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As the curtain falls on Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11, titled “And That’s Our Time,” viewers of the beloved Apple TV comedy from Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel are left yearning for more. The series, which stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams, has captivated audiences with its charming ensemble cast and heartwarming narrative.
Top of mind for fans is whether they can expect another installment of Shrinking. The question on everyone’s lips is: “Will there be more episodes?” and if so, “When will they be released?”
For those curious about the structure of the current season, Shrinking Season 3 consists of a total of 11 episodes. With the finale approaching, viewers are eager to know if a 12th episode might be in the works. Additionally, speculation abounds regarding a potential Season 4 and whether Harrison Ford will reprise his role in future episodes.
Stay tuned as we delve into the details surrounding the Season 3 finale, the episode count, and the prospects of a fourth season. We also have some intriguing insights from co-creator and showrunner Bill Lawrence regarding the series’ future.
How Many Episodes Are In Shrinking Season 3?
For context, the inaugural season of Shrinking featured 10 episodes, followed by a 12-episode second season. The third season comprises 11 episodes, with its extended premiere providing a double dose of entertainment.
Will There Be A Shrinking Season 3, Episode 12? Shrinking Season 3 Finale Info:
Sadly, no. Shrinking Season 3, Episode 11, “And That’s Our Time,” serves as the season finale. But we’ve got good news…
Will There Be A Shrinking Season 4 On Apple TV? Or Is Shrinking Ending? Shrinking Season 4 Info:
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.” The fact that Alice is going to college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut provides tons of bi-costal potential for the series. So fear not, Ford will return, and we can’t wait to see what the team has in store.
When Will Shrinking Season 4 Premiere?
Since Shrinking Season 3 is just ending, there’s no official Shrinking Season 4 premiere date on the books right now. But Season 1 premiered in January 2023, Season 2 premiered in October 2024, and Season 3 premiered in January 2026. So there’s a chance we can see new episodes in 2027, depending on writing and production schedules. Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, fire up your rewatches…
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 from Decider.