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Shifting Gears S2E9 — Dog
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Shifting Gears•Season 2•Episode 9

Dog

7.4/10 · 244 votesJan 7, 202622 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byVictor Gonzalez
Written byBob Daily

Seasons2

Season 2 Episodes13

Cast6

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Matt Parker

Kat Dennings

Kat Dennings

Riley Parker

Seann William Scott

Seann William Scott

Gabriel

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell

Stitch

Maxwell Simkins

Maxwell Simkins

Carter

Barrett Margolis

Barrett Margolis

Georgia

Crew2

B

Bob Daily

Writer

Victor Gonzalez

Victor Gonzalez

Director

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Episode Summary

"Dog" is episode 9 of Shifting Gears season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 244 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Victor Gonzalez and written by Bob Daily, it aired on January 7, 2026.