Shrinking is a comedy series that premiered on Apple TV+ in 2023.
Members of the cast (Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Lukita Maxwell, Ted McGinley, Brett Goldstein, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, and Sherry Cola) recorded six social media videos with the Sesame Street Muppets released throughout May and June 2026.[1] The videos are themed around various recurring elements from the show, such as park bench sessions, chats on their decks, and rocks.
- Videos
- "The Friendship Bench" (May 19): Segel, Ford, Maxwell, and McGinley discuss friendship with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Big Bird. (YouTube)
- "Uphill Affirmations" (May 21): Urie, Maxwell, and Grover (YouTube)
- "Deck Wisdom" (May 29): McGinley, Maxwell, Urie, Williams, Elmo, and Cookie Monster (YouTube)
- "Rock Gift" (June 3): Miller and Elmo (video)
- "Cookie Forgiveness" (June 6): Segel, Goldstein, and Cookie Monster (video)
- "A Grumpy Conversation" (June 10): Ford, Williams, and Oscar
Mentions
- In the season three episode "Dereks' Don't Die," Gaby's patient admits that as a child she was afraid of Mr. Snuffleupagus. Gaby brings up the notion that people couldn't see him until 1985.
Connections
- Candice Bergen played Constance in "I Will Be Grape"
- Zach Braff directed multiple episodes
- Jeff Daniels played Randy in three episodes
- Michael J. Fox plays Gerry in three episodes
- Neil Flynn plays Raymond
- Brett Goldstein plays Louis, is a co-creator, executive producer, and writer for the series
- Bill Lawrence is a co-creator, executive producer, and writer for the series
- Jason Segel plays Jimmy, and is a co-creator, executive producer, and writer for the series
- Cobie Smulders plays Sofi