The hit comedy drama Shrinking has managed to do the impossible by making grief funny.
If you haven’t watched the series, it follows Jimmy, a therapist, who is grieving the loss of his wife, leading to him becoming more honest with his patients while breaking various ethical barriers.
Created by Bill Lawrence (Scrubs), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), and the show’s lead Jason Segel, Shrinking has received much critical acclaim since the first season premiered in 2023.
Also, it recently received four nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2025, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
If you love the show, you will be thrilled to know it will return for a third season. If you’re excited to watch it, here are all the latest details about season three of Shrinking, including its premiere date, plot, cast, broadcasting information, and more.
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What’s the Premiere Date for Season 3 of Shrinking?
Apple TV+ hasn’t announced an official premiere date for season three of Shrinking. However, it is expected to arrive on the streaming service in late 2025.
What’s the Plot?
The third season of Shrinking will follow Jimmy as he reconnects with his father, and Paul will need to adjust to living with Parkinson’s disease.
Also, Sean will have a new love interest, and Brian and Charlie will adopt a child, with Liz ready and waiting for babysitting duties.
Who Will Star in the Third Season?
The main cast will reprise their roles for season three of Shrinking. Fans of the show will be thrilled to learn Jason Segel will return as Jimmy, and Harrison Ford is back as his friend and mentor, Paul Rhoades.
Also, Lukita Maxwell will step back into the shoes of Jimmy’s daughter Alice, and Christa Miller will be on hand to help as their neighbor Liz.
Of course, the show wouldn’t be complete without the hilarious Jessica Williams as fellow therapist Gabby, or Michael Urie as Jimmy’s best friend Brian.
Also, Ted McGinley will continue to bring laugh-out-loud moments to every scene he’s in as Liz’s husband Derek.
Many recurring characters from season two are expected to appear in the next season, too, such as Brett Goldstein as Luis and Cobie Smulders as Jimmy’s possible love interest, Sofi.
Who Will Join Season 3?
Many famous faces will join the third season of the show. For example, Michael J. Fox will appear in the show, and his character is expected to help Paul with Parkinson’s disease.
Also, Jeff Daniels will make a guest appearance as Jimmy’s father, and Isabella Gomez will appear as a love interest for Sean.
When and Where Was It Filmed?
Filming reportedly started on the third season of Shrinking in mid-February 2025, and production is ongoing. As always, the show is filmed in Altadena and Pasadena, California, the United States.
Will Season 3 Be the Last?
Co-creator Bill Lawrence stated that Shrinking has a three-season arc, and each season has specific themes. For instance, season one is about grief, season two is about forgiveness, and season three is about moving forward.
However, he has commented that although he originally pitched the show with a three-season arc, he’s happy to write more at Apple TV+’s request.
Where Can I Watch It?
As Shrinking is an original series from Apple TV+, the third season will arrive on the streaming service. Also, seasons one and two are available on the platform now.
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