The essential episodes of Shifting Gears
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Shifting Gears — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Matt, the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, is confronted with his most unexpected and challenging project yet when his estranged daughter and her adolescent children come crashing back into his life.
- 02
Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house.
- 03
Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group; Riley struggles with her own "will she or won't she" about her feelings for Gabe.
- 04
Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail; Riley befriends the mom of Georgia's new friend; Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch.
- 05
When Carter's job pays more than Riley's, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias drops by Parker Customs; Matt debates letting go of a piece of the past.
- 06
When a raccoon appears in the Parkers' yard, Matt sees a chance to teach Carter a lesson about facing his fears; Riley struggles to navigate the world of dating apps and goes on her first post-divorce date.
- 07
Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over; with Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past.
- 08
Matt's dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything; Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly learns that working with family brews more tension than drinks.
- 09
Matt's plan to prove he's the better driving teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired; Riley's two worlds collide as she struggles to keep both her business and family afloat.
- 10
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn't always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice; Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom; Carter seeks help with his promposal.
- 11
When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into "his" house, Riley starts to wonder if it's time for her and the kids to find their own place; Gabe seeks Riley's advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie.
- 12
Matt's reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse; Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review.
- 13
Riley's new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Meanwhile, Matt's toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with working together.
- 14
Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy's singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley.
- 15
Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship.
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