Shrinking: Season 1

2023 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.4

What Season 1 of Shrinking

Jimmy Laird is a therapist at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center, but he has yet to get over the death of his wife. He tries to be a good father to his teenage daughter and a good friend to his lawyer buddy, while his patients keep coming to see him. Tired of keeping quiet, he starts telling them exactly what he thinks, which leads him to cross the boundaries of his profession. He gets deeply involved with those who confide their problems in him, hoping to help himself by helping them. Each of these confessions affects his life and the lives of those around him, including Sean, Gaby, Liz and Alice.

10episodes

Jan 26, 2023premiered

Mar 23, 2023Latest episode

5.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Coin Flip
Jan 26, 2023 · 38 min · ★ 7.2
Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.
Directing: James Ponsoldt · Writers: Brett Goldstein, Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence · Starring: Ted McGinley, Heidi Gardner, Lilan Bowden, Mike C. Nelson
1x02 Fortress of Solitude
Jan 26, 2023 · 32 min · ★ 7.2
To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend—while trying to hide it all from Paul.
Directed by: Ry Russo-Young · Written by: Brett Goldstein · Starring: Ted McGinley, Heidi Gardner, Lilan Bowden, Mike C. Nelson
1x03 Fifteen Minutes
Feb 2, 2023 · 31 min · ★ 7.5
Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation. Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.
Directed by: Ry Russo-Young · Written by: Brian Gallivan · Starring: Ted McGinley, Heidi Gardner, Tilky Jones, Rachel Stubington
1x04 Potatoes
Feb 9, 2023 · 33 min · ★ 7.4
As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life. Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.
Directed by: James Ponsoldt · Written by: Rachna Fruchbom · Starring: Ted McGinley, Kimberly Condict, Lily Rabe, Gavin Lewis
1x05 Woof
Feb 16, 2023 · 29 min · ★ 7.6
When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn’t have Paul to consult for advice. Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.
Directed by: James Ponsoldt · Written by: Bill Posley · Starring: Ted McGinley, Heidi Gardner, Devin Kawaoka, Rachel Stubington
1x06 Imposter Syndrome
Feb 23, 2023 · 29 min · ★ 7.8
At Alice’s urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido. Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.
Directed by: Randall Keenan Winston · Written by: Annie Mebane · Starring: Ted McGinley, Lilan Bowden, Ashley Elyse Rogers, Devin Kawaoka
1x07 Apology Tour
Mar 2, 2023 · 30 min · ★ 7.7
Jimmy attempts damage control after his party. Paul’s daughter pays another visit. Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.
Directed by: Randall Keenan Winston · Written by: Brett Goldstein · Starring: Ted McGinley, Kimberly Condict, Wendie Malick, Lily Rabe
1x08 Boop
Mar 9, 2023 · 29 min · ★ 7.2
Paul and Brian come to Jimmy’s aid when Alice starts acting out. Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.
Directed by: Zach Braff · Written by: Wally Baram · Starring: Heidi Gardner, Devin Kawaoka, Rachel Stubington, Adam Foster Ballard
1x09 Moving Forward
Mar 16, 2023 · 35 min · ★ 7.0
Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award. Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.
Directed by: Randall Keenan Winston · Written by: Sofi Selig · Starring: Ted McGinley, Lilan Bowden, Matt Knudsen, Devin Kawaoka
1x10 Closure Season Finale
Mar 23, 2023 · 33 min · ★ 7.4
As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life. Liz learns a secret.
Directed by: James Ponsoldt · Written by: Neil Goldman · Starring: Ted McGinley, Heidi Gardner, Lilan Bowden, Mike C. Nelson