‘Shifting Gears’: Will It Be Back For Season 2?
Tim Allen has recently made his return to television with the sitcom Shifting Gears. Fans recently saw the show’s first season air its last episode. Thanks to this, fans are already wondering if there is more to come or if Shifting Gears will be a one-season wonder.
The First Season Of Shifting Gears Recently Came To An End
In the series, Tim Allen plays Matt Parker, a widower who runs an auto shop. At the start of the series, he reluctantly takes in his estranged daughter, Riley, played by Kat Dennings, with her two children.
For many, the series was seen as Allen’s return to television since the end of Last Man Standing. Notably, the more recent series saw him reunite with former co-stars Nancy Travis and Jay Leno, both of whom made guest appearances. In addition, the series features Seann William Scott, Daryl Chill Mitchell, and Jenna Elfman.
The series with a season of 10 episodes. The first episode came out on January 8, 2025. The tenth episode recently aired on March 19, 2025. With the first season coming to an end, fans are wondering if a second season could be on the horizon.
At this time, there is no official word on the series getting renewed for a second season. However, TV Fanatic listed a renewal as being “likely.”
Tim Allen Himself Has Also Talked About Working On Shifting Gears
As the publication continued, there is currently “no reason to believe it won’t be a part of the network’s 2025-2026 slate.” While nothing has been confirmed, fans of the series can at least be a little more hopeful the show isn’t going away anytime soon.
In addition, with The Conners coming to an end, there is going to be plenty of room for the new show. In addition, the publication called it “a great companion for Abbott Elementary.”
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Notably, the publication wasn’t being generous. A few other shows on the lineup were listed as “Could Go Either Way” when it came to possible renewals.
In addition, it seems like the series is doing well in the ratings. It has currently pulled in around 4.6 million viewers with a 0.43 rating in the demo.
It also helps that Tim Allen is known for his long-running sitcoms. Home Improvement lasted from 1991 to 1999. Similarly, Last Man Standing lasted from 2011 to 2021. Notably, the latter show also saw a switch in networks, going to Fox after finishing its ABC run.
Seeing the show resonate with fans, Allen also talked about filiming in front of a live audience. According to USA Today, Allen shared, “Back in the day, this is how it was, you rehearsed it and shot it in front of real people, and I love that.”
“In the movies, OK maybe I make the crew bust up, but that’s it. Doing ‘Shifting Gears,’ I get to aim for the whole audience plus the crew. There’s nothing like it.”
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