A familiar face recently re-entered Tim Allen’s world, but not through his car-centric series Shifting Gears. Instead, the surprise came in the form of a nostalgic reunion from his beloved sitcom days.

It has been four years since Last Man Standing concluded its nine-season journey, and Allen was in for a delightful surprise when Kaitlyn Dever, who portrayed his on-screen daughter Eve Baxter, paid him an unexpected visit. The heartwarming encounter was captured and shared by the official Shifting Gears Instagram account, quickly turning into a moment of pure comedy gold.

As seen in the video clip, Allen casually enters the kitchen set, clearly anticipating finding Kat Dennings, his current TV daughter, looking through the fridge. Instead, Dever emerges from behind the refrigerator door in a surprise move akin to a jump scare, catching Allen completely off guard. The studio audience erupts with cheers and applause, creating the perfect sitcom-style chaos, as Allen embraces Dever in a heartfelt hug.

The audience warm-up host steps in to affirm what everyone is buzzing about: the presence of “the amazing Kaitlyn Dever,” who has since made a name for herself with Emmy-nominated roles in Hulu’s Dopesick and HBO’s The Last of Us. After warmly greeting Dennings, Dever shares another hug with Allen before making her exit.