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Shifting Gears (TV series)

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Shifting Gears
GenreSitcom
Created byJulie Thacker Scully
&
Mike Scully
ShowrunnerMichelle Nader
Starring
Music byTony Kanal
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • John Pasquin
  • Richard Baker
  • Rick Messina
  • Marty Adelstein
  • Becky Clements
  • Tim Allen
  • John Amodeo
  • Julie Thacker Scully
  • Mike Scully
  • Michelle Nader
  • Bob Daily
  • Jim Patterson
Producers
  • Anastasia Stanecki
  • Kat Dennings
CinematographyDonald A. Morgan
Editors
  • Pamela Marshall
  • Scott Ashby
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 8, 2025 (2025-01-08) –
present (present)

Shifting Gears is an American sitcom television series starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings for ABC from 20th Television. It premiered on January 8, 2025.[1]

Premise

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A widower who runs an auto shop reluctantly takes in his estranged daughter and her two children.[2]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest stars

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Episodes

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No.Title [10]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [10]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Restoration"John PasquinJulie Thacker Scully & Mike ScullyJanuary 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)1ZHF016.10[11]
2"Accomodations"John PasquinBob DailyJanuary 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)1ZHF034.56[12]
3"Job"John PasquinJim PattersonJanuary 22, 2025 (2025-01-22)1ZHF024.61[13]
4"Grief"Danielle FishelMorgan MurphyJanuary 29, 2025 (2025-01-29)1ZHF044.28[14]
5"Jimmy"TBATBAFebruary 5, 2025 (2025-02-05)TBATBD
6"Valentine's"TBATBAFebruary 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)TBATBD

Production

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A pilot episode was ordered in March 2024 made by 20th Television and written by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully.[15] The project was given a series order by ABC in July 2024. It is from the studio 20th Television and starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully were involved in the pilot but left the project. Allen executive produces with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina and pilot director John Pasquin.[16] Michelle Nader joined as showrunner and executive producer in September 2024.[17] Dennings is also a producer. Jim Patterson, Bob Daily and John Amodeo also executive produce.[18]

Seann William Scott joined the cast of the series in October 2024. Also in the cast for the series are Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis.[19] In November 2024, Brenda Song was cast to guest star.[7] In December 2024, Jenna Elfman joined the cast in a recurring role.[6]

Shifting Gears is filmed at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.[20]

The series premiered on ABC on January 8, 2025.[1]

Reception

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Critical response

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 42% approval rating with an average rating of 3.3/10, based on 12 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Shifting Gears has a formidable pair of sitcom stars in Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, but flavorless characters and flat jokes keep their new comedic vehicle stuck in neutral."[21] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 49 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[22]

Ratings

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The premiere of Shifting Gears on January 8, 2024, set an audience record for ABC, amassing nearly 17 million multi-platform viewers in its first seven days across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms.[23][24] This marks a 173% increase over its same-day audience of 6.2 million.[25] The episode also garnered around 12.5 million viewers without counting linear encores, still up 101% from the same-day audience, making it ABC's strongest series debut since The Conners in 2018 and the broadcaster's most-watched streaming debut to date.[26]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Shifting Gears
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)		 Ref.
1 "Restoration" January 8, 2025 0.7/8 6.10 0.2 1.28 0.8 7.38 [11]
2 "Accomodations" January 15, 2025 0.4/5 4.56 0.2 1.59 0.6 6.15 [12]
3 "Job" January 22, 2025 0.5/6 4.61 TBD TBD TBD TBD [13]
4 "Grief" January 29, 2025 0.4/5 4.28 TBD TBD TBD TBD [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b Webb Mitovich, Matt (November 11, 2024). "ABC Sets Midseason Dates for Rookie, Will Trent, Tim Allen Comedy; 15-Week Break Ahead for Thursday Dramas". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (May 21, 2024). "Tim Allen Comedy Pilot 'Shifting Gears' Casts Maxwell Simkins & Barrett Margolis". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Tim Allen Shares New Details About His Shifting Gears Sitcom Character
  4. ^ Shifting Gears Review: Tim Allen's New ABC Show Is Good... If You Love Tim Allen
  5. ^ CYNTHIA QUILES - SAG-AFTRA
  6. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 12, 2024). "Jenna Elfman Joins ABC's 'Shifting Gears' In Return To Multi-Camera Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Petski, Denise (November 18, 2024). "Brenda Song Reunites With Kat Dennings In Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' ABC Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Shifting Gears Showrunner Confirms Important Character Introduction & Teases "Antagonistic Relationship" With Tim Allen's Matt
  9. ^ Tim Allen’s ‘Last Man Standing’ Wife Nancy Travis Joins His ABC Sitcom ‘Shifting Gears’ in Guest Role (Exclusive)
  10. ^ a b "Shows A-Z - shifting gears on abc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 10, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: Shifting Gears Delivers Solid Debut on ABC, Abbott Elementary Hits Regularly-Scheduled Time Slot-High in 18-49 with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Crossover". Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 16, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: President Biden's Farewell Address Attracts Audience of Over 20 Million Across Four Broadcast Networks and Three Cable News Outlets". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 23, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: 'Chicago' Drama Trio Gives NBC the Prime Time Win". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 30, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC Tops Prime Time with One Chicago Crossover". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  15. ^ Schneider, Michael (March 6, 2024). "Tim Allen Plots Another Return to ABC, Which Orders Comedy Pilot 'Shifting Gears'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Porter, Rick (July 29, 2024). "Tim Allen Comedy 'Shifting Gears' Nabs Series Order at ABC". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 25, 2024). "Michelle Nader Joins ABC's 'Shifting Gears' As Showrunner As She Inks Overall Deal With 20th Television". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 16, 2024). "Tim Allen, Kat Dennings ABC Comedy 'Shifting Gears' Casts Seann William Scott". Variety. Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2024). "Seann William Scott Joins Tim Allen & Kat Dennings In ABC Comedy Series 'Shifting Gears'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  20. ^ "Shifting Gears - FAQ". 1iota.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  21. ^ "Shifting Gears: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  22. ^ "Shifting Gears: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  23. ^ Manfredi, Loree Seitz and Lucas (January 17, 2025). "'Shifting Gears' With Tim Allen Becomes ABC's Best Series Launch in 6 Years With 17 Million Viewers | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  24. ^ Schneider, Michael (January 18, 2025). "Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' Is Now ABC's Most-Streamed Series Premiere Ever". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  25. ^ Zaccaria, Alexis (January 18, 2025). "Tim Allen's Sitcom Sets 6-Year Viewership Record For ABC Despite 42% RT Score". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  26. ^ Campione, Katie (January 18, 2025). "'Shifting Gears' Premiere Scores Record Streaming Audience For ABC, Up 173% In 7 Days Of Viewing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
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