This week on That Was Us, we’re breaking down This Is Us Season 5, Episode 16: “The Adirondacks,” with special guest Chris Geere AKA Phillip! What begins as Kevin and Madison’s wedding day quickly becomes one of the most emotional turning points of the series, as long-buried fears, hard truths, and questions about what love really means come to the surface. As some relationships move forward, others are forced to confront whether love alone is enough.

In this episode, the hosts chat about: * The realities of co-parenting and finding a path forward after a relationship changes * The shocking flash-forward that reveals Kate’s future husband * And a special interview with Chris Geere, who joins the podcast to discuss playing Phillip, navigating fan reactions, joining This Is Us during COVID, and learning that his character would eventually change the course of Kate’s story They also break down the episode, including:

* Madison’s childhood flashbacks and the experiences that shaped her self-worth

* Madison asking Kevin the question he can’t answer: “Are you in love with me?”

* Toby accepting a job that will take him away from home several days a week

* Phillip refusing Kate’s resignation and encouraging her to continue pursuing her passion for teaching

* Deja learning about Malik’s college acceptances—including Harvard—and what it could mean for their future

* Beth helping Tess alter her bridesmaid dress so she can feel more comfortable being herself

* Rebecca finally apologizing to Randall for keeping his birth parents from him

* Rebecca asking Kevin to build the house Jack always dreamed of building for the family

* The unforgettable final flash-forward revealing Kate and Phillip’s wedding, Randall’s rising political future, and the next chapter for the Pearson family

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🍋 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.

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