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 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 track 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 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 track 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 track 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 track 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 track 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 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 track 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 track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.