Comedy-Drama Series 'Shrinking' Season 3: Release Date, Plot, and Episode Schedule

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The highly anticipated Apple TV+ comedy-drama series, Shrinking, has officially returned for its third season, premiering globally on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

This new season will be available exclusively on Apple TV+, promising to continue the heartfelt and humorous stories of its main characters.

The premiere episode of Shrinking's third season will be a full hour, marking the beginning of 11 episodes released weekly.

Fans can expect new episodes every Wednesday, though episodes are often available the night before on Apple TV+.

The third season focuses on the theme of "moving forward," continuing the character exploration after the first season's exploration of grief and the second season's exploration of forgiveness.

Co-creator Bill Lawrence revealed that the series was originally planned as a three-season series, with the third season culminating in the characters' efforts to move forward with their lives.

Shrinking season three premieres on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, on Apple TV+.

The first episode will be a one-hour special and new episodes will be released weekly every Wednesday, for a total of 11 episodes this season.

The full episode schedule for Shrinking season 3 is as follows:

• Episode 1 – "My Bad": January 28, 2026 (one-hour premiere)
• Episode 2 – "Happiness Mission": February 4, 2026
• Episode 3 – "D-Day": February 11, 2026
• Episode 4 – "The Field": February 18, 2026
• Episode 5 – "Hold Your Horsies": February 25, 2026
• Episode 6 – "Derek's Don't Die": March 4, 2026
• Episode 7 – "I Will Be Grape": March 11, 2026
• Episode 8 – "Depression Diet": March 18, 2026
• Episode 9: March 25, 2026
• Episode 10: April 1, 2026
• Episode 11 (finale): April 8, 2026

The third season of 'Shrinking' will highlight the characters' journeys of "moving forward" after facing grief and seeking forgiveness in previous seasons.

This theme will be at the heart of the plot development, seeing how each character adapts and grows.Some of the plot details that will be explored include:

• Paul's Parkinson's Disease: Paul's condition will play a bigger role, with his medications no longer working effectively. This season will show Paul learning to cope with his condition and accepting help.
• Jimmy's Struggle: Jimmy will struggle to move forward and allow himself to find love again.
• Gaby's Feelings: Gaby feels trapped in her life and searches for a way out.
• Alice's College Journey: Alice will face new challenges as she prepares for and navigates college.
• Jimmy's Reunion with Sofi: Jimmy will reunite with Sofi, the woman who previously sold Alice the yellow Mini Cooper.
• Brian and Charlie: The couple will welcome a new baby into their home, bringing a new dynamic to their relationship.

The main cast of 'Shrinking' will return for the third season, including Jason Segel as Jimmy, Harrison Ford as Paul, Jessica Williams as Gaby, Christa Miller, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.

The season will also feature a special guest appearance from Michael J. Fox, who will interact with Paul's character in a doctor's waiting room.

In the scene, Fox's character asks Paul about his condition, and Paul replies, "Parkinson's."

Other guest stars set to appear include Brett Goldstein (co-creator), Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick, Cobie Smulders, Jeff Daniels, Candice Bergen, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez.

Ahead of the third season, Apple TV+ has announced an early renewal for a fourth season of 'Shrinking'.

This decision demonstrates Apple's strong confidence in the comedy-drama series, which has won the hearts of many viewers. The main cast is expected to return for a fourth season, ensuring the anticipated continuation of the story.

This renewal also marks a change from Bill Lawrence's original plan, which indicated a three-season storyline.

However, the success and popularity of Shrinking prompted Apple TV+ to extend the series, similar to other popular series like Ted Lasso.