TV Review: ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

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Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

Arriving on Apple TV on January 28 with its first new episode (followed by one episode weekly) is the third season of ‘Shrinking,’ starring (and co-created by Jason Segel (‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’).

The cast for the show also includes Harrison Ford (‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’), Christa Miller (‘Scrubs’), Lukita Maxwell (‘Afraid’), Jessica Williams (‘Booksmart’), Ted McGinley (‘Silent Thunder’) and Michael Urie (‘Ugly Betty’).

Initial Thoughts

Ted McGinley and Christa Miller in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

In keeping with other shows co-created by Bill Lawrence (‘Spin City’), ‘Shrinking’ has long since evolved from a focus on Jason Segel and Harrison Ford’s therapist characters to embrace a wider circle of friends and relations.

The third season keeps that idea and feeling intact, and also maintains the entertainingly loose comedy atmosphere while also delivering the occasional emotional gut punch.

Script and Direction

Devin Kawaoka and Michael Urie in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

Lawrence, Segel and co-creator Brett Goldstein (‘Ted Lasso’) lead the writing team down some familiar paths here, but that doesn’t stop the show from still being a successful, warm, easy watch.

There’s rarely much that is truly challenging here (though some topics, such as Parkinson’s and grief are still explored), but the vibe really is a group of characters you’re happy to spend time with.

In terms of directors, the likes of Zach Braff (‘Garden State’) and James Ponsoldt (‘The Spectacular Now’) keep the visuals calm and easy, letting the performances do the heavy lifting here.

Cast and Performances

Jessica Williams and Damon Wayans Jr. in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

The core ensemble remains excellent, funny and heartfelt as they follow their various paths.

But it’s in the new additions that we find some real fun –– Michael J. Fox shines as a Parkinson’s patient who interacts with Ford, while Sherry Cola is great as one of Gabby’s new therapy clients who is reticent to open up.

Final Thoughts

Jason Segel and Lukita Maxwell in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

The new season doesn’t exactly break massive new ground, but with a show like ‘Shrinking,’ you neither expect or want that.

What it does do is offer more chances for the characters to interact in fun, warm ways.

‘Shrinking’ Season 3 receives 76 out of 100.

Ted McGinley and Luke Tennie in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, premiering January 28, 2026 on Apple TV.

What’s the plot of ‘Shrinking’ Season 3?

‘Shrinking’ follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives… including his own.