Scripted series · Apple TV
Shrinking
Moving forward, together.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Jason Segel
Jimmy
33 eps
Harrison Ford
Dr. Paul Rhodes
33 eps
Jessica Williams
Gaby
33 eps
Luke Tennie
Sean
33 eps
Michael Urie
Brian
33 eps
Lukita Maxwell
Alice
33 eps
Christa Miller
Liz
33 eps
Ted McGinley
Derek
32 eps
Cobie Smulders
Sofi
6 eps
Heidi Gardner
Grace
10 eps
Lilan Bowden
Tia
10 eps
Mike C. Nelson
Dan
8 eps
Matt Knudsen
Steven
5 eps
Ashley Elyse Rogers
Kiara
4 eps
Kimberly Condict
Wally
9 eps
Tilky Jones
Donny
6 eps
Devin Kawaoka
Charlie
20 eps
Rachel Stubington
Summer
21 eps
Eddie Perino
Stan
2 eps
Kenajuan Bentley
Tim
10 eps
Mimi Fletcher
Jane
3 eps
Logan Charles Carter
Graham
4 eps
Miriam Flynn
Pam
2 eps
Wendie Malick
Dr. Julie Baram
19 eps
Adam Foster Ballard
Nico
3 eps
Alyson Gorske
Rachel
2 eps
Lily Rabe
Meg
12 eps
Gavin Lewis
Connor
11 eps
Asif Ali
Alan
3 eps
Jill Knox
Donna
4 eps
Keith Powell
Mark
4 eps
Sawyer Jones
Mason
5 eps
Michael Shen
Reginald
2 eps
Mike Kosinski
Michael
2 eps
Adrienne Lewis
Aliyah
4 eps
Ryan Caltagirone
Dave
4 eps
Brian Howe
Kip
3 eps
Jack Stuart
Malik
4 eps
Brett Goldstein
Louis
13 eps
Aleah Quiñones
Keisha
7 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Shrinking actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Shrinking reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
Jimmy is struggling 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?
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 33 episodes.
Season 0 · Complete
Specials
20231 episode
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202310 episodes
7.4IMDbBest episode · S01E06 Imposter Syndrome
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202412 episodes
7.9IMDbJimmy struggles with telling his daughter the truth about her mother's death, Paul faces worsening Parkinson's symptoms, and Gaby deals with her divorce, all while their personal and professional lives become more intertwined and complicated.
Best episode · S02E11 The Drugs Don't Work
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202611 episodes
8.0IMDbJimmy and his rag-tag crew pick up the pieces of last season, forcing them to reckon with grief, second chances, and the messy road toward healing. With old clients still reeling and a few new faces entering the fold
Best episode · S03E03 D-Day
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E11
The Drugs Don't Work
Paul encourages Jimmy to seek help. Brian and Derek take Sean to look for a new place. Gaby struggles with her guest list for Thanksgiving.
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Neil Goldman
S03E03
D-Day
Jimmy and Liz show up for Brian and Charlie when Ava goes into labor. Sean reconnects with his ex Marisol.
- Directed by Zach Braff
- Written by Bill Posley
S02E12
The Last Thanksgiving
Jimmy takes Paul's advice about Alice. Liz finally finds her purpose. Gaby hosts Thanksgiving dinner.
- Directed by Bill Lawrence
- Written by Neil Goldman, Bill Lawrence
S02E06
In a Lonely Place
Paul and Jimmy look for Sean's dad. Gaby tries to keep Liz from sinking. Alice is surprised to find out who Brian has been spending time with.
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Brett Goldstein
S03E11
And That's Our Time
As Alice heads to college, Jimmy tries to repair things before it's too late. Gaby makes a happy discovery.
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Neil Goldman, Bill Lawrence
S03E02
Happiness Mission
The gang unites to support Paul during a health setback. Jimmy and Alice help Louis take a big step. Liz and Derek make a tough choice.
- Directed by Zach Braff
- Written by Brett Goldstein
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S03E11
And That's Our Time
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Neil Goldman, Bill Lawrence
S03E10
The Bodyguard of Sadness
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Neil Goldman, Brett Goldstein
S03E08
Depression Diet
- Directed by Anu Valia
- Written by Emily R. Wilson
S03E07
I Will Be Grape
- Directed by James Ponsoldt
- Written by Zack Bornstein
S03E06
Dereks Don't Die
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Sofi Selig
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Jason Segel
Creator
Bill Lawrence
Creator
Brett Goldstein
Showrunner
- Photo unavailable
Annie Mebane
Executive producer
Rachna Fruchbom
Executive producer
Liza Katzer
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Jeff Ingold
Executive producer
Brian Gallivan
Executive producer
Bill Posley
Executive producer
James Ponsoldt
Executive producer
Neil Goldman
Executive producer
Randall Keenan Winston
Executive producer
Ashley Nicole Black
Executive producer
Emily R. Wilson
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Sofi Selig
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Sasha Garron
Writer
Wally Baram
Writer
- Photo unavailable
CJ Hoke
Writer
Kyra Brown
Writer
Zack Bornstein
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Annie MebaneExecutive Producer
- Rachna FruchbomExecutive Producer
- Liza KatzerExecutive Producer
- Jeff IngoldExecutive Producer
- Brian GallivanExecutive Producer
- Bill PosleyExecutive Producer
Writing
- Emily R. WilsonWriter
- Annie MebaneWriter
- Rachna FruchbomWriter
- Sofi SeligWriter
- Sasha GarronWriter
- Brian GallivanWriter
Direction
- Rebecca AsherDirector
- James PonsoldtDirector
- Ry Russo-YoungDirector
- Zach BraffDirector
- Bill LawrenceDirector
- Randall Keenan WinstonDirector
Cinematography
- Jim FrohnaDirector of Photography
- John BrawleyDirector of Photography
Music
- Tom HoweOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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