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Beth Becomes a Mentor | "Our Little Island Girl: Pt 2" (606)

9/22/2026

On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 6, Episode 6: Our Little Island Girl, Part Two. Beth steps into her calling as a mentor, Kevin faces the consequences of his choices, and the Pearsons reckon with the people and experiences that have shaped who they’ve become.

In this episode, the hosts chat about:

* The TV shows and movies they’re watching right now, including Furious, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Widow’s Bay, Ted Lasso, and Good Luck, Don’t Die

* Their thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, including Samantha Morton’s standout performance

* The mentors and teachers who shaped their careers and why teachers are so important

* Redefining what success can look like and why there’s no one path to a fulfilling life

They also break down the episode, including:

* Beth finding her purpose at a dance academy

* Beth mentoring Stacy and helping her get back on her feet after a difficult performance

* Beth confronting her former dance teacher and making peace with her past

* Kevin confessing his infidelity to Sophie and the fallout that follows

* Beth’s future as a mentor and Stacy’s success as a dancer

And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual!

That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith.

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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.

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.

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Executive Producers: Natalie Holysz and Rob Holysz

Creative Producer: Sam Skelton

Production Coordinator: Andrew Rowley

Video Editor: Todd Hughlett

Mix & Master: Jason Richards

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