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Harrison Ford was puzzled when Sherry Cola used the term 'raw-dogging' to describe how she relaxes on flights, leading to a humorous exchange about what the slang means and a nod to a running Shrinking joke about misusing the phrase.
Apple TV is hosting a free, two-weekend interactive fan event at Westfield Century City (April 23–26 and April 30–May 3) featuring exhibits from its hit series including Pluribus and Shrinking, with Shot on iPhone demos and merchandise customization (sweatshirts and tote bags). Hours run 12pm–8pm daily (8pm–10pm for walk-ups); expedited check-in is available for guild or Television Academy members, and the experience showcases a range of Apple Originals.
CNN published an obituary-style piece for Michael J. Fox by mistake and later apologized and removed it. Fox responded with humor on Threads, noting the mix-up, while he was in Los Angeles for Paley Fest promoting Shrinking, his first on-screen appearance since 2020. He continues to work and advocate for Parkinson's research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Michael J. Fox dismissed CNN’s death-tribute video that sparked a death scare, posting on Threads that he’s alive and well. CNN apologized, saying the package was published in error and removed. The scare followed Fox’s PaleyFest LA appearance for Shrinking the night before; he’s continuing to act despite Parkinson’s, with Shrinking Season 3 now streaming.
Jason Segel teased Shrinking’s Season 4 at PaleyFest LA, revealing a time jump and a completely new story as Bill Lawrence described seasons 1–3 as a closed arc. Segel hopes Jimmy will open up and have fun again, possibly pursuing a romance with Sofi (Cobie Smulders), with the entire ensemble returning for the new season and Michael J. Fox appearing on stage alongside Harrison Ford.
Deadline reports that Harrison Ford will not exit Shrinking after Season 3; creator Bill Lawrence confirms Ford will return for Season 4, with the story jumping ahead a couple of years to explore how the mentor figure fits into the evolving arc.
After four decades of varied TV roles, Ted McGinley says his Derek on Apple TV+'Shrinking' is a rare career high, with the show embracing him as a regular and letting him balance charm and emotional depth as it navigates grief and second chances in Season 3 and beyond.
Shrinking Season 3 Episode 6 centers on Derek Bishop’s ER visit after a high, revealing a blocked artery that requires bypass surgery to avert a widowmaker heart attack. The moment sharpens the Derek–Liz dynamic and is highlighted by Ted McGinley and Christa Miller discussing its emotional honesty and the turning point it represents for Liz, with Derek’s mortality looming over the season’s arc.
Harrison Ford told an Apple TV press-day panel that Shrinking could serve as a fitting end to his lengthy acting career, praising the show and co-star Michael J. Fox. The discussion came as Shrinking heads into its third season, with a fourth season already ordered, signaling there’s no imminent end for the series.
Michael J. Fox says his 2020 retirement due to Parkinson’s was “non-emotional” and his return to acting in Shrinking Season 3 on Apple TV isn’t a career comeback, but a voluntary, creative choice sparked by the show’s depth and Harrison Ford’s involvement.
Jason Segel discusses the Shrinking season-three premiere, which centers on a joyous wedding that also features a guest appearance by Michael J. Fox and a Parkinson’s thread inspired by Fox and Harrison Ford’s aging. Segel praises Fox’s openness and the moment when his character proclaims, “Fuck Parkinson’s,” signaling the season’s theme of moving forward; Fox appears in two more episodes, and the series has been renewed for another season.
A critic argues Shrinking Season 3 starts strong by leveraging Harrison Ford’s and Michael J. Fox’s performances, but quickly sinks into half-baked sentimentality and underdeveloped storylines, failing to sustain the show’s comedic heart and its own stated ethos, even as Apple TV renews the series for a fourth season.
In Shrinking season 3 episode 1, Paul’s Parkinson’s progresses to the point where he hallucinates Gerry (Michael J. Fox) at the wedding cake, a scene that echoes an earlier clinic moment and signals the disease’s encroachment on more aspects of his life. The episode leaves viewers questioning whether Paul has been hallucinating all along, highlighting the painful, non-motor toll of Parkinson's as his world—and his marriage—are affected.
Michael J. Fox guest stars as Gerry, a fellow Parkinson’s patient, in Shrinking Season 3, reuniting with Bill Lawrence and Harrison Ford; the interview covers Fox’s return after retirement, the show’s authentic portrayal of Parkinson’s, and how the ensemble explores community, legacy, and resilience.
Michael J. Fox returns to screen in a Shrinking Season 3 clip featuring Harrison Ford; the scene from the opening episode “My Bad” shows Ford’s therapist waiting room moment with Fox’s Gerry and includes a defiant line about Parkinson’s. The clip serves as a Rolling Stone exclusive ahead of Shrinking’s Jan. 28 Apple TV premiere, and the season also features guests like Daniels, Sherry Cola, Candice Bergen, and Isabella Gomez alongside the main cast.