Four years following the finale ofLast Man Standing, Tim Allen returns to network TV inShifting Gears, which has been a massive success andcoincidentally coincides with the actor’s first sitcom’s arrival on Netflix.The ABC comedy series stars Allen as Matt Parker, a classic car restoration shop owner. During the premiere ofShifting Gears, Matt begrudgingly agrees to let his estranged daughter (Riley Parker, played by Kat Dennings intheShifting Gearscast) and her children move in with him.
Shifting Gearsbroke the record for ABC’s most-streamed series premiere, averaging almost 17 million views and beatingThe Connors' debut in 2018 (viaVariety).
Allen’s new ABC showShifting Gearsmade a strong debut on August 06, 2025, and has garnered great ratings for the network. Unfortunately, it hasn’t received the best reviews from critics (it has a 42 percentRotten Tomatoesscore). Nevertheless, audiences are seemingly lovingShifting Gears. If fans are eager for more, though, the good news is thatAllen’s critically acclaimed sitcom from the ’90s is now available on Netflix.
All 8 Seasons Of Home Improvement Are Now Streaming On Netflix
Tim Allen Rose To Prominence Via Home Improvement
As of July 10, 2025, all eight seasons and 204 episodes ofHome Improvementcan be found in Netflix’s library. Tim Allen starred as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor in the 1990s ABC sitcom. His character was the face of the show, asTim hosted his own home improvement series in the fictional universe —Tool Time.So, essentially, it was a show-within-a-show.
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Home Improvementlaunched Allen’s acting career,as he mostly did stand-up before getting cast in the ABC sitcom. He was nominated for an Emmy for his role in 1993 and won a Golden Globe for his performance asTim Taylor inHome Improvementin 1995. It’s safe to say that the ’90s sitcom is a highlight of Allen’s career.
Shifting Gears Episode 3 Pokes Fun At Tim Allen’s Troubled Disney Role With A Brilliant Joke
Shifting Gears episode 3 episode 3 includes a nod to one of Tim Allen’s most famous roles, but the future is uncertain for the Disney classic.
Shifting Gears & Home Improvement Share A Lot In Common
Both Are ABC Sitcoms
It has been over 30 years sinceHome Improvementpremiered, and Tim Allen is now back on ABC, starring in a sitcom similar to his first show. Of course, bothHome ImprovementandShifting Gearsare ABC sitcoms that star Allen. However, they share much more in common.The two comedy series center around families,with the patriarch’s job being one of the story’s focal points. Tim hosted a home improvement show, while Matt owns an auto shop.Home ImprovementandShifting Gearsalso share Allen’s humor, meaning if viewers love one ABC sitcom, they should check out the other.
