When “Shrinking” first launched on Apple TV, the premise seemed fairly simple: a comedy series based on a therapist who decides to start telling his clients what he really thinks they should do. But the show has grown into so much more, becoming a series that highlights the fact that everyone is struggling, whether we realize it or not. The show returns for Season 3 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and you can watch with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.

How to watch ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

• When: Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 12:01 a.m. ET
• TV: Apple TV
• Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

When does ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 come out?

“Shrinking” Season 3 will release its first episode on Wednesday, Jan. 28. One new episode per week will debut on Apple TV until the finale on April 8.

Can you watch ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 for free?

New customers can definitely check out the first episode of the season for free (or the first two if they time it properly) thanks to Apple TV’s seven-day free trial. Other customers, who have recently bought some sort of Apple product, might also have access to longer trials, but the standard for signing up for the streamer on its own is one week.

If you want to watch the season weekly, as new episodes become available, after your free trial, you will need to sign up for a subscription. Apple TV currently only has one sign-up option, which runs $13 per month. This plan is ad-free and comes with access to the entire library of Apple’s acclaimed series and growing list of films.

However, if you can wait until mid-April, you will be able to binge the entire second season using the seven-day trial, after all of the episodes have dropped.

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Watch a trailer for ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

What will happen in Season 3 of ‘Shrinking’?

“Shrinking” Season 3 will focus on moving forward, seeing Jimmy’s daughter Alice head off to college, and Paul attempting to navigate the new realities of his disease. Each character will have new changes to work through, and while they won’t all be easy, those changes will serve as a reminder that life is constantly moving forward — so move with it!

Who will star in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3?

“Shrinking” Season 3 will see the return of much of the show’s main cast, including Jason Segel as Jimmy, Jessica Williams as Gaby, Harrison Ford as Paul, Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Luke Tennie as Sean, Christa Miller as Liz, Ted McGinley as Derek, and Michael Urie as Brian.

Brett Goldstien will return as Louis, and Damon Wayans Jr. will be back to portray Derrick. Cobie Smulders is also back in Season 3 as Sofi, and joining the cast are Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s father, Michael J. Fox, and Candice Bergen.

What happened in ‘Shrinking’ Season 2?

The overarching theme of “Shrinking” Season 2 was forgiveness. Therapist Jimmy Laird faces a very difficult journey, but finally finds some peace when he is able to forgive Louis — the man who killed his wife in a drunk driving accident. Coming to terms with the conflict in himself, Jimmy finally speaks with Louis and takes the first steps toward moving ahead with his life.

Jimmy’s colleague, Dr. Paul Rhoades, continues to battle his Parkinson’s disease, which begins to advance. This leaves him feeling vulnerable and unwilling to surrender his independence, and he cantankerously avoids his issues while attempting to advise Gaby on her people-pleasing. Meanwhile, Sean moves out of Jimmy’s house and tries to face his relationship with his father, while Liz and Derek see their marriage tested.

Shrinking

January 26, 2023

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?