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Shifting Gears season 1 is an upcoming American comedy television series starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. The series will premiere on January 8, 2025, on ABC Network. The show will air at 8/7c, right before the midseason return of Abbott Elementary.
Produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, it marks a reunion for Tim Allen with his former Last Man Standing team. Allen plays Matt and Dennings plays his daughter, Riley.
Matt, a widower and proud owner of a classic car restoration workshop, is the protagonist. The real "restoration" begins when his estranged daughter Riley and her teenage children move in with him.
As they reconnect, the family handles life's challenges with humor and heart. Classic cars symbolize the repair work they all need as they overcome past misunderstandings and navigate family life. Second chances, personal growth, and family bonds are celebrated in the comedic series.
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Shifting Gears season 1 releases on January 8, 2025
The first season of Shifting Gears will start on January 8, 2025, at 8/7c on ABC. Every Wednesday, the show will air right before Abbott Elementary. Fans will also be able to stream the show through the ABC app, giving them more ways to watch it.
Plot of Shifting Gears season 1
The first season of Shifting Gears follows stubborn widower Matt, a classic car restoration shop owner. His life changes when his estranged daughter Riley and her children move in.
The series follows the family's humorous and emotional reunion as they face their unresolved issues. Their shared experiences and Matt's special relationship with his cars help them "restore" their relationships and learn life lessons.
What to expect from the first season of Shifting Gears
In the first season of Shifting Gears, fans can expect a heartwarming mix of laughter and tears as the characters deal with the ups and downs of life, love, and family. While Matt, the stubborn widower, loves being alone, his daughter Riley's return makes him deal with old hurts.
As the characters interact, the show is expected to bring in moments of humor. Personal growth, reconciliation, and the importance of family will be explored in this show set in a unique car workshop.
Cast of Shifting Gears season 1
The cast of the first season of Shifting Gears includes:
- Tim Allen as Matt, the widowed classic car shop owner
- Kat Dennings as Riley, Matt’s estranged daughter
- Seann William Scott as Gabriel, a character likely to add to the comedic elements
- Daryl Mitchell as Stitch, another key character in the workshop
- Maxwell Simkins as Carter, one of Riley’s children
- Barrett Margolis as Georgia, Carter's sibling
- Jenna Elfman as Eve Drake, a choreographer and dance studio owner
- Brenda Song as Caitlyn, Riley’s high school classmate and now the assistant principal
Trailer of Shifting Gears season 1
In a 30-second clip of the Shifting Gears season 1 trailer, Matt is seen asking if the car rolling into his shop was the GTO he built 15 years ago. His estranged daughter Riley climbs out of the car. After years of estrangement, Riley arrives with her children and asks for a place to stay while deciding what to do.
The emotional, funny reunion sets the tone for the series. Set in Matt's beloved car workshop, the brief but engaging promo shows this fractured family's struggles and growth.
Shifting Gears season 1 premieres on January 8, 2025.
