Tim Allen Reunites With Last Man Standing Co-Stars Molly McCook and Christoph Sanders on Shifting Gears Set

Tim Allen recently experienced another nostalgic reunion on the set of his current ABC comedy, Shifting Gears. Molly McCook and Christoph Sanders, who portrayed Mandy Baxter and Kyle Anderson on the long-running sitcom Last Man Standing, stopped by to visit their former co-star during production.

While fans may hope to see the actors share the screen again, sources confirmed that the visit was strictly behind the scenes and not for a guest appearance. The gathering follows previous on-set visits from other former colleagues, including Kaitlyn Dever, Nancy Travis, and Jay Leno. McCook and Sanders spent years working alongside Allen, with Sanders appearing throughout all nine seasons of the series and McCook joining in Season 7.

The impromptu reunion coincides with McCook recently reflecting on the difficulties of stepping into an established role. In a social media video, she discussed replacing original Mandy actress Molly Ephraim and the initial resistance she faced from the audience. Despite early challenges winning over viewers, McCook expressed deep fondness for the series, calling it the best job with the best people.

Shifting Gears Season 3 is scheduled to premiere with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, January 6, at 8 p.m. on ABC, while previous seasons remain available to stream on Hulu.