"This Is Us" is continuing its trend of casting excellent guest stars, with Phylicia Rashad next set to the family drama.

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It's unclear if Rashad will pop up in any additional episodes, but the TV legend's presence is exciting no matter how prolonged. And in a delightful coincidence, her casting is just the latest example of "This Is Us" dipping into the Beloved TV Moms well to fill out its guest ensemble.

Rashad -- who famously portrayed Clair Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" -- follows appearances by Jo Marie Payton.)

"This Is Us" returns from its midseason hiatus on January 15.

[via: Entertainment Weekly]