- 8.3/101,670 votesLoading...
#1 - Closure
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2023
As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life. Liz learns a secret.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Writer: Neil Goldman
- 8.2/101,872 votesLoading...
#2 - Imposter Syndrome
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2023
At Alice’s urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido. Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 8.1/101,575 votesLoading...
#3 - Moving Forward
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2023
Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award. Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Sofi Selig
- 8.0/101,996 votesLoading...
#4 - Potatoes
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2023
As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life. Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Writer: Rachna Fruchbom
- 8.0/101,687 votesLoading...
#5 - Apology Tour
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2023
Jimmy attempts damage control after his party. Paul’s daughter pays another visit. Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Brett Goldstein
- 8.0/10492 votesLoading...
#6 - Jimmying
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2024
Jimmy grapples with his guilt over Grace. Paul makes a decision about his relationship. Liz tries to help Gaby find balance in her busy life.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Rachna Fruchbom
- 8.0/10286 votesLoading...
#7 - Psychological Something-ism
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2024
Jimmy and Brian help Grace deal with unexpected news. Paul and Julie face her past. Liz worries she's come between Sean and his dad.
Director: Zach Braff
Writer: Brian Gallivan
- 7.9/102,044 votesLoading...
#8 - Fifteen Minutes
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2023
Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation. Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.
Director: Ry Russo-Young
Writer: Brian Gallivan
- 7.9/101,619 votesLoading...
#9 - Boop
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2023
Paul and Brian come to Jimmy’s aid when Alice starts acting out. Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.
Director: Zach Braff
Writer: Wally Baram
- 7.9/10403 votesLoading...
#10 - I Love Pain
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2024
Paul and Jimmy disagree about Sean's treatment plan. Gaby's sister asks for her help. Liz has an idea for boosting business at the food truck.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 7.7/102,269 votesLoading...
#11 - Fortress of Solitude
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2023
To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend—while trying to hide it all from Paul.
Director: Ry Russo-Young
Writer: Brett Goldstein
- 7.6/102,650 votesLoading...
#12 - Coin Flip
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2023
Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Writer: Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein
- 7.6/101,802 votesLoading...
#13 - Woof
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2023
When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn’t have Paul to consult for advice. Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Writer: Bill Posley
- 1.0/101 votesLoading...
#14 - Made You Look
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2024
Paul challenges Jimmy to show restraint with Sean. Derek introduces Gaby to a friend. Liz advises Brian about parenthood.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Shrinking
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Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Closure" is the best rated episode of "Shrinking". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1670 votes. Directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Neil Goldman, it aired on 3/23/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Imposter Syndrome".