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ABC’s 'Shifting Gears' Returns with More Episodes and Star Power

9/7/2025

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ABC's sitcom "Shifting Gears" returns for its second season on October 1, 2025, increasing episodes from 10 to 13.
Tim Allen stars as widower Matt Parker, with Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter Riley, exploring family dynamics and auto restoration.
The first season ranked fifth among ABC's scripted series and became the network's most-streamed launch.
The new season will include guest stars from Allen's previous show, "Home Improvement."
ABC plans a "Scrubs" reboot for the midseason lineup, likely replacing "Shifting Gears" after its run.

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ABC's sitcom "Shifting Gears" returns for its second season on October 1, 2025, increasing episodes from 10 to 13.
Tim Allen stars as widower Matt Parker, with Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter Riley, exploring family dynamics and auto restoration.
The first season ranked fifth among ABC's scripted series and became the network's most-streamed launch.
The new season will include guest stars from Allen's previous show, "Home Improvement."
ABC plans a "Scrubs" reboot for the midseason lineup, likely replacing "Shifting Gears" after its run.