Heartwarming dramedy Shrinking has returned with season 3, bringing back its intoxicating blend of goofy humour and emotional moments. While making a funny show about grief is not easy, the Apple TV production proves that it can be masterfully done.
So much so that the series has been praised by critics every since it premiered. As long as the third season follows the same pattern, should we expect another follow-up somewhere down the line?
Shrinking Season 4 Release Date
Shrinking fans can breathe easy: the show has already scored a renewal. Apple TV recently shared the news, highlighting the fact that the show has been consistently celebrated as “one of TV’s best-written comedies.”
While there’s no official premiere date, we can expect Shrinking season 4 to arrive in early 2027.
Shrinking Cast
- Jason Segel as Jimmy
- Harrison Ford as Paul
- Jessica Williams as Gaby
- Luke Tennie as Sean
- Michael Urie as Brian
- Lukita Maxwell as Alice
- Christa Miller as Liz
- Ted McGinley as Derek
What Is Shrinking About?
Shrinking follows Jimmy, a therapist who decides to throw professional boundaries out the window. Still reeling from his wife’s death, he starts telling his patients exactly what he thinks they should do, regardless of ethics and consequences.
The show touches on grief, parenthood, friendship, and mental health. It balances sharp humor with emotional gut punches, exploring the messiness of trying to help others when you’re barely holding yourself together. Harrison Ford in particular shines as Paul, Jimmy’s blunt mentor, and the dynamic between the two is especially endearing.
If you need a refresh, the second season ended with Paul delivering a speech thanking everyone for their support as he navigates his Parkinson’s diagnosis. Jimmy also met up with Louis, the drunk driver responsible for his wife’s fatal car accident, and decided to give forgiveness a chance.
While it’s too early to speculate about Shrinking season 4, the third installment is likely to focus on moving forward. Jimmy and his daughter are in a better place, and the supporting cast also seems ready for personal growth.
There might even be romance sparks on the horizon. Cobie Smulders, who briefly appeared in a season 2 episode as a woman Jimmy had unexpected chemistry with, is set to return. Smulders and series lead Jason Segel previously starred together in popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
Whether or not that happens, we’ll have to wait and see. Season 3 episodes come out weekly on Apple TV, with the finale scheduled to drop in early April.
Are There Other Shows Like Shrinking?
If you love Shrinking, you might also enjoy Ted Lasso, also available on Apple TV+. Other similar series includes Scrubs, Cougar Town, Schitt’s Creek, The Good Place, Nobody Wants This, After Life, and Dying for Sex.
