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JamesG · 09-11-2025, 09:33 PM

Fall TV Preview 2025: Shifting Gears
Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 8/7c (ABC)

When Season 2 begins, Riley is officially divorced from Jimmy — and setting her sights on a new relationship.

“She is going to make an attempt to give it a shot with Gabe,” showrunner Michelle Nader tells TVLine. Of course, nothing’s ever that easy: “There’s a lot of will they/won’t they this season.”

Eventually, Riley’s brother Sam — whom Nader calls a “linchpin” in the Riley/Gabe relationship — will be introduced.

“He’s best friends with Gabe, and he’s going to see that there’s something going on there.”

Riley will also venture out and explore a new career — and it’s a choice that draws “really strong” opinions from Matt in Episode 3.

While Nader is hesitant to reveal Riley’s career path, she will say this much: “It’s something that will involve what she loves the most and keep her near the garage. When you see what it is, you’ll be, like, ‘Oh yeah, that makes sense.'”

BONUS SPOILER!:

In the premiere, we’ll quickly discover that Eve (Jenna Elfman) has been on tour all summer — and she and Matt have had no communication since their kiss.

“It’s a fun reentry into their volatile, sexy, antagonistic relationship,” Nader says. “It’s going to lead to something this season that I think is going to be very fun to watch.”

https://tvline.com/lists/2025-fall-t...ears-season-2/

TMC · 09-18-2025, 08:52 PM

Shifting Gears Season 2 Has To Fix This Unconvincing Storyline Or It Just Won't Work

A near-kiss in the Shifting Gears season 1 finale left fans questioning the authenticity of this budding romance, although season 2 can make it work.

09-11-2025, 09:33 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	"Shifting Gears" Season 2 Preview Fall TV Preview 2025: Shifting Gears Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 8/7c (ABC) When Season 2 begins, Riley is officially divorced from Jimmy — and setting her sights on a new relationship. “She is going to make an attempt to give it a shot with Gabe,” showrunner Michelle Nader tells TVLine. Of course, nothing’s ever that easy: “There’s a lot of will they/won’t they this season.” Eventually, Riley’s brother Sam — whom Nader calls a “linchpin” in the Riley/Gabe relationship — will be introduced. “He’s best friends with Gabe, and he’s going to see that there’s something going on there.” Riley will also venture out and explore a new career — and it’s a choice that draws “really strong” opinions from Matt in Episode 3. While Nader is hesitant to reveal Riley’s career path, she will say this much: “It’s something that will involve what she loves the most and keep her near the garage. When you see what it is, you’ll be, like, ‘Oh yeah, that makes sense.'” BONUS SPOILER!: In the premiere, we’ll quickly discover that Eve (Jenna Elfman) has been on tour all summer — and she and Matt have had no communication since their kiss. “It’s a fun reentry into their volatile, sexy, antagonistic relationship,” Nader says. “It’s going to lead to something this season that I think is going to be very fun to watch.” https://tvline.com/lists/2025-fall-t...ears-season-2/

09-18-2025, 08:52 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	Shifting Gears Season 2 Has To Fix This Unconvincing Storyline Or It Just Won't Work A near-kiss in the Shifting Gears season 1 finale left fans questioning the authenticity of this budding romance, although season 2 can make it work.