7.6/102,719 votes#1 - 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
7.7/102,326 votes#2 - 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
7.9/102,097 votes#3 - 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
8.0/102,051 votes#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
7.7/101,855 votes#5 - 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
8.2/101,931 votes#6 - 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
8.0/101,740 votes#7 - 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
7.9/101,674 votes#8 - 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
8.1/101,636 votes#9 - 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
8.3/101,743 votes#10 - 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
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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+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Coin Flip" is the best rated episode of "Shrinking" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 2719 votes. Directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, it aired on 1/26/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Fortress of Solitude".