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Reba is a United States sitcom starring country music singer Reba McEntire. The show first aired on The WB television network in October 2001 and soon became the network's highest-rated comedy. On May 17, 2006, it was announced that Reba would not make the cut when The WB and UPN merge into the CW, even though it was the most-watched comedy on The WB. However, in an 11th hour move on May 17, Reba was picked up for 13 episodes on the new CW.
Synopsis
Reba McEntire plays single mother Reba Hart, whose ex-husband Brock (Christopher Rich) has left her to marry ditzy dental hygienist Barbara Jean (Melissa Peterman). Ironically, though Reba sees "B.J." as her nemesis, Barbara Jean considers Reba her best (and perhaps only) friend. During the show's first season, Reba's oldest daughter, then-high school senior Cheyenne (Joanna Garcia), became pregnant. In the pilot episode, Cheyenne married her baby's father, fellow high-schooler Van Montgomery (Steve Howey), a dim-witted but well-meaning football player. Reba's other two children are Kyra (Scarlett Pomers), a rebelious teenager, and Jake (Mitch Holleman), a young boy just trying to sort through the mess of his family. The show attempts to realistically portray the trials and tribulations of family life in modern society and succeeds in modern comedy.
Cast
- Reba McEntire as Reba Hart
- Christopher Rich as Brock Hart
- Melissa Peterman as Barbara Jean
- Joanna Garcia as Cheyenne Hart
- Steve Howey as Van Montgomery
- Scarlett Pomers as Kyra Hart
- Mitch Holleman as Jake Hart
- Alexander & Jackson McClellan as Henry, Brock and Barbara Jean's son
- Alena & Gabrielle LeBerger as Elizabeth, Cheyenne and Van's daughter
Episodes
Opening Sequences
In Season One, the credits were black and white photos of cast members interspersed with color video shots of Reba on a soundstage. The theme song, "I'm a Survivor," was slower and softer. The first eleven episodes of Season Two featured a truncated opening sequence: Cast and crew names were shown during the first and second segments of the show. The song was re-recorded at a faster, more energetic pace, but only the last two lines of the chorus (Who I am is who I want to be / I'm a survivor) were sung. New video inserts of Reba were shot and played with a color photo of the entire cast at the end.
From the second half of Season Two onwards, a full opening sequence was returned to the show. The fast-paced song played among the new shots of Reba plus clips of cast members from previous episodes as their names scroll past the screen horizontally. In Season Five, the song was re-mixed again, with more accompanying instrumentals.
Trivia
Reba is the highest ranking comedy on The WB
Reba set a new all-time record for any program on the WB's Friday night (best ever Friday in women 19-49).
The original name of the show was Sally before changing to Reba.
McEntire was named Executive Producer in 2002.
DVD Releases
| Title | Release Date | # of Discs | # of Eps |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete First Season | December 14, 2004 | 3, Double Sided | 22 |
| The Complete Second Season | December 13, 2005 | 3, Double Sided | 24 |
| The Complete Third Season | April 25, 2006 | 3, Double Sided | 22 |
Viewing Information
New Episodes:
Fridays, 9pm, The WB (Completed airing Season 5) Season 6 will be shown next fall on The CW. 13 Episodes Confirmed.
Repeats:
Sundays, 7 & 7:30pm, The WB.
Premiering on Lifetime on August 7th at 1 & 1:30pm and at 6 & 6:30pm.
Will also be playing on weekdays on Daytime WB in September.
See also
External links
Sitcoms | 2000s TV shows in the United States | WB network shows | Fox Television Studios shows | Television shows set in Texas
"Reba"