NBC Renews 'Happy’s Place' for Season 2

NBC has officially renewed the multi-camera comedy 'Happy’s Place' for a second season, marking a successful return to sitcoms for Reba McEntire. The series, which premiered in October and was picked up for a full season in November, follows McEntire's character Bobbie as she inherits her father's tavern and unexpectedly discovers a new business partner, her half-sister Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo. 'Happy’s Place' has performed well in the ratings, with its pilot episode reaching 17.6 million viewers across all platforms, significantly improving NBC's Friday time slot by 54% in total viewers. Created by Kevin and Julie Abbott, the show is produced by Universal Television and features a cast including Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. Alongside fellow freshman hit 'St. Denis Medical', 'Happy’s Place' is one of NBC's best-performing new comedies, contributing to a strong lineup for the network. The series has also received positive reviews for its nostalgic and heartfelt storytelling, holding a 70% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.