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The title (Season 4, Episode 9) most prominently refers to the fall finale of the NBC drama This Is Us , which aired on November 19, 2019. The episode title is a direct homage to the 1967 Leonard Cohen song of the same name, which serves as a pivotal emotional bridge between the characters Jack, Nicky, and Randall. Plot Overview & Key Storylines

The episode centers on the Pearson family's first Thanksgiving at Randall’s new townhouse in Philadelphia. It utilizes three distinct timelines to explore themes of memory, legacy, and cognitive decline: [S4E9] So Long, Marianne

Randall realizes his mother, Rebecca, is experiencing significant memory loss. After a series of disorienting events—including getting lost on a walk and losing her phone—Rebecca finally admits she needs to see a doctor. Meanwhile, Randall connects with Uncle Nicky by playing the same Cohen song, reciting the exact "poem" explanation he learned from Jack. The title (Season 4, Episode 9) most prominently