After two seasons of playing therapist Gabby on Shrinking, Jessica Williams has picked up some valuable lessons. While filming the Season 2 finale, now available on Apple TV+, she got to watch Harrison Ford, who plays Paul, deliver some of the most incredible acting she’s ever seen.
There’s a scene where Paul decides to stop taking his Parkinson’s medication as often because it’s becoming less effective, Harrison came in that day completely prepared and gave an incredible performance. We were all crying—even the camera crew. Thinking about it still makes me emotional. It was some of the best acting I’ve ever seen in my life, and I feel so lucky to have witnessed it in person. His monologue was unbelievable.
Jessica Williams told Deadline
Jessica Williams, who was nominated for an Emmy for Season 1, shared her thoughts about the scene.
Paul means so much to Gabby. For both Jimmy (played by Jason Segel) and Gabby, he’s like a father figure. When he made that decision, it was really emotional. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. After the director said ‘cut,’ there was total silence. It gave me chills just being there. It was some of the most amazing acting I’ve ever witnessed.
After ending her short fling with Jimmy, who lost his wife Tia (played by Lilan Bowden), Gabby starts a new romance this season with Derek, played by Damon Wayans Jr. She describes their relationship as “two peas in a pod” and says, “It’s really sweet.”

I’ve always wanted to work with him. I’ve admired his work for so long, He’s so funny and generous. If he thinks of a joke for Gabby, he’ll share it right away—he’s like a joke machine. I mean, he’s a Wayans! I was really nervous but super excited to work with him. He was amazing, and we came up with so many jokes together.
Jessica Williams said
Shrinking, created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, tells the story of Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts breaking the rules by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. His unorthodox approach leads to big, chaotic changes in their lives—and his own.