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Shrinking

  1. gold rush
    Bill Lawrence Is Poised to Have His Soderbergh YearWith three comedies in Emmy contention, the prolific showrunner could join the rarefied air among TV greats.
    By Joe Reid
  2. finale thoughts
    INT. TRAUMA ONE SC. 34/35
    The Pitt’s Luke Tennie Accepts That Crus Is Way Cooler Than Him“People think he’s smooth or charming … it’s the same dude from the other show playing him, but they never say that for any other characters.”
    By Ben Rosenstock
  3. more pickleball?
    Jason Segel ‘Would Be Really Surprised’ If Shrinking EndedHe explains why Jimmy’s story will probably definitely go beyond three seasons.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  4. gold rush
    Inside the Emmys Race to Take Down the ‘Big 4’ ComediesSome of these contenders have a real shot at toppling Hacks, The Bear, Abbott, and Only Murders.
    By Joe Reid
  5. best of 2024
    The 10 Best TV Needle Drops of 2024From righteous intensity to bittersweet nostalgia to unabashed horniness, these songs gave the scenes they soundtracked that little something extra.
    By Sophie Brookover
  6. overnights
    Shrinking Season-Finale Recap: The Act of RevelationIt’s about time Jimmy and Louis have this much-needed conversation.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  7. close read
    The Ted Lasso-ing of ShrinkingBill Lawrence’s therapy dramedy didn’t start as a harmony-at-all-costs clone of his other TV shows. But it unfortunately became one.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  8. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Jonesing for a FixJimmy’s “relapse” is finally here after being hinted at all season.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  9. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: A New Best VersionThe idea of Cobie Smulders playing Jimmy’s love interest is blowing my mind … but I’m interested!
    By Ben Rosenstock
  10. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Maladaptive BehaviorsWatching Jimmy and Alice reconnect makes for the most moving episode of the season.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  11. good guys
    Shrinking Knew Just What to Do With DerekAs nice as it was to have him as this show’s silly little rock, it’s even more satisfying to see him — and Ted McGinley — get more to do.
    By Brian Grubb
  12. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Mic DropThe lead-up to Tia’s death and its aftermath get put into greater, more tragic perspective.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  13. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Trending Upward“Fucked-up people are good at helping fucked-up people.” Leave it to Paul to distill this show’s main theme so eloquently.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  14. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Self-Pity GarbageThis week’s episode tidies up a lot of the season’s conflicts: Sean and his dad, Gaby and her sister, Alice and her guy-who-killed-my-mom.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  15. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: GoodwillJimmy is in support mode as he gets involved in Gaby’s, Alice’s, and Liz’s issues. Whether he’s helping is up for debate.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  16. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Bad DecisionsJealousy is a bad look, even for Harrison Ford.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  17. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Forgive YourselfJimmy and Brian’s journey to get Grace’s groove back allows them time to hash out some of their own issues.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  18. close read
    Shrinking Doesn’t Work Without Harrison FordIn a show that threatens to be too much, he’s giving just enough.
    By Jen Chaney
  19. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Pain Sets Me FreeWe’ve seen Jimmy misbehave in many ways, but there’s nothing as unfair as how he manipulates Gaby’s feelings.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  20. overnights
    Shrinking Season-Premiere Recap: Pattern InterruptionIt looks like it’s going to be tough for Jimmy to change his offbeat therapy techniques.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  21. exit interview
    Bill Lawrence Is Still Figuring It OutDespite a rapidly shifting TV landscape, the Shrinking and Ted Lasso co-creator hasn’t abandoned his earnest worldview.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  22. chat room
    Jessica Williams Brought Her Own Spice, and Scrunchies, to ShrinkingPost-finale, Williams talks about her new spin on the “Black lady therapist” trope and her many improvised moments — including that Mariah Carey riff.
    By Manuel Betancourt
  23. overnights
    Shrinking Season-Finale Recap: The Best Way to Help YourselfTherapy has become a smaller and smaller part of this show over the course of the season, so the final scene of the finale feels a bit jarring.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  24. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Big GestureThe penultimate episode provides plenty of emotionally complex moments, which have become the best part of Shrinking.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  25. appointment viewing
    Apple TV+ Books Another Therapy Sesh with ShrinkingCo-creator Bill Lawrence confirmed that a second season has been in the works “for months.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  26. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Pattern InterruptShrinking is moving away from its focus on therapy and toward a pure hangout sitcom.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  27. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: The Easy PartJimmy and Gaby pump the brakes and work to restore their friendship.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  28. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Doing the WorkHarrison Ford gets high on weed gummies. This is not a drill!
    By Ben Rosenstock
  29. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Bad DayJimmy’s tendency to make everything about himself leads to his ugliest moment yet.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  30. yawn solo
    Harrison Ford Isn’t Anxious. You’re Just Boring.In a searingly honest confessional, the 80-year-old actor came out … as not having social anxiety.
    By Rebecca Alter
  31. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Grieve HardJimmy’s new method of addressing his grief may effectively numb his pain, but his emotional bill will be due soon enough.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  32. last night on late night
    Harrison Ford Reviews Jason Segel’s PenisHe’s familiar with his Shrinking co-star’s body … of work.
    By Jason P. Frank
  33. party report
    Jason Segel Is a Car Guy in Real Life and in ShrinkingThe Apple TV+ show’s vintage Bronco is inspired by the co-creator and star’s actual ride.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  34. party report
    Harrison Ford Doesn’t Remember the Lyrics to Sugar Ray’s ‘Every Morning’Despite singing it with Jessica Williams in Shrinking.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  35. overnights
    Shrinking Recap: Everything Goes My WayShrinking’s ensemble gets more time to shine.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  36. tv review
    Shrinking Desperately Wants You to Like ItThe new Apple TV+ comedy starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is as needy as its protagonist.
    By Jen Chaney
  37. overnights
    Shrinking Series-Premiere Recap: Psychological VigilanteWhat happens when a therapist gets tired of incremental self-improvement and speeds up everyone’s mental health journey? Let’s find out!
    By Ben Rosenstock