Tim Allen Plans Home Improvement Reunion On Shifting Gears Season 2

Tim Allen is reuniting with three of his Home Improvement co-stars—Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning—in the season 2 premiere of his ABC sitcom Shifting Gears, airing October 1, 2025. The trio will appear to support Allen’s character, Matt Parker, in an unexpected way, though specific character details have not been disclosed, adding an element of surprise and nostalgia for fans of the 1990s hit. Home Improvement ran for eight seasons, with Richardson, Karn, and Dunning playing key roles alongside Allen, and this reunion marks their first on-screen appearance together with him in years. The season 2 cast also includes Kat Dennings, Seann William Scott, Nancy Travis, and Jenna Elfman, with Travis and Elfman returning in recurring roles. This reunion is seen as a nostalgic callback that enriches the new season, blending Allen’s past sitcom legacy with his current work. The collaboration builds on previous partnerships, such as Allen and Karn’s history channel projects and guest appearances on Last Man Standing.