Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears centers on Matt, a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
Surprise
S02E13Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship.
Episode Chronology
Track the release cadence
Tracking 46 episodes across 2 seasons
Restoration
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt, the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, is confronted with his most unexpected and challenging project yet when his estranged daughter and her adolescent children come crashing back into his life.
Accommodations
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM ET
Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house.
Job
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Grief
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother's clothes, she insists Matt hasn't processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor; Gabriel faces a crisis of confidence when he's put in charge of…
Jimmy
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Riley's estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt's dismay; Riley finds support in an unexpected place.
Valentine's
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place; Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio.
Picnic
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
The feud between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab heats up when Matt confronts the owner over a picnic table placed in the shared alleyway; Carter's need for "me time" sparks a conversation with Matt.
Career
Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Georgia invites Matt and Riley to speak at her school's Career Day, where playful competition turns tense when Riley learns Georgia is ashamed of her job; Gabriel mentors Carter's car project until a more urgent piece…
Gummies
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter's pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt; Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.
Kiss
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future; Matt's feud with Eve flares up once again after she damages his car.
Secret
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group; Riley struggles with her own "will she or won't she" about her feelings for Gabe.
Date
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Passion
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Danger
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
When a raccoon appears in the Parkers' yard, Matt sees a chance to teach Carter a lesson about facing his fears; Riley struggles to navigate the world of dating apps and goes on her first post-divorce date.
Scary
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over; with Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy…
Loyalty
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt's dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything; Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly learns that working with family brews more…
License
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt's plan to prove he's the better driving teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired; Riley's two worlds collide as she struggles to keep both her business and family afloat.
Nutcracker
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn't always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice; Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom; Carter seeks help with his promposal.
Dog
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into "his" house, Riley starts to wonder if it's time for her and the kids to find their own place; Gabe seeks Riley's advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie.
Friend
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt's reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse; Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review.
Toys
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Riley's new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Meanwhile, Matt's toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with working together.
Uncle Sam
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy's singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley.
Surprise
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship.
Principal Cast
Top billed talent
Tim Allen
as Matt Parker
Kat Dennings
as Riley
Daryl Mitchell
as Stitch
Maxwell Simkins
as Carter
Seann William Scott
as Gabe
Barrett Margolis
as Georgia
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Vertali Media Team
Life in the Fast Lane
Shifting Gears brings high-octane energy to the screen with its unique blend of family drama and automotive culture. The series shifts smoothly between heartfelt moments and adrenaline-fuelled sequences.
Rating
Audience Score
Steady engagement with solid reviews.
Based on 1 review
Details
Broadcast Logistics
- Release cadence
- Wednesday @ 8:00 PM ET
- Primary platform
- ABC · United States (US)
- Language
- English
- Format
- Scripted
- Genres
- Comedy
- Episode runtime
- 30 min
- Premiered
- Jan 8, 2025
- Remote status
- Running
- TVMaze weight
- 99
- Official site
- Visit official site
Internal
Pipeline Tracking
- Database ID
- #49
- Internal slug
- shifting-gears
- TVMaze link ID
- 75183
- Added to tracker
- Jan 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET