ScreenRantpresents an exclusive clip fromShifting Gearsseason 1, episode 9, airing Wednesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. “Gummies” is the last installment before the finale, and features the return of guest starJenna Elfmanas Eve. The official synopsis reads: “Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.”
InScreenRant’sabove sneak peek, Eve asks Matt to donate to a local auction but is quickly shot down. The pair exchange their typical insults, with the comedic dynamic already a highlight of ABC’s new sitcom.Led by Tim Allen as Mattand Kat Dennings as Riley, the series also stars Seann William Scott, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis.
Shifting Gears Episode 7 Introduces Matt’s Feud With Eve
Eve Owns The Dance Studio Across From Parker Customs
Eve is first introduced inShifting Gearsseason 1, episode 7as the “spirited choreographer” and owner of the dance studio across from Matt’s shop. Viewers learn about their feud when Eve gets a picnic table for the property, but tension has existed between them for a long time. Matt complains about her stealing his parking spot, blocking the shop’s entrance, and blasting disruptive music throughout the day. He believes the picnic table is Eve’s way of claiming their shared space, leading to their first onscreen confrontation.
Their rivalry is made even more entertaining by Riley’s involvement, who works at the studio as Eve’s receptionist.When speaking withScreenRant, Jenna Elfman points out that Riley has no issues standing up to her father and could end up on either side of the argument. Despite their current dislike of one another, there’s no denying the characters' chemistry. Elfman teases that “sparks can be friendly and unfriendly,” and “the lines could get blurry.”
Shifting Gears’ Emmy-Nominated Sitcom Star Breaks Down Tim Allen Reunion & Her “Dynamic, Strong” Character
EXCLUSIVE: Shifting Gears' Emmy-nominated sitcom star Jenna Elfman breaks down her reunion with Tim Allen, examining her “dynamic, strong” character.
No matterwhat shape their relationship takes, Matt and Eve’s comedic interactions offer another reason to tune into the hit sitcom.Shifting Gearsis ranked among the top 5 broadcast series for the 2024–2025 season, averaging an impressive 11.4 million views per episode over a 7-day period. ABC has not yet confirmed the show’s future, but given its overwhelming success, a renewal is likely.
New episodes ofShifting Gearsair Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears is a drama about Matt, a widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. Matt’s estranged daughter Riley and her teenage children move into his home, challenging him to rebuild both familial and personal connections.
