“Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.
Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, adopts a more proactive approach with his patients in hopes that helping them will also aid in his own healing.
To extricate Sean from legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend while trying to keep it all hidden from Paul.
Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation. Paul advises Alice on managing her grief while dealing with his own loss.
As events spiral out of control at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for meddling in his life. Paul grapples with whether to disclose his diagnosis to his daughter.
When Jimmy encounters a roadblock with Sean, he lacks Paul for consultation and advice. Brian announces important news about his relationship.
At Alice’s urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her libido post-divorce. Liz suggests medical marijuana to Paul.
Jimmy attempts to mitigate the fallout from his party. Paul’s daughter makes another visit. Liz and Sean discover a shared interest.
Paul and Brian come to Jimmy’s rescue when Alice begins to act out. Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.
Jimmy encourages a hesitant Paul to accept a career achievement award. Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.
Season finale. As Brian’s wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with Jimmy’s lifestyle choices. Liz uncovers a secret.
