Prepare for some unfiltered laughs and deep moments, because Harrison Ford and Jason Segel’s comedy Shrinking is back for a new season! Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off, with Jimmy Laird, played by Segel, diving headfirst into his clients’ lives—often in ways that cross professional boundaries.
Laird is a therapist grieving the tragic loss of his wife, who died in a car accident. This unresolved pain clouds his judgment, making him a questionable source for life advice, but that doesn’t stop him from getting deeply involved and sometimes crossing ethical lines as he helps (and complicates) his patients’ lives.
This season, which has 12 episodes (two more than last season), continues under the creative team of Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein and premiered on Apple TV+ in January 2023.
Watching Shrinking Season 2
Premiere Date: October 16, 2024
Finale: December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day)
The first two episodes of Shrinking Season 2 dropped at midnight PT on October 16. New episodes will stream weekly every Wednesday, leading up to the finale on Christmas Day. Apple TV+ offers a 30-day free trial for new users, so viewers can tune in without upfront costs.
Season Recap and What’s Ahead
Season 1 ended with a dramatic twist: Jimmy’s client, Grace, threw her abusive husband, Donnie, off a cliff. Although he survived the fall and ended up in a wheelchair, Grace was arrested for attempted murder. Despite Grace pushing away help, Jimmy and Dr. Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford) tried to support her, adding to the complex dynamics in the show.
For Season 2, creator Bill Lawrence hinted at a flashback episode that promises to be a fan favorite, exploring life before Jimmy’s wife’s death and revealing more about each character’s backstory. Lawrence shared that the episode turned out beautifully, saying he was especially moved by the performances, including those of the guest stars.
Episode Release Schedule
- Wednesday, Oct. 16: Episodes 1 & 2
- Wednesday, Oct. 23: Episode 3
- Wednesday, Oct. 30: Episode 4
- Wednesday, Nov. 6: Episode 5
- Wednesday, Nov. 13: Episode 6
- Wednesday, Nov. 20: Episode 7
- Wednesday, Nov. 27: Episode 8
- Wednesday, Dec. 4: Episode 9
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Episode 10
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Episode 11
- Wednesday, Dec. 25: Episode 12 (Season finale)
Meet the Cast of Shrinking
- Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird, a therapist still processing his wife’s death
- Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a seasoned therapist managing Parkinson’s Disease
- Jessica Williams as Gaby, another therapist
- Luke Tennie as Sean, a patient with anger issues
- Michael Urie as Brian, Jimmy’s best friend and a lawyer
- Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Jimmy’s teenage daughter, with whom he has a strained relationship
- Christa Miller as Liz, Jimmy’s supportive next-door neighbor
- Ted McGinley as Derk, Liz’s husband