Series synopsis
Shifting Gears is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on January 8, 2025. It was created by Julie Thacker, Mike Scully. It stars Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Seann William Scott and Daryl Mitchell.
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
Premise
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
Premise: Family in mirror is closer than they appear.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Allen as Matt Parker
- Kat Dennings as Riley Parker
- Seann William Scott as Gabriel
- Daryl Mitchell as Stitch
- Maxwell Simkins as Carter
- Barrett Margolis as Georgia
- Cynthia Quiles as Frankie
- Eileen Gonzales as News Anchor
Supporting cast
- Brenda Song as Caitlin Baker
- Bianca Lopez as Ms. Esposito
- Cesili Williams as Mom
- Alicyn Packard as Female Voice (On the Speaker)
- Felipe Esparza as Bob
- Tasia Valenza as Soothing Voice(voice)
- Chelsea London Lloyd as Emma
- Jim Conroy as Robot(voice)
- Nancy Travis as Charlotte
- Oriana Siphanoum as Dancer
- Jenna Elfman as Eve
- Isaiah Morgan as Teen
Guest cast
- Cynthia Quiles as Frankie
- Eileen Gonzales as News Anchor
- Brenda Song as Caitlin Baker
- Bianca Lopez as Ms. Esposito
- Cesili Williams as Mom
- Alicyn Packard as Female Voice (On the Speaker)
- Felipe Esparza as Bob
- Tasia Valenza as Soothing Voice(voice)
- Chelsea London Lloyd as Emma
- Jim Conroy as Robot(voice)
- Nancy Travis as Charlotte
- Oriana Siphanoum as Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 8, 2025 | March 19, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 1, 2025 | February 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Restoration Widowed car restoration shop owner Matt is forced to confront his estranged daughter, when she and her children move in with him, creating a major upheaval in his life as he navigates the challenges or reconnecting with his family while restoring classic cars in his garage. |
January 8, 2025 |
| 2 |
Accommodations Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house, where he's unsettled to learn about the "accommodations" made for his grandson's anxiety. Meanwhile, Riley reconnects with Caitlin, a former classmate, and sets her up with Gabriel. |
January 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Job Riley, desperate for work, reluctantly takes a job at Matt's shop; Gabriel and Stitch secretly stray from Matt's vision on a high-stakes restomod project. |
January 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secret Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group. Meanwhile, Riley struggles with her own “will she or won’t she” about her feelings for Gabe. |
October 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Date Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail; Riley befriends the mom of Georgia's new friend; Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch. |
October 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Passion When Carter's job pays more than Riley's, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias drops by Parker Customs; Matt debates letting go of a piece of the past. |
October 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 4, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |