Therapy just got a whole lot messier—and way more hilarious. Fans of Apple TV+’s breakout hit Shrinking have been hanging on every update since that gut-punch Season 2 finale left Jimmy’s world in tatters. Good news: the wait ends soon. The beloved dramedy starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford kicks off its third season on January 28, 2026. Mark those calendars, because things are about to get real.
Shrinking Season 3 Premiere: Exact Drop Date and Schedule
Apple TV+ dropped the bombshell announcement back on October 21, 2025, complete with first-look photos that have everyone losing it. Season 3 launches with a supersized one-hour premiere episode on Wednesday, January 28. From there, new episodes roll out weekly on Wednesdays until the finale on April 8. That’s a full 11-episode run, giving plenty of time to unpack all the chaos.
No more endless cliffhanger suffering. This steady drip-feed means weekly watercooler moments, just like the good old days of Seasons 1 and 2.
Who’s Back? The Core Cast Returns
The heart of Shrinking beats through its quirky ensemble, and nearly everyone’s strapped in for the ride:
- Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird, the grieving therapist ditching the rulebook.
- Harrison Ford as Paul Rhoades, the gruff mentor battling Parkinson’s.
- Jessica Williams as Gaby, the no-nonsense colleague.
- Luke Tennie as Sean, finding his footing post-trauma.
- Christa Miller as Liz, the blunt best friend.
- Michael Urie as Brian, the optimistic wildcard.
- Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Jimmy’s daughter navigating teen life.
- Ted McGinley rounding out the crew.
These faces made the show a comfort watch wrapped in gut laughs. Expect deeper dives into their messy growth.
Shrinking Season 3 Potential Plot
Creator Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Scrubs) teases Season 3 as all about “moving forward” after grief (Season 1) and forgiveness (Season 2). Jimmy’s radical honesty shakes up lives, but now? Expect fallout, fresh boundaries, and those signature awkward breakthroughs. First-look snaps show Jimmy bonding with Alice, Paul guiding Sean, and Gaby in heated chats. Paul’s health arc gets real emotional weight, thanks to Fox.
