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On today's episode of That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 13: Brotherly Love. As Kevin travels to Philadelphia to finally confront the unresolved tension between himself and Randall, the episode explores race, identity, jealousy, and the complicated realities of growing up as brothers who experienced the same childhood very differently.


On today's episode of That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 12: Both Things Can Be True. As Kevin and Madison's wedding approaches, the episode explores commitment, family expectations, and the complicated ways people learn to communicate with the ones they love. From Jack's proposal plans for Rebecca in the past, to Kevin navigating unresolved tension with Randall in the present, the episode asks what it really means to show up for the people you care about.

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're catching up with Eris Baker aka Tess Pearson. Eris reflects on her journey from child actor to USC film production student, opening up about balancing school and set life, stepping into storytelling behind the camera, and how playing Tess shaped both her personal life and creative voice.

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 11: One Small Step. Centered on Uncle Nicky's journey to meet Kevin and Madison's twins, the episode explores how the smallest steps can lead to the biggest changes—and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape an entire lifetime.


This week on That Was Us, we're thrilled to be joined in studio by actor and director Jennifer Morrison, who brought Cassidy to life on This Is Us. Jennifer reflects on her journey from acting to directing, the challenges of transitioning from fantasy to grounded drama, and how This Is Us unexpectedly changed her life in a very real way.

This week on That Was Us, we're chatting about This Is Us Season 5, Episode 10: I've Got This. This episode explores the pressures of pride, money, and what it really means to provide for your family.

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 9: The Ride. As new parents bring their babies home, the episode explores the fears, hopes, and expectations that come with the start of a new chapter for every Pearson family. Across timelines, it's a reminder that the ride home is where everything begins.

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 8: In The Room. Three babies are born across three locations, connected by video technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the episode's mysterious opening couple is revealed to be the real-life inventors of the technology that made it all possible. Chris, Mandy, and Sterling discuss Jack and Rebecca's cabin romance, the painting that ties the family together across time, Kate and Toby's adoption journey with birth mother Ellie, Kevin and Randall's emotional reconciliation, and Miguel's quiet, steadfast love for Rebecca. Then, writer Vera Herbert joins the show to discuss crafting this intimate, high-stakes episode, the writers' room culture that made "This Is Us" so real, and the deliberate choice to portray adoption in a positive light. Plus: baby name horror stories, birth room confessions, and why you should never take a teenager to Japan.

This week on That Was Us, we're joined by one of the most pivotal people behind This Is Us: casting director Josh Einsohn. Josh reflects on 25 years in casting and shares how he got his start in production, what led him to feel passionate about casting, and how This Is Us ultimately changed his life forever.

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 7: "There." The Pearsons confront the pressures passed down through generations as we revisit Jack's childhood with his father, watch Kevin grapple with what it means to be a good dad in the middle of a crisis, and see Madison face the terrifying possibility of bringing the twins into the world alone. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat about their own memorable birth stories, Chris shares one of the most painful things he's ever done, and so much more!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 6: Birth Mother. This episode uncovers the long-buried story of Randall's birth mother, Laurel. Randall and Beth's journey to New Orleans reveals inherited grief, unfinished love, and through Hai's retelling of his love story with Laurel, Randall releases the pain he's carried his entire life. Plus, we're also joined by one of the writers of this episode, Kay Oyegun! Kay breaks down the writer's room experience on This Is Us, how they broke down important storylines, what it was like discovering Laurel's backstory, how she came to write for this show originally, and so much more!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 5: A Long Road Home. The Pearsons confront long-held truths as Kate reckons with a painful chapter from her past, Kevin and Madison face growing uncertainty about their future, and Randall is shaken by new information about his birth mother that challenges everything he thought he knew. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat with Vien Hong who played the character of Hai! Vien talks all about his 20 year hiatus from acting, his family's brave journey to the States, what returning to acting through This Is Us means to him, and so much more!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 4: Honestly. This episode explores how patterns repeat across generations: from Kevin confronting childhood pressures and insecurities, to Randall stepping into mentorship and turning an uncomfortable moment into purpose, and Kate and Toby navigating the early steps of adoption. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling have fun in the studio chatting about sleep training, how their style has changed, and of course they also welcome 504 writer Elan Mastai to the podcast! Elan talks about how this show came into his life, what it was like moving from Canada to work on the show and how he dealt with that during Covid, and some of his most memorable and impactful moments writing for the show!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 3: Changes. The Pearson family is pushed in new emotional directions: Randall navigates big shifts with Tess; Kevin and Madison confront some hard truths; and Kate and Toby take a meaningful step toward adoption. Meanwhile, new characters reveal there's more to Laurel's story. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling give their hot takes on the TV show "Lost," changes on the set of This Is Us post Covid, how they prepare for intimate scenes, and so much more!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 2: Forty: Part Two. Tensions are running high at the cabin, we continue unraveling the events surrounding The Big Three's birth, and we learn a surprising revelation about Randall's biological mother. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling have fun in the studio recalling moments they couldn't stop laughing on set, the moments from this episode that deeply impacted them, and more!

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 1: Forty: Part One. It's The Big Three's 40th birthday, and everyone heads to the cabin to quarantine and celebrate the big milestone, except Randall. We also jump back to the day The Big Three were born, exploring the parallels between Jack and William's experience as new fathers, and uncovering the powerful backstory of Randall's birth mother, Laurel. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat to the lovely Jennifer C. Holmes! She joins the hosts in-studio to talk all about Laurel's character, how she got the part, and her favorite memories from filming. They also chat about the shift they felt returning to set as first-time parents, what it was like filming during Covid, how the show successfully started conversations about difficult topics, and more!

This week on That Was Us, we're trying something a little different. Inspired by the heart of This Is Us and where we currently are in the rewatch with Kevin and Randall's reconciliation, the hosts kick off a brand new Group Chat format centered around one big theme: siblings! From birth order and family roles to rivalry, resentment, and deep love, Mandy, Sterling, and Chris open up about their own sibling dynamics and the ways those relationships continue to shape who they are today.


On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 14: "The Music and the Mirror." As Beth questions her future after the collapse of her dance studio, Kate searches for purpose and confidence, Kevin reflects on the life he's building with Madison, and Toby struggles with feeling lost after losing his job.

This week on That Was Us, we're joined in studio by Faithe Herman, who grew up before our eyes as Annie Pearson on This Is Us. Joining the series at just eight years old and wrapping at fourteen, Faithe reflects on what it was like to spend her childhood on one of television's most beloved family dramas, and how the cast became a second family along the way.