Overview

• ABC ordered three additional episodes for Shifting Gears Season 2, lifting the count from 10 to 13 but short of a typical full-season pickup.
• Season 2 is reported to premiere Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8/7c on ABC, maintaining its slot at the start of the Wednesday comedy block.
• Industry coverage indicates the Scrubs revival with original cast members Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley is likely to take over at midseason, though ABC has not finalized the schedule.
• The season will feature reunion guest spots from Home Improvement alums Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning in the premiere, with Nancy Travis also returning.
• ABC’s decision follows the show’s strong freshman performance, with Shifting Gears ranking No. 5 among the network’s scripted series last season.