This Is Us was chosen as a Top Television Program by the American Film Institute.
This Is Us is an American television series created by Dan Fogelman that premiered on NBC on September 20 , 2016 . 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 .