Complete Soundtrack Guide for Shrinking Season 2: Every Episode’s Song List

Warning: This article contains spoilers from Shrinking season 2, episodes 1-10. The soundtrack for Shrinking season 2 is a curated blend of songs that resonate with the series’ profound themes and pivotal plot developments. In this season, therapist Jimmy Laird, portrayed by Jason Segel, navigates his unique methods of patient care while grappling with the emotional aftermath of his wife Tia’s death (Lilan Bowden). His mentor, Dr. Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford), confronts Jimmy about maintaining appropriate boundaries between therapists and patients, adding to the dramatic tension.

Following the impactful conclusion of season 1, where Jimmy’s patient Grace (Heidi Gardner) dramatically confronts her abusive boyfriend, both characters must face the repercussions of their choices. Additionally, Gaby (Jessica Williams), a colleague of Jimmy and Paul, juggles her dual roles as a therapist and educator while determining the course of her personal relationship with Jimmy. The music that underscores each episode of Shrinking significantly amplifies the story arcs and emotional struggles experienced by the characters throughout season 2.

Song Title	Artist
“Born Under A Sun”	Albert King
“Your Love”	The Outfield
“Hollow Heart”	C. James
“Looking Too Closely”	Fink
“Never Been Better”	I am Abraham
“Cope”	AKA lisa
“Seasons”	Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton
“Letting Go”	Angie McMahon
“Bad Decisions”	The Strokes
“Age of Anxiety I”	Arcade Fire
“Give Us The Precious (Lord Of The Rings Trap)”	2Padre$
“Iris”	Goo Goo Dolls
“Your Mind Is Not Your Friend”	The National
“Bittersweet”	Mark Scibilia
“One (Remix)”	Alexis Ffrench
“Escape (John Summit Remix)”	Kx5, Deadmau5, & Cascade
“Somebody Else”	The 1975
“Into the Ether”	Leif Vollebekk
“Just Like North”	Angie McMahon
“i am not who i was”	Chance Peña
“Waiting”	Alice Boman
“Real Good Love”	Pete Yorn
“We Are One”	Tom Hillock
“Tailspin”	Leona Naess
“Confetti”	Charlotte Cardin

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 1

Episode Title: “Jimmying”

“Born Under A Sun”by Albert King: This opening track sets a joyous tone as Paul dances with his girlfriend Dr. Julie Baram (Wendie Malick). Gaby’s arrival interrupts their intimate moment, prompting her to snap photos of the couple, capturing a rare glimpse of Paul’s softer side.

“Your Love”by The Outfield: Heard briefly while Gaby drives Paul to work, this song serves as a distraction when Gaby inquires about Paul’s relationship with Julie, highlighting the tension between their professional roles and personal lives.

“Hollow Heart”by C. James: This poignant track underscores a critical moment when Paul confesses his love to Julie. Later, Jimmy’s interaction with Sean (Luke Tennie) reveals the complicated emotional terrain they’re both navigating.

“Looking Too Closely”by Fink: The season’s opening episode concludes with this track, which mirrors Sean’s therapy session with Paul, framing a significant shift in his counseling journey amid Jimmy’s confrontations with his past.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 2

Episode Title: “I Love Pain”

“Never Been Better”by Ben Abraham: This uplifting track accompanies Jimmy’s father-daughter interaction and is later echoed during a pivotal meeting between Paul and a former patient, signifying their evolving relationships.

“Cope”by AKA lisa: In a deeper narrative moment, this song plays as Alice confronts the reality of Louis’ presence, foreshadowing conflicts yet to unfold in the season.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 3

Episode Title: “Psychological Something-ism”

“Seasons”by Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton: This heartfelt song encapsulates Alice’s emotional struggle, which is further explored through flashbacks. Themes of change and loss amplify her internal conflict regarding her mother’s death and Louis’ influence.

“Letting Go”by Angie McMahon: The episode features various characters symbolically releasing their burdens, such as Grace reconciling with her past actions, signaling growth amid personal turmoil for others, including Jimmy and Paul.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 4

Episode Title: “Made You Look”

“Bad Decisions”by The Strokes: Opening with this energetic track, the episode captures Alice and Connor’s impulsive decision to engage intimately, marking a pivotal moment that complicates their friendship.

“Age of Anxiety I”by Arcade Fire: As Paul reflects on his instincts regarding his patients’ crisis moments, this somber song accompanies scenes foreshadowing turmoil within their professional and personal lives.

“Give Us The Precious (Lord of the Rings Trap)” by 2Padre$: This light-hearted track plays during a brief comedic interlude involving Gaby and her date, offering a moment of levity before the tension escalates.

“Iris”by Goo Goo Dolls: Featured during a nostalgic moment for Jimmy, encapsulating his efforts to reconnect emotionally with Alice amid ongoing challenges from their past.

“Your Mind Is Not Your Friend”by The National: This poignant track highlights Louis’s internal struggle as he grapples with regret, creating a stirring emotional moment that captures the essence of his character.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 5

Episode Title: “Honesty Era”

“Bittersweet”by Marc Sibilia: This track underscores a tender moment as Jimmy supports Gaby, juxtaposing their rekindled friendship with the bitter realities of Sean’s escalating conflict.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 6

Episode Title: “In a Lonely Place”

“One (Remix)”by Alexis Ffrench: This remix plays as Sean reunites with his father, showcasing themes of reconciliation and healing as Tim acknowledges his past mistakes.

“Escape (John Summit Remix)”by Kx5, deadmau5, & Kaskade: Concluding the episode, this song mirrors Liz’s feelings of invisibility and her desire for connection, aligning perfectly with her journey in the narrative.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 7

Episode Title: “Get in the Sea”

“Somebody Else”by The 1975: This song aptly captures the moment of Liz’s fleeting indiscretion, marking an emotional turning point that leads her to reevaluate her relationships.

“Into the Ether”by Leif Vollebekk: The episode’s conclusion is underscored by this reflective track, highlighting the emotional fallout of Liz’s actions and the impact on her marriage.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 8

Episode Title: “Last Drink”

“Just Like North”by Angie McMahon: This emotionally charged song underscores Jimmy’s heartache as he witnesses his daughter with Louis, encapsulating his internal struggle with feelings of inadequacy and grief.

“i am not who i was”by Chance Peña: Featured as characters confront their growth and mistakes, this song provides a poignant commentary on their transformative journeys throughout season 2.

“Waiting”by Alice Boman: The episode culminates as Paul reflects on his past decisions amidst a heartfelt moment with Jimmy, signifying hope for reconciliation as they navigate their internal battles.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 9

Episode Title: “Full Grown Dude Face”

“Real Good Love”by Pete Yorn: This song encapsulates themes of compassion within the narrative, highlighting Brian’s heartfelt intentions during emotionally charged scenarios.

“We Are One”by Tom Hillock: Aligning with Alice’s journey to assert her identity amidst peers, this uplifting track emphasizes her growth and resilience in the face of adversity.

Songs Featured in Season 2, Episode 10

Episode Title: “Changing Patterns”

“Tailspin”by Leona Naess: This song accompanies a celebratory moment as Jimmy gifts Alice a car, symbolizing their evolving relationship and highlighting themes of joy amid grief.

“Confetti”by Charlotte Cardin: Concluding the season with tension, this track reflects Alice’s frustration with Jimmy’s interference in her life, capturing the complexities of their father-daughter dynamic.

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