US EditionTim Allen Puts Things in 'Reverse,' Features Familiar Friends in Season Debut of 'Shifting Gears'
Season 2 of Shifting Gears focuses on Matt’s journey through grief and romance while reuniting Tim Allen with sitcom veterans from his previous series.
- On Oct. 1, Shifting Gears premieres its second season on ABC, with Tim Allen returning as the lead and episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
- Matt Parker, character played by Tim Allen, is a widower who runs the auto restoration shop while the show's focus on mourning and moving on drives season 2.
- Tension between friends and lovers propels several of the season's early scenes as Riley wrestles with confessing feelings to Gabe and Matt admits he didn’t text Eve over the summer, leading to a sexually charged reunion.
- Writers are steering Tim Allen into a romance this season, and critical reception notes the show's potential longevity due to its star-powered lineup.
- The show shifts tone, favoring character development over earlier comedic rants, featuring Home Improvement and Last Man Standing veterans, while fans hope Nancy Travis as Charlotte returns.
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Tim Allen puts things in 'reverse,' features familiar friends in season debut of 'Shifting Gears'
Tim Allen invited his former co-stars from "Home Improvement" and "Last Man Standing" to guest star in the season two premiere of the ABC sitcom "Shifting Gears."
Debbe Dunning asked Tim Allen to bring her onto 'Shifting Gears' for 'Home Improvement' reunion
"This is what our viewers have wanted for almost 30 years." ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Tim Allen and Debbe Dunning in 'Home Improvement'Key pointsDebbe Dunning says that she asked her Home Improvement costar Tim Allen to find a part for her on his new show Shifting Gears.The actress reunited with Allen and their former costars Richard Karn and Patricia Richardson on the show's season 2 premiere.Dunning also…
Nancy Travis Calls Tim Allen a 'Slut' in 'Shifting Gears' Season 2 Premiere
Season 2 of Shifting Gears started off strong after Nancy Travis poked fun at Tim Allen‘s love life with Jenna Elfman. During the Wednesday, October 1, premiere, Matt (Allen) prepared to reunite with Eve (Elfman) three months after their kiss. The only problem? Matt didn’t text Eve since she made a move, which left her assuming he wasn’t interested. Matt’s actual issue was nerves about moving on following his wife’s death. Enter Matt’s season 1 …
'Shifting Gears' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Are New Episodes Coming Out?
Start your engines folks, ABC is revving up Season 2 of the hit sitcom “Shifting Gears.” Tim Allen and Kat Dennings are back as a father-daughter duo re-navigating their relationship after she moves back in with her young son. But Season 2 promises to shake up the familiar dynamics, with Jenna Elfman bringing unexpected romance to Allen’s widower. The second season also promises a “Home Improvement” reunion, along with several more guest stars, …
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Tim Allen teases the cars, romance coming in 'Shifting Gears' season 2
Tim Allen in ‘Shifting Gears.’ (Disney/Raymond Liu) Tim Allen is back in season 2 of his sitcom Shifting Gears. The actor is no stranger to working on an ABC sitcom, known for his previous roles on Home Improvement and Last Man Standing. He joked to ABC Audio back in May that his passion used to be tools, and then it was outdoor equipment, and now it’s landed on cars with this new series. He also teased some of what car fans can expect in season…
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