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Emma Kenney previews her arrival on Happy's Place, where she will play Gracie, the daughter of Reba McEntire’s Bobbie. Created by Julie and Kevin Abbott, the latest NBC sitcom follows Bobbie’s unexpected partnership with her younger half-sister Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) as they co-manage a bar in Knoxville, Tennessee, given to both of them by their late father. Gracie, a military member returning home on leave, is set to shake up the already tenuous balance of relationships within the titular bar and family.

In an interview with TVLine, Kenney opened up about Gracie’s arrival, teasing potential conflicts between her character and Isabella. Kenney described Gracie as “strong-willed like her mother" and a "no-nonsense, somewhat tough" young woman, a dynamic that could open up some emotional and comedic possibilities for the series as Gracie meets her new aunt Isabella, who is also occupying Gracie's childhood bedroom. Here's what she...

With the show’s premiere episode garnering 14 million viewers across all platforms, NBC has ordered five additional episodes of “Happy’s Place,” starring country music legend Reba McEntire, who also appears as a judge on “The Voice.”

The five-episode order brings the total number of episodes ordered for the 2024-2025 television season to 18 episodes, NBC notes. A decision on whether there will be a second season will be made at a later date.

According to the network, “Happy’s Place” has improved its time slot by +90% and +88% in the key Adults 18-49 demographic since the show’s Friday, October 18 premiere.

The series tells the story of Bobbie (McEntire), a woman who inherits her father’s tavern aptly called “Happy’s Place,” only to be shocked to learn that as part of the deal also gets a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had.

In addition to McEntire and Escobedo,...

The new Reba McEntire sitcom has gotten a full-season order. The well-rounded performer began her career as a country music artist in the mid-1970s, earning 25 No. 1 singles over the course of her career, including "Can't Even Get the Blues," "How Blue," "Little Rock," and "The Last One to Know." In addition to her music career, which led her to become a host on The Voice, she has also had a robust career as an actress in projects including Tremors, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and her long-running sitcom Reba.

In the classic sitcom, McEntire played a single mother whose life was in disarray after her husband had a child with his mistress and her pregnant teen daughter got married. It ran for six seasons, with the first five airing on The WB and the final season airing on the newly rebranded The CW. The Reba cast also included Christopher Rich,...

NBC has handed a Back 5 order to Happy’s Place, picking up five additional episodes of the Reba McEntire multi-camera comedy for an 18-episode total, considered a full-season order by today’s network standards.

As a precursor to the episodic order, NBC recently picked up five extra scripts of Happy’s Place, a move used by the broadcast networks on shows they are bullish on.

At the same time, NBC also commissioned five additional scripts of Happy’s Place’s Friday companion, fellow sitcom Lopez vs.Lopez. There has been no Back episodic order for that show yet.

Likely boosted by McEntire’s coach role on The Voice, Happy’s Place has been a Friday breakout. Its premiere, which improved the 8Pm timeslot by +90% in total viewers and +88% in adults 18-49, logged a solid 4M linear Live+Same Day viewers that has grown to 14M cross-platform viewers. The series, which reunites several key creative...

The NBC comedy series “Happy’s Place” has received an order for additional episodes at NBC.

The freshman multi-cam comedy has been picked up for five more episodes, bringing the total episode order to 18. The series debuted in the Friday 8 p.m. timeslot on Oct. 18. Per NBC, the series premiere has pulled in 14 million viewers across all platforms since its debut, while the series itself has improved on its timeslot average by 90% among total viewers and 88% in the key adults 18-49 demographic.

Reba McEntire stars in the series along with fellow cast members Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn.

Per the official logline, “Bobbie (McEntire) inherits her father’s tavern and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had.”

Kevin Abbott is the writer and executive producer on the series, having co-created the series with Julie Abbott.

NBC seems to be happy with “Happy’s Place.” The NBC comedy starring Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman was given five additional episodes, bringing its Season 1 episode count up to 18.

It’s not entirely surprising that the network would be eager to continue this show. The premiere of “Happy’s Place” saw 14 million viewers across all platforms. The premiere improved NBC’s Friday night timeslot from 8 – 8:30 p.m. by 90% among total viewers and 88% in the 18-49 demo.

The comedy stars McEntire as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her late father’s taverns, known as Happy’s Place. However, when she takes over the bar, she discovers that she has a new business partner in a 20-something half-sister she never knew she had, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo).

In addition to McEntire, Escobedo and Peterson, the series stars Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. “Happy’s Place” was created by Kevin and Julie Abbott,...

NBC is keeping Happy’s Place open a bit longer.

The network has ordered five additional episodes of the first-year comedy starring Reba McEntire. The extra shows will bring the show to a Peak TV-era full season of 18 episodes.

The full-season order comes after Happy’s Place has performed well out of the gate. The series is the most watched of NBC’s four comedies so far this season, averaging 3.49 million on-air viewers for its initial airing, according to Nielsen, and growing substantially with streaming and other delayed viewing. NBC says the Oct. 18 series debut has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.

The multi-camera comedy stars McEntire as Bobbie, who inherits her late father’s tavern — the Happy’s Place of the title — and discovers she has a partner in Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half sister Bobbie never knew she had. The cast also features Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn.

NBC's multi-camera sitcom, Happy's Place, premiered on October 18 and airs new episodes Fridays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The series was created by Kevin and Julie Abbott, with Reba McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Matt Berry, and Pamela Fryman onboard as executive producers. Happy's Place sees McEntire return to comedy as the show's leading lady and reunite with former Reba co-star, Melissa Peterman.

After her father passes, Bobbie inherits his tavern and vows to maintain an uplifting environment for patrons. However, the protagonist's own spirits drop when she discovers that Happy kept a monumental secret from his family. Bobbie is unexpectedly introduced to Isabella, who is not only her new business partner but the twentysomething half-sister she didn't know existed. If his daughters want the tavern to honor Happy's legacy, they must build a relationship and accept one another as part of the family.

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It’s a happy day for Happy’s Place — and for Lopez vs. Lopez, too.

The two NBC sitcoms have both earned orders for three additional scripts this season, according to our sister site Deadline. It’s a vote of confidence in the shows, with an order for additional episodes potentially to follow.

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NBC has ordered three extra scripts each of its Friday comedies Happy’s Place and Lopez vs. Lopez. As Deadline reported today, both multi-camera sitcoms had originally been picked up for 13 episodes.

Broadcast networks often commission additional scripts of shows they are considering for back episodic orders as a way to keep the writers rooms working. Based on Happy’s Place and George vs. Lopez‘s ratings performance in the coming weeks, they may receive a pickup for more scripts and/or start converting script into episodic orders.

Happy’s Place has been a Friday breakout, logging a solid 4M linear Live+Same Day viewers that grew to 10M cross-platform viewers within a week. The series, which reunites several key creative auspices of McEntire’s previous sitcom, Reba, also logged the best new comedy launch on Peacock ever.

In Happy’s Place, McEntire’s Bobbie inherits her father’s tavern, named Happy’s Place,...

A reluctant Bobbie (Reba McEntire) agrees to reenter the dating pool in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek at Friday’s Happy’s Place (NBC, 8/7c).

When the episode starts out, Gabby (Melissa Peterman) has just suffered yet another heartbreak — hence the root beer float she’s finishing off as Bobbie and Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) find her in Bobbie’s office. She’s ready to give up on love, but Bobbie doesn’t want that for her friend. She agrees to join a dating app so that Gabby doesn’t feel so alone in her search. In exchange, though, Gabby must allow...

Was Happy’s Place originally supposed to be a Reba reboot and what happened to the initial plan? Fans have long wanted the Og cast completely back together but that has only happened via social media. So, how did the reboot spin into another series? Keep reading for all of the details.

Happy’s Place Originally Reba Reboot?

The Reba cast is still very close and they are not shy about how they created a family in the six seasons they were on air. In 2023, the cast got together to cheer on Reba McEntire when she performed at the Hollywood Bowl. Those who celebrated the “single mom who worked two jobs” were Steve Howey, Melissa Peterman, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, and Christopher Rich.

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This was essentially Reba’s whole television family minus Mitch Holleman (Jake) and Scarlett Pomers (Kyra). While watching the fiery redhead belt out her hits, they were asked about a revival.

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Happy’s Place is a comedy series created by Julie and Kevin Abbott. The NBC series follows Bobbie, an old woman who co-inherits her father’s bar with her half-sister she never knew she had. After learning this Bobbie tries to make her sister feel welcome in the family business but their completely different life experiences always get in the way. Happy’s Place stars Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Rex Linn, Belissa Escobedo, Tokala Black Elk, and Pablo Castelblanco. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, family-like bonds, and compelling characters in Happy’s Place here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Cheers is a comedy series created by James Burrows, Glen, and Les Charles. The NBC series is set in Boston and it follows Sam who runs a bar where people from all walks...

Country music superstar Rebe McEntire has returned to the small screen in NBC's sitcom, Happy's Place, but will the workplace comedy score a season 2 renewal? Created by Julie and Kevin Abbott, Happy's Place concerns Bobbie (McEntire), a woman who inherits her father's bar after his death, and must co-manage the business with her much younger half-sister, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo). Putting the singer/songwriter's powerful personality at the forefront, Happy's Place aims to recreate the success of the six-season sitcom classic, Reba, including casting McEntire's beloved former co-star Melissa Peterman.

Early reviews for Happy's Place season 1 have been generally positive, and it's clear that McEntire hasn't lost a step when it comes to leading a TV show. Happy's Place has deftly established a show universe which could stretch on for years, and NBC is hoping that the series can be another hit in the easy-to-produce genre. Sitcoms like Night Court...

NBC's new sitcom Happy's Place premiered with over 10 million viewers, signifying a strong debut for the network. The sitcom stars Reba McEntire as Bobbie, a mother who inherits her late father's tavern, only to discover her new co-owner is her long-lost half-sister, Isabella. Reteaming McEntire with Reba and Malibu Country vet Kevin Abbott, as well as Julia Abbott, Happy's Place has thus far garnered mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, currently sitting at a 67% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

According to Deadline, the show's debut on October 18 showed improved viewership of the network's 8:00-8:30 p.m. Friday night time slot by 90%, marking a significant improvement. With both this growth, as well as setting a record for NBC's best new comedy launch on Peacock, Happy's Place's pilot has officially amassed 10 million cross-platform viewers. In addition to the 90% figure, the total updated viewership also put it at having...

Exclusive: Reba McEntire is raking in a solid audience on Happy’s Place.

The pilot, which debuted on October 18, has now amassed 10M cross-platform viewers in the week since it aired, according to NBCUniversal. That’s up 150% from the 4M it managed in the live + same-day window.

Speaking of live viewership, Happy’s Place breathed some life into the generally sleepy Friday primetime, improving the 8-8:30 slot by 90% in total viewers.

In terms of streaming, the episode is currently NBC’s best new comedy launch ever on Peacock, based on the three-day average minute viewership.

It’s no doubt that Reba McEntire is a draw for the network, as she also serves as a coach on The Voice, which continues to be the most-watched alternative series for the fifth consecutive season.

In Happy’s Place, McEntire’s Bobbie inherits her father’s tavern, named Happy’s Place, and is surprised to discover that...

Reba McEntire returns to network TV with Happy's Place, and she's bringing along one of her former Reba castmates, whose new character has one glaring issue. The NBC sitcom, created by Kevin Abbott, features McEntire (who is also an executive producer) as Bobbie, the new owner of Happy's Place. Bobbie's father, the tavern's former owner, died, and she inherited it following his death. However, the twist in Happy's Place is that Bobbie has a long-lost half-sister, Isabella, who shows up at the bar as their father left the spot for both of them to co-own.

NBC releases new episodes of Happy's Place on Fridays at 8 pm Et.

Aside from Bobbie and Isabella, the new co-owners of the tavern, the other characters in Happy's Place are those who work at Happy's Place. From its accountant to the chef, the NBC sitcom seemingly has every job covered at the bar. One of...

Reba McEntire had a successful run with her Reba sitcom, which aired for six seasons and 126 episodes. However, her follow-up comedy, Malibu Country, lasted just one season before being cancelled. How will her newest foray into comedy perform on NBC? Will Happy's Place be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A traditional sitcom, the Happy’s Place TV series was created by Kevin Abbott and Julie Abbott. The comedy stars McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. In the story, Bobbie (McEntire) is a divorcée whose daughter is deployed in the military. She’s inherited her father’s neighborhood tavern, Happy’s Place, a business she’s been running for a decade. Bobbie’s surprised to discover she now has a new business partner, Isabella (Escobedo), a twenty-something half-sister she never knew she had. A...

Just over 15 years after “Reba” closed out its six-season run, “Happy’s Place” creator Kevin Abbott reunited with the sitcom’s team to explore a potential “Reba” reboot series.

“I had actually come up with where the characters were at, where their lives were at [and] what was going to be the dynamic was some new characters,” Abbott told TheWrap, noting that executives were initially “very interested” in the idea. However, he added that as time went by and the industry consolidated further, the reboot didn’t move forward “for various financial reasons and rights reasons,” per Abbott.

“I’d spent six months doing this thing and been working on it and Reba [McEntire] was like, ‘well, let’s just do another one … we’ll do something else. I was like, ‘I don’t have another one in my back pocket,'” Abbott recalled. “So I called my wife [Julie Abbott] to complain...

I’m not even a particularly huge Reba McEntire fan, but I know that we don’t deserve Reba McEntire. We, as a society, have not done anything to be worthy of somebody who was one of the all-time great country singers, then became one of the all-time great sitcom actors, then dabbled in being an all-time great award show host and reality show panelist. In her free time, I can only assume that Reba McEntire bowls regular 300 games, prepares a perfect Beef Wellington and has constructed an entirely Nazi-free social media site composed exclusively of substantive conversations and sparkling personalities.

So when I say that Reba McEntire’s new NBC series Happy’s Place is not worthy of Reba McEntire’s talents … well … get in line, Happy’s Place.

Let’s change the unreasonable parameters, then.

As bar-set NBC sitcoms go, Happy’s Place is no Cheers, in the two episodes sent to critics.

More than 20 years after the debut of her hit series “Reba,” Reba McEntire has reunited with executive producers Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis as well as co-star Melissa Peterman for a new multi-cam NBC sitcom “Happy’s Place.” Though this new show is unrelated to the beloved WB series, which aired for six seasons, it has the heart, fun and familiarity that made the early 2000s series such a delight. Though critics only received two episodes in advance, thus far, “Happy’s Place” is nostalgic, funny and heartfelt. In addition to an eclectic cast of characters and McEntire’s signature edge woven throughout the comedy, the Tennessee-set sitcom feels like a universal crowdpleaser about family, friendship and generational divisions while paying homage to past TV shows’ rhythmic beats and tone.

“Happy’s Place” opens at its namesake, a tavern known as a neighborhood staple for regulars. Following her father’s death,...

Sitcoms are back! Well, not really. But NBC and CBS are partying like it’s 1994 this fall and rolling out a pair of old-fashioned situation comedies that would’ve fit right in on a primetime schedule three decades ago: NBC’s Happy’s Place (premiering Friday at 8/7c), starring Reba McEntire; and CBS’ Poppa’s House (premiering Monday at 8:30 pm), pairing up Damon Wayans with his son Damon Wayans Jr. Both shows feature seasoned sitcom veterans cracking jokes in multi-cam yukfests… but unfortunately, both seem to be sorely lacking in the laughs department.

Happy’s Place reunites McEntire with her Reba co-star...

Steve Howey is reuniting with his Reba co-stars!

Ahead of the October 18 premiere of NBC’s new sitcom Happy’s Place starring Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman, it has been revealed that Steve, 47, will be making a special guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the the show.

Keep reading to find out more…According to a synopsis provided by NBC to TVLine, Steve will be playing Danny, “a wealthy business owner that Gabby (Peterman) has met at a dog park. In order to impress him, Gabby has pretended to be Bobbie (McEntire) because she thinks that will make her more interesting … that is, until he wants to hold his holiday party at the tavern.”

As of right now, Steve will only be appearing on one episode of Happy’s Place, but series creator Kevin Abbott hopes to bring Steve back in the future.

“One of the arcs for [Melissa’s] character Gabby is...

Steve Howey is reuniting with his Reba co-stars!

Ahead of the October 18 premiere of NBC’s new sitcom Happy’s Place starring Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman, it has been revealed that Steve, 47, will be making a special guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the the show.

Keep reading to find out more…According to a synopsis provided by NBC to TVLine, Steve will be playing Danny, “a wealthy business owner that Gabby (Peterman) has met at a dog park. In order to impress him, Gabby has pretended to be Bobbie (McEntire) because she thinks that will make her more interesting … that is, until he wants to hold his holiday party at the tavern.”

As of right now, Steve will only be appearing on one episode of Happy’s Place, but series creator Kevin Abbott hopes to bring Steve back in the future.

“One of the arcs for [Melissa’s] character Gabby is...

Get ready for a Reba reunion on the new comedy Happy’s Place that should enthrall fans!

Reba McEntire is the rare case of a performer just as famous for TV shows as the world of country music. After establishing herself as one of the biggest country music stars ever with more number-one hits and awards than can be counted, McEntire decided to give TV a try in 2001 with the WB comedy Reba.

She played Reba Hart, a Houston native who’s thrown when, during a counseling session, she learns her husband Brock (Christopher Rich) has gotten his nutty dental assistant Barbara Jean (Melissa Peterman) pregnant. Before she can recover from that, Reba learns her daughter Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) is pregnant by her dimwitted jock boyfriend Van (Steve Howey). Reba has to handle this strange new family dynamic, not helped by how Barbara Jean thinks they’re friends.

The show was a hit,...

Adding a new song to her Country Hall of Fame resume and for her millions of fans to enjoy, entertainment icon Reba McEntire has teamed up with renowned songwriter Carole King and written the show’s theme song for her upcoming new NBC comedy, Happy’s Place.

The song, released by McA Nashville, is available across all music platforms and will also debut on the Happy’s Place series premiere, which will premiere on Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Happy’s Place will stream the next day on Peacock.

“I’m so happy for the opportunity to write the theme song for ‘Happy’s Place’ with my good friend, Carole King,” said Reba McEntire. “It just doesn’t get much better than that! I hope my fans will love this song as much as they did the theme song for the ‘Reba’ show.”

Happy’s Place stars Reba McEntire as her character, Bobbie, inherits her...

Reba McEntire has teamed up with another music legend to write the theme song for her new NBC comedy “Happy’s Place.” She enlisted the help of her longtime friend Carole King and released the new track on McA Nashville. The song will be available across all music platforms and debut on the “Happy’s Place” series premiere set for Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The series will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Watch a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the song below.

“I’m so happy for the opportunity to write the theme song for ‘Happy’s Place’ with my good friend, Carole King,” McEntire shared in a press release. “It just doesn’t get much better than that! I hope my fans will love this song as much as they did the theme song for the ‘Reba’ show,” added McEntire.

See Reba McEntire (‘Happy’s Place...

Reba McEntire has recorded a theme song for her upcoming NBC comedy Happy’s Place, a number she wrote with iconic songwriter Carole King and that’s featured in a just-released trailer for the show.

Watch the trailer above, and a behind-the-scenes video of McEntire in the recording studio below.

The song, released by McA Nashville, is available across all music platforms. The sitcom is set to premiere on Friday Oct. 18 on NBC, streaming the next day on Peacock.

“I’m so happy for the opportunity to write the theme song for Happy’s Place with my good friend Carole King,” McEntire said. “It just doesn’t get much better than that. I hope my fans will love this song as much as they did the theme song for the Reba show.”

Happy’s Place stars McEntire as Bobbie, who inherits her father’s tavern (Happy’s Place) and is surprised to discover that...

It has been announced that Reba McEntire will reunite with Steve Howey on her new sitcom Happy’s Place. The actor had previously been her co-star on her namesake sitcom, Reba. Howey isn’t the only actor to reunite with McEntire on the new show and more might be planned.

Some Fans Know Him As Van, Others As Kevin

Howey got his first starring role on McEntire’s self-titled sitcom, Reba. On the show, he played Van Montgomery, the ditzy boyfriend and eventual husband of Reba’s daughter Cheyenne. After getting Cheyenne pregnant while still in high school at the start of the series, Van’s parents throw him out, causing him to move into Reba’s household.

First appearing in 2001, Howey remained on the show until its end in 2007. He and Cheyenne’s actress, JoAnna García-Swisher, also appeared in the music video for McEntire’s “Every Other Weekend.”

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Since then,...

The Reba reunion on NBC‘s new comedy Happy’s Place is expanding as Steve Howey signs on to guest star in the comedy alongside Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman. As fans will recall, the trio appeared together in Reba with McEntire portraying the titular character Reba Hart, Peterman playing dental hygienist Barbra Jean Hart, and Howey as Reba’s son-in-law Van Montgomery. In the new series Happy’s Place, McEntire is Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father’s bar after his death, while Peterman is Gabby, an employee at the establishment. Andrew Eccles / © Fox Television / Courtesy Everett Collection According to TVLine, Howey’s casting will bring him in to play a character named Danny. “One of the arcs for [Peterman’s] character Gabby is that she thinks she wants to have a baby,” series creator Kevin Abbott told the outlet. And it turns out that Danny is a “potential sperm donor” in this scenario.

Steve Howey will be making a pitstop at Happy’s Place.

TVLine can exclusively reveal that the Shameless vet (who got his start on The WB’s Reba as Reba’s son-in-law Van Montgomery) will reunite with McEntire and Melissa Peterman on their new NBC comedy — and you’ll never believe what brings him into the titular tavern.

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“One of the arcs...

From sitcoms and dramas to limited series and revivals, fall TV is officially back with more new shows than in the past. But who’s creating this content? Here, Variety highlights the showrunners behind some of the new, most highly anticipated series coming in the next few months.

Kevin Abbott

Writer and executive producer of “Happy’s Place,” Abbott has worked with Reba McEntire before, both as a writer on and produce on “Reba.” Previously, Abbott produced 160 episodes of “Last Man Standing” and worked on “My Name Is Earl,” “Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place,” “Roseanne” and “The Golden Girls.”

Produced by: Universal TV

Premiere: Oct. 18, NBC

Joe Barton

“Black Doves,” a spy thriller set in London at Christmastime, was created by Barton and is led by Keira Knightley. In the past five years, he created and produced “Giri/Haji,” “The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself” and “The Lazarus Project.

Happy's Place will be Reba McEntire's return to network TV comedy, and even before its premiere, it's already better than a Reba revival because of one character. The Queen of Country Music re-teams with producer Kevin Abbott for her next sitcom, this time on NBC. Happy's Place will be a departure from McEntire's usual roles in comedies, as this time, her story will be focused on running a bar with her newfound sister, Isabella. In the age of reboots and revivals, however, there's curiosity about why McEntire and Abbott just didn't bring back Reba.

While it has been a while since McEntire spearheaded her own sitcom, she has occasionally dabbled in the sandbox in the last several years. The last time she was in a comedy was when she made an unexpected return as June, Dale's ex-wife, in the Young Sheldon finale. As she leads her own series in Happy's Place,...

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Music star and actress Reba McEntire has recently talked about her latest sitcom, Happy’s Pace. McEntire talked about what it was like working with a familiar co-star. She also noted what it was like working with her real-life boyfriend Rex Linn on the series.

Fans Can Expect A Familiar Co-Star

In her new series, McEntire plays Bobbie, who owns a bar left to her by her late father.

However, she soon learns she has a half-sister, Isabella, played by actress Belissa Escobedo, who was made co-owner by their father’s will.

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In a statement with Entertainment Weekly, McEntire explained a bit about the character, saying she has been running her father’s bar for the past decade. As she added, “She was married, but her husband passed away. She has one daughter that is deployed in the Army, so she’s pretty much...

Happy's Place will end Reba McEntire's tired sitcom trope of 23 years, and the show's producer, Kevin Abbott explains why. The Queen of Country Music will return on scripted network TV with a brand new comedy this fall on NBC. The last time she was in the space was when she made an unexpected return as June in the Young Sheldon finale. While McEntire is not new to this format, having appeared in a couple of sitcoms throughout the years, the story of Happy's Place offers something new for the singer/actor and her legion of fans.

Speaking with TV Insider, Abbott explains the reason behind setting Happy's Place in a tavern as opposed to a family home. The producer has worked with McEntire before, also serving the same role in her famous sitcom, Reba. He also developed Malibu Country McEntire's shortlived comedy that followed. Having that connection, Abbott reveals...

Reba McEntire will be singing on Happy’s Place and revealed she is working on the theme song.

“It’s written, and we’re recording it at the end of this month,” McEntire said at the 2024 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour about the show’s theme song. Hope you like it.”

McEntire sang the “I’m a Survivor” theme song of her 2001 sitcom Reba, which recently took a life of its own, becoming a trending audio on TikTok.

In Happy’s Place, McEntire plays Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in her half-sister Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo, whom she never knew she had.

McEntire’s musical talents will also be used within the show, as she revealed there’s a stage in the tavern where the series takes place with room for the singer to perform.

Red-headed actress and legendary country crooner Reba McEntire is at it again with another funny project for the whole family.

And this time, she's joined by a familiar face.

Believe it or not, a whole generation of adults grew up watching McEntire's classic series Reba and didn't even know she was a country singer.

Her roles and country queen persona are very similar, with the only difference being her singing.

In recent years, the southern songstress appeared in a leading role in the Big Sky series.

This fall, Reba returns with Melissa Peterman and up-and-coming actress Belissa Edwards. Here's everything we know so far about Happy's Place!

What is Happy's Place about?

Bobbi (Reba McEntire) inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

Right away, we have a generational gap where there will...

Happy's Place shares a similar premise with Ashton Kutcher's Netflix sitcom, The Ranch, featuring siblings running a family business in a small rural town. The new sitcom reunites Reba McEntire with former Reba co-star Melissa Peterman, hinting at more Reba cast appearances. Happy's Place is set to premiere this fall on NBC, potentially offering a nostalgic replacement for fans of The Ranch.

Reba McEntire's new sitcom Happy's Place shares a similar premise with Ashton Kutcher's Western sitcom that premiered in 2016. Happy's Place centers on McEntire's character, Bobbie, who inherits the titular local restaurant from her late father. However, as seen in the Happy's Place trailer, Bobbie soon discovers that she'll be co-running the family business with Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), the half-sister she never knew she had.

Happy's Place will be written by Kevin Abbott, who will also serve as executive producer alongside Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, all of...

We’re getting the first look at Happy’s Place starring Reba McEntire in her return to network comedy. NBC has released the trailer for the upcoming sitcom which also stars McEntire’s former Reba co-star Melissa Peterman.

In Happy’s Place, McEntire plays Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in her half-sister Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo, she never knew she had.

Per the official description, Escobedo’s Isabella is an enthusiastic 20-something, who has studied psychology and loves to analyze people. She is thrilled to start working at the tavern and is full of “great” ideas about how to bring it to life.

Peterman plays Gabby, a bartender who has worked at the tavern for quite some time. She is a bit needy and dramatic and would have loved to be Bobbie’s sister.

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Reba McEntire returns to comedy TV with the upcoming sitcom Happy's Place on NBC, set to debut in fall 2024. Melissa Peterman reunites with McEntire to star in Happy's Place as Gabby, bringing back the duo's comedic chemistry. McEntire and Peterman previously worked together on Reba and various TV shows, showcasing their great rapport.

Seventeen years following the Reba series finale, Reba McEntire is making a comeback in comedy television with her upcoming sitcom, Happy's Place, which reunites the actress with one of her former costars. Happy's Place will debut during the 2024-2025 season on NBC, and McEntire is set to star in and executive produce the series. Other producers include Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis, who all previously worked on Reba alongside McEntire. In the show, McEntire plays Bobbie, a woman who inherits her late father's restaurant and is forced to co-manage it with the half-sister she never knew she had.

Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman are officially back together in the first trailer for their upcoming NBC sitcom Happy’s Place, which was handed a series order earlier this month. The new sitcom reunites McEntire and Peterman more than 17 years after both starred together in Reba, which aired its final episode on The CW in 2007. In that show, McEntire starred as Reba Hart, a single mom whose husband leaves her for his dental hygienist, Barbra Jean, played by Peterman. Over the course of the series, Reba and Barbra grow close despite their differences. Created by Kevin Abbott, who served as an executive producer on Reba, Happy’s Place centers on Bobbie (McEntire), who inherits her father’s restaurant and learns she’ll have to co-manage it with the half-sister she never knew she had, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo). Peterman plays longtime bartender Gabby. The newly released trailer sees McEntire’s Bobbie learning about...

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Logline: Bobbi inherits her father’s bar and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

Reba McEntire's new show Happy's Place is a long-awaited follow-up to her iconic Reba series from 2001. Executive produced by the original Reba team, Happy's Place promises to deliver a similar tone and humor. With Melissa Peterman returning, the potential for more Reba cast reunions in Happy's Place is exciting news for fans.

After 17 years, Reba McEntire's upcoming TV show is finally the perfect replacement for Reba. Reba premiered in 2001 and starred McEntire as the titular character. Her life was turned upside down after her husband had an affair and forced her into a single mother life. Reba's resilience and ability to take an incredibly difficult situation in stride has made her a role model to many to this day and someone that continues to be referenced on social media as a beacon of strength.

Though the show ended nearly two decades ago, Reba remains a pop culture phenomenon. Reba's...

Melissa Peterman plans to “savor every moment” on the set of NBC’s Happy’s Place.

The network on Tuesday handed a series order to the multi-camera comedy that will reunite Peterman with Reba McEntire. The pair previously co-starred on the country music icon’s eponymous WB sitcom.

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Reba McEntire is revealing more details about her brand new sitcom. NBC has handed a series order to Happy’s Place, a multi-camera comedy starring McEntire and and her former Reba co-star Melissa Peterman. It will air during the 2024-2025 TV season. The comedy centers around Bobbie, played by McEntire, who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to find she has a half-sister she never knew she had, who also becomes her business partner. The new series was created by Reba executive producer Kevin Abbott. Fans of her original sitcom will also be happy to know she’ll be performing the new sitcom’s theme song as well. In an interview with People, McEntire said: “Oh, definitely. I’ll be singing the theme song. We’ve started working on it, and we’ll have it soon finished. If they say it’s a go, I’ll finish...

Reba McEntire has landed an all-new sitcom and with it comes an exciting throwback reunion. She shared that she had a series in the works when she appeared on Jennifer Hudson’s talk show. Yet, nothing had been confirmed so she asked for everyone to keep their fingers crossed. Looks like it worked because it has been picked up. Keep reading for all of the exciting details.

Reba McEntire Lands New Sitcom With Exciting Throwback Reunion

She’s a singer, she’s a coach on The Voice, and she’s an actress, what can Reba McEntire not do? For six seasons, she played Reba on her self-titled sitcom which fans loved. It is now streaming and in syndication so very easily accessible. While she appeared on Jennifer Hudson’s talk show, Reba shared that there was a series in the works. However, she had no idea if it would get a series order or not.

Ahead of next week’s upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers, NBC has solidified its comedy lineup for the 2024-25 broadcast season.

The network has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy Happy’s Place, starring Reba McEntire, and renewed George Lopez’s half-hour Lopez vs. Lopez for a third season. Additionally, NBC has canceled rookie comedy Extended Family, starring Jon Cryer.

Happy’s Place, which was picked up to pilot in late January, revolves around Bobbie (McEntire), who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her eponymous 2001 sitcom, including showrunner Kevin Abbott and co-star Melissa Peterman. Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn round out the cast of the series, which is produced in-house at Universal Television.

NBC has given a series order to “Happy’s Place,” the Reba McEntire-led pilot the network ordered in January, and greenlit “Lopez vs. Lopez” for Season 3. The multi-cam comedy will debut during the 2024-2024 broadcast season.

“Happy’s Place” follows Bobbie (Reba McEntire), who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister (Belissa Escobedo) she never knew she had. The cast also includes Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. Universal Television is the studio.

With Kevin Abbott writing the series and executive producing alongside Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Julie Abbott and McEntire, “Happy’s Place” reunites the team who produced “Reba” for six seasons from 2001 to 2007. That comedy, which ran on the WB and later the CW, was executive produced by Hanel and Schultheis for its entire run, while Kevin Abbott joined after Season...

Reba McEntire is back on network television.

NBC has handed her sitcom Happy’s Place a series order. It comes after the network handed season three renewals to Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court and canceled Extended Family after one season.

The comedy sees McEntire play Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

The multi-cam series also stars Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn.

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Writer Kevin Abbott executive produces with Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Julie Abbott and Reba McEntire. It is produced by Universal Television.

Happy’s Place, which reunites McEntire with members of her Reba team, was the first pilot of the season to be ordered, in January.

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