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Family in mirror is closer than they appear.
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
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Episode 1
Widowed car restoration shop owner Matt is forced to confront his estranged daughter, when she and her children move in with him, creating a major upheaval in his life as he navigates the challenges or reconnecting with his family while restoring classic cars in his garage.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Mike Scully, Julie ThackerGuest stars Cynthia Quiles, Eileen Gonzales
Episode 2
Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house, where he's unsettled to learn about the "accommodations" made for his grandson's anxiety. Meanwhile, Riley reconnects with Caitlin, a former classmate, and sets her up with Gabriel.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Bob DailyGuest stars Cynthia Quiles, Brenda Song, Bianca Lopez, Cesili Williams
Episode 3
Riley, desperate for work, reluctantly takes a job at Matt's shop; Gabriel and Stitch secretly stray from Matt's vision on a high-stakes restomod project.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Jim PattersonGuest stars Alicyn Packard
Episode 4
When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother’s clothes, she insists Matt hasn’t processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of confidence when he’s put in charge of the shop for a day.
Directed by Danielle FishelWritten by Morgan MurphyGuest stars Felipe Esparza, Tasia Valenza, Chelsea London Lloyd, Jim Conroy
Episode 5
Riley’s estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt’s dismay. While Matt struggles to get through to him, Riley finds support in an unexpected place.
Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Kevin HenchGuest stars Lucas Neff
Episode 6
A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place; Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio.
Guest stars Nancy Travis
Episode 7
The feud between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab heats up when Matt confronts the owner over a picnic table placed in the shared alleyway; Carter's need for "me time" sparks a conversation with Matt.
Guest stars Oriana Siphanoum, Jenna Elfman, Isaiah Morgan
Episode 8
Georgia invites Matt and Riley to speak at her school's Career Day, where playful competition turns tense when Riley learns Georgia is ashamed of her job; Gabriel mentors Carter's car project until a more urgent piece of business arises.
Written by Maya Ayele
Episode 9
Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.
Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Bob DailyGuest stars Jenna Elfman, Jay Leno
Episode 10
Riley is torn between her past and her future.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Jim Patterson, Ekaterina VladimirovaGuest stars Cynthia Quiles, Jenna Elfman, Lucas Neff
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Tim AllenMatt Parker
Kat DenningsRiley Parker
Seann William ScottGabriel
Daryl MitchellStitch
Maxwell SimkinsCarter
Barrett MargolisGeorgia
Cynthia QuilesFrankie
ABCUnited States
20th TelevisionUnited States
