Unlocking the Secrets to Streaming Tim Allen’s Exciting New Series, ‘Shifting Gears’

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Tim Allen is donning his tool belt once again for his comeback to television in Shifting Gears, a fresh sitcom debuting on ABC.

Allen takes on the role of Matt, a headstrong widower who manages a vintage automobile restoration business. “He finds himself facing his most unforeseen and demanding undertaking when his distant daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), along with her teenage children (Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis), unexpectedly re-enter his life,” according to the series’ description.

At a Glance: Viewing Shifting Gears Online

Shifting Gears features Daryl “Chill” Mitchell as Ed and Sean William Scott as Gabriel. This series signifies Allen’s comeback to ABC, which previously hosted the iconic ’90s sitcom Home Improvement (which aired for eight seasons) and the nine-season drama Last Man Standing. Check out the full trailer below.

Continue reading to find out how to view Shifting Gears online both with and without cable, including free options.

How to View Shifting Gears: Premiere Date and Episode Release Timeline

Shifting Gears is set to premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available for streaming starting the next day on Hulu. The inaugural season consists of 11 episodes, and the finale is scheduled for March 19.

Viewing Shifting Gears Online

Shifting Gears will be available every Thursday (the day after episodes air on television) beginning Jan. 9 on Hulu. The most straightforward method to stream the series is through a Hulu subscription, which starts at $9.99 per month. New subscribers may access Shifting Gears for free with a 30-day trial for Hulu’s ad-supported basic plan; find further details here.

Individuals with an existing cable subscription can view the show online by logging into ABC.com or the ABC app using their TV provider details, which include traditional and streaming services like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity, among others.

Cord-cutters can watch Shifting Gears live online without standard cable using any streaming service that carries ABC, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and more. Explore some of the finest possibilities that offer free trials and special promotions.