The Shrinking soundtrack includes music by Vampire Weekend, Billy Joel and Talking Heads. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel’s Apple TV+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Shrinking stars Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird, a therapist who grieves the death of his wife. Harrison Ford co-stars as Paul Rhodes, the protagonist’s boss who struggles with Parkinson’s disease. The storyline follows Jimmy as he tries to be a good father for his teenage daughter. Composer Tom Howe (Ted Lasso) scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisors Christa Miller (Cougar Town) and Tony Von Pervieux (Ted Lasso) selected the featured needle-drops. In addition, Benjamin Gibbard recorded the intro track, “Frightening Fishes.” Here’s every song in Shrinking.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Coin Flip”

• “Prelude/Angry Young Man” by Billy Joel (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Liz (Christa Miller) awakens Derek (Ted McGinley). Jimmy parties with Kiara (Ashley Elyse Rogers) and Sarah (Rosslyn Luke).
• “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)” by Arcade Fire (00:04): Alice (Lukita Maxwell) leaves home for school. Jimmy starts his vehicle. He arrives for work at Rhoades Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center.
• “Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend (00:06): Jimmy meets with patients. The track sets in as a man talks about his mother. Grace (Heidi Gardner) discusses a romantic relationship as Jimmy struggles with a hangover.
• “Mid Air” by Paul Buchanan (00:14): The Shrinking soundtrack song accompanies a flashback sequence. Jimmy pinches his wife, Tia (Lilan Bowden). He walks to a window in the present timeline.
• “Spirits” by The Strumbellas (00:23): Gaby (Jessica Williams) hugs Jimmy. The music continues during a transition scene. Sean (Luke Tennie) boxes at a gym.
• “Get Closer” by Life In Film (00:33): Jimmy parks his vehicle. He climbs a fence. Jimmy jogs to Alice’s soccer game with Sean.
• “Endangered Birds” by Christian Lee Hutson (00:37): Alice approaches Jimmy after a brawl. She thanks him for attending her game. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Fortress of Solitude”

• “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads (00:01): Jimmy and Alice talk about Taco Tuesday. The Shrinking soundtrack song plays during a transition scene. Liz sings in her vehicle.
• “These Are the Days” by Inhaler (00:09): Jimmy visits a coffee shop with Dan (Mike C. Nelson). Music plays from within the establishment. The track picks up briefly as Jimmy runs to a meeting.
• “Seventeen” by Sjowgren (00:24): Alice speaks with Liz. She explains that she’d like to have dinner with her father. The music fades as Jimmy leaves home to play pickleball with Brian (Michael Urie).
• “This Life” by Vampire Weekend (00:27): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Alice watches basketball with Paul. Jimmy plays pickleball with Brian during a transition scene.
• “Do You Wanna Talk” by Circa Waves (00:30): Jimmy introduces Sean to Alice. He explains that his patient needs a place to stay. The Shrinking music accompanies the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Fifteen Minutes”

• “Blues Run the Game” by Simon & Garfunkel (00:06): Paul speaks to his therapist. The Shrinking soundtrack song plays during a transition scene. Paul listens to his favorite sad tune.
• “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” by Nine Days (00:07): Gaby drives her car. She sings along to the music. Paul drives into Gaby’s vehicle.
• “Everybody” by Elliphant (00:10): Paul chats with Alice on a bench. The music sets in as they talk about snacks. Jimmy sees Gaby kiss a male friend.
• “I Know the End” by Phoebe Bridgers (00:15): The Shrinking soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. Alice explains her grieving process to Jimmy. The track is featured again at 00:22.
• “Hurts to Be Alive” by Whitmer Thomas (00:29): Jimmy hikes a trail. He spots Grace with her boyfriend. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Potatoes”

• “Every Morning” by Sugar Ray (00:03): Gaby gives a ride to Paul. They sing the Shrinking soundtrack song. Paul gives a high-five to Gaby.
• “Men Mano” byJoão Selva feat. Flavia Coelho (00:30): Jimmy talks to Gaby and Liz about Sean and Alice. Derek boasts about his son. Music plays lightly from a speaker system.
• “I Would Die 4 U” by Holly Humberstone (00:32): Paul looks at a photo. Alice gazes at Sean as Jimmy watches. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Woof”

• “Me” by 1975 (00:17): Sean hangs out with Alice. The Shrinking soundtrack song sets in as he climbs a water tower. Alice tells Sean to come down.
• “Dopamine” by DIIV (00:28): Paul arrives at his home. He prepares to tell his daughter about his Parkinson’s diagnosis. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Imposter Syndrome”

• “Stay Up” by Adi Oasis (00:03): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores a bedroom scene. Gaby hangs out with Rick. She says his eye contact is too dramatic.
• “360” by D’Arcy (00:08): Alice sits in her bedroom. Music plays from her phone. Alice receives a visit from Sean.
• “She’s Gone” by Daryl Hall & John Oates (00:10): Brian talks to Jimmy and Alice about Paul. The track accompanies a transition scene. Paul drinks wine and listens to music at his home.
• “Let’s Spend the Night” by Graham Colton (00:12): The Shrinking soundtrack song plays as Jimmy talks to party guests. He drinks alcohol when they mention his late wife. Jimmy and Gaby order tequila drinks.
• “Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens (00:22): Alice sits in her bedroom. Sean asks if she wants to talk. He jokes about the music.
• “You Are So Beautiful” by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher (00:23): A party sequence continues. Brian sings to his boyfriend. Jimmy plays the piano and vomits.
• “Bodybag” by Charlotte Lawrence (00:26): Paul talks about vulnerable people finding a way to connect. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a bedroom scene. Alice tries to kiss Sean.
• “What I Like About You” by Jonas Blue feat. Theresa Rex (00:29): Jimmy and Gaby kiss. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Apology Tour”

• “Not Dead Yet” by Lord Huron (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Alice wakes up in her bedroom. She looks out a window and observes Sean.
• “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Simply Red (00:16): Paul visits with his daughter, Meg (Lily Rabe). He plays a record. Paul dances with Meg.
• “Seventeen Going Under” by Sam Fender (00:26): An outdoor sequence begins. Jimmy carries a tray of drinks. Sean asks Alice to help him with a meal.
• “Problems” by TBA (00:29): Jimmy talks to his late wife. He admits having sex with Gaby as Alice walks in the room. The Shrinking music scores the end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Boop”

• “Head over Hills” by The Flower (00:14): Jimmy receives bad news from Brian. The Shrinking soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. Gaby looks at a painting.
• “Satellite” by kidgloves feat. Emily Brimlow (00:19): Gaby talks to Nico (Adam Foster Ballard) at his art show. Sean and Liz leave them alone together. Nico checks in with Gaby and then works the room.
• “SNAP” by Rosa Linn (00:27): Jimmy grounds Alice. The Shrinking music sets in as he experiences an epiphany. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Moving Forward”

• “The Dark” by Eddie Vedder (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Jimmy hangs out with Steven (Matt Knudsen). The music plays again at 00:05.
• “Dermot (See Yourself in My Eyes” by Fred again… (00:32): The track accompanies an interior scene. Alice plays a song for Jimmy. The Shrinking music scores the end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Closure”

• “Modern Love” by David Bowie (00:30): Jimmy clinks glasses with Paul. The Shrinking soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. Jimmy and company celebrate the marriage of Brian and Charlie.
• “Free” by Florence + the Machine (00:32): Grace hikes with her boyfriend. She pushes him over a cliff. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “Jimmying”

• “Born Under a Bad Sign” by Albert King (00:06): Connor (Gavin Lewis ) makes an awkward statement about Alice’s skin. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Paul dances with Julie.
• “Your Love” by The Outfield (00:07): Paul travels with Gaby. Music plays from a a speaker system. Paul briefly sings along to the song.
• “Hollow Heart” by C. James (00:31): Gaby embraces Liz. She talks about an upcoming sexual encounter with Jimmy. Paul visits Julie.
• “Looking Too Closely” by Fink (00:33): Sean admits to not meeting an old friend. The Shrinking music continues during a transition sequence. Sean speaks to Jimmy before a chat with Paul.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “I Love Pain”

• “Never Been Better” by Ben Abraham (00:28): Jimmy stages a video with Alice. The Shrinking soundtrack song plays from his phone. Alice asks Jimmy for car keys.
• “cope” by AKA lisa (00:32): Gaby finishes a confrontational conversation with Jimmy. The music continues during a transition sequence as Alice observes Louis (Brett Goldstein) — the man who accidentally killed her mother. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “Psychological Something-ism”

• “Seasons” by Bebe Rexha & Dolly Parton (00:19): Alice exits a vehicle during a flashback scene. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Summer (Rachel Stubington) turns off the music and thanks Alice for a ride.
• “Letting Go” by Angie McMahon (00:29): Jimmy talks to Grace during a counseling session. A transition sequence begins. Grace travels in a U-Haul vehicle.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “Made You Look”

• “Bad Decisions” by The Strokes (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Alice wakes up next to Connor. She gets up and panics about a sexual encounter.
• “Age of Anxiety I” by Arcade Fire (00:27): Paul speaks to Meg. He anticipates some “bad shit.” Louis sits alone in a diner.
• “Give Us the Precious (Lord of the Rings Trap)” by 2Padre$ feat. Hey Solo (00:30): Gaby talks to Derrick #2 (Damon Wayans Jr.). She says, “Enjoy the music.” The track plays from a speaker system.
• “Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls (00:30): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Jimmy watches a video featuring Alice. He smiles and then talks to Paul.
• “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend” by The National feat. Phoebe Bridgers (00:34): Louis chats with Brian during an exterior scene. He says, “I’m fine.” The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5 “Honesty Era”

• “Kevin’s Car” by Everything Everything (00:11): Jimmy finishes a conversation with Gaby. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Alice talks to Jimmy about being “the school slut.”
• “Bittersweet” by Marc Scibilia (00:29): Jimmy visits Gaby. He offers emotional support. Alice talks to Liz about Connor during a transition scene.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6 “In a Lonely Place”

• “One (Remix)” by Alexis Pfrench (00:30): Gaby makes a deal with her sister, Courtney (Courtney Taylor). The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Jimmy and Paul visit Sean at a hospital.
• “Escape” by Kx5, deadmau5 & Kaskade (00:33): Liz talks to Mac (Josh Hopkins) during an exterior scene. She agrees to visit a park with him. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7 “Get in the Sea”

• “Cheater Bitch” by 2Padre$ feat. Nastachia (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Alice watches a TikTok video featuring Summer. The music is featured again at 00:05 and 00:23.
• “Somebody Else” by The 1975 (00:17): Liz talks to Mac during an interior scene. They talk about her dog photos. Mac pleads with Liz to see herself through his eyes.
• “Into the Ether” by Leif Vollebekk (00:33): Liz chats with Derek about kissing Mac. Jimmy spots Alice and Brian with Louis during a transition scene. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8 “Last Drink”

• “Just Like North” by Angie McMahon (00:00): The Shrinking soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Alice speaks to Brian and Louis about Jimmy. She spots her father observing them through a window.
• “Collateral” by Charlotte Lawrence (00:07): Jimmy talks to Gaby about Paul. The music continues during a flashback sequence. Louis speaks to Sarah (Meredith Hagner) before a traffic accident.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:10): Liz and Derek host Alice for a meal. The music continues during a transition sequence. Louis and Sarah discuss legal issues.
• “Let Me Be Right” by Joshua Radin (00:23): Derek enters Mac’s bar. The Shrinking soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Derek tells Mac to leave so he can finish a beer.
• “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:33): The Shrinking music is featured during an interior scene. Derek chats with Liz. He hosts a surprise birthday party.
• “i a not who i was” by Chance Peña (00:35): Jimmy talks to Alice and Brian. He states that he forgave Louis. Connor discusses his love life during a transition sequence.
• “Waiting” by Alice Boman (00:37): Paul decides to have his last alcoholic drink ever with Jimmy. The characters talk about the concept of self-forgiveness. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9 “Full Grown Dude Face”

• “Cheater Bitch” by 2Padre$ feat. Nastachia (00:04): The Shrinking soundtrack song is featured during a bedroom scene. Alice receives a phone call from Summer. The diss track is used as a ringtone.
• “Velvet Heart” by Rothwell (00:14): Liz threatens to tear off Brian’s penis and smack him in the face. The music continues during a transition sequence. Alice sorts through outfits.
• “Real Good Love” by Pete Yorn (00:27): Brian and Charlie (Devin Kawaoka) meet with Ava (Claudia Sulewski). They talk about their journey. Jimmy picks up Alice during a transition sequence.
• “We Are One” by Tom Hillock (00:32): Liz and Derek host a holiday party. Alice attends a party as Jimmy drives away. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10 “Changing Patterns”

• “Tailspin” by Leona Naess (00:20): The Shrinking soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Alice celebrates her 18th birthday. Jimmy delivers a speech.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:23): Alice drives a vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Summer reads a text message from Louis.
• “Resistance (Acoustic)” by Old Sea Brigade (00:28): The music is featured during an interior scene. Paul speaks to Julie. He talks about the “new” best version of himself.
• “Confetti” by Charlotte Cardin (00:33): Jimmy reads a text message from Sofi (Cobie Smulders). Alice gets angry at her father for ruining her birthday. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 11 “The Drugs Don’t Work”

• “Medicine” by Daughter (00:29): Gaby talks to Derrick #2 during an interior scene. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues as the characters discuss their relationship. Jimmy enters Alice’s room during a transition sequence.
• “I Need My Girl” by The National (00:32): Brian claims that he invented the game cornhole. A distraught Jimmy reaches out to Paul for help during a transition sequence. The Shrinking music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Shrinking Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 12 “The Last Thanksgiving”

• “Shark Smile” by Big Thief (00:07): Paul finishes a brief chat with Gaby and Jimmy. The Shrinking soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Jimmy helps Summer evade a theft charge.
• “Femininomenon” by Chappell Roan (00:14): The music accompanies an interior sequence. Brian interviews various people for a nanny position. Liz offers some blunt feedback.
• “Beige” by Yoke Lore (00:21): Liz speaks to Jimmy during an exterior scene. She wears a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball hat. Liz offers advice regarding Alice.
• “What’d I Say, Pt. 1” by Ray Charles (00:30): The Shrinking music accompanies an interior sequence. Derek helps Gaby with a meal. Paul complains during a transition scene.
• “Coastline” by Hollow Coves (00:39): Paul finishes a speech. The music continues during a transition sequence. Louis considers jumping in front of a train until Jimmy arrives.
• “Looking Too Closely (IIUII)” by Fink (00:42): Jimmy chats with Louis. He sits next to him on a bench. The Shrinking soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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