The Worst Episodes of Shrinking
Every episode of Shrinking ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Shrinking!
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 everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Shrinking" is "Coin Flip", rated 7.6/10 from 2530 user votes. It was directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein. "Coin Flip" aired on 1/26/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Fortress of Solitude".
7.6/10 2,530 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
7.7/10 2,173 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
7.7/10 1,724 votes#3 - 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
7.9/10 1,957 votes#4 - 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
7.9/10 1,542 votes#5 - 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
8.0/10 1,914 votes#6 - 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
8.0/10 1,612 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
8.1/10 1,496 votes#8 - 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
8.2/10 1,792 votes#9 - 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
8.3/10 1,576 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