Shifting Gears Season 2 Episode 6 “Loyalty” – Matt’s Dream Build Becomes a Nightmare

The garage gets messy — and not just with motor oil — in Shifting Gears Season 2 Episode 6, titled “Loyalty.” Airing Wednesday, November 5 (8:00–8:30 PM EST) on ABC, the episode finds Matt’s latest car restoration project spiraling out of control as tensions rise between his mechanic and an important client.

At the same time, family and business collide when Riley hires her son Carter to help out at her coffee shop — and quickly learns that working with family brings more stress than success. With misunderstandings, heated exchanges, and a few heartfelt moments along the way, this episode reminds fans that in both the garage and at home, loyalty doesn’t come easy.

Fans can stream the episode the next day on Hulu.

When Business Gets Personal

In “Loyalty,” Matt (Tim Allen) is thrilled to land his dream project — a high-profile classic car build that could elevate his shop’s reputation. But when a disagreement between Stitch (Daryl “Chill” Mitchell) and the client gets ugly, Matt’s big opportunity quickly turns into a nightmare under the hood. Forced to step in and play peacemaker, Matt must decide whether to defend his loyal crew or protect his business’s future.

Meanwhile, Riley (Kat Dennings) learns that hiring family might not be as simple as she hoped. When her son Carter (Maxwell Simkins) joins her coffee business, he brings more complications than caffeine. Their lighthearted partnership takes a turn when differing priorities and clashing personalities threaten to boil over. Through the chaos, Riley realizes that family bonds are tested most when money and pride mix.

About the Series

Created by and starring Tim Allen, Shifting Gears is a heartfelt and hilarious ABC comedy that proves the hardest rebuilds aren’t always made of metal. The series follows Matt, a stubborn, widowed classic car restorer whose well-oiled life is thrown off balance when his estranged daughter Riley (Kat Dennings) and her kids move back home. Together, they discover that second chances require more than horsepower — they require heart.

Blending sharp humor, family drama, and old-school automotive grit, Shifting Gears continues to win fans for its mix of Tim Allen’s trademark wit and genuine emotional depth. Season 2 builds on that foundation with new challenges, deeper relationships, and plenty of laughs from the repair shop to the family kitchen.

Shifting Gears Cast

Tim Allen as Matt
Kat Dennings as Riley
Seann William Scott as Gabriel
Daryl “Chill” Mitchell as Stitch
Maxwell Simkins as Carter
Barrett Margolis as Georgia

Production Team

Shifting Gears is executive produced by Tim Allen, Michelle Nader, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina, John Pasquin, Jim Patterson, Bob Daily, and John Amodeo. Kat Dennings also serves as a producer. The ABC comedy is produced by 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios.

Call to Action

Check out the photos from Shifting Gears Season 2 Episode 6 “Loyalty” for a sneak peek at Matt’s chaotic new car project, Riley’s coffee shop showdown, and the hilarious family moments that drive the show’s heart.

Stream the episode next day on Hulu, and stay tuned for more under-the-hood drama from ABC’s hit comedy Shifting Gears.