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! 
Reba is a great show. All the actors are great. It is very very funny and wholesome and I really appreciate that. It’s the funniest show out there right now and is great to watch especially after not having any more friends episodes to see.
I have been reading all the input from fellow Reba-watchers and can’t agree more! Any station that would cancel this HILARIOUS, CLEAN, FAMILY-ORIENTED show is out of their minds! Every actor/actress on the show was a treat to watch. I, too, watch the reruns over and over and over again & get a kick out of each & every one of them. I’m sure that if a network decided to bring the show back, the network ratings would SOAR!
when does that start again does it start in november 19,2007.
Bring Reba back!!!!
This is the first decent comedy type show that has been on television in years, one that everyone in the family can enjoy, from the youngest to the oldest. If this is removed in the near future, it will be a great excuse for us to discontinue use of the CW channel. Please, do not discontinue it,
Cancel Reba and the Gang! Are you out of your mind? Finally a decent and absolutely hilarious show and you want to cancel!!!
Bet you would not even consider taking it off the air if the content was filled with sex, crime and violence.There are few good wholesome shows left on tv anymore and frankly, I am sick to death of of what the networks think MOST PEOPLE WANT TO SEE. The Reba show is the closest thing to the old Lucy and Andy Griffith shows. Come On, Wake Up!
Reba is a HOOT !!! I love the show and have watched all the reruns until I have them memorized. PLEASE bring the series back!!
I love Reba !!! Please dont take her off, this show is the high lite of my day i love it.. Re run and all!!!!
I just have to say Reba to me is the funniest show since I love lucy.She now is my favorite red head.I myself am divorced and have 3 children,all 3 are now married and i live with my mother.We never miss an episode.Living in N.C. we watch reruns from 6pmtil 8. then til 9pm.Please put Reba back on air.We think the show is hilarious.
Reba is one of the funniest shows since I love Lucy.It’s halarious.I’m a divorced mother of three. although my children are grown.A son29, 2 daughters 27and 22 now with 3 grandchildren.The hardships i went through in my marriage are so much similar.I live with my mother now and taking care of her, we watch the show every night and all we don’t miss any of the episodes.we live in N.C.and we watch from 6pm til 8pm and again til 9 pm.Please put Reba back on the air.
We want Reba to stay on the air. Rita Peyton
Larry Peyton, Lou Ann Coughlin, JOy Dillin, Linda Blair, Laura Peyton, Babara Nutt, Kathy Kieffer, Diane Brezen, Gayle, Olga Westcott, Renee Hooper, Debbie Cox, Michelle Shorts, Donna Bollard, Lori McDnald, Gine Gillett, Gine Burke, Liz Cook, Pastor Breznan, Harriett Miele, Michele Marchese, Charlotte Danner, John Danner, Grace Priest, Janet Hurley, Tim Harley, David Nutt, Ken Kiefer, Tony Peyton.
MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I WATCH EVERY SINGLE EPISODE EVERY TIME IT AIRS, NO MATTER IF WE’VE SEEN I THE NIGHT BEFORE OR NOT… WE OFTEN REWIND ON THE PARTS WITH VAN AND HIS CRAZY EXPRESSIONS… PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOW OFF, THIS IS THE BEST THING ON TV SINCE HAPPY DAYS AND LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY… AND IF YOU DO TAKE IT OFF- I THINK IT WOULD SUCK TOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Reba is like the best comedy show ever please dont take it off air that would suck
I don’t know if my comment will mean anything…but I have to say that I just as many others who have posted absolutely love REBA. Ever since I found the reruns..I watch all the episodes that run during the weekday. i wish everyday that there were new episodes on. When I found at there was a chance they may renew the show i was estatic…but then I found out that they may have cancelled it again…It made me very sad. If anyone of importance reads this I am one more person like many others out there that would love to… Read more »
My husband and I are so happy to hear Reba will be back this winter. We just love everyone on the show. Keep up the good work.