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Danielle Fishel Directs 'Shifting Gears' and Fixes Tim Allen's Car

9/14/2025

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Danielle Fishel directed an episode of "Shifting Gears" and repaired Tim Allen's car after it was accidentally dented.
She covered the $75 repair cost, reassured by a crew member that it was minor.
The show, premiering January 2025, features widower Matt (Allen) and his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), in a car restoration shop.
Showrunner Michelle Nader plans to include guest stars like Jennifer Coolidge and modern sitcom elements.
"Shifting Gears" returns to ABC on October 1, 2025, and will stream on Hulu the following day.

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Story summary

Danielle Fishel directed an episode of "Shifting Gears" and repaired Tim Allen's car after it was accidentally dented.
She covered the $75 repair cost, reassured by a crew member that it was minor.
The show, premiering January 2025, features widower Matt (Allen) and his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), in a car restoration shop.
Showrunner Michelle Nader plans to include guest stars like Jennifer Coolidge and modern sitcom elements.
"Shifting Gears" returns to ABC on October 1, 2025, and will stream on Hulu the following day.