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I've watched this series all the way through multiple times, and overall I love it, but every time I watch it Melissa Peterman becomes less and less funny, and more and more annoying. She takes the clingy blonde bimbo routine way too far, and presents the character not as portraying crazy antics but absolutely stupid behavior that to me isn't even realistic. Reba herself is wonderful, Steve Howey, to me, is spontaneous and hilarious. I like the way Scarlett Pommers grew as a character. I'm sure I'll find myself watching this again (it's my sleep support show!), but I do wish I could just replace Melissa Peterman altogether.

I'm glad I watched this show when I was young because it's a comfort show for me now in my 30s. It's hokey and some of the acting is eh but it's enjoyable.

Garcia and Howey are amazing in their roles as Cheyenne and Van, and could not have been better cast. This applies also to Peterman who did a great job as Barbra Jean, someone you wanted to hate but just couldn't. Reba also did a fantastic job.

The rest of the cast is ok, but none of them were perfect for the roles they played.

It's a typical feel-good sitcom and those are nice to watch now and then. I also enjoyed seeing Park Overall in the earlier episodes and wish she would have stayed on more regularly.

Overall, this a pretty well written show with interesting characters. Reba leads the charge as a recently divorced woman who's still on good terms with her 'ex', played by Christopher Rich, and his new wife, whether Reba likes it or not. Wholesome but still funny.

Single mother of three, Reba Hart (Reba McEntire) is a Texan soccer-mom who's husband left her for another woman. Reba's oldest daughter has a teen pregnancy, while her youngest daughter deals with puberty. And all the while, her son's main concern is being able to go over to his friend's to spend the night.

Reba, she went through a divorce, she's a grandmother (that makes her sound so old!), she's got 3 kids and a son-in-law, and on top of all that, she has to deal with her ex-husband's current wife.

Reba McEntire shines brightly in her show, proving that she can act, and she does have comedic timing.

The cast was picked perfectly. Everyone does an excellent job and they really put themselves into their character.

Reba McEntyre is one of those crossover stars who doesn't seem to be able to miss, no matter what she tackles. First, she took over for Bernadette Peters in "Annie Get Your Gun" and received rave reviews from New York critics, who probably were - excuse the pun - gunning for her. Then this comedy series came along on the WB channel. I'm always a little leery of sit-coms, particularly the off-network ones. Sometimes I think they pander to the lowest common denominator.

Well, Reba blew that concept out of the water in her very funny show about the ultimate in dysfunctional families. In the beginning, Reba and her husband (Christopher Rich) were going through a divorce after he made his dental hygienist (Meilissa Peterman) pregnant. As the show went on, the new wife considered Reba her best friend, and Reba couldn't get rid of her no matter what. Reba's daughter Cheyenne, in the beginning, was unmarried and pregnant by an unbelievably dumb high school football star (who later becomes Reba's business partner). Cheyenne marries him and moves in with Reba. At one point, she's furious that Reba is going to be substitute teaching at her school. "Do you realize how embarrassing it will be for me if you teach in my school?" Cheyenne asks. "You're walking around that school unmarried and pregnant, and I'M going to embarrass you?" Reba shoots back. She also has a daughter and a son who have their own issues in the ensuing six years.

Over the show's run, it dealt with many subjects in a warm, touching and funny way, including alcoholism, teen pregnancy, depression, dating after divorce, infidelity, a child wanting to move in with the other parent, smoking - all the time mocking the idea of "trailer park trash." These are real people with the usual sets of problems that befall a strong single mother. Nothing ever feels contrived or fake. Bottom line, they are all devoted to one another, and that's what makes "Reba" a good series.

The very pretty McEntire is a marvelous comedienne with great delivery, and she's beautifully supported by Rich, Peterman, Steve Howey, Joanne Garcia, and Scarlett Pomers. You can't help but love all of them. A well-structured, well cast, well written and well directed show. You really can't ask for more.

During my 4 months stay in US for some business work, I got a chance to watch some of the old episodes of this TV series. I'd say that I liked this, It made me laugh.

I read some of the comments and people may like or dislike it. Everyone has got their own opinion. What appeal to me may not have the same thrilling impact to every other person. Everyone has got the different level of maturity level. And that drives the ability to extract the comedy out of the ordinary situation and enjoy. Reba is one of those series that has got that family flavor and comedy is inherent.

All characters have got good timing, very critical to make a good comedy. Story is woven around the day to day situation in a family. I would not say more but I miss all this in my country India where we still get to watch the pathetic television serials. Other than this, I got a chance to enjoy 'Friends', 'Desperate Housewives', 'Everybody loves Raymond', Seinfeld' etc.

When I look at all this series as an outsider, I get to know more about this wonderful country US. The way they blend the comedy with family drama gives it a totally different flavor.

Country music star Reba McEntire starred in this sitcom as a Houston real estate agent and mother. She has to reinvent herself after her dentist husband, Brock (Christopher Rich), left her for Barbra Jean (Maureen Peterman. On top of that, her oldest child and daughter, Cheyenne, got pregnant with her high school boyfriend, Van.

The series has plenty of memorable moments though. I enjoyed Maureen Peterman's outlandish performance as Barbra Jean. She should have her own sitcom as well. While the series is almost 20 years old. It's likable and watchable despite the family craziness.

I just found Reba..and what an incredible show..I think I'm sad, since it appears that the show is no longer, but in re-runs. But this is the funniest, wittiest and one of the best "ensembles" that I've seen in a "very" LOOOONNNNNGGGGG time...everyone, this is what the "south" is really like...AWESOME!!!!!

You will find so much of real life in this sit-com..and how wonderful to find something to watch "OTHER" than crime drama. That is wonderful, but you gotta have comedy. Hollywood has been sadly lacking in "entertainment", except for themselves..so to find this "Reba"..wow, at least something so well written that the jokes are actually funny. Kudos to this cast..our loss that this show isn't around for more season, or maybe you could think about bringing it back..enough with the reality shows already!!

When I first heard that Reba was coming out with a new show, I thought, "Oh great, another musician turning into acting". I also didn't like the idea of having a show about a pregnant high school student. BUT...I gave it a shot and wow, what an amazing show. Reba was so funny, as the rest of the cast. As I am sitting here watching the reruns, I'm saddened by the realization that the show ended. Such an underrated show. I think if Fox ABC or NBC had aired the show, it would have lasted longer. The show had a teenage high school student who was pregnant but they did not glamorize it like I thought they would. The show brought real struggles teen moms and dads face, as well as other issues that parents/kids/teens face. Reba's smart witted comebacks and comments towards Barbara Jean are hilarious. I give a show a 10 because it was funny as heck, and very entertaining. I miss you, Reba!!

I recently discovered reruns on Hallmark Channel. Never heard of the program before now. Am enjoying watching episodes for the first time but not so much a second time.

Favorite character is Barbra Jean - heart of gold. Least favorite is Van - stupid and selfish.

I love rewatching this show. The writing is so funny! Van and Reba are my favorite characters, with the witty comebacks (Reba) or comical reactions to everything (Van.) Everyone else is great too. I love how well they handled several life topics and how Reba always has the best way to talk through it with anyone who needs to.

This show came out and I never had any desire to watch it; I figured it would be lame. Here I am in 2021 kicking myself because THIS SHOW IS AWESOME!

The cast is phenomenal! It's a funny yet feel good show and I love it.

This has to be one of the worse sitcoms of all time. Reba is not a good actress, the jokes are flat, unfunny.

I was quite sure I would hate this show, but once it appeared on Lifetime (TV network) nearly every hour, I was forced to watch an episode... I don't know if I have ever LAUGHED SO HARD at a TV show! Being a 23 year old girl, I was first drawn in by "Van", whose quasi-hammy/ quasi-brilliant antics are ridiculously endearing. But after only two episodes (in the middle of what season I don't even know!) I was drawn into "Reba's" life, her worries and fears, and more so her laughs.

The show is far more honest and sophisticated than any previous family-sitcom-front-runners, (ie: full house, step by step, Roseanne, etc) despite the Texan drawl. :) What wins over is its overwhelming warmth, you CANNOT help but smile at some point during the 30 minutes. Consider it your 30 min. challenge from me!!) and far more witty. If you like a variety of genres, from Frasier to Roseanne, from Grey's Anatomy to Desperate Housewives, I guarantee you will love this show!

To be honest, when I first gave the show a chance (around '04) I didn't enjoy it. The general concept and characters seemed completely unbelievable. However, at the time I had never lived in any of the southern states and had only briefly passed through them on vacations as a child.

Then I moved to a southern state (Alabama) to work on my master's degree. Although I was only there for 2 years I gained a new appreciation for the show. People down there actually act like the characters for the most part.

While the southern based jokes are fresh and remind me of my time in 'bama, the show is not without it's flaws. The general concepts you see in all modern family shows are there (i.e. moody teenager, manipulative child, dumb child vs. smart child, etc.), those types of jokes are tired and predictable. In terms of general plot, the only difference is that instead of trying to make a marriage work through all of the common problems, the characters are trying to keep their family together post-divorce (and re-marriage) with all the same problems.

In the end, the show is above average for a family television show, but lacks the wit and creativity that a show like Roseanne (even toward the end) oozed on a weekly basis.

The series named Reba, is an eye opener. The series deals with some serious cultural issues that American families are dealing with on the regular. No family is perfect, but some families seem to have it worse than others. I really enjoyed watching this show. It hits on many issues that could be very difficult to deal with. It also shows how a typical American family can get over their issues, and deal with reality. I enjoyed how the series highlights the adventure of co-parenting, teenage pregnancy, and divorce.

I also enjoyed how Reba was able to be there for her daughter all the time. She helped her when she had a problem with alcohol. Parents need to always be there for their kids. She also came to the point were she accepted Brock's new wife, Barbara Jean. This is how it should be in reality. People have to learn to accept things they have no control over.

Reba McEntire makes a bold and decent foray into the sitcom world with this gem. She plays a lady who is in the midst of a divorce when she finds out that her soon-to-be-ex has made his hygenist pregnant, while Reba's teenage daughter is also pregnant and married to a high school football star. There are some wonderfully funny and touching moments in this show, and I like it.

I loved this show! This is actually the only comedy I really found funny and entertaining! Never have laughed so hard about a TV show. I think they made a great choice with Reba McEntire, she is so brilliant and funny and her comedy timing is excellent. I always have to laugh the most of her comments! Reba MCentire is great, she is so talented and she acts in such a natural way that you actually believe this is a true story.

This is IMHO the only show deserving the title comedy, because it actually makes you laugh.

Although Barbara Jean gets a little bit annoying and nobody can actually understand why Reba is so nice to her - the lines between those two are the best! The cast is really good and well chosen, though Van sometimes could be a little less annoying - he is a real goofball.

It's sad that this show got cancelled.