los Angeles , New Jersey , and New York City . </P>
<P> Episodes weave through the stories of the past and present of the characters , with most scenes taking place in 1980 , 1989 -- 1995 , and the present day ( 2016 -- 2017 ) . Flashback scenes take place in Pittsburgh , while current scenes are typically split between Los Angeles , New Jersey , and New York City . </P>
where do they live in this is us
where do they live in this is us
Los Angeles , New Jersey , and New York City
Los Angeles , New Jersey , and New York City