Tim Allen Returns to ABC with Shifting Gears

Tim Allen is set to return to ABC with a new sitcom titled 'Shifting Gears', which has received a series order for 2025. He will star as Matt, a widowed car restoration shop owner who reconnects with his estranged daughter Riley, played by Kat Dennings, and her children. The series, written and produced by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully, aims to capture the charm of Allen's earlier hits like 'Home Improvement'. Alongside Allen and Dennings, the cast includes Daryl “Chill” Mitchell as a mechanic and other young actors portraying Riley's kids. The show marks Allen's first sitcom since 'Last Man Standing' ended in 2021 and is anticipated to fill the sitcom void at ABC. Fans are eager to see if 'Shifting Gears' can replicate the success of Allen's previous sitcoms.