One of the best shows on TV isn’t going anywhere.
Shrinking has officially been renewed for a fourth season at Apple TV+ — and the announcement arrives just ahead of the show’s highly anticipated season three premiere.
Apple confirmed the early renewal on Tuesday, signaling continued confidence in the beloved comedy-drama starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Season three returns Wednesday, January 28, with new episodes dropping weekly through April 8, 2026.
Shrinking has steadily built a reputation as one of TV’s sharpest, most emotionally grounded comedies — balancing grief, humor, and humanity without losing its bite. Locking in season four before season three even debuts sends a clear message: Apple knows exactly what it has here.
Season three picks up after the shocking season two finale, where Jimmy (Segel) saves the life of Louis (Brett Goldstein), the man responsible for his wife’s death in a drunk driving accident. The fallout from that choice looms large, pushing the show further into questions of forgiveness, accountability, and healing.
Meanwhile, Paul (Ford) begins seeking treatment for his Parkinson’s disease — a storyline that introduces a powerful new presence: Michael J. Fox, whose guest role adds real-world resonance to the series’ ongoing exploration of aging, illness, and dignity.
Alongside Segel and Ford, the full ensemble returns, including Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.
Season three guest stars include Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick, Cobie Smulders, Jeff Daniels, Candice Bergen, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez — a lineup that matches the show’s emotional depth with serious comedic firepower.
Across its first two seasons, Shrinking has earned nine Primetime Emmy nominations, including a Best Comedy Series nod, with acting recognition for Segel, Williams, Ford, and Urie. Urie also picked up a Critics Choice win for his season two performance.
The series was co-created by Segel, Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Lawrence executive produces through Doozer Productions alongside Goldstein and an extensive producing team that includes Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Ashley Nicole Black, and Bill Posley.
Shrinking marks Apple’s third collaboration with Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television, following the global phenomenon Ted Lasso and the crime comedy Bad Monkey. The renewal further cements Apple TV+ as a home for smart, character-driven comedy that actually sticks the landing.