On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking about Season 3, Episode 10: The Last Seven Weeks with special guest and fan favorite…Melanie Liburd AKA, Zoe! The countdown to election night is on, and tensions are high as Randall’s campaign pushes through the final stretch. Meanwhile, Kevin and Zoe hit a crossroads in their relationship just as they make progress in the search for Nicky, while Kate tries to make things right after accidentally selling something sentimental of Toby’s. Plus, Melanie dives into what it was like auditioning of the role of Zoe, how she helped shape the interior life of her character, public opinion on Zoe and Kevin’s relationship, and so much more! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Brought to you by Bombas. One Clothing Item Purchased = One Clothing Item Donated. Head over to Bombas.com and use code TWU for 20% off your first purchase.- For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for oneWorks on any flavor, any retailer- URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU- OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB. - Try Zip Recruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/TWU. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire. ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Discussion 01:19:18:16 Fan Segment 01:30:41:20 Outro Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards #thisisus #thatwasus #melanieliburd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the moment fans have been waiting for…the final member of The Big Three joins the pod! Justin Hartley sits down with Mandy, Chris, and Sterling to dive deep into his unforgettable portrayal of Kevin Pearson on This Is Us. He shares what it was like auditioning for the role, the ways he connected with Kevin’s journey, and how the experience shaped his life both personally and professionally. Justin also reflects on the close bonds he formed with the cast, opens up about life after the show, gives us a glimpse into what he’s working on now, and so much more! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think, find out how much at airbnb.com/host - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping when you head to Smalls.com and use code TWU. - Humans aren’t perfect, but David is. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus - Brought to you by Bombas. One Clothing Item Purchased = One Clothing Item Donated. Head over to Bombas.com and use code TWU for 20% off your first purchase. ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:13 Interview 01:25:42 End Credits Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards #thisisus #thatwasus #justinhartley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hitting pause on releasing a new episode this week to soak up some fireworks and family time, but get ready, because next week we’re coming in hot with a long-awaited guest! Any guesses?! Stay tuned and have a happy 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re talking all about Season 3, Episode 9: The Beginning is the End is the Beginning. If you thought the writers on This Is Us had done a phenomenal job with weaving stories together from different generations up until this point, you’re in for a treat in this episode! From Randall’s City Councilman debate, to Kate and Toby finding out if they’re having a boy or girl, to Kevin’s visit to Vietnam and what he discovers about Jack’s time in the war, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about it all! They also dive into what they need to fill their cup up in their personal lives and close out with a heartfelt fan letter you won’t want to miss! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for one Works on any flavor, any retailer - URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU - OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB. - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Discussion 01:07:03 Fan Segment 01:20:13 End Credits Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards #thisisus #thatwasus #rewatchpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Huertas is back with us on the pod this week, chatting all about Season 3 Episode 8: Six Thanksgivings! Mandy, Chris, and Sterling have lots of laughs talking with Jon about memories from filming this episode, including what it's like to have all those prosthetics on, Jon's idea that saved the day during a specific scene, how his character, Miguel, was starting to fit into the Pearson family more, and other fun commentary! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for one - Works on any flavor, any retailer - URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU- OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB. - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Discussion 01:27:52 Fan Segment 01:32:25 Outro Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards #thisisus #thatwasus #thanksgiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on That Was Us…we hit the road! Jack and Rebecca take a romantic road trip out to LA as a new couple and discover what “home” really means to each of them. We also uncover more of Jack’s past in Vietnam through the eyes of Kevin and Zoe, who continue retracing his steps. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling take a look at some of our listeners who submitted their couple road trip stories! 💛 Watch more That Was Us episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLipIBQtg15m0asioQMEil8kzof08OGWxo That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus. - For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to smalls.com and use code TWU. - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Get a free can of OLIPOP: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and Olipop will pay you back for one Works on any flavor, any retailer - URL: drinkolipop.com/TWU - OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB. ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards #thisisus #thatwasus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will happen with Randall’s campaign? What could Kevin find out about Jack’s past if he keeps digging? Will Toby and Kate make it through this challenging time? Find out the answers to these big questions (and more) on this week’s episode, where the hosts break down Season 3 episode 6, “Kamsahamnida.” Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about other very important things, including what it’s like to be medium famous, the difference between sherbet and sorbet, and so much more! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host - David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus. - Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/THATWASUS to get 10% off your Lumen. - Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at ⁠kiwico.com/TWU⁠ ------------------------- 🍋 About the Show: The stars of This Is Us, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving each episode and all the life lessons that came with it. Together, they dig in and dig deep, have the tough conversations, bring in very special and familiar guests, share never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. Join your favorite family back in the living room to examine our past, cherish our present, and look to the future with new episodes of That Was Us every Tuesday. ------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Discussion 01:00:54 Fan Segment 01:14:57 Outro Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz, Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Video Editor: Todd Hughlett Mix & Master: Jason Richards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of That Was Us, we have special guest, Director Chris Koch, breaking down Season 3, Episode 5: “Toby.” In this episode, the hosts talk about Toby’s mental health issues and how that affects his relationship with Kate. They also cover what it was like for Sterling as his character took on a big arc in the show, campaigning for City Councilman. Plus, Chris Koch talks about directing this episode and what he remembers working with the cast, his involvement in shaping each episode, how his directing style differs from others, and how his personal background helped inform his approach to the show. Support our sponsors: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/TWU This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the infamous younger Nicky Pearson, AKA Michael Angarano, joins the pod for a discussion on Season 3, Episode 4: Vietnam. Not only do they talk about pivotal moments that happened in this episode, from Jack volunteering to enlist so he can find Nicky in Vietnam, to things in their childhood that shaped their relationship, but the group also chats about Michael’s time working on This Is Us, how he got the part of Nicky, what it was like working with Tim O’Brien and Milo Ventimiglia, and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host - Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/THATWASUS to get 10% off your Lumen. - David is offering our listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/thatwasus. - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of That Was Us, we chat about Season 3, Episode 3: “Katie Girls.” Today’s episode covers a lot of dreams: from Rebecca asking Jack about his dreams when they first met, to Kate undergoing egg retrieval surgery and entering a dream-state where she confronts her younger selves, to Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talking about how far they’ve come personally in achieving their biggest dreams too. Plus, we have a very exciting fan segment today…Fan Trivia with long time fan and pod listener, Ashley! Support Our Sponsors: - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan today by texting TWU to 64000. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 2: A Philadelphia Story, and the incredible Ryan Michelle Bathe joins us! As Randall sets out to make a difference in the neighborhood his father once called home, Kevin searches for deeper meaning in Jack’s past. Kate and Toby ask their family for support (not their opinions) as they move forward with fertility treatment. Mandy, Chris, and Sterling reflect on it all and chat about their favorite childhood breakfasts, who’s most (or least) like their This Is Us character, and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: - Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/TWU. - Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan today by texting TWU to 64000. - For a limited time, go to ⁠⁠SpotandTango.com/twu⁠⁠ and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/TWU⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠X⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back for the breakdown of a whole new season of This Is Us! This week, we dive into Season 3, episode 1: Nine Bucks. The Pearsons are facing major life shifts: Kate and Toby begin their emotional fertility journey, Deja struggles with the acceptance of her mother leaving, Kevin and Zoe spark a romance, and of course we can’t forget, we flash back to the very first meeting between Jack and Rebecca! Mandy, Chris, and Sterling also talk about creator Dan Fogelman’s genius writing to weave in the true-life story of Steelers Franco Harris and his “immaculate reception” during the 1972 AFC playoff victory. Support Our Sponsors: - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TWU for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. - Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan today by texting TWU to 64000. - For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/twu and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, and ⁠X⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re talking all about saying “I do!” Join Mandy, Chris, and Sterling as they dive into This Is Us episode 218, The Wedding, where the Pearsons gather at the family cabin to celebrate Kate and Toby’s big day. The hosts take a walk down memory lane, sharing stories from their own weddings while reflecting on Kate’s emotional journey of letting go of Jack and making space for her future with Toby. They also discuss Toby’s parents voicing doubts, Deja’s struggle without her mom, and Kevin leading the wedding guests in one powerful, collective “exhale.” Support Our Sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Deja find her way to the Pearson family? This week, we find out the answers to all your questions surrounding Deja and the two other generations of women that shaped her journey as we discuss episode 217, “This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life.” Mandy, Chris, and Sterling talk about the masterful weaving together of flashbacks to the present-day storyline in the show, the HOT TAKE about “Goodnight Moon,” and the parallel of this episode’s title to those on the journey to recovery. Plus, the ever-talented Joy Brunson joins us to talk all things Shauna and how playing Deja’s mom was the role of a lifetime! Support Our Sponsors: - Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan today by texting TWU to 64000. - Head to dabbleanddollop.com, use code THATWASUS20 and get 20% off your first order. - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. - For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TWU for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, dynamic directing duo and Executive Producers on This Is Us, John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, join the podcast! It feels like a family reunion with Mandy, Chris, Sterling, John, and Glenn as they reminisce about memories on set and what it was like working together. John and Glenn talk about what life was like before This Is Us and how they got started in their careers, world building on the show and how their directing style informed the show’s “peak behind the curtain” feel viewers came to love, and they spilled behind the scenes secrets about iconic episodes, like when Jack went back into the burning house, plus so much more! Support our sponsors: - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host - Go to dabbleanddollop.com and use the code THATWASUS20 for 20% off your first purchase. - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting TWU to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. - For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/twu and use code twu to get 50% off your first order. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling dive into This Is Us episode 216, Vegas, Baby, where Kate and Toby’s joint bachelor/bachelorette trip brings surprising revelations for everyone. The hosts talk about Jack’s love language over the years after watching the kids’ heartfelt (but chaotic) attempt to throw Jack and Rebecca an anniversary celebration, they break down what it was really like behind the scenes filming in Vegas (from fan encounters to deleted scenes), plus Chris gives everyone a new hot take! Support our sponsors: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, the hosts talk about episode 215, where we see the Pearson family through the perspective of the family car throughout the years and how they’re starting to deal with their grief in the aftermath of Jack’s death. Mandy, Chris, and Sterling reflect on their own family car memories, coin the term "Jack-oquy" to describe Jack’s heartfelt monologues, talk about Rebecca’s fear of bridges, reflect on Jack’s wish for everyone to be “okay,” AND they welcome special guests, Showrunners Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, who co-wrote this episode. They share their behind-the-scenes insights and favorite moments from this storyline you won’t want to miss! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special guest joining us this week for the infamous 214 “Super Bowl Sunday” episode, This Is Us Creator Dan Fogelman! Dan joins Mandy, Chris, and Sterling to chat about the episode where it’s finally revealed how Jack Pearson dies. They break down all the episode details, plus how this episode came to be in the writer’s room, what they did (and didn’t) plan before Season 1, the great lengths the cast and crew had to go to to keep this episode’s secrets under wraps, and so much more! Stay tuned through the end for a special Q&A with Dan! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mandy, Chris, and Sterling chat about first kisses, how dogs teach us how to die, and the magic of the writers on This Is Us. They break down 213, That’ll Be the Day, where Kevin takes a major step in making peace with his past, Randall learns the hard way about the realities of being a landlord, and Kate’s visit to a dog shelter brings unexpected surprises. Plus, the talented Lena Waithe, who guest-starred on 213, makes an appearance on the podcast this week! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on That Was Us, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling discuss the importance of the “strays always find who needs them” theme running through the episode, from William’s cat Clooney to the lost pieces of each character’s past. Kate finally sees Madison, Kevin finally sees the sacrifices Jack made, and Randall realizes William’s lost love is the view from his window – but at the heart of this story is Randall’s desire to connect with William and his former life. Plus, the hosts also chat with Olivia Allen who shares how the show inspired her family to reconnect with a loved one. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. Follow That Was Us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices