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Jenna Elfman Joins Fox’s The Interrogator, Says Shifting Gears Role Can Continue

Her plan signals cross-network flexibility that eases fears about an exit from the ABC sitcom.

Overview

  • Elfman, announced as a series regular on Fox’s The Interrogator, said at Monday’s Fox Upfronts that she “can go play on Shifting Gears.”
  • The Interrogator teams her with Stephen Fry as a former MI6 operative who excels at psychologically “lock-picking” criminals, while Elfman plays Woodrow, an ex-CIA standout now a Defense Intelligence Agency handler.
  • Shifting Gears showrunner Michelle Nader has promised “more Jenna Elfman,” after the actress appeared in three episodes in season 1 and seven in season 2.
  • Scheduling points to workable overlap, with The Interrogator slated for fall 2026 on Fox and Shifting Gears season 3 set for 2027 on ABC.
  • Elfman suggested a possible guest turn by Tim Allen on the new Fox drama, calling the idea “very entertaining.”