ABC Unveils Shifting Gears Season 2 Trailer, Reuniting Tim Allen with Home Improvement Cast

ABC dropped the official Season 2 trailer for Shifting Gears online today, September 17, 2025, reuniting Tim Allen with Richard Karn, Debbe Dunning and Patricia Richardson ahead of its October 1 premiere.

Key Reunion: The trailer highlights the first on-screen gathering of the original Home Improvement Tool Time trio in over two decades.

Nostalgia and New Storylines: While nods to Tim “The Toolman” Taylor’s iconic catchphrases abound, the season will also explore Matt’s evolving garage business and family dynamics.

Premiere Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, October 1, 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
  • Streaming: Available next day on Hulu

Guest Stars and Supporting Cast:

  • Gabriel Iglesias makes a special guest appearance as a rival mechanic.
  • Lori Greiner appears in a cameo role as a business investor.
  • Regulars include Kat Dennings as Riley and Daryl Chill Mitchell as Stitch.

The trailer’s release marks ABC’s full marketing rollout for the sitcom’s sophomore season, which blends new comedic arcs with callbacks to one of television’s most beloved family comedies.