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ABC renews the Scrubs revival for a second season and the multi-cam comedy Shifting Gears for a third season, with Do You Want Kids? not moving forward. The Scrubs revival brings back original cast in recurring/guest roles, while Shifting Gears stars Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. 20th Television remains the studio, signaling ABC’s primetime scripted slate for the 2026–2027 season.
ABC renewed its two sitcoms for the 2026–27 season: the Scrubs revival and the multi‑camera Shifting Gears starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. Shifting Gears was ABC’s top‑rated comedy in linear ratings this season (about 5.4 million viewers) and grows to roughly 7 million per episode with streaming; the Scrubs revival premiered to 9 million cross‑platform viewers in the first seven days and reaches about 11 million in Nielsen’s 35‑day all‑platform tally, making it ABC’s No. 1 comedy among adults 18–49 in linear ratings this season. With these renewals, ABC has greenlit all but one of its current scripted shows for next season.
ABC renewed its remaining comedies Scrubs (Season 2) and Shifting Gears (Season 3) for the 2026-27 season, with no episode counts disclosed; R.J. Decker remains on the bubble at roughly 50-50, as ABC weighs its drama slate and potential budget shifts to possibly order The Rookie: North in addition to the renewals. Do You Want Kids? did not move forward. Both comedies posted solid ratings, with Scrubs delivering strong Live+7 numbers and Shifting Gears topping ABC’s linear comedy viewership, signaling continued strength for the network’s comedy lineup.
Jesse Williams has been cast in a recurring role in the second season of ABC's 'Shifting Gears,' playing Andy, a single dad who frequents Riley’s coffee cart and has romantic interest in her. The show stars Tim Allen and Kat Dennings and follows a car restoration shop owner dealing with family dynamics.
A 'Home Improvement' cast reunion is set to appear on the second season of ABC's 'Shifting Gears,' starring Tim Allen, with Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning guest-starring in an upcoming episode premiering October 1, 2025.
A 'Home Improvement' reunion will appear in the Season 2 premiere of ABC's 'Shifting Gears,' featuring Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning alongside Tim Allen, with their roles kept under wraps. The show follows Matt, a car restoration shop owner, as he navigates family life with his estranged daughter and her kids.
Jenna Elfman is set to return to multi-camera comedy with a recurring role in ABC's new series 'Shifting Gears,' starring Tim Allen. Elfman, known for her role in 'Dharma & Greg,' will play Eve Drake, a choreographer and dance studio owner. The show, produced by 20th Television, will premiere on January 8 and stream on Hulu. This marks Elfman's return to comedy after her recent work in drama series like 'Fear The Walking Dead.'
ABC's midseason lineup for 2025 will feature a mix of new and returning shows, including the Tim Allen-led comedy 'Shifting Gears' and several Hulu series like 'Only Murders in the Building' season two and 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' These additions aim to fill scheduling gaps as some of ABC's regular programming takes a break. The lineup also includes the return of 'Will Trent,' 'The Rookie,' and 'The Bachelor,' along with new episodes of 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' and 'American Idol.'
ABC has announced its 2025 midseason premiere dates for a variety of new and returning shows. Highlights include the series premiere of Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' and the return of popular series like 'The Rookie,' 'American Idol,' and 'The Bachelor.' The network will also broadcast Hulu hits such as 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 2. Other notable premieres include 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' and 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.'
Tim Allen is set to star in a new ABC sitcom called Shifting Gears, and Kat Dennings has been cast as his character's daughter. The show will follow the story of a widowed owner of a car restoration shop whose daughter returns home with her two teenage kids after divorcing her high school sweetheart. The pilot was written by The Simpsons vets and Duncanville co-creators Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully, and with Dennings also serving as a producer, the show is likely to get ordered up.
Tim Allen is set to star in a new ABC sitcom called Shifting Gears, and Kat Dennings has been cast as his character's daughter. The show will follow the story of a widowed owner of a car restoration shop whose daughter, played by Dennings, returns home with her two teenage kids after divorcing her high school sweetheart. The pilot was written by The Simpsons vets and is being produced by a team of sitcom veterans, making it likely to get ordered up. This marks Dennings' first network comedy role since 2 Broke Girls, and she will also serve as a producer for the show.
Kat Dennings is set to star alongside Tim Allen in the ABC comedy pilot "Shifting Gears," playing the role of Riley, Matt's estranged daughter who moves back home with her two kids after getting divorced. The multi-cam pilot follows the story of a widowed classic car restoration shop owner, Matt, as he navigates the challenges of rebuilding his relationship with his daughter. Dennings' return to multi-cam comedy comes after her roles in "Two Broke Girls" and "Dollface," and she is also known for her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tim Allen is set to star in a new multicamera comedy pilot for ABC called "Shifting Gears," playing the role of a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop whose life takes a turn when his estranged daughter and her teenage kids move in with him. The pilot is being produced by the team behind "Last Man Standing" and comes as ABC shifts to a year-round development model, marking the network's first pilot order of 2024.