Four years following the finale of Last Man Standing, Tim Allen returns to network TV in Shifting Gears cast) and her children move in with him.

Shifting Gears broke the record for ABC's most-streamed series premiere, averaging almost 17 million views and beating The Connors' debut in 2018 (via Variety).

Allen's new ABC show Shifting Gears made a strong debut on January 8, 2025, and has garnered great ratings for the network. Unfortunately, it hasn't received the best reviews from critics (it has a 42 percent Rotten Tomatoes score). Nevertheless, audiences are seemingly loving Shifting Gears. If fans are eager for more, though, the good news is that Allen'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 February 1, 2025, all eight seasons and 204 episodes of Home Improvement can 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, as Tim hosted his own home improvement series in the fictional universe — Tool Time. So, essentially, it was a show-within-a-show.

Home Improvement launched 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 as Tim Taylor in Home Improvement in 1995. It's safe to say that the '90s sitcom is a highlight of Allen's career.

Shifting Gears & Home Improvement Share A Lot In Common

Both Are ABC Sitcoms

It has been over 30 years since Home Improvement premiered, and Tim Allen is now back on ABC, starring in a sitcom similar to his first show. Of course, both Home Improvement and Shifting Gears are 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 Improvement and Shifting Gears also share Allen's humor, meaning if viewers love one ABC sitcom, they should check out the other.

Sources: Variety, Rotten Tomatoes