Fans are still buzzing about the possibility of a 2 Broke Girls reunion—will Max and Caroline ever come back together? After eight years since the show’s cancellation, the question remains: will the stars of 2 Broke Girls, Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, finally reunite? The answer may lie in the latest episodes of their current projects, Shifting Gears and The Neighborhood, both of which are set to captivate audiences in 2024.
The show’s cancellation was a bittersweet ending for fans, who’ve long debated whether the cast might one day return. Now, for the first time, the stars may actually align. Kat Dennings, who recently starred in Shifting Gears (ABC), and Beth Behrs, set to debut in the eighth and final season of The Neighborhood (CBS), are both busy, and their paths may cross in unexpected ways.
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Dennings’ role in Shifting Gears (season 2) has sparked debate. The show, now in its second season, follows a group of quirky characters navigating life after a tragic event. Meanwhile, The Neighborhood, which premiered on October 13, 2024, is a drama centered on a beauty pageant contestant’s journey. Both shows are set to debut in the same year, creating a unique opportunity for the cast to converge.
Producers once floated the idea of a mini-2 Broke Girls reunion, even suggesting a possible role for Dennings on Behrs’ show. But details remain vague. Mike Schiff, co-showrunner of The Neighborhood, tells TVLine, “We talked about stunt-casting Kat Dennings a couple of seasons ago. We had a possible role for her, but she wasn’t available. We looked into it, but I don’t think she was even in town.”
The episode in question, Season 5, Episode 6 (“Welcome to the Hot Prospect”), sees Gemma confront a secret from her beauty pageant past when Linzie visits. The part ultimately goes to Katlyn Carlson. “Gemma had cheated her in some way, and she felt guilty,” Schiff recalls. “It seemed like a perfect role.”
Linzie’s flirtation with Dave would have given Dennings the chance to work opposite Behrs’ longtime husband, Max Greenfield. Fellow executive producer Bill Martin adds, “She would have played a bit of a psychopath.”
Three years later, Dennings headlines Shifting Gears, and showrunner Michelle Nader, who previously led 2 Broke Girls, is eager to stage a reunion. “We want Beth to come over,” Nader says. “They happen to shoot The Neighborhood on Tuesday nights at Radford Studio Center—five miles from where Shifting Gears films at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.” To make it work, producers would need network approval and Behrs’ availability during a week when The Neighborhood is on break and Shifting Gears is shooting.
Nader is clear: “We want Beth over here. She’s on the priority list of people we want on the show.” Schiff and Martin are open to hosting Dennings or other cast members during The Neighborhood’s farewell run. “We’ve spoken with them over the years about getting people on, and I would love to do that,” Schiff says. “I think the audience really enjoys it.” However, “we’re always beholden to schedule, and a lot of their co-stars are also very busy.”
Whether the reunion happens on Shifting Gears or The Neighborhood, the chance to see Dennings and Behrs together again remains a real possibility. Would you tune in for a Dennings/Behrs reunion—on Shifting Gears or The Neighborhood?
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The new season of Shifting Gears promises more quirky twists and character-driven drama, with Dennings playing a central role. Fans can expect a mix of humor and heartfelt moments as the characters navigate life after a traumatic event. Meanwhile, The Neighborhood continues to explore the challenges of personal growth and self-discovery, with Behrs’ character facing a pivotal moment in her journey.
But here’s where it gets controversial: the producers’ suggestion of a role for Dennings on Behrs’ show raises questions about the balance between creative vision and casting choices. And this is the part most people miss—how the show’s schedule will clash with the cast’s commitments. Will the reunion be a surprise, or will it feel forced?
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