The Big Three Hit Puberty | "Changes" (503)
From That Was Us by Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown
February 17, 2026 · 1h 28m
About this episode
The episode explores the emotional developments of the Pearson family in Season 5, Episode 3, while discussing various topics related to the show and beyond.
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! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/TWU and get on your way to being your best self. - Head to Walmart today to try a bar or stock up on 4 cartons of your favorite flavors, like Blueberry Pie and Salted Peanut Butter, sold exclusively at Walmart. Check out https://Walmart.com to find a store near you! - With Shipt, no order is ordinary.Try Shipt free for 14 Days - Download the app for visit https://Shipt.com Terms apply…
People in this episode
Hosts: Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, Sterling K. Brown
Topics covered
- emotional changes
- adoption
- family dynamics
- new characters
- TV show discussions
Keywords
- Pearson family
- emotional shifts
- adoption
- TV show
- This Is Us
- Lost
- BetterHelp
- Walmart
- Shipt
Sponsors
BetterHelp, Walmart, Shipt
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: This Is Us, Lost
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