Shifting Gears (2025)
Shifting Gears is a 2025 comedy series that centers around Matt, a headstrong widower who owns a classic car restoration workshop. His quiet routine is suddenly upended when his estranged daughter, Riley, and her two teenage children arrive unexpectedly at his doorstep. What begins as an awkward reunion soon turns into a heartwarming, sometimes chaotic, family drama as old tensions surface and new relationships form.
Created by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully, the series combines humor and heartfelt moments, using Matt’s car workshop as a metaphor for the rebuilding of a fractured family. Each episode explores themes of forgiveness, generational differences, and second chances, making it a relatable and entertaining show for a broad audience.
The show stars Tim Allen as Matt, delivering a performance filled with sharp wit and sincere emotion. Kat Dennings plays Riley, a single mother trying to repair her relationship with her father while navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Seann William Scott takes on the role of Gabriel, adding humor and heart to the mix. Supporting characters like Stitch, Carter, and Georgia provide additional charm and comedic relief throughout the series.
Series Details
| Title | Shifting Gears |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Creators | Mike Scully, Julie Thacker-Scully |
| Genre | Comedy |
Main Cast
| Actor | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Allen | Matt | 10 |
| Kat Dennings | Riley | 10 |
| Seann William Scott | Gabriel | 10 |
| Daryl Mitchell | Stitch | 10 |
| Maxwell Simkins | Carter | 10 |
| Barrett Margolis | Georgia | 10 |
| Cynthia Quiles | Frankie | 5 |
| Jenna Elfman | Eve | 3 |
Shifting Gears offers a blend of humor, heart, and family bonding, reminding viewers that sometimes the toughest repairs happen off the shop floor and within our own homes.
