A recent roundup of the week's best television quotes spotlights an Easter egg in Shifting Gears that nods to the 1989 film Turner & Hooch. The column, published by TVLine, compiles memorable lines from multiple shows, including Will Trent, The Pitt, and The Traitors. It captures humor, tension, and celebrity banter across genres.
TVLine's latest "Quotes of the Week" column, released on January 11, 2026, celebrates the return of popular series after hiatus with standout dialogue. The feature includes nearly a dozen shows, emphasizing sharp wit and emotional depth in recent episodes.
In Shifting Gears, Tim Allen's character Matt jokes about watching Turner & Hooch, quipping, "Yeah. That dog is a good actor, right? That Tom Hanks? Eh, I don't know." This line playfully references the film where Allen's Home Improvement co-star Tom Hanks starred alongside a canine partner. Earlier in the episode, Matt warns Lily's dog, "Don't tell anyone I did that or I'll make you watch those Sarah McLachlan commercials," adding a layer of reluctant affection.
Other highlights come from His & Hers, where Jack, played by Jon Bernthal, threatens, "Stay out of my way, or I'm gonna have you arrested... Bein' an a**hole." In The Simpsons, Homer and Marge discuss parenting: "I can't pretend to like things I don't." "You do it all the time. It's called parenting."
The Traitors delivers bold moments, with Lisa Rinna declaring, "Why am I a threat? Well, because I'm Lisa f***ing Rinna." Rob Rausch contrasts it with his Love Island experience: "It's weird to be wearing clothes. I haven't made out with anybody yet."
Will Trent features therapy banter: "You've been surviving on crumbs — and now, you have the whole cake." "Yes, but it is a carrot cake. With raisins." Chicago P.D. includes a tense exchange from Voight about his father's badge holder, underscoring personal stakes in duty.
At the Critics Choice Awards, a host jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio: "Leo almost didn't make it tonight because he was trapped on a boat in St. Barts... just like the Titanic, but worse because Jeff Bezos was there." The column, contributed by multiple editors, invites readers to share their favorites in comments.