Shrink (TV series)

Shrink is an American comedy series on the Seeso comedy subscription streaming service created by Tim Baltz and Ted Tremper. The story revolves around David Tracey (Baltz), a medical student who has lost his residency and has over half a million dollars in school debt. He discovers that he can become a clinical therapist if he performs 1,920 hours of supervised therapy, and he begins seeing patients for free in his parents' garage.[1][2][3]

Shrink
Created byTim Baltz
Ted Tremper
Starring
ComposerJoshua Moshier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersTim Baltz
Ted Tremper
Jean Doumanian
Patrick Daly
Chuck Martin
Jonathan Stern
Evan Shapiro
Kesley Balance
Dan Kerstetter
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesAbominable Pictures
Jean Doumanian Pictures
Release
Original networkSeeso
Original releaseMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)

Cast

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"1,920 Hours"Graham LinehanTim Baltz, Chuck Martin & Ted TremperMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
Recent med-school graduate David Tracey just lost his residency. With $584,000 of student loan debt and his dream of being a "real doctor" destroyed, he discovers a loophole: If he can perform 1,920 hours of supervised clinical therapy, he'll still be able to help people for a living. Now all he needs is a supervising therapist, and patients willing to come to his office...in his parents' garage.
2"Another Stakeout 2"Graham LinehanTed TremperMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
After misunderstanding a therapy exercise regarding personal letters which are meant to be kept private, David compromises his relationship with two patients, and then has to enlist Doug to help him track down a letter he sent his ex.
3"Well Sanded"Ted TremperChuck MartinMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
After an unfulfilling one-night stand, David grapples with the loss of his ex and the loss of potential with someone new. A first-time patient finds something unusual in his Uncle's attic. David's family starts to feel the strain of his debt.
4"143, 144, 145..."Chuck MartinChuck MartinMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
David uses an unorthodox approach with a new patient who's having trouble fitting in with his college basketball team. Doug's sister, Kendra, insists on becoming one of David's patients and spends her sessions setting David straight on past indiscretions.
5"Burn Rubber"Ted TremperEmily R. WilsonMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
The garage is being fumigated because of a rat problem, so David resorts to doing therapy in his car. After a happy hour with his former medical school friends, David has an unexpected breakup, only this time with a key patient.
6"S.O.S."Ted TremperTim Baltz & Emily R. WilsonMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
On the brink of exhaustion from working two jobs, David falls asleep everywhere he goes. He and his mother remember David's father by going to one of his favorite places. David gets advice from an unexpected source.
7"O.T.T."Ryan McFaulEmily R. WilsonMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
Two of David's patients break up and, despite a warning from his supervising therapist, David struggles not to intervene in their lives. Doug discovers his manager, Julia, has a different idea regarding the nature of their relationship.
8"Cool Ranch"Graham LinehanTim Baltz, Stephen Lancellotti & Ted TremperMarch 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
Despite recent successes in therapy, a visit from an old patient forces David to question whether he's made the right career choice. Old feelings resurface when his past and present lives collide.

Availability

On January 8, 2018, all eight episodes were made available to watch in the United States on the NBC website.[4]

References
  1. Petski, Denise (August 18, 2016). "Seeso Picks Up 'Shrink' Starring Tim Baltz To Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  2. Wilstein, Matt (March 15, 2017). "'Shrink': How a $211 Improvised Pilot Became Seeso's Next Big Thing". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  3. Lloyd, Robert (March 16, 2017). "New Seeso comedy 'Shrink' has heart without getting sentimental". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  4. "Shrink - NBC.com". NBC.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
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