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March 3, 2025

Shifting Gears: Kiss (3/19) (Season Finale)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Kiss” (110) (Season Finale) Logline: When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future. Meanwhile, Matt’s feud with Eve flares up once again after she damages his car. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 24, 2025

Shifting Gears: Gummies (3/12)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Gummies” (109) Logline: 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. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 19, 2025

‘Shifting Gears’ Surges to Three-Week High in Multiplatform Viewing Among Total Viewers

Series photos are available here. After three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, “Shifting Gears” surged to a three-week high in Total Viewers (7.05 million), rising over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience by +55% (4.54 million).The show continued to show its strength in Adults 18-49 (1.08 rating), rising +151% over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience (0.43 rating). After three days of viewing on linear, the acclaimed comedy starring Tim Allen, was the No. 1 program of the night in both Total Viewers (5.78 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.57 rating). In fact, the “Shifting Gears” Valentine’s Day episode, featuring special guest star Nancy Travis, led its closest broadcast competition by +54% in Total Viewers (5.78 million vs. 3.76 million for NBC’s “Chicago Med”) and by +21% in Adults 18-49 (0.57 rating vs. 0.47 rating for FOX’s season premiere of “The Masked Singer”). Source: Nielsen, National Live+3 Day Program Ratings and ABC Multiplatform

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 14, 2025

Shifting Gears: Career (3/5)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Career” (108) Logline: Georgia invites Matt and Riley to speak at her school’s Career Day, where playful competition turns tense when Riley learns Georgia is ashamed of her job. Meanwhile, Gabriel mentors Carter’s car project until a more urgent piece of business arises. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 10, 2025

Shifting Gears: Picnic (2/26)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Picnic” (107) Logline: The feud between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab heats up when Matt confronts the owner over a picnic table placed in the shared alleyway. Meanwhile, Carter’s need for “me time” sparks a man-to-(almost)-man conversation with Matt. (TV-14, DL) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 7, 2025

ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings

Series photos are available here. Demonstrating the remarkable power of broadcast and streaming, ABC claims seven of the top 10 broadcast series among Adults 18-49, including the top five: “Shifting Gears” (No. 1 – 2.43 rating), “High Potential” (No. 2 – 2.42 rating), “Abbott Elementary” (No. 3 – 2.26 rating), “The Rookie” (No. 4 – 1.89 rating) and “9-1-1” (No. 5 – 1.81 rating), along with “Will Trent” (No. 9 – 1.34 rating) and “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 10 – 1.32 rating). 20th Television produces all seven shows. Driven by stellar streaming viewership on Hulu and Disney+, three ABC titles more than triple their seven-day linear averages, including “High Potential” (+297% – 2.42 rating vs. 0.61 rating), “Abbott Elementary” (+270% – 2.26 rating vs. 0.61 rating) and “Shifting Gears” (+242% – 2.43 rating vs. 0.71 rating). Among Total Viewers, ABC claims three of the top five broadcast entertainment series this season, including “High Potential” (No. 3 – 11.53 million), “Shifting Gears” (No. 4

Press Release - Ratings

February 7, 2025

Shifting Gears: Valentine’s (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25)

SUNDAY, FEB. 16 10:30-11:00 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Valentine’s” (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) Logline: A Valentine’s Day visit to his late wife’s grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 4, 2025

Shifting Gears: Valentine’s (2/12)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Valentine’s” (106) Logline: A Valentine’s Day visit to his late wife’s grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 3, 2025

Shifting Gears: Jimmy (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 8:31-9:02 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Jimmy” (105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) Logline: Riley’s estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt’s dismay. While Matt struggles to get through to him, Riley finds support in an unexpected place. (TV-PG, DL) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 3, 2025

Shifting Gears: Grief (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 8:00-8:31 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Grief” (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) Logline: When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother’s clothes, she insists Matt hasn’t processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of confidence when he’s put in charge of the shop for a day. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

Shifting Gears

Releases

Shifting Gears: Kiss (3/19) (Season Finale)

Shifting Gears: Gummies (3/12)

‘Shifting Gears’ Surges to Three-Week High in Multiplatform Viewing Among Total Viewers

Shifting Gears: Career (3/5)

Shifting Gears: Picnic (2/26)

ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings

Shifting Gears: Valentine’s (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25)

Shifting Gears: Valentine’s (2/12)

Shifting Gears: Jimmy (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25)

Shifting Gears: Grief (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25)

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