The Best Episodes of Shifting Gears Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.6/10(695 votes)

   #1 - Restoration

   S1:E11/8/2025

   Widowed car restoration shop owner Matt is forced to confront his estranged daughter, when she and her children move in with him, creating a major upheaval in his life as he navigates the challenges or reconnecting with his family while restoring classic cars in his garage.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writers:Mike Scully, Julie Thacker

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writers:Mike Scully, Julie Thacker
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   6.9/10(533 votes)

   #2 - Accommodations

   S1:E21/15/2025

   Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house, where he's unsettled to learn about the "accommodations" made for his grandson's anxiety. Meanwhile, Riley reconnects with Caitlin, a former classmate, and sets her up with Gabriel.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Bob Daily

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Bob Daily
3. 

   7.1/10(445 votes)

   #3 - Job

   S1:E31/22/2025

   Riley, desperate for work, reluctantly takes a job at Matt's shop; Gabriel and Stitch secretly stray from Matt's vision on a high-stakes restomod project.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Jim Patterson

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Jim Patterson
4. 

   7.2/10(420 votes)

   #4 - Grief

   S1:E41/29/2025

   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.

   Director:Danielle Fishel

   Writer:Morgan Murphy

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   Director:Danielle Fishel

   Writer:Morgan Murphy
5. 

   7.2/10(404 votes)

   #5 - Jimmy

   S1:E52/5/2025

   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.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Kevin Hench

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Kevin Hench
6. 

   7.7/10(419 votes)

   #6 - Valentine's

   S1:E62/12/2025

   A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place; Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.2/10(349 votes)

   #7 - Picnic

   S1:E72/26/2025

   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; Carter's need for "me time" sparks a conversation with Matt.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.2/10(336 votes)

   #8 - Career

   S1:E83/5/2025

   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; Gabriel mentors Carter's car project until a more urgent piece of business arises.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Maya Ayele

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Maya Ayele
9. 

   7.6/10(344 votes)

   #9 - Gummies

   S1:E93/12/2025

   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.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Bob Daily

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Bob Daily
10. 

    7.5/10(342 votes)

    #10 - Kiss

    S1:E103/19/2025

    Riley is torn between her past and her future.

    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Pasquin

    Writer:Unknown