Michael J. Fox, Harrison Ford Shine in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Clip

Riley Calderon

Published: January 28, 2026 10:21 PM ET

Michael J. Fox, Harrison Ford Shine in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Clip

Michael J. Fox makes a significant return to television in a new clip from Season Three of “Shrinking,” premiering today. This marks Fox’s first on-screen appearance in six years. The clip, part of the episode titled “My Bad,” will be available tomorrow, January 28, on Apple TV.

Overview of the Clip

The short clip features Harrison Ford’s character, Paul, a therapist grappling with Parkinson’s disease, who is seated next to Gerry, portrayed by Fox. Their interaction unfolds in a doctor’s office waiting room, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with Parkinson’s.

Key Moments

Gerry, recognizing his own struggles, humorously tells Paul, “Mild tremor — I would kill to have a fucking tremor like that.”
Paul opens up about his stiffness and pain, joking about its impact on his personal life.
The two characters share a moment of camaraderie, ultimately expressing their frustrations about the disease with the mantra, “Fuck Parkinson’s.”

This exchange not only showcases the characters’ wit but also sheds light on the reality of living with illness.

Background on Michael J. Fox’s Return

Fox’s involvement in “Shrinking” was confirmed last spring, making this his first role since his retirement from acting in 2020. Prior to this, he had a brief appearance in “The Good Fight” and provided voice work for an animated short titled “Back Home Again.” He also featured in documentaries discussing his life and the DeLorean Time Machine from “Back to the Future.”

Collaboration with Bill Lawrence

This season marks a reunion between Fox and Bill Lawrence, the co-creator of “Shrinking.” Lawrence previously worked with Fox on the popular sitcom “Spin City,” in which Fox starred during the 1990s. Fox also made a guest appearance on Lawrence’s acclaimed series “Scrubs.”