Shrinking Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV on January 28, 2026 and in the next chapter of the show, everyone has to learn to move on in life. Alice will be going to college and Jimmy will thus have a hard time letting her go and pursue her dreams. At the same time, we will see him and other characters realise what they need to leave behind, and how to be happy by moving on.Shrinking Season 2 ended with healing conversations, long-overdue forgiveness, and a life-saving moment that changed what Jimmy’s future would look like. Before Shrinking Season 3 is released, you might want to brush up on what happened in Season 2. Thus, here is the only recap of the previous chapter of the show before Shrinking Season 3 is released. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostShrinking Season 2 recapIn Shrinking Season 2, Jimmy’s journey remained central to the show's story as he slowly accepted that avoiding pain has only harmed those closest to him. His strained relationship with daughter Alice was a major plot point, especially as he realised how much of an absent parent he had been after his wife, Tia’s death.One of the most significant moments of Season 2 was when Jimmy finally faced the drunk driver who had caused Tia's accident. This confrontation obviously did not erase his pain, but it allowed Jimmy to release years of pent-up anger. At the same time, his reckless method of giving therapy began to fall apart. Sean decided to no longer be Jimmy’s patient, proving that Jimmy's cruel honesty without respecting boundaries can cause real harm.Alice played a big role in Season 2, and will continue to do so in Shrinking Season 3. In Season 2, her anger evolved into emotional clarity as she met Louis Winston, who was then quietly revealed to be the man responsible for her mother’s death. Instead of being angry, Alice chose to be understanding, setting up a crucial emotional shift heading into Shrinking Season 3. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOther characters also developed. Gaby wrestled with her feelings for Jimmy and her fear of healthy relationships. Paul opened himself up emotionally and admitted his love for Dr. Julie. Sean and Liz channeled their growth into launching a successful food truck, showing how healing can create new purpose.Shrinking Season 2 finale recapEpisode 12 of Season 2, titled The Last Thanksgiving, brought every storyline of the season together. The episode begins after Jimmy’s breakdown in the previous episode. Paul urged him to finally be honest with Alice, saying,“That’s how confession works…It’s about you admitting what you did and why it was wrong.”Thanksgiving becomes the setting for multiple turning points. Liz agreed to help take care of Brian and Charlie’s baby, which helped her find new meaning in life. Gaby faced rejection from both her mother and Derrick, forcing her to accept that love might not always arrive when expected. Alice sought out guidance from Sean, trying to understand her father better and Sean shared something he once had learned himself. He told Alice,“If you only love someone hoping they’ll change one day, that’s not love,” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis helped Alice understand that loving Jimmy meant accepting his limits. Jimmy’s apology to Alice became one of the episode’s most emotional scenes. He admitted that he failed her when she needed him most. Alice responded with compassion, saying,“Maybe you were a bad dad for a second…But you were also the best f*****g dad.”Paul gave a speech at Thanksgiving, speaking about his Parkinson’s. He told the group,“We can get through everything if we have people to lean on. I’m leaning on you.”While the group celebrated together, Louis sat alone at a train station, overwhelmed by guilt. As he was preparing to step toward the tracks, Jimmy appeared and instead of trying to fix Louis, Jimmy simply sat with him. He admitted he is there not just for Alice and Tia, but for himself. This quiet act saved Louis’s life and showed how far Jimmy had come. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe season ended on hope, forgiveness, and connection. These themes clearly set the foundation for Shrinking Season 3, which will focus on moving forward, accepting one's imperfections, and learning that healing is not about fixing everything, but about showing up. A few new cast members are joining Shrinking Season 3. Jeff Daniels is joining as Jimmy's father. Sherry Cola, Isabella Gomez, Michael J. Fox, and Candice Bergen will also be starring in unspecified guest roles.Shrinking Season 3 will premiere on January 28, 2026 on Apple TV and the rest of the episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays until April 8, 2026.For more articles like this, follow Soapcentral.