Shifting Gears

The Worst Episodes of Shifting Gears

Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Every episode of Shifting Gears ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Shifting Gears!

Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house,...
Episodes
9
Avg. Rating
7.2
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
6.6
6.9
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  1. 6.6/10(462 votes)

    #1 - Restoration

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. 6.9/10(336 votes)

    #2 - Accommodations

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    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Bob Daily
  3. 7.0/10(155 votes)

    #3 - Picnic

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    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.0/10(122 votes)

    #4 - Career

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Maya Ayele
  5. 7.1/10(256 votes)

    #5 - Job

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  6. 7.1/10(228 votes)

    #6 - Grief

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  8. 7.2/10(207 votes)

    #7 - Jimmy

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(210 votes)

    #8 - Valentine's

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    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.9/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Gummies

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

Worst Episodes Summary

"Restoration" is the worst rated episode of "Shifting Gears". It scored 6.6/10 based on 462 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by Mike Scully, Julie Thacker, it aired on 1/8/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Accommodations".