The Best Episodes of Shrinking Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(2856 votes)

   #1 - Closure

   S1:E103/23/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:James Ponsoldt

   Writer:Neil Goldman
2. 

   8.2/10(3037 votes)

   #2 - Imposter Syndrome

   S1:E62/23/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Randall Keenan Winston

   Writer:Annie Mebane
3. 

   8.1/10(2676 votes)

   #3 - Moving Forward

   S1:E93/16/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Randall Keenan Winston

   Writer:Sofi Selig
4. 

   8.0/10(3184 votes)

   #4 - Potatoes

   S1:E42/9/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:James Ponsoldt

   Writer:Rachna Fruchbom
5. 

   8.0/10(2791 votes)

   #5 - Apology Tour

   S1:E73/2/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Randall Keenan Winston

   Writer:Brett Goldstein
6. 

   7.9/10(3268 votes)

   #6 - Fifteen Minutes

   S1:E32/2/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Ry Russo-Young

   Writer:Brian Gallivan
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of Shrinking
READ
7. 

   7.9/10(2724 votes)

   #7 - Boop

   S1:E83/9/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Zach Braff

   Writer:Wally Baram
8. 

   7.7/10(3570 votes)

   #8 - Fortress of Solitude

   S1:E21/26/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Ry Russo-Young

   Writer:Brett Goldstein
9. 

   7.7/10(2933 votes)

   #9 - Woof

   S1:E52/16/2023

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:James Ponsoldt

   Writer:Bill Posley
10. 

    7.6/10(4266 votes)

    #10 - Coin Flip

    S1:E11/26/2023

    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

    Writers:Brett Goldstein, Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:James Ponsoldt

    Writers:Brett Goldstein, Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence