Shrinking has folks hooked with its mix of raw laughs and real heart. Picture a therapist, played by Jason Segel, tossing out the usual playbook to shake up his clients’ lives while wrestling his own demons. Add Harrison Ford as the gruff mentor, and it’s no wonder this Apple TV+ gem keeps people talking. After season 2 dropped late 2024, everyone’s itching to know: Will season 3 land in October 2025? Here’s everything known so far, packed with the latest buzz and no fluff.
Quick Recap: Why Shrinking Keeps Hooking Viewers
The show follows Jimmy, a widowed dad and therapist who starts dishing unfiltered advice, sparking chaos and growth. Cooked up by Bill Lawrence (yep, Ted Lasso guy), Segel, and Brett Goldstein, it landed in January 2023 with weekly episodes that hit hard on grief. Season 2, running October to December 2024, brought 12 episodes of family mess and group hangouts, scoring a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes for its big-hearted vibe. Apple didn’t waste time—season 3 got the green light as season 2 kicked off.
Is Shrinking Season 3 Hitting Screens in October 2025?
No dice on an October 2025 premiere. Apple TV+ hasn’t locked in a date, but the chatter points to late 2025 or early 2026. Filming wrapped July 16, 2025, after starting in February. Post-production—editing, sound, all that—takes a minute for a show this polished. Past timelines give clues: Season 1 filmed April to August 2022, hit screens January 2023. Season 2 shot January to June 2024, dropped in October. With season 3 wrapped in July, a November or December 2025 slot feels possible, but January 2026 seems more likely to avoid holiday noise and ride the Emmy wave (seven nods this year!). Michael Urie hinted at “late 2025” on X, but outlets like CinemaBlend bet on early next year. Fans on X are restless—posts from August gripe about no dates, one joking it feels like “forever.” No October vibes anywhere, so don’t expect episodes with your fall coffee.
