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Shrinking

Shrinking

Moving forward, together.

20237.83 Seasons33 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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?

Created by Sasha Garron
Written by Sasha Garron
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Jimmy

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Dr. Paul Rhodes

Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams

Gaby

Luke Tennie

Luke Tennie

Sean

Michael Urie

Michael Urie

Brian

Lukita Maxwell

Lukita Maxwell

Alice

Christa Miller

Christa Miller

Liz

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Derek

Themes & Keywords

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About Shrinking

Shrinking is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of therapist, grieving widower, psychologist, teenage daughter, next door neighbor, mentor protégé relationship. Created by Sasha Garron, it stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams. 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?

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