This week on Shifting Gears, a seemingly innocuous picnic table becomes the catalyst for an all-out alleyway war. Matt, never one to back down from a challenge, finds himself locked in a territorial dispute with the owner of Premiere Dance Lab, the business next door. Their shared alleyway has become a battleground, and the picnic table is the latest weapon in their ongoing feud.
The rivalry between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab isn’t new, but this picnic table incident cranks the animosity up to eleven. Expect some classic Matt stubbornness, likely fueled by grief and a general resistance to change. The situation seems ripe for some over-the-top reactions and petty squabbles, the kind that make Shifting Gears so reliably amusing.
Meanwhile, Carter’s quest for some much-needed “me time” leads to an unexpected encounter with Matt. Could this be the moment these two finally have a real heart-to-heart? The potential for some actual character development is there, though whether they’ll seize the opportunity is another matter entirely. Knowing Matt, he’ll probably find a way to turn even the most sincere conversation into a competition.
Shifting Gears airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on ABC.
