Tim Allen’s ‘Shifting Gears’ Is Now ABC’s Most-Streamed Series Premiere Ever

Tim Allen’s latest ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears” is seeing a surge in its viewership ratings. As per ABC, it has become the most-watched premiere series on their streaming platform up to now, with the first seven days of views coming from both Hulu and the Hulu section of Disney+.

According to Alphabet net data, the premiere episode of “Shifting Gears,” which aired on January 8, has amassed nearly 17 million views across various platforms so far. This includes airings on ABC (and subsequent replays), as well as time-shifted viewing, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and other digital platforms. Compared to the initial live+same day delivery of 6.2 million viewers, this figure represents a significant increase of 173%.

Eliminate the recurring sequences, resulting in an average viewership of 12.45 million across all platforms for the show over a seven-day period. This is a significant increase of 101% compared to its Live + Same Day (L+SD) total of 6.2 million viewers. Additionally, it has garnered a rating of 2.94 among adults aged 18-49, marking a substantial jump of 339% from its initial L+SD rating of 0.67 in this demographic.

Based on reports from ABC, “Shifting Gears” has become their network’s most-watched series premiere since “The Conners” on October 16, 2018. In the show, Tim Allen portrays Matt, a character who is the owner of a classic car restoration shop and is known for his stubbornness. When Matt’s estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) and her children move into his house, the real life challenges start to unfold. Seann William Scott, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis are also part of the cast.

Simultaneously, the joint episode of “Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” broadcasted on January 8, achieved a new peak in streaming viewership for “Abbott” on platforms like Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, as reported by the network.

To date, the combined viewership across all platforms totals approximately 8.05 million people, with a 2.57 rating among adults aged 18 to 49. The only show installment that surpassed these figures in terms of this measurement was the post-Oscars episode from last March.

The “Abbott”/”Sunny” episode drew an average of 4.9 million viewers within a week after its linear broadcast, marking a 28% increase from the initial 3.82 million viewers. Additionally, it scored a 0.9 rating among adults aged 18 to 49, representing a 32% jump from the initial 0.68 rating during the same day’s broadcast.

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2025-01-18 03:16