The Best Episodes of Shifting Gears Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(252 votes)

   #1 - Secret

   S2:E110/1/2025

   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.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Bob Daily

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Bob Daily
2. 

   7.3/10(198 votes)

   #2 - Date

   S2:E210/8/2025

   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; Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Lesley Wake Webster

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
3. 

   7.4/10(175 votes)

   #3 - Passion

   S2:E310/15/2025

   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; Matt debates letting go of a piece of the past.

   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Morgan Murphy

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   Director:John Pasquin

   Writer:Morgan Murphy
4. 

   7.3/10(169 votes)

   #4 - Danger

   S2:E410/22/2025

   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.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Dan Levy

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Dan Levy
5. 

   7.4/10(163 votes)

   #5 - Scary

   S2:E510/29/2025

   Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when she wants to sleep over. With Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Feraz Ozel Ellahie

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Feraz Ozel Ellahie
6. 

   7.6/10(166 votes)

   #6 - Loyalty

   S2:E611/5/2025

   Matt's dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy threatens to derail everything.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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7. 

   7.2/10(136 votes)

   #7 - License

   S2:E712/3/2025

   Matt's plan to prove he's the better driving teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired; Riley's two worlds collide as she struggles to keep both her business and family afloat.

   Director:Jody Margolin Hahn

   Writers:Chris Martin, Hanna Stanbridge

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   Director:Jody Margolin Hahn

   Writers:Chris Martin, Hanna Stanbridge
8. 

   7.5/10(150 votes)

   #8 - Nutcracker

   S2:E812/10/2025

   This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn't always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice; Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mum; Carter seeks help with his promposal.

   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Mike Carreon

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   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Mike Carreon
9. 

   7.6/10(82 votes)

   #9 - Dog

   S2:E91/7/2026

   When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into “his” house, Riley starts to wonder if it’s time for her and the kids to find their own place. Meanwhile, Gabe seeks Riley’s advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie.

   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Bob Daily

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   Director:Victor Gonzalez

   Writer:Bob Daily
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    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Friend

    S2:E101/14/2026

    Matt’s reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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