Happy's Place BTS Video Reveals First Look At Major Reba Reunion 18 Years After Series Ended

A new behind-the-scenes video for Happy’s Place has revealed a major reunion between Reba McEntire and Christopher Rich. NBC's Happy’s Place is a comedy series led by McEntire, who portrays Bobbie, a divorced mother who inherits her late father's tavern, Happy's Place, and is shocked to learn that she has a new co-owner named Isabella, her long-lost half-sister. McEntire, known for her work in both country music and television, has earned widespread acclaim for her role in Happy's Place. Rich, who portrays Reba's ex-husband Brock Hart in Reba, returns to work with McEntire in Happy's Place Tavern.

In Entertainment Tonight's first-look video, McEntire and Rich shared a moment on set, marking their first television reunion 18 years after Reba wrapped its final season. The behind-the-scenes video highlights the chemistry the two actors shared in the original show and teases how they’ll reconnect in Happy’s Place. As McEntire and Rich are on set, they interact between takes and playfully acknowledge their long-awaited reunion. While specific plot details for the episode remain unclear, the video confirms that the two actors will share screen time in Happy’s Place. Check out the video below:

What This Means For Happy’s Place

More Reba Reunions May Come In The Future

McEntire has maintained a strong presence in entertainment since Reba ended, balancing music, television, and hosting. In addition to her success in country music, she has appeared in shows like Malibu Country and Young Sheldon and starred in films, most recently in The Hammer. Rich, known for roles in Murphy Brown and Boston Legal, has continued acting, though Happy’s Place marks a return to working alongside McEntire for the first time since Reba. The Happy’s Place cast also includes Belissa Escobedo, Rex Linn, and Pablo Castelblanco.

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This isn’t the first time McEntire has reunited with her Reba co-stars in recent years. The series is co-executive produced by McEntire and Melissa Peterman, who also starred in Reba as Barbra Jean and plays Gabby in Happy's Place. McEntire and Peterman have collaborated multiple times, including in Young Sheldon's cast and various live performances. Additionally, JoAnna García Swisher, who played McEntire’s on-screen daughter in Reba, is rumored to potentially star in Happy's Place, though no definitive announcement has been made.

Our Take On Reba And Christopher Rich Reuniting In Happy’s Place

McEntire And Rich's Reunion Will Be Nostalgic

Reuniting McEntire and Rich after almost two decades is a move that feels both timely and nostalgic. Their duo helped make Reba memorable, and this reunion serves as a reminder of their onscreen chemistry. While Happy’s Place is a new show with its own premise, bringing in familiar faces helps generate excitement and sentiment for viewers. McEntire has consistently proven her ability to lead television projects, and Happy's Place continues to reinforce why she remains a major presence in both comedy and entertainment.