Reba: Reba McIntyre Sitcom Returns, But for How Long?
It’s been a bumpy ride for Reba fans. The Reba McIntyre series was The WB’s highest-rated sitcom for virtually all of its five seasons. You would think that high ratings would ensure that the show would continue on the CW. Not so.
The sitcom had received a two-year commitment from The WB network at the end of its fourth season so, last spring, fans believed their show was safe for an upcoming season six. In fact, when the UPN/WB merger was announced earlier this year, it was said that CBS’ leader Les Moonves sent word that the new CW network would honor the rest of the two-year commitment. The Reba cast and crew wrapped their shooting according to schedule on March 14, 2006.
A few weeks later, CW executives reportedly told 20th Century Fox TV (who produces the show) that they wanted to cancel the deal because the show didn’t attract the new CW’s “desired demographic.” As a result, the Reba fifth season finale, which was originally shot as a cliffhanger (Van and Cheyenne possibly breaking up), was re-edited to include a sentimental montage of images from the show’s run.
CW is said to have changed their mind about the cancellation when they realized they’d have to pay an eight-figure “kill fee” to 20th Century Fox TV. CW instead gave Reba a 13 episode renewal order but didn’t put the sitcom on the Fall 2006 schedule. Would they air?
Well, the wait is finally over. The sixth season of Reba will debut at 7pm on Sunday, November 19th with two new episodes. The following week, a Reba rerun will air at 7pm and a new episode will follow at 7:30pm.
Great news but keep in mind that the CW only committed to purchasing 13 episodes. If the ratings are good enough, it’s said that an order for nine additional episodes will be given — bringing the order to a full season of 22. The additional episodes would start airing by February 2007.
Production on the 13 episodes will be completed in early December so presumably the decision would have to be made soon if the 13th episode was to include any kind of closure for the series. Will that happen in time? Hard to say but, based on the sitcom’s rocky road last Spring, I’m guessing the Reba producers may have a few contingency plans up their sleeves. We’ll keep you posted so, stay tuned! 
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:27 am
norman finestein »
The show won twice for Cinematography but Reba the actress never won one.
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 am
did reba ever win a n emmy
September 12th, 2008 at 6:24 am
I love the reruns of the Reba show. I especially enjoy the one when Elizabeth gives birth to Elizabeth. I would like to know how I can get a copy of the lullaby Reba sang to the baby on that show. My daughter recently gave me a grandson and I would love to know where I can get a copy of that song.
Madeline Damian
August 30th, 2008 at 1:13 am
i know you here this a lot, but i love the show reba, i think its so funny, i always watch it if i see it. i watched this one episode a lil while ago, and reba sang this song on there, but i dont remember what it was called or how it goes, but i know i love it. it was on the episode where reba and brock go back to this old bar and go to see there old friend, but it turnes out there friend is dead, and they feel real bad for not beleaving it, and the guy who died, used to date reba. but the night he desided to ask her to marry her, was the night reba and brock deside to tell that guy that they are in love.. wow , what a twist..o, please send the name of that song to me..=)
July 30th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
i would like the lyrics to the song reba sang on her tv show july 30,2008 lifetime it was
the 6pm or 6:30pm show the song was your so far away it was so sad and i really liked the song please send the words thank you thank you
betty
July 15th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Reba:s riters were as good as two and a half men’smwriters. whoever cast the characters for the Reba show was a genious we loved the show . what a loss
July 8th, 2008 at 11:01 am
MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE THE REBA SHOW, WE STILL WATCH THE RERUNS
AND STILL GET A BIG LAUGH OUT OF SOME OF THE OFF THE WALL THINGS THAT HAPPEN OR IS SAID. THE SHOW IS A GOOD SHOW TO WATCH WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY, REMINDS ME OF THINGS THAT ACTUALLY HAPPEN IN REAL LIFE FAMILY SITUATIONS, SO PLEASE BRING REBA BACK WE NEED GOOD CLEAN WHOLSOME SHOWS TO WATCH …..REBA AND THE CAST ARE THE GREATEST…….
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
One of the best shows ever. As good as the old time shows. I’ve seen every show, watch the syndicated Reba shows everyday. I never get tired of watching them over and over…..and laugh…..and laugh……and laugh. Thanks for the great series. Wish you all would come back.
June 27th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Please don’t cancel the Reba Show. My kids and I absolutely love the show. To have a 12 and 9 year old to love a show that’s not dealing with a High School Musical actor or a Miley Cyrus character says a lot about the show. We love the way it displays real life situations and shows that life doesn’t always have a happy ending. It’s a wonderful family show which show remain on the air.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Please bring Reba back, it makes my husband and I laugh so much, we have been watching reruns everyday and wish it would start this fall with a new season. Thanks.
June 14th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
please dont cancel the show its the only thing that makes me laugh after a long day
and i love barba jeen shes a true blond i hope one day i can meet reba in person
gota love reba
June 1st, 2008 at 12:08 pm
BRING REBA BACK!!!!!!! PLEASE
May 24th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I love the reba show. I have not been able to catch any of the new ones with cheynne being pregnate for the 2nd time. I hope that reba show will pick back up!! Its the greatest!