Shrinking is back on Apple TV+, and Season 3 opens on an emotional note. The premiere episode picks up right where the series left off, diving into major turning points for several key characters. From changing family dynamics to unresolved grief, the episode sets the tone for a season focused on transition and tough decisions.

So what does it mean when a show’s future is secured even before its next season begins?

Apple TV+ has renewed Shrinking for Season 4, announcing the news on January 27, 2026, just one day before Season 3 premiered. The early decision shows how confident the platform is in the series, especially since it was first planned as a three-season show.

Season 3 begins with a one-hour episode on January 28 and will release new episodes every Wednesday until April 8, 2026, making up a total of 11 episodes. 

By renewing the series so early, Apple TV+ makes it clear that Shrinking is not merely surviving the streaming scrum but thriving within it. In a landscape crowded with loud premises and shorter attention spans, the show has distinguished itself through sharp writing, bruised humor, and characters allowed the dignity of being complicated rather than clever.

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Shrinking's renewal raises the more interesting question: in an era of endless content and fleeting affection, why has Shrinking managed to keep its audience so loyally, and so comfortably, on the couch?

Shrinking works because it puts characters first. Jason Segel plays a therapist dealing with grief who begins breaking professional rules, which leads to emotional and sometimes funny consequences for himself and those around him.

He is joined by a strong supporting cast that includes Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Segel, the series has earned Emmy recognition and strong ratings, helping it stand out among other streaming comedies.

With Season 4 now confirmed, Shrinking shows no signs of slowing down. As Season 3 begins, the early renewal assures fans that more heartfelt and humorous stories are on the way.

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