It’s been a bumpy ride for Reba fans. The Reba McEntire 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! 
Are you mad? I can believe you would take Reba off the air. It’s one of the few tv shows that I watch and find it funny.
i am so glad that reba is back on, my whole family enjoys it, i never laugh so much, and these days, i think the world could use more laughter. anyways, i love reba and the crew, i hope they bring a full season in.
I had heard of Reba before, but never fully appreciated her talent until I found her TV show by accident. Now I don’t miss it. It’s good TV! I’m not a necessarily country music fan, but I absolutely love her sitcom. I just finished watching CMT’s salute to Reba. It brought tears to my eyes. When I was in Vegas this summer, everyone at the Hilton said her show was the best. Now my goal is to see Reba in concert.
A new fan, Judi from Cleveland Hts, Ohio
REBA MCINTYRE, MY SON (13YEARS OLD)AND MYSELF 44YEARS OLD, REALLY LIKE WATCHING YOUR SHOW AND WE WOULD BE UPSET, IF THE SHOW WERE TO EVER BE CANCELLED. YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED ACTRESS, AS WELL AS A VERY GOOD SINGER.WE FIND YOU VERY FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING.
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY JOYOUS NEW YEAR! ALL THE BEST IN YOUR CAREER AND SINGING IN 2007 AND ON WARDS.
YOUR FANS, ERICA AND ROBERT FROM EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA.
My husband and I just discovered Reba on Direct TV a few months ago. We finally have a program that we both enjoy watching, only to learn of it almost being cancelled. Here is a program that has family values, no cursing, no nudity and can make us laugh out-loud. Give us “old-timers” a break and continue with many, many more episodes.
i am so glad reba is back on, love the show and love the cast, now i will have something good to watch on sunday nights that is not animated.
I was just able to get the “Reba” TV show for the last couple of years (our old cable company did not have the WB) and I have enjoyed the show very much. I did lose track of when the show aired when the WB was sold. I the new network doesn’t like the show, how about a different network? Also, the show used to be on Friday nights, now it will be on Sunday nights, how is a person to know when and where to find it.
Geri
I love Reba and the show is great! I am glad that it will be renewed…keep it on!
I’m so excited that “Reba” has a new season. Since I’ve discovered the show I’ve never missed an episode. They never fail to brighten my day. I hope to see many more seasons in the future.
Reba is terrific. It is one of the best shows on TV. I hope they realize the fan base of this show is huge and it WILL attract folks to their network. Fashion House is corny.
I have been looking for when Reba is on, glad to hear it will be on soon and hope they renew it for many more episodes, one of my favorite shows.
I am so excited to learn that Reba is going to be renewed because I just love watching the show. I just hope that they continue to renew Reba.
I will hate too see them take Reba off the air me and my kids love watching it.We look foward to coming home and watching Reba every afternoon.
What? No Reba? You’ve got to be kidding. It’s
one of the best shows in a long time. Please keep
it on.
I was absolutely thrilled to see we will at least get to see a few more “Reba” shows. I can’t wait until Nov. 19th to start watching. If posting comments would help them get renewed for next season, I’d be posting all day! New “Reba” shows!!!
Made my day!!!!!!!!!!