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Critics Consensus

Shrinking has darker ideas on its mind than its earnest approach can often translate, but Jason Segel and Harrison Ford's sparkling turns make these characters worth close analysis.

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Michael P

Is this show perfect? No. But it's close. I don't know what happened in the 1st episode but it lost me for a few months. Then I went back to it and damn this show just gripped me. It spoke to me on a level about grief that spoke to me and this show is just funny but in the right moments. They let the sad moments sit and not get cut by funny quips but I will always love the "Eat a dick Pam!" line. Loved this show on a similar level to Ted Lasso season 1

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Audience Member

A refreshing show with laugh out loud humor which is so difficult to come by these days. Smart crisp writing and honest acting. Loved this show and they better come up with a season 2.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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kerrie

It's rare I want to binge watch anything but I did.....in one day/night. Shrinking is emotional, funny and above all great acting. Harrison Ford is surprising in this role, and I loved it.....Woof!! In fact all the actors have the best chemistry together. Love, love love this. Very much looking forward to the next series.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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Daniela T

This is like The Gap of television shows. Lifeless writing.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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D S

Well, I really like all of the actors in this show and I love the wit however, it really does fall short when it has that psychotherapist advising the other psychotherapist daughter to "F one of your dad‘s friends" to get back at him… then proceeds to tell her that she did it herself. The girl is in high school. There are other such scenes as well related to the casual mentions of sex for a teenage girl and her drinking. I just don't know that that has any place in the humor here. It's really a funny, funny show but we can do without those types of things. It doesn't need it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Hal B

Amazing show one of my top 5 now. I really hope it continues. Great mix between emotional, funny and good for the soul.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Jason Segel

Creator

Bill Lawrence

Creator

Brett Goldstein

Creator

Jason Segel

Jimmy

Jessica Williams

Gaby

Harrison Ford

Dr. Paul Rhodes

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Episode 1

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Coin Flip

Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Fortress of Solitude

To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend, while trying to hide it all from Paul.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 3, 2023

Fifteen Minutes

Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation; Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 10, 2023

Potatoes

As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life; Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 17, 2023

Woof

When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn't have Paul to consult for advice; Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 24, 2023

Imposter Syndrome

At Alice's urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party; Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido; Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 3, 2023

Apology Tour

Jimmy attempts damage control after his party; Paul's daughter pays another visit; Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 10, 2023

Boop

Paul and Brian come to Jimmy's aid when Alice starts acting out; Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Moving Forward

Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award; Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 24, 2023

Closure

As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life; Liz learns a secret.

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