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Shifting Gears (TV series)

Shifting Gears is an American sitcom that premiered on ABC in January 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shifting Gears is an American sitcom that premiered on ABC on January 8, 2025. Created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully, the series stars Tim Allen as a widowed classic-car shop owner whose life changes when his estranged daughter and her children move in. The show is produced by 20th Television.

Premise

The series centers on Matt, a stubborn widower who runs a classic car restoration shop. His routine is disrupted when his estranged daughter Riley and her children move into his home, forcing the family to confront past grief and conflict.

Cast

The main cast includes Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Seann William Scott, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis. ABC’s press materials identify Allen as Matt, Dennings as Riley, and the others in supporting roles.

Release and availability

Shifting Gears premiered on ABC on January 8, 2025. ABC’s show page presents it as an ABC series with viewing information, and secondary coverage notes next-day streaming on Hulu.

Reception and production

The show was developed for ABC by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully and produced by 20th Television. Available sources describe it as a family sitcom/dramedy focused on intergenerational conflict and reconciliation.

Key facts

  • Shifting Gears is an American sitcom that premiered on ABC on January 8, 2025.
  • The series follows Matt, a widowed classic-car shop owner, after his estranged daughter and grandchildren move in.
  • Tim Allen and Kat Dennings lead the cast, with supporting roles from Seann William Scott, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis.
  • The show was created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully and produced by 20th Television.
  • As of the latest available results, it has two seasons and 23 episodes.
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Canadian context

For Canadian viewers, the title is mainly relevant as a U.S. network sitcom; no Canada-specific broadcast or streaming details were confirmed in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shifting Gears about?
It follows Matt, a widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, whose estranged daughter and grandchildren move in with him, forcing the family to rebuild their relationships.
Who stars in Shifting Gears?
The cast includes Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Seann William Scott, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis.
When did Shifting Gears premiere?
It premiered on January 8, 2025, on ABC.
How many seasons of Shifting Gears are there?
Available sources list two seasons.
Where can I watch Shifting Gears?
ABC’s official show page lists the series, and reporting notes it streams the next day on Hulu in the United States.
Is Shifting Gears based on a true story?
No source indicates that it is based on a true story; it is presented as an original scripted sitcom created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shifting_Gears_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, creators, cast, network, season count, and episode count.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31614348/
    Supports: Premiere date and series premise.
  3. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-01-08/shifting-gears-tim-allen-kat-dennings-abc-review
    Supports: Plot summary and character descriptions.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/shifting-gears/umc.cmc.35lghcbw1g4x8o4xcc1chskpj
    Supports: A different film with the same title; not used for series facts.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shifting_gears_2025/s01
    Supports: Season 1 release date and premise.
  6. Shifting Gears Wiki (Fandom) — https://shifting-gears.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1
    Supports: Season 1 start date and episode count.
  7. ABC — https://abc.com/show/0b64a2a5-a111-450a-a3c3-b0f8e69a2124
    Supports: Official show description and viewing information.
  8. Disney Entertainment Television — https://www.detpress.com/abc/shows/shifting-gears/
    Supports: Official cast list and production company.