The BEST episodes of Shifting Gears

Every episode of Shifting Gears ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shifting Gears!

Matt, a headstrong widower, is the owner of a classic car workshop. When his separated daughter and teenage children arrive at his house, the real restoration begins.

Last Updated: 3/27/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
Kiss
star
7.65
150 votes

#1 - Kiss

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2025

When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future. Meanwhile, Matt’s feud with Eve flares up once again after she damages his car.

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Career
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7.56
170 votes

#2 - Career

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2025

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. Meanwhile, Gabriel mentors Carter’s car project until a more urgent piece of business arises.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Gummies
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7.45
168 votes

#3 - Gummies

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2025

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.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Bob Daily
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Picnic
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7.42
188 votes

#4 - Picnic

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2025

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. Meanwhile, Carter’s need for “me time” sparks a man-to-(almost)-man conversation with Matt.

Directors: John Pasquin
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Valentine’s
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7.40
208 votes

#5 - Valentine’s

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2025

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

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Feraz Ozel
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Grief
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7.39
229 votes

#6 - Grief

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2025

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.

Directors: Danielle Fishel
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Job
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7.38
239 votes

#7 - Job

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2025

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

Directors: John Pasquin
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Jimmy
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7.37
210 votes

#8 - Jimmy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2025

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.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Kevin Hench
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Accomodations
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7.35
271 votes

#9 - Accomodations

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2025

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.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Bob Daily
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Restoration
star
7.10
348 votes

#10 - Restoration

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2025

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.

Directors: John Pasquin
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