{"id":2253500,"date":"2026-01-27T22:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2253500"},"modified":"2026-01-27T22:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:09:11","slug":"how-to-watch-shrinking-season-3-free-release-date-cast-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-to-watch-shrinking-season-3-free-release-date-cast-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch &#8216;Shrinking&#8217; Season 3 free: Release date, cast, streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F01%2Fnewspress-collage-xzgtm12c0-1769538042306.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall%261769520092\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tcelebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Over a year after Season 2 wrapped up, Apple TV\u2019s hit dramedy \u201cShrinking\u201d returns for Season 3 tonight. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein (\u201cTed Lasso\u201d) and Jason Segel, \u201cShrinking\u201d follows Jimmy (Segel), a therapist drowning in his own grief after his wife\u2019s death, as he begins to drastically increase his involvement in his patients\u2019 lives by telling them exactly what he thinks.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The new season picks up in the aftermath of the Season 2 finale, in which Jimmy shares an emotional moment with Louis (Goldstein), the drunk driver who killed his wife in a crash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">If Season 1 explored grief and Season 2 was all about forgiveness, that finale moment perfectly sets up Season 3\u2019s central theme: moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>Season 3 is also set to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/19\/entertainment\/harrison-ford-reacts-to-michael-j-fox-joining-shrinking-after-5-year-acting-hiatus\/\">feature Michael J. Fox<\/a> after a five-year hiatus from acting. Fox will play a Parkinson\u2019s patient <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/30\/entertainment\/michael-j-fox-stars-in-shrinking-trailer-with-harrison-ford\/\">who befriends Paul<\/a> (Harrison Ford, who was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/15\/entertainment\/harrison-ford-earns-first-emmy-nomination-for-shrinking-at-83\/\">Emmy-nominated<\/a> for his work in Season 2), as Paul\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/12\/09\/entertainment\/shrinking-creator-says-harrison-ford-gets-emotional-over-role\/\">battle with the neurodegenerative disease<\/a> continues to progress.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the Jan. 28 premiere, Apple TV has already announced that \u201cShrinking\u201d was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/2026\/01\/27\/shrinking-season-4-renewal-apple-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">renewed for a fourth season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about \u201cShrinking\u201d Season 3 on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=nypost_tv&amp;at=1010l3b9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Shrinking\u2019 Season 3 release date and time:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cShrinking\u201d Season 3 premieres Wednesday, Jan. 28, on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=nypost_tv&amp;at=1010l3b9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>. One new episode will come out every Wednesday through April 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=nypost_tv&amp;at=1010l3b9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a> has not confirmed a release time, but the streamer will often release new episodes of original series the night before its listed premiere date. In the case of \u201cShrinking,\u201d you\u2019ll likely be able to watch new episodes as early as 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">How to watch \u2018Shrinking\u2019 for free:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cShrinking\u201d continues to air exclusively on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=nypost_tv&amp;at=1010l3b9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>, so you\u2019ll need a subscription to watch the new series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you\u2019ll be able to watch a few episodes (depending on when you subscribe) before the $12.99\/month payments kick in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Amazon Prime members can also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Foffers%2Fref%3Datv_3p_amz_c_5eiod6_1_1%3FbenefitId%3Dappletvus%26tag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F01%2F27%2Fentertainment%2Fhow-to-watch-shrinking-season-3-free-release-date-cast-streaming%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video<\/a>. It costs the same $12.99\/month price and also includes a seven-day free trial.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Shrinking\u2019 Season 3 release schedule:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cHijack\u201d Season 2 will have 11 episodes, one less than Season 2\u2019s 12. Check out the official Wednesday release dates for every episode below, but remember, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">they may be available to stream<\/a> around 9:00 p.m. ET the night before the listed date.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 1: \u201cMy Bad\u201d \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Jan. 28<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 2: \u201cHappiness Mission\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Feb. 4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 3: \u201cD-Day\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Feb. 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 4: \u201cThe Field\u201d \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Feb. 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 5: <\/strong>Feb. 25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 6: \u00a0<\/strong>March 4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 7:\u00a0<\/strong>March 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 8: <\/strong>March 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 9: <\/strong>March 25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 10: <\/strong>April 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 3, Episode 11: <\/strong>April 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"cast\">\u2018Shrinking\u2019 cast guide:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird<\/li>\n<li>Jessica Williams as Gaby<\/li>\n<li>Luke Tennie as Sean<\/li>\n<li>Michael Urie as Brian<\/li>\n<li>Lukita Maxwell as Alice Laird<\/li>\n<li>Christa Miller as Liz<\/li>\n<li>Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades<\/li>\n<li>Ted McGinley as Derek <\/li>\n<li>Brett Goldstein as Louis Winston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, Jeff Daniels, Cobie Smulders, Sherry Cola, Isabella Gomez, Michael J. Fox and Candice Begen are set to appear in guest roles in Season 3. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Shrinking\u2019 Season 3 trailer:<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shrinking \u2014 Season 3 Official Trailer | Apple TV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vGWSq5mra-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/why-trust-post-wanted-by-new-york-post\/\">Why Trust Post Wanted by the celebrity.land<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article was written by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Angela Tricarico<\/a>, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Six<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Decider.com<\/a>. Angela keeps readers up to date with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/article\/hulu-netflix-disney-plus-best-streaming-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cord-cutter-friendly deals<\/a>, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she\u2019s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she\u2019s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she\u2019s also keeping up on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/bath-and-body-works-perfume-dupes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underrated perfume dupes at Bath &amp; Body Works<\/a> and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The celebrity.land in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>celebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Over a year after Season 2 wrapped up, Apple TV\u2019s hit dramedy \u201cShrinking\u201d returns for Season 3 tonight. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein (\u201cTed Lasso\u201d) and Jason Segel, \u201cShrinking\u201d follows Jimmy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2253501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25174],"tags":[25317,21741,347085,226985,350717,23808,21913],"class_list":["post-2253500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gossip","tag-apple-tv","tag-entertainment","tag-harrison-ford","tag-how-to-watch","tag-jason-segel","tag-streaming","tag-tv"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-to-watch-Shrinking-Season-3-free-Release-date-cast.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2253500"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2253502,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253500\/revisions\/2253502"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2253501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2253500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2253500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2253500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}