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October 20, 2025

Shifting Gears: Loyalty (10/5)

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Loyalty” (206) Logline: Matt’s dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything. Meanwhile, Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly learns that working with family brews more tension than drinks. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 14, 2025

ABC Wednesday Comedies Return Strong for New Seasons

“Shifting Gears” (8 p.m. ET/PT) “Shifting Gears” cruised back for Season 2 and after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, scored 7.57 million Total Viewers and 1.17 rating among Adults 18-49 — rising over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience by +73% in Total Viewers (vs. 4.37 million) and +234% among Adults 18-49 (vs. 0.35 rating). The acclaimed comedy starring Tim Allen as Matt, the stubborn widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, earned the biggest audience since the show’s Valentine’s Day episode on 2/12/25, rising over the show’s Season 1 finale by +6% in Total Viewers (7.57 million vs. 7.12 million on 3/19/25). “Abbott Elementary” (8:30 p.m. ET/PT) It was back to school with ABC’s award-winning comedy “Abbott Elementary” and after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the Season 5 premiere earned 6.64 million Total Viewers and a 1.90 rating among Adults 18-49, growing by triple digits in Tota

Press Release - Ratings

October 13, 2025

Shifting Gears: Scary (10/29)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Scary” (205) Logline: Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over. With Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 6, 2025

Shifting Gears: Danger (10/22)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Danger” (204) Logline: When a raccoon appears in the Parkers’ yard, Matt sees a chance to teach Carter a lesson about facing his fears. Meanwhile, Riley struggles to navigate the world of dating apps and goes on her first post-divorce date. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

September 29, 2025

Shifting Gears: Passion (10/15)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Passion” (203) Logline: When Carter’s job pays more than Riley’s, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias drops by Parker Customs, and Matt debates letting go of a piece of the past. Lori Greiner guest stars. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

September 22, 2025

Shifting Gears: Date (10/8)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Date” (202) Logline: Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail. Riley befriends the mom of Georgia’s new friend while Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch. LA Dodger Mookie Betts and Lilly Singh guest star. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

September 17, 2025

Shifting Gears: Secret (10/1) (Season Premiere)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Secret” (201) (Season Premiere) Logline: Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group. Meanwhile, Riley struggles with her own “will she or won’t she” about her feelings for Gabe. Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning guest star. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

August 29, 2025

Shifting Gears: Gummies (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/25)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Gummies” (109) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/25) 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. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

August 29, 2025

Shifting Gears: Kiss (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/25)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Kiss” (110) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/25) 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. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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

Shifting Gears

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Shifting Gears: Loyalty (10/5)

ABC Wednesday Comedies Return Strong for New Seasons

Shifting Gears: Scary (10/29)

Shifting Gears: Danger (10/22)

Shifting Gears: Passion (10/15)

Shifting Gears: Date (10/8)

Shifting Gears: Secret (10/1) (Season Premiere)

Shifting Gears: Gummies (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/25)

Shifting Gears: Kiss (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/25)

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

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