Tim Allen’s New Sitcom Finally Gets Release Date

Sun Nov 17 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Tim Allen’s New Sitcom “Shifting Gears” to Premiere on ABC

**LOS ANGELES** – ABC has announced its mid-season lineup, highlighting the premiere of Tim Allen’s new sitcom, “Shifting Gears,” alongside returning favorites. The new series, co-starring Kat Dennings, will debut on Wednesday, January 8th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, leading off the network’s Wednesday night programming.

“Shifting Gears” follows Allen as a widowed car restoration shop owner attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Dennings) and her two teenage children after they move into his home. Early images and comments from Allen and Dennings suggest a blend of Allen’s classic comedic style and Dennings’ unique comedic flair. The show aims to appeal to both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.

ABC’s mid-season lineup also includes the return of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” (Season 2), “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” Allen expressed his excitement about the new project on social media, generating enthusiastic responses from fans. Both Allen and Dennings have expressed confidence in the show’s potential to resonate with audiences.