Shrinking Season 3 Hits January 28, 2026 — Ford, Segel & Fox Lead the Return

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Good news for fans of Shrinking: the emotional yet hilarious journey led by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford returns with a bang. Season 3 is set to premiere on January 28, 2026 on Apple TV+, and it brings fresh star power with Michael J. Fox and Jeff Daniels joining the cast. Think of it like when Ted Lasso grew from a feel-good comedy into something deeply human — Shrinking seems ready for that next step.

If you loved Seasons 1 and 2 of Shrinking, buckle up: Season 3 is officially on the way on January 28, 2026. The show, created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel, blends raw emotion with humour--and the new season promises to dig even deeper. 

What’s new & who’s back:
Jason Segel returns as Jimmy Laird, the therapist whose life collapsed and then spiralled into healing by breaking the rules. Harrison Ford is also back as Dr. Paul Rhoades, the seasoned therapist and mentor dealing with Parkinson’s disease. 
The familiar faces stay: Jessica Williams (Gaby), Christa Miller (Liz), Luke Tennie (Sean), Michael Urie (Brian), Lukita Maxwell (Alice) and Ted McGinley (Derek) all return.

Big new additions:
Season 3 welcomes Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s father, and Michael J. Fox in a guest role--marking his return to on-camera acting. 
These cast moves hint the season is ready to expand the emotional stakes: family ties, mentorship, illness, legacy and moving forward.

Release & structure details:
The season drops globally on Apple TV+ with a one-hour premiere on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. New episodes then arrive every Wednesday until the finale on April 8, 2026. It’s an 11-episode run. 

What to expect:
Each previous season was themed: Season 1 was grief, Season 2 forgiveness. Season 3’s theme is moving forward--which means Jimmy’s journey might shift from survival to hope. 
With Paul’s health storyline, Jimmy’s evolving therapy style and the family upheavals coming, the emotional bar is higher.

Why it matters:
This show isn’t just a buddy-comedy. It’s part of a wave of series that mix laughter with real human pain. In Nigeria, we’ve seen how shows that lean into vulnerability get more attention and respect. Shrinking is poised to follow that path.
Plus, the addition of Michael J. Fox returning to screen after years away adds weight to the season’s impact.

Conclusion

Mark your calendars for January 28, 2026 — Shrinking is back and it’s aiming higher. With the familiar fundaments in place and exhilarating new cast members stepping in, the journey from grief and forgiveness into moving forward feels both timely and full of promise. For fans of therapy-on-TV, real emotion and laughs in one sitting, this is one to watch.