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! 
Hi I am very sad I can’t find the Reba show. With hardly no good clean shows to watch How could you take this great show off.
where can I find the newest shows?
well lets start by writing how wonderful and family oriatated your show is ! I am a newly divorced mom with 3 children 17 16 and 13. I have so many funny real life stories people say I should write or at least give suggestions to your writing staff.thanks for the laughs when i thought i couldn’t linda sue
I enjoy Reba so much, I want at least ONE good sitcom … and if it HAS to end… WHEN it has to end. I sure would like to see Brock back home where he belongs. Barbara Jean can go to a nunnery and Brock and Reba can raise all the kids and his mid-life will be over.
It’s obvious why the Reba show has been cancelled. It is too clean for TV these days. What a shame.
Im really glad you have the reba show on,I hope you don t take her off the air, cause I really like watching her. I had surgery 6 mos ago, and the show makes me laugh every time I watch it. You need to have more of the new shows on and less reruns.
Reba is the best sitcom on tv. It takes a lot to make me laugh, but that show can do it. I watch it on Lifetime, as do my daughter and grandchildren. Everyone I know thinks it is a great show. It should be a keeper for any network.
Well another one bites the dust!!I guess it was just too clean and funny and delightful to stay on the air…You executives have no brains whatsoever… This show was a winner winner!!!!!!Oh but they will keep MONK on and all the other CRAP and RE_RUNS RE_RUNS!! But I guess that is ok.. Because the big guns make the decisions, the heck with us that loved and watched the show…….
Please don’t cancel Reba! I’m addicted to the show! PLEASE!
What is the cause of the reba show being dropped? Is there any chance that it will
return with the same format.
I’m really disappointed that the show just fell off the schedule so suddenally. What is the inside story? Normally shows give lots of notice when they are finishing up the show. Reba just said that it was the finally a couple of weeks prior to ending. What’s up?
Finally a show that all can enjoy. Good clean entertainment, with great acting. You have to love all the characters. Keep it going.
Please bring her show back. As she is referred to in my family as Miss. Reba, she is my idol, And my family situation is very common as to the show family, I think it is great to show how a family can handle divorce and its problems by sharing these situations weekly, We have to face realty and accept extended families in today’s society. Please bring back the wholesome shows and leave out some of these realties garbage shows.
Sincerly Joanne and kids.
It seems to me that when there is a good program on it always gets canceled !
Reba show is awesome!! It is a clean show for every member of my family. I just love Reba period…She has the best personality of all.
I would really hate for Reba to be taken off the air.
I cannot believe you want to take Reba off the air!! My daughter and I love love love this show and cannot wait to see what happens next. Please don;t take the show off the air!
They can’t do this I love this show.It has showed me alot of thing’s.It has shown me whatever life throws your way ‘stay strong don’t worry because your’e gonna make it! And this is a great family show,me and my family loves this show! And I am A huge fan of Reba!