Shrinking Renewed for Season 4 on Apple TV

The hit comedy series will continue with a new story and the same cast, including Harrison Ford.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:35am

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of a shattered mirror reflecting a warm, golden light, conveying a sense of emotional transformation and growth.The shattered mirror reflects the emotional journey of the Shrinking characters as they move forward in their lives.Middletown Today

The Apple TV+ series Shrinking, created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, has been renewed for a fourth season. The third season finale, 'And That's Our Time,' provided closure to certain storylines and character arcs, leading some viewers to wonder if the show was ending. However, co-creator Bill Lawrence confirmed that Shrinking will return with a new story, while keeping the same core cast, including Harrison Ford, who plays a central role.

Why it matters

Shrinking has developed a loyal following since its debut, with its heartfelt exploration of grief, forgiveness, and personal growth. The early renewal for a fourth season signals that Apple TV+ has confidence in the show's continued success and the creative team's vision for the characters' next chapter.

The details

Shrinking Season 3 consisted of 11 episodes, with the supersized premiere counting as two. The season finale, 'And That's Our Time,' wrapped up several storylines, leading some fans to believe the show was concluding. However, co-creator Bill Lawrence confirmed that Shrinking will return for a fourth season, with a new story and the same core cast, including Harrison Ford's character, Paul. Lawrence explained that the plan was always to explore a three-season arc of grief, forgiveness, and moving forward, and the team is now ready to embark on a new chapter for the characters.

  • Shrinking Season 1 had 10 episodes.
  • Shrinking Season 2 had 12 episodes.
  • Shrinking Season 3 had 11 episodes.
  • Shrinking was renewed for a fourth season on January 27, 2026, ahead of the Season 3 finale.

The players

Bill Lawrence

Co-creator of Shrinking and showrunner, who confirmed the show's renewal for a fourth season and teased a new story while keeping the same cast.

Brett Goldstein

Co-creator of Shrinking, who worked with Lawrence and Jason Segel to develop the series.

Jason Segel

Co-creator of Shrinking, who stars in the series as the lead character, Jimmy Laird.

Harrison Ford

Veteran actor who plays the role of Paul, a central character in Shrinking, and will continue in the fourth season.

Apple TV+

The streaming platform that airs Shrinking and has renewed the series for a fourth season.

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What they’re saying

“Excited to start completely new story next year. Feels scary/risky/fun.”

— Bill Lawrence, Co-creator of Shrinking

“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.”

— Bill Lawrence, Co-creator of Shrinking

“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.”

— Bill Lawrence, Co-creator of Shrinking

“He is not leaving the show. He's not going anywhere. Not an accident that Alice goes to college in Connecticut.”

— Bill Lawrence, Co-creator of Shrinking

What’s next

Fans can expect Shrinking Season 4 to premiere on Apple TV+ in the coming year, with the creative team exploring a new story while keeping the same beloved cast of characters.

The takeaway

Shrinking's early renewal for a fourth season demonstrates Apple TV+'s confidence in the show's continued success and the showrunners' ability to evolve the narrative while maintaining the series' core emotional resonance. Viewers can look forward to more heartwarming and humorous adventures with the Shrinking ensemble in the seasons to come.