‘Shrinking’ returns: Jason Segel and Harrison Ford back for Apple TV hit’s third season

Apple TV confirms ‘Shrinking’ season 3 premiere date with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford leading the cast

Apple TV has officially announced that the third season of its acclaimed dramedy Shrinking will premiere on 28 January 2026 with a one-hour special episode, followed by weekly instalments through 8 April. The hit series, co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, continues to explore the chaos that unfolds when therapy, honesty, and grief collide.

Jason Segel returns as Jimmy, the well-meaning yet impulsive therapist who breaks professional boundaries by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. His unconventional methods continue to shake up lives, including his own. Harrison Ford also reprises his award-nominated role as Dr Paul Rhodes, bringing the perfect mix of gruff charm and emotional depth that earned him critical praise.

The returning ensemble includes Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley. Several notable guest stars are set to appear, among them series co-creator Brett Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick, and Cobie Smulders. New additions to the cast include Hollywood icons Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox, whose involvement has sparked excitement among fans online.

Since its debut in 2023, Shrinking has become one of Apple TV’s strongest critical successes, earning multiple Emmy nominations for Segel, Ford, Williams, and Urie. The show’s blend of comedy and emotional storytelling has been compared to Ted Lasso, another Lawrence-created series, though Shrinking leans more heavily into themes of grief, vulnerability, and human imperfection.

Industry watchers note that the addition of Daniels and Fox signals Apple’s intent to expand the show’s reach and cement its position as a cornerstone of prestige streaming comedy. Online, fans are already speculating about how the new season will balance Jimmy’s personal growth with fresh professional dilemmas, while others are hoping for deeper storylines involving Ford’s character as he continues to mentor Jimmy through the fallout of his choices.

With its January release date, Shrinking season 3 joins Apple TV’s stacked slate of early 2026 originals and looks poised to continue its steady climb as one of the platform’s most beloved and talked-about shows.