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Season 1 – Shrinking

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Jan 2023

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Jimmy struggles to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend and therapist; he decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path, unfiltered, brutal honesty; will it make things better-or unleash uproarious chaos?

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Critics Consensus

Shrinking has darker ideas on its mind than its earnest approach can often translate, but Jason Segel and Harrison Ford's sparkling turns make these characters worth close analysis.

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Tara Judah

Sight & Sound

Feb 12, 2025

While broad stereotyping worked beautifully for Brett Goldstein as the uber-angry footballer Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, Segel’s over-egging here comes across as insincere.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Feb 6, 2023

For a story fuelled by grief, Shrinking expertly balances a hard-to-hit tone. It can be melancholic and hopeful, gloomy and absurd.

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

Feb 4, 2023

The latest Apple TV+ series with a focus on therapy comes from some of the people behind Ted Lasso, but without the same success.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Jul 25, 2025

It's one of those lovely series that lifts your spirits in difficult times, not because it doesn't touch on serious and important topics, but quite the opposite: it does so, but from a pleasant and fun perspective. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

Aug 6, 2024

8/10

Where humans are involved, things are always going to be a little messy. That message envelopes Shrinking–a cozy comedy drama with a strong empathetic core.

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Alison de Souza

The Straits Times (Singapore)

Aug 15, 2023

3/5

Likeable but melancholic comedy drama...

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Ben N

@Bneffer Oct 4, 2026

Overall entertaining and compelling, the details of Shrinking are hard to love. The characters are mired in depressing situations, while also having very few reasons to be depressed outside of the circumstances of life, which they struggle to develop their way out of. I like the comedy, when it hits. Often it is flat. I like the relationship building.

Alejandro R

@AleAliAlea Aug 29, 2026

Nothing about the radical therapy approach is radical. Belittles therapy and people actually going through problems. Seems like a show scared to actually be about therapy. The best joke is having Harrison Ford do something silly like getting high. Everyone looks like they shop at a Banana Republic outlet.

Ted E

@DrGenetics Aug 27, 2026

Didn’t finish the season. All the characters are annoying, with little reframing qualities.

D L

@DaturaDreamer Aug 19, 2026

Yet another show with emotionally immature people at the helm. This is especially disappointing being as they are therapists. All the drama, yelling, swearing gets very old and it would be nice to see therapists showcasing what healthy adult relating looks like. Alas, one won't see that with this show.

Ry N

@RyGuy Aug 11, 2026

A shrink tries to reconnect with the world after losing his wife by being straight up with everyone.

Heather M

@hmorriso8501 Jul 25, 2026

One of the best television series I have had the pleasure of watching. It's funny, sweet, and endearing. It is pure joy to watch in every single way. I am about to wrap up season 3 and keep thinking, "One day this show will end, and I will be so devastated." Cannot recommend this show enough.

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Bill Lawrence

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Brett Goldstein

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James Ponsoldt

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Jason Segel

Jimmy

Jessica Williams

Gaby

Episode 1

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Coin Flip

Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Fortress of Solitude

To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend, while trying to hide it all from Paul.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 3, 2023

Fifteen Minutes

Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation; Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 10, 2023

Potatoes

As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life; Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 17, 2023

Woof

When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn't have Paul to consult for advice; Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 24, 2023

Imposter Syndrome

At Alice's urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party; Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido; Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 3, 2023

Apology Tour

Jimmy attempts damage control after his party; Paul's daughter pays another visit; Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 10, 2023

Boop

Paul and Brian come to Jimmy's aid when Alice starts acting out; Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Moving Forward

Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award; Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 24, 2023

Closure

As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life; Liz learns a secret.

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