Reba McEntire’s sitcom, Happy’s Place, has been renewed for a second season on NBC. The show’s strong performance, particularly in boosting the network’s Friday night viewership, led to the renewal.
Here’s the Lowdown: Happy’s Place has significantly improved NBC’s Friday 8/7c timeslot, increasing total viewers by 54 percent. The pilot episode alone reached 17.6 million viewers across all platforms. It’s also the second-biggest NBC comedy launch on Peacock, behind St. Denis Medical. Both shows have reached nearly 45 million viewers.
What This Means Now: Fans of the show can rest easy knowing more episodes are on the way. The series stars Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. Season 1 also featured guest appearances by Steve Howey and Christopher Rich.
The Bigger Picture: Happy’s Place centers on Bobbie (McEntire), who inherits her father’s tavern and discovers she has a younger half-sister, Isabella (Escobedo), who is now her business partner. While a specific premiere date for Season 2 hasn’t been set, it’s anticipated to return in the fall of 2024, likely between late September and early November. The show is written and co-created by Kevin Abbott, with Reba McEntire also serving as an executive producer.
