The 2025 television lineup has brought Tim Allen back into the realm of sitcoms with the debut of “Shifting Gears,” a series that quickly emerged as a fierce competitor on Wednesday evenings. Alongside fellow sitcom veteran Kat Dennings, Allen’s show appears to be on its way to securing a Season 2 renewal very soon. In the meantime, ABC has some exciting news for fans of “Last Man Standing“: one of Allen’s previous cast members is set to appear in his new series. Get ready for Jay Leno to join “Shifting Gears,” where it’s likely he’ll engage in some entertaining classic car conversation!
Indeed, the ex-host of “The Tonight Show” will team up with Tim Allen once more on a sitcom, marking him as the second significant cast member from “Last Man Standing” to reconnect with the “Home Improvement” veteran on ABC. The news about Nancy Travis’ casting was shared weeks prior. Unlike Travis, however, Leno won’t be joining as a new character. Instead, he will make a special appearance, portraying himself in an episode where he takes his car to Parker Customs for some repairs. Given Leno’s real-life passion for classic cars, it’s likely that this storyline will involve automotive issues.
It’s likely that Leno won’t reappear in the show Shifting Gears like he did in Last Man Standing, but it will be intriguing to watch him return to the sitcom world. I can’t wait to see how Jay Leno and Tim Allen’s character, Matt Parker, interact with each other. The episode featuring Leno is titled “Gummies” and will air as Episode 9 of Season 1 on March 12, according to ABC. Here’s a sneak peek at what the episode might offer:
Riley’s shocked when she discovers cannabis candies in Carter’s pocket, leading to unexpected suggestions from Matt. Simultaneously, Eve unwittingly gets Gabriel and Stitch into trouble by requesting they contribute to a charity auction.
In this episode description, no specifics are given about what prompts Jay Leno’s visit to Matt’s garage or why one of his classic cars is there. This leads me to speculate that the appearance might be brief, serving as an exciting addition to the episode instead of a significant role for Leno himself. Whatever the circumstances behind Leno and Matt’s encounter, it promises to evoke nostalgia for fans of Last Man Standing. As with Shifting Gears, you can watch Last Man Standing on Hulu with a subscription.
Almost a month from when Leno’s casting news broke, streaming “Last Man Standing” offers an excellent chance to enjoy the comedic banter between the former talk show host and Tim Allen in a sitcom setting. Meanwhile, for those eagerly awaiting more of the “Shifting Gears” team, don’t forget to tune into ABC on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET for fresh episodes before “Abbott Elementary.
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2025-02-12 03:37