Uncle Nicky Meets The Twins | "One Small Step" (511)
From That Was Us by Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown
May 5, 2026 · 1h 30m
About this episode
The episode discusses Uncle Nicky's journey to meet Kevin and Madison's twins and the impact of small steps on life changes.
This week on 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. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * Media saturation, smartphones, and the idea of going back to a simpler “brick” device * The importance of setting intentional boundaries with technology—for yourself and your kids * How limiting choices can actually lead to more clarity and happiness * Challenging your own “core belief” stories and the narratives that hold you back * The difference between routine and rut—and how to break out of it * The loss of shared cultural moments and what brings people together today They also break down the episode, including: * Nicky’s emotional journey from isolation to connection * His first flight since Vietnam and what it represents * Cassidy helping Nicky prepare for the trip—and confront his fears * Nicky’s arrival in California and his misunderstanding about the twins’ baptism * Flashbacks to his relationship with Sally and the life he…
People in this episode
Hosts: Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, Sterling K. Brown
Topics covered
- technology and boundaries
- personal growth
- emotional journeys
- family connections
- cultural moments
Keywords
- This Is Us
- Uncle Nicky
- Kevin
- Madison
- emotional journey
- technology
- family
- moon landing
- cultural moments
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Books & works: This Is Us
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