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Shrinking 2023
Shrinking is a 2023 American comedy-drama series developed by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. The show features Segel in the role of a therapist dealing with personal loss who chooses to engage deeply with his patients' experiences. Supporting cast members include Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.
The series debuted on January27, 2023, on Apple TV+. Critics responded favorably, noting strong acting, scriptwriting, comedic elements, and how it handles themes of sorrow. A second season was ordered in March 2023 and began airing October16, 2024. That same month, a 11-episode third season was confirmed and launched on Apple TV January28, 2026. The show received approval for a fourth season in January 2026.
Segel earned a nomination at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series during the first season. Williams was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Ford also received nods at the Critics' Choice Awards and TCA Awards, while the series overall was honored as one of the top ten programs of the year by the American Film Institute.
Cast
- Jason SegelJimmy Laird
- Jessica WilliamsGaby Evans
- Luke TennieSean Mitchell
- Michael UrieBrian Lorenzo
- Lukita MaxwellAlice Laird
- Christa MillerLiz Bishop
- Harrison FordDr. Paul Rhoades
- Ted McGinleyDerek Bishop
- Heidi GardnerGrace
- Lilan BowdenTia
- Devin KawaokaCharlie
- Rachel StubingtonSummer
- Kenajuan BentleyTim
- Lily RabeMeg
- Wendie MalickDr. Julie Baram
- Kimberly CondictWally
- Tilky JonesDonny
- Mike C. NelsonDan
- Jill KnoxDonna
- Keith PowellMark
- Gavin LewisConnor Bishop
- Neil FlynnRaymond
- Trey Santiago-HudsonJorge
- Brett Goldsteina special guest star--> as Louis Winston
- Courtney TaylorCourtney
- Amy RosoffDr. Sykes
- Vernee Watson-JohnsonPhyllis
- Josh HopkinsMac
- Damon Wayans Jr.Derrick #2
- Markus SilbigerMatthew Bishop
- Claudia SulewskiAva
- Cobie SmuldersSofi
- Asif Ali (comedian)Alan
- Miriam FlynnPam
- Brian HoweKip
- Kelly BishopSusan
- Meredith HagnerSarah
- Tanner ZagarinoDylan
- Nora KirkpatrickKellie
- Matt MitchellWill Bishop
Crew
- Creator
- Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein
- Producer
- Kip Kroeger
- Executive producer
- Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Neil Goldman, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Annie Mebane, Rachna Fruchbom, Brian Gallivan, Bill Posley
- Cinematography
- Jim Frohna, John Brawley
- Music
- Tom Howe (musician)
Details
- Production
- 3 Chance Productions, Corporate Mandate, Doozer Productions, Warner Bros. Television
- Network
- Apple TV+
