Reba McEntire Stars in New Sitcom Happy's Place

Reba McEntire has returned to sitcom television with NBC's 'Happy's Place,' where she stars as Bobbie, who inherits a tavern from her late father and discovers she has a half-sister, Isabella. The series, created by Kevin Abbott, was pitched as a potential reboot of 'Reba' but shifted focus due to financial challenges, ultimately leading to the new premise. McEntire's co-star from 'Reba,' Melissa Peterman, also joins the cast, playing Gabby, a bartender at the tavern. The show is conveniently filmed at Universal Studios, allowing McEntire to balance her commitments as a coach on 'The Voice.' The cast includes Elizabeth Alderfer as Gracie, Bobbie's daughter, returning from military deployment, which adds further familial dynamics to the storyline. 'Happy's Place' premiered on October 18, 2024, and aims to capture the camaraderie and fun reminiscent of McEntire's earlier sitcom work.