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The moment that fans of Shrinking have been dreading has finally arrived with the airing of the Season 3 finale. This marks the beginning of yet another hiatus for the beloved Apple TV comedy, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting what’s next.
In the previous episode, we saw Alice (played by Lukita Maxwell) celebrate her high school graduation. Meanwhile, Randy (Jeff Daniels) skipped the ceremony, letting his son down. Liz (Christa Miller) and Derek (Ted McGinley) were thrilled about the prospect of becoming “young grandparents,” Sean (Luke Tennie) was excited about a new job opportunity, Brian (Michael Urie) was heading to Tennessee, and Jimmy (Jason Segel) and Paul (Harrison Ford) delivered gut-wrenching performances that tugged at our heartstrings.
The penultimate episode of Shrinking Season 3 culminated with a dramatic confrontation where Jimmy lashed out at Paul, allowing his mentor to depart for Connecticut without reconciliation. What twists and turns will the Season 3 finale bring?
According to Apple TV’s official synopsis for Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11, titled “And That’s Our Time,” the episode will focus on Alice’s transition to college, while Jimmy attempts to mend relationships before it’s too late. Additionally, Gaby is in for a delightful surprise. Eager to catch the Season 3 finale?
Wondering if Shrinking is airing tonight, April 7? Curious about the release time for Season 3, Episode 11 on Apple TV? When exactly is the Season 3 finale scheduled? How many episodes does this season include? And what about the future—will there be a Season 4? Plus, is Harrison Ford set to exit Shrinking before the next season? Decider has all the answers you need!
How Many Episodes Are In Shrinking Season 3?
Shrinking Season 1 had 10 episodes. Season 2 featured 12 episodes. And Shrinking Season 3 has 11 episodes.
When Is Shrinking‘s Season 3 Finale? Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11 Premiere Date:
Shrinking‘s Season 3 finale aka Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11 premieres Wednesday, April 8 on Apple TV. But locked-in Apple TV subscribers know you can watch the episode earlier depending on which time zone you live in. Here’s what we mean by that…
What Time Does Shrinking Come Out On Apple TV? Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11 Premiere Time:
Apple TV regularly releases new episodes at 9:00 p.m. ET the night before designated premiere dates, so if you’re extra eager to watch, keep your eyes peeled for Shrinking‘s Season 3 finale on Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Shrinking Season 3 Release Schedule:
Like we said, Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11 is the season finale, but if you’re looking for a complete Season 3 episode guide with corresponding titles and premiere dates, we’ve got you covered.
- Season 3, Episode 1, “My Bad”: Wednesday, January 28
- Season 3, Episode 2, “Happiness Mission”: Wednesday, February 4
- Season 3, Episode 3, “D-Day”: Wednesday, February 11
- Season 3, Episode 4, “The Field”: Wednesday, February 18
- Season 3, Episode 5, “Hold Your Horsies”: Wednesday, February 15
- Season 3, Episode 6, “Derek’s Don’t Die”: Wednesday, February 25
- Season 3, Episode 7, “I Will Be Grape”: Wednesday, March 4
- Season 3, Episode 8, “Depression Diet”: Wednesday, March 11
- Season 3, Episode 9, “Daddy Issues”: Wednesday, March 25
- Season 3, Episode 10, “The Bodyguard of Sadness”: Wednesday, April 1
- Season 3, Episode 11, “And That’s Our Time”: Wednesday, April 8
Will There Be A Shrinking Season 4 On Apple TV? Or Is Shrinking Ending?
On Tuesday, January 27, hours before Shrinking Season 3’s supersized premiere was set to stream, Apple TV announced a rare, incredibly early Season 4 renewal! Ahead of Season 3’s finale, co-creator Bill Lawrence teased Season 4 on X, writing, “Excited to start completely new story next year. Feels scary/risky/fun.” He also added, “We always pitched a three season story on #Shrinking, grief-forgiveness-moving forward. We wanted to stay true to that and end the way we planned.”
After “new story” sparked some confusion, the Shrinking showrunner explained, “I mean that if we came back Season 4 and Jimmy turned to Brian and said ‘I’ve been thinking about it, and I’m STILL really sad about my wife dying’ we’d stop watching along w everyone else. Time jump. New story. Same gang.”
Is Harrison Ford Leaving Shrinking?
Ahead of Shrinking‘s Season 3 finale, viewers couldn’t help but wonder: Is Harrison Ford leaving Shrinking?! Why? Decider went deep on fan fears and shared our thoughts on Ford’s Shrinking future, but the worries stemmed from the fact that Paul retired and moved to Connecticut in the penultimate episode. If you worried that Shrinking would move forward without Ford, fear not! Lawrence assured everyone that “Same gang” means the “Same EXACT cast next year.”
“He is not leaving the show,” Shrinking‘s co-creator stressed. “He’s not going anywhere. Not an accident that Alice goes to college in Connecticut.”
As noted in a previous piece, the fact that Alice is going to college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut provides tons of bi-costal potential for the series. Will Paul and Alice meet to catch up over delicious CT pizza? Could the Shrinking fam head to the East Coast? (Will Gaby break her vow to never set foot in the boat shoe infested state?!) As a CT resident who knows co-creator Bill Lawrence is from Ridgefield, CT, Season 4’s East Coast possibilities are incredibly exciting to me. We could see Sailboat Paul, and more intimate scenes with Meg, Julie, and his fam. And as Paul teased in an Episode 9 conversation with Gaby, he also wants to hop on Zoom with her for a couple hours first thing each morning to keep in touch. So Shrinking Season 4 could also give us Paul vs Technology. We can’t wait to see what the team has in store. So stay tuned for more updates!
How To Watch Shrinking: Apple TV Streaming Info
Want to catch up on or rewatch Shrinking while you wait for Season 4? Since Shrinking is an Apple TV original series, you’ll have to subscribe to the platform to watch new and existing episodes.
Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $13.99/month.
Stay tuned for more Shrinking Season 3 coverage on Decider.