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Harrison Ford told an Apple TV press-day panel that Shrinking could serve as a fitting end to his lengthy acting career, praising the show and co-star Michael J. Fox. The discussion came as Shrinking heads into its third season, with a fourth season already ordered, signaling there’s no imminent end for the series.
Michael J. Fox says his 2020 retirement due to Parkinson’s was “non-emotional” and his return to acting in Shrinking Season 3 on Apple TV isn’t a career comeback, but a voluntary, creative choice sparked by the show’s depth and Harrison Ford’s involvement.
Jason Segel discusses the Shrinking season-three premiere, which centers on a joyous wedding that also features a guest appearance by Michael J. Fox and a Parkinson’s thread inspired by Fox and Harrison Ford’s aging. Segel praises Fox’s openness and the moment when his character proclaims, “Fuck Parkinson’s,” signaling the season’s theme of moving forward; Fox appears in two more episodes, and the series has been renewed for another season.
A critic argues Shrinking Season 3 starts strong by leveraging Harrison Ford’s and Michael J. Fox’s performances, but quickly sinks into half-baked sentimentality and underdeveloped storylines, failing to sustain the show’s comedic heart and its own stated ethos, even as Apple TV renews the series for a fourth season.
In Shrinking season 3 episode 1, Paul’s Parkinson’s progresses to the point where he hallucinates Gerry (Michael J. Fox) at the wedding cake, a scene that echoes an earlier clinic moment and signals the disease’s encroachment on more aspects of his life. The episode leaves viewers questioning whether Paul has been hallucinating all along, highlighting the painful, non-motor toll of Parkinson's as his world—and his marriage—are affected.
Michael J. Fox guest stars as Gerry, a fellow Parkinson’s patient, in Shrinking Season 3, reuniting with Bill Lawrence and Harrison Ford; the interview covers Fox’s return after retirement, the show’s authentic portrayal of Parkinson’s, and how the ensemble explores community, legacy, and resilience.
Michael J. Fox returns to screen in a Shrinking Season 3 clip featuring Harrison Ford; the scene from the opening episode “My Bad” shows Ford’s therapist waiting room moment with Fox’s Gerry and includes a defiant line about Parkinson’s. The clip serves as a Rolling Stone exclusive ahead of Shrinking’s Jan. 28 Apple TV premiere, and the season also features guests like Daniels, Sherry Cola, Candice Bergen, and Isabella Gomez alongside the main cast.
Apple TV+ has renewed Shrinking for a Season 4 ahead of the Season 3 premiere, which debuts with an hourlong first episode and runs 11 episodes weekly on Wednesdays through April 8, led by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford with returning ensemble and guest stars like Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.
Apple TV+ has renewed Shrinking for a fourth season, announced ahead of Season 3’s premiere. The show continues Jimmy and Louis’s arc and follows Paul’s Parkinson’s storyline, with a guest appearance by Michael J. Fox; the renewal adds to the series’ Emmy-nominated run from Warner Bros. TV and Doozer Productions.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Jessica Williams explains how the death of her partner in 2019 deepened her empathy and humor, informing her warm, candid performance as Gaby on Apple TV+'s Shrinking alongside Harrison Ford, and how the project blends comedy with tender grief while she stays grounded in her own life.
The trailer for 'Shrinking' Season 3 reveals Michael J. Fox's return to acting after his Parkinson's diagnosis, featuring a reunion with co-creator Bill Lawrence and a guest appearance that marks his first role since stepping back from acting in 2020. The season will premiere on January 28, 2024, on Apple TV.
Apple TV is set to premiere three popular shows in early 2026: 'Shrinking' season 3 on January 28, 'Hijack' season 2 on January 14, and 'Drops of God' season 2 on January 21, offering a mix of comedy, thriller, and drama for viewers to enjoy.
Shrinking, the Apple TV comedy series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is set to return for its third season on January 28, 2026, with 11 episodes released weekly until April 8. The show follows a grieving therapist who begins to break the rules, leading to significant personal and professional changes, with notable guest stars including Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.
Apple TV announced that 'Shrinking' Season 3 will premiere on January 28, featuring 11 episodes with returning stars like Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, along with new cast members including Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox, and will follow the theme of 'moving forward'.
Harrison Ford, at 83, discusses his recent Emmy nomination for 'Shrinking,' his approach to acting, revisiting iconic roles like Indiana Jones and Han Solo, working with top directors, and his perspectives on life, politics, and future projects, highlighting his continued artistic growth and dedication to storytelling.