Tim Allen Hosts 'Shifting Gears' Season 2 Premiere Featuring 'Home Improvement' Reunion on ABC

Tim Allen's ABC sitcom "Shifting Gears" returned for its second season, premiering on October 1, 2025, with a nostalgic twist as former co-stars from his hit shows "Home Improvement" and "Last Man Standing" made guest appearances. The show centers on Allen's character Matt Parker, a widower running an auto repair shop and navigating grief, with the season exploring new challenges including Matt unknowingly driving with an expired license, creating comedic tension. Nancy Travis reprises her role as a friend who connects Matt to a grief counseling group, bringing in familiar faces and deepening the show's emotional themes. The cast has hinted at surprises and twists this season, with Jenna Elfman and Kat Dennings teasing exciting developments and a dynamic akin to a dramatic series but within a sitcom format. Allen also reflected on the possibility of a "Home Improvement" reboot involving the Taylor children, though not all original cast members are interested. "Shifting Gears" airs on ABC and streams on Hulu, continuing to blend humor with heartfelt storytelling about loss, family, and moving forward.