Archive · 6 Sep 2025
ABC Orders More 'Shifting Gears' Episodes, Hints at 'Scrubs' Return
ABC is adding more episodes to the comedy show 'Shifting Gears', which stars Tim Allen.
This show currently airs on Wednesdays.
After 'Shifting Gears' finishes its episodes, ABC plans to bring back 'Scrubs', the comedy show, to fill the time slot alongside 'Abbott Elementary'.
The new 'Scrubs' will bring back the original cast members.
The exact schedule is not yet announced, but ABC is getting ready for these changes.
ABC has ordered three additional episodes for the second season of 'Shifting Gears', bringing the total to 13.
The original 'Scrubs' cast will be returning for the reboot.
'Shifting Gears' is currently part of ABC's Wednesday comedy block.
The midseason schedule is not yet announced.
Quinta Brunson's 'Abbott Elementary' will likely be paired with the 'Scrubs' reboot in the comedy block.
- Who
- ABC and the casts of 'Shifting Gears' and the 'Scrubs' reboot.
- What
- ABC ordered 3 additional episodes of 'Shifting Gears' and is expected to air 'Scrubs' in its Wednesday comedy block.
- When
- The midseason, after 'Shifting Gears' completes its run.
- Where
- The ABC network.
- Why
- To fill the Wednesday comedy block with 'Scrubs' alongside 'Abbott Elementary'.
- Show
- Shifting Gears
- Network
- ABC
- Additional Episodes Ordered
- 3
- Total Episodes (Season 2)
- 13
- Starring
- Tim Allen, Kat Dennings
- Scrubs Reboot
- Expected Midseason