This Is Us was chosen as a Top Television Program by the American Film Institute in 2009.
The American Film Institute ( AFI ) Awards 2001 honored the best in film and television of the year . The American Film Institute ( AFI ) Awards 2002 honored the Top 10 Films and Top 10 Television Programs of the year . The American Film Institute ( AFI ) Awards 2016 honored the Top 10 Films and Top 10 Television Programs of the year . This Is Us (TV series) . The series has received positive reviews since its premiere , receiving nominations for Best Television Series -- Drama at the 74th Golden Globe Awards and Best Drama Series at the 7th Critics ' Choice Awards , as well as being chosen as a Top Television Program by the American Film Institute .