Info in Movie News | On January 28, 2026, Apple TV will return one of its most lovable dramedies, Shrinking, with a third season. The new season starts with a one-hour episode and then weekly episodes will be available every Wednesday until April 8. The third season of the show that combines humor and heart and was fan favorite since its release in 2023, is going to explore a deeper emotional side of the story, introduce more characters and, of course, have the same mix of humor and heart.
According to Variety, Shrinking Season 3 is about the continuation of the narrative of Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel), a therapist who is in the process of figuring out how to reconstruct his life after the death of his wife, and he hasn't quite gotten it right yet. In an extremely unconventional way, Jimmy decides to be the most honest person with his patients, thereby indirectly helping them and, at the same time, himself. That risky method not only shakes up the lives of his clients but also helps him confront his own grief and guilt in unexpected ways. Harrison Ford reprises his Emmy-nominated role as Paul Rhoades, Jimmy’s wise but aging mentor who faces his own struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
The lineup of old players such as Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley is also confirmed to return. The Chemistry between the players remains a major strength of the series, combining dark comedy with touching reflective moments. This time, the therapy session shown is not just about the healing process, but about how one dares to step forward after a loss.
The third season also features two well-known Hollywood icons, Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox. Daniels will be the father of Jimmy, the son that he hasn't met for a long time, thereby bringing another layer of the main character's emotional journey. Fox, whose role is still a secret, is reportedly the character that has a link with Paul's story as Ford's character is also shown to be suffering from Parkinson's, a disease that Fox has had for a long time in real life. The presence of both gives the audience not only a strong emotional depth but also a high nostalgic value.
The main team of creative people behind Shrinking, which comprises Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, a trio of creators also successful through Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey, is still in charge of the show. The series, made by Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions, is acclaimed for its adeptness at mixing the aspects of comedy, grief, and self-reflection with a kind and humane approach. Lawrence once revealed that if the first season dealt with the theme of grief, and the second season focused on forgiveness, then the third season will highlight the process of “moving forward”. As a result, the characters will have to deal with this new chapter in their lives after they have been fighting to accept the past.
The production for the third season wrapped up in July 2025 and was primarily shot in Pasadena, California. Although the crew was shooting in a location of a city that was recovering from the devastating wildfires, they have, however, brought the heat and the optimism which are their trademarks into the show. In fact, insiders revealed that the emphasis of several episodes will be on Jimmy's deepening bond with his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) as they both navigate the new normal in a world that has been irrevocably altered by loss.
Shrinking has, since its debut in 2023, been a favorite both of the critics and the audience and has therefore been nominated for various awards such as the Emmy and Golden Globe multiple times. In particular, nominations for the performances of Segel, Ford, and Jessica Williams have been mentioned. The show’s combination of intelligent humor and lachrymose expressions of the human condition has been the main reason for its success, and thus it is referred to as one of the best Apple TV original shows and is very often compared to Ted Lasso for its perfect equilibrium of laugh and tear.
There will be eleven new episodes to watch Shrinking Season 3 will be as good as ever and thus able to return with another round of laughter, tears, and brutal honesty in therapy sessions. Whether it’s Jimmy confronting his past, Paul facing his health challenges, or Gaby rediscovering her identity, every storyline continues to ask the same question at the show’s heart, how do we heal when life refuses to slow down?
The first two seasons of Shrinking are now streaming on Apple TV+, offering fans the perfect chance to revisit Jimmy’s unconventional path to recovery before the next session begins.
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