The new episode of Shrinking deviates from Jimmy’s story to instead focus on three other characters who’ve had trouble opening up so far. Brian addresses his insecurities and trauma after his coming out experience, Paul revisits his fears about telling Meg the truth, and Sean finally opens up about his time as a soldier.
The episode was heavy with truths, and it was a nice change seeing the spotlight turned to other characters and deviating from the therapist who keeps digging his own professional grave. So, what can we expect from episode 6 of Shrinking?
Episode 6 Synopsis/Speculation
At Alice’s request, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido. Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.
This week’s episode largely focused on Brian and Sean, so it’s obvious that our girls, Gaby and Liz, will get some spotlight next week. Gaby confessed that if she were to go through her marriage and divorce again, she would, but right now, her concerns lie with her libido after leaving her monogamous relationship.
In the upcoming episode, we might see Brian and Charlie getting engaged now that Gaby has helped him with his issues. So will Brian, in turn, help her secure a date at their engagement party? I’m going to have to wait to see if my guess is correct, and so do you!
Speaking of parties, if Brian and Charlie don’t immediately tie the knot, Gaby can find a dating candidate at Jimmy’s next party, which Alice is making him throw. A man whose social skills are in dire need of some work after his wife’s death hosting a party – now that’ll guarantee some entertainment for all!
And if Jimmy’s situation doesn’t give us the hilarious take, we need in the next episode, it’ll surely be Liz attempting to get Paul high on weed. Well, medical marijuana, but it is a comedy show, so I’m sure that’s what will happen.
So when is the party? Just read on to find out!
Episode 6 Release Date
Chapter 6 of the Season 1 of Shrinking series, titled “Impostor Syndrome”, has been released on Friday, Feb 24, 2023 at 9:00 pm PDT.
Season 1 Schedule
| Shrinking Season 1 Episode No. | Shrinking Season 1 Episode Title | Direction | Teleplay | Release Date |
| 1 | Coin Flip | James Ponsoldt | Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel & Brett Goldstein | January 27 2023 |
| 2 | Fortress of Solitude | Ry Russo-Young | Brett Goldstein | January 27 2023 |
| 3 | Fifteen Minutes | Ry Russo-Young | Brian Gullivan | February 3 2023 |
| 4 | Potatoes | James Ponsoldt | Rachna Fruchbom | February 10 2023 |
| 5 | Woof | TBA | TBA | February 17 2023 |
| 6 | Impostor Syndrome | TBA | TBA | February 24 2023 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Episode 5 Recap
Jimmy immediately rushes to Liz, asking for advice on Alice’s new crush on Sean. But the neighbor and Gaby are too busy telling him, “I told you so,” to offer him any useful ideas on how to tackle the situation. Jimmy knows he needs Paul in his corner for this, but the superior therapist still refuses his efforts to reconnect, and Jimmy gives up.
He sends Sean to reconnect with his family that only leads to him having a meltdown which Alice deals with after bunking school. Jimmy asks her about the ditching, and she comes clean about Sean, saying that she’s really worried about him, and Jimmy backs off while thinking it might be time Sean finds another place to live.
Brian keeps changing his mind about proposing to Charlie, and he can’t understand why. Gaby helps him see his deep-seated issues and Brian comes to terms with it. Jimmy manages to apologize to Grace and takes her back as a patient.
Meanwhile, Alice and Paul help each other see their flaws, with Alice pointing out he needs to come clean to Meg and reconnect with her father and Paul helping her realize that they are slipping into old patterns again. Paul comes to Jimmy’s house to make amends and instead impresses Sean after he helps him open up about him being a “hero.”
Seeing Sean muster up the courage to address his problems, Paul does the same and calls Meg and finally tells her the truth about his Parkinsons.
About Shrinking
Shrinking is a comedy television series created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, and Jason Segel for Apple TV+.
The plot revolves around a therapist dealing with severe grief who begins to breach ethical barriers by telling his patients what he completely thinks, resulting in massive changes to his and their lives.
The series stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and Christa Miller, among others. The series has been renewed for season 2.
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