Shrinking Season 3 continues its weekly rollout on Apple TV, and viewers are now marking their calendars for the arrival of Episode 4. The hit comedy-drama starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford returned with its supersized premiere on January 28, 2026, and has been dropping new episodes every Wednesday since. With the first three episodes now available, here is the complete breakdown of when Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 releases, what time it streams, and how global audiences can watch it.
Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4: Official Release Date and Time
Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 titled “The Field” is scheduled to release on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV .
While Apple TV lists the official release date as February 18, the streamer frequently makes new episodes available earlier. Subscribers in the United States can typically start streaming Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 as early as 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17 . This means viewers on the East Coast can watch the episode Tuesday night rather than waiting until Wednesday morning.
For international audiences, the release timing varies by region:
- United Kingdom: Available around 2:00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, February 18
- Canada: Available 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17
- Australia: Available 1:00 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday, February 18
- India: Available 7:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, February 18
- Other global regions: Release follows the Wednesday schedule based on local time zones upon conversion from Eastern Time
Full Shrinking Season 3 Episode Schedule
Shrinking Season 3 consists of 11 episodes, with new installments arriving every Wednesday through the season finale on April 8, 2026. Here is the complete confirmed schedule :
- Episode 1: “My Bad” – Aired January 28, 2026
- Episode 2: “Happiness Mission” – Aired February 4, 2026
- Episode 3: “D-Day” – Airing February 11, 2026
- Episode 4: “The Field” – Airing February 18, 2026
- Episode 5: Title TBA – Airing February 25, 2026
- Episode 6: Title TBA – Airing March 4, 2026
- Episode 7: Title TBA – Airing March 11, 2026
- Episode 8: Title TBA – Airing March 18, 2026
- Episode 9: Title TBA – Airing March 25, 2026
- Episode 10: Title TBA – Airing April 1, 2026
- Episode 11: Title TBA – Airing April 8, 2026
Apple TV has already renewed the series for a fourth season, which was announced ahead of the Season 3 premiere .
How to Watch Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 Anywhere in the World
Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 streams exclusively on Apple TV. The platform requires a paid subscription, though new users can access a seven-day free trial .
Subscription pricing for Apple TV remains at $12.99 per month in the United States. Viewers in the United Kingdom pay £8.99 monthly, while Canadian subscribers pay $12.99 CAD. Australian viewers can access the service for $14.99 AUD per month. Indian audiences can subscribe for ₹99 per month .
Amazon Prime members can also add Apple TV as a channel through Prime Video. The pricing remains identical to subscribing directly through Apple, and the seven-day free trial applies to this method as well .
What to Expect in Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4
Episode 4, titled “The Field,” arrives as the season moves past its opening chapters and deepens several character arcs. Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) is navigating life with his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) preparing to leave for college. Segel recently explained that his character is at a turning point where everything feels uncertain .
“We catch him at this moment of having no idea what the future is meant to look like. He’s going to try to start dating again, but he has no idea what that looks like. Things are really changing at work because Paul might be leaving and his daughter is going off to college.” — Jason Segel to UPI
Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford) continues his storyline living with Parkinson’s disease. His friendship with Gerry, played by Michael J. Fox, expands across three episodes. Fox makes his major acting return after a five-year break from the profession, and his performance has already generated significant attention .
The season also introduces Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s father, creating what Segel describes as a triangle between Jimmy, his biological dad, and his surrogate father figure Paul .
Shrinking Season 3 Cast and Guest Stars
The main cast returns in full for Season 3 :
- Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird
- Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades
- Jessica Williams as Gaby
- Christa Miller as Liz
- Luke Tennie as Sean
- Michael Urie as Brian
- Lukita Maxwell as Alice Laird
- Ted McGinley as Derek
Guest stars appearing this season include Michael J. Fox, Jeff Daniels, Candice Bergen, Brett Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr. , Wendie Malick, Cobie Smulders, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez .
Michael Urie, who plays Brian, recently spoke about his character’s journey into fatherhood this season. Brian and his husband Charlie face new responsibilities as they prepare to welcome a child .
“Brian is in season three, he has his own problems and he’s becoming a father. He has to stop being the baby. Now he has to have the baby. He is growing and changing, and he’s finally getting to put others before himself, with intention and not just on accident.” — Michael Urie to Latin Times
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Why Shrinking Season 3 Has Become Must-Watch Television
Shrinking has earned its place as one of Apple TV’s flagship comedy-dramas. The series received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for both Segel and Ford during the 2025 awards cycle . Michael Urie won a Critics Choice Award for his performance in Season 2 .
The show balances heavy subjects—grief, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD, and fractured families—with sharp humor and genuine warmth. Jessica Williams described watching Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox work together as a career highlight .
“I would wrap and I would stay to watch him and Harrison act together. I’m watching these two legends work together and do a show about Parkinson’s. It’s about stopping and smelling the roses, watch this, you’re a part of this.” — Jessica Williams to Latin Times
With Episode 4 arriving February 18, viewers have plenty of time to catch up on the first three episodes before the new installment drops. The weekly release pattern gives audiences space to sit with each episode—something that suits a character-driven show like Shrinking.
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