Everything We Know About the ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Cast—From Jason Segel to Michael J. Fox’s Surprise Appearance
Your favorite characters are back, plus some exciting new faces join the heartfelt comedy series
Shrinking debuted back in 2023 and followed a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver. Her death had taken a toll on him in a number of ways, but most significantly impacted his relationship with his teen daughter and his work with his clients. In an effort to shake things up, he took on a new approach in his work, practicing brutal honesty when it came to the issues his clients were facing—and surprisingly, this unorthodox method started to show results. Over the last two seasons of the show, the series has been guided by themes of grief and forgiveness, and in the upcoming season, fans are excited to see what’s in store for our favorite characters leading the show. Here, take a look at who will be in the Shrinking Season 3 cast.
Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird
Jason Segel, known for his work in series like How I Met Your Mother, returns as the show’s lead. In Season 3, fans can expect more of his hilarious antics, more developments in his relationship with Louis, the drunk driver who struck his wife, and even some romance. Additionally, he grapples with his daughter’s pending move to college.
Harrison Ford as Paul
Harrison Ford returns as Paul in Season 3 of Shrinking, and viewers are looking forward to seeing how things progress with him and Julie. Additionally, based on the show’s trailer, he will continue to work through his Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Jessica Williams as Gaby
Gaby, played by Jessica Williams, is a longtime friend of Jimmy’s, a fellow therapist and fan-favorite character throughout this series. She will reprise her role in Season 3, and after her split from Derrick in Season 2, fans are excited to see what’s next for her character.
Christa Miller as Liz
Liz, Jimmy and Alice’s neighbor has been there through all of the ups and downs of the last few years of their lives, and despite her sometimes-nosy and overbearing nature, she’s a character we love to watch and are excited to see return in Season 3.
Michael Urie as Brian
Michael Urie returns as Brian in Season 3 of Shrinking, Jimmy’s best friend. Season 2 focused on his fears regarding fatherhood, so we’re looking forward to seeing how that evolves in Season 3.
Lukita Maxwell as Alice
Alice, Jimmy’s daughter, has been through a lot after the loss of her mother, but has shown a ton of growth. Now, she prepares for her next chapter: starting college in Connecticut.
Luke Tennie as Sean
Luke Tennie was introduced in Season 1 as one of Jimmy’s patients, Sean—a veteran dealing with PTSD. He unexpectedly becomes a fixture in Jimmy’s life and shows immense growth over the course of the show. A character whose journey we’ve all been invested in, we’re anxious to see what’s next for him in Season 3.
Ted McGinley as Derek
Fans can also expect to see Ted McGinley back as Derek, Liz’s husband, who is always there to provide some comedic relief.
Brett Goldstein as Louis
Brett Goldstein not only co-created and writes Shrinking, but he also portrays Louis, the drunk driver who killed Jimmy’s wife. In Season 2, Jimmy and Louis formed an unexpected relationship that highlighted the power of forgiveness.
Damon Wayans Jr. as Derrick
Damon Wayans Jr. played Derrick, Gaby’s love interest throughout Season 2, and though they went their separate ways, he is expected to return in Season 3.
Wendie Malick as Dr. Julie Baram
Wendie Malick plays Paul’s doctor-turned-love interest, and with the actress set to return in Season 3, we can’t wait to see how their relationship progresses.
Cobie Smulders as Sofi
Cobie Smulders was introduced in Season 2 of Shrinking as Sofi, a woman selling a car that Jimmy planned to buy for Alice—and in Season 3, it seems like romance is on the horizon.
Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s dad
One of the Season 3 newcomers, Jeff Daniels is slated to play Jimmy’s dad.
Michael J. Fox
The Shrinking guest star that has everyone talking, though not much is known about Michael J. Fox’s character, fans are expecting his storyline to intertwine with Paul’s, and the actor has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in real life.
With its perfect blend of humor, heart and healing, Shrinking Season 3 promises to deliver more of the touching moments and genuine laughs that have made this series so special. Whether you’re invested in Jimmy’s journey toward forgiveness, rooting for Paul and Julie’s romance or excited to see what’s next for Alice as she heads to college, there’s so much to look forward to.
How to watch ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 for free
To watch Shrinking Season 3, you can stream it exclusively on Apple TV+, which is available through the Apple TV app on most smart TVs, streaming devices like Roku and Fire TV, and gaming consoles. The third season is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with a special one-hour premiere. Following the launch, one new episode will be released weekly every Wednesday until the season finale on April 8, 2026. New subscribers can typically access a seven-day free trial to start watching for free before the monthly subscription fee, currently approximately $12.99, begins.
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