Apple TV+ renewed its Emmy-nominated comedy Shrinking for a fourth season on January 27, 2026, hours before the third season premiere on January 28. Starring Jason Segel as grieving therapist Jimmy Laird and Harrison Ford as his mentor Paul, the series follows Jimmy's unorthodox approach to helping clients amid his own loss.
The early renewal underscores Shrinking's popularity following its Emmy nominations and strong cast performances, including Michael Urie's Critics Choice win for season 2. Created by Bill Lawrence, Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the show—produced by Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions—builds on successes like Ted Lasso.
Season 3, premiering with a one-hour episode on January 28 and running weekly through April 8, delves into themes of moving forward: Jimmy reunites with ex Sofi (Cobie Smulders), Paul faces advancing Parkinson's, and other characters navigate life changes like parenthood and college. New guests include Michael J. Fox, Jeff Daniels, Candice Bergen, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez, alongside returning stars like Brett Goldstein and Damon Wayans Jr.
Apple TV+ stated: “Today, Apple TV announced an early season four renewal for the beloved hit comedy “Shrinking,” starring Emmy Award nominee Jason Segel and multi-award winner Harrison Ford. Bringing more heart and humor, the series will also see the return of cast members Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley.”
Executive producers include Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, and Jeff Ingold. This marks the third Apple TV+ collaboration for Lawrence and Warner Bros.
