Reba
Reba McEntire stars as the titular character in this smash sitcom about a single mom of three, navigating life in a Houston suburb. Between co-parenting with hilarious dentist ex-husband Brock and his dotty new wife Barbra Jean (his dental hygienist) and helping her three wise-cracking, dynamic kids navigate their new life, Reba has her hands full but maintains the perfect mix of Southern sweet and sass.
- 2001-2007
- 6 seasons
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-PG
Reba McEntire stars as the titular character in this smash sitcom about a single mom of three, navigating life in a Houston suburb. Between co-parenting with hilarious dentist ex-husband Brock and his dotty new wife Barbra Jean (his dental hygienist) and helping her three wise-cracking, dynamic kids navigate their new life, Reba has her hands full but maintains the perfect mix of Southern sweet and sass.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
Pilot
Fri, Oct 5, 2001 22 mins
The white-picket-fence world of the Hart family collapses when Texas soccer mom Reba discovers that her dentist husband Brock is leaving her for his impossibly perky and unfortunately pregnant dental hygienist Barbra Jean. As if that bombshell isn't enough, Reba also learns that her 17-year-old daughter Cheyenne is pregnant by her boyfriend Van. Concerned with the effect all this chaos will have on 12-year-old Kyra, and 9-year-old Jake, and determined that her family will muddle through this domestic mess together, Reba summons her courage and plans a shotgun wedding while trying to keep the husband-stealing future stepmother of her children at arm's length
Episode 2
The Honeymoon's Over or Now What?
Fri, Oct 12, 2001 22 mins
With Cheyenne & Van back from their honeymoon, they return to school. The principal wants the pregnant Cheyenne to consider a different school. Reba says if Cheyenne cannot attend, Van does not attend. Van is the star football player.
Episode 3
Someone's at the Gyno with Reba
Fri, Oct 19, 2001 22 mins
Everyone has a hard time adjusting when Van moves his belongings into the Hart household, on the same day that Reba discovers that the obstetrician she has chosen for her daughter Cheyenne will also be delivering the baby of ex-husband Brock and his mistress Barbra Jean.
Episode 4
You Make Me Sick
Fri, Oct 26, 2001 22 mins
Cheyenne has morning sickness. Brock tells Van it is just mental because Barbra Jean does not have it. Turns out, Barbra Jean hides her sickness. Jake spends a lot of time at a friends house, but the friend does not stay at Jake's.
Episode 5
The Steaks Are High
Fri, Nov 2, 2001 22 mins
Van talks Reba into hosting the football team's traditional pre-game dinner, but when Cheyenne accidentally buys a new brand of potato salad, the team believes that the break from tradition is an omen of certain doom, leaving Reba to save both the team and Cheyenne from disaster.
Episode 6
The Man and the Moon
Fri, Nov 9, 2001 22 mins
Reba's kitchen sink is broken. She calls a plumber. The plumber flirts with Reba; they go to the store to pick out new fixtures; he kisses her when they return. On a football game trip, Cheyenne & the cheerleaders moon the players.
Episode 7
Tea and Antipathy
Fri, Nov 16, 2001 22 mins
Kyra does not want to spend time with her father since it includes Barbra Jean. Cheyenne & Van plan to move out. Reba & Brock will not lend money. Van asks his parents. They give money, truck, and place to live - with strings attached.
Episode 8
Don't Know Much About History
Fri, Dec 7, 2001 22 mins
Kyra switches from the clarinet to the tuba because of a boy. Van flunks his history test and cannot play in the football game. Van is allowed to take a make-up test. Brock & Reba tutor him. He knows the answers but is just nervous.
Episode 9
Every Picture Tells a Story
Fri, Dec 14, 2001 22 mins
Reba's longtime friend Lori Ann returns to their hometown. Lori Ann encourages Reba to get rid of Brock's junk out of her garage, and they find a photo that suggests that Brock was fooling around with B.J. long before him and Reba separated.
Episode 10
When Good Credit Goes Bad
Fri, Jan 11, 2002 22 mins
The divorce is final in a month. Reba celebrates with lunch. When Reba pays, she finds her credit card is declined. Reba is angered to find out Brock gave a card to the same account to Barbra Jean and she ran up the bill for her wedding.
Episode 11
Meet the Parents
Fri, Jan 18, 2002 23 mins
Reba's parents are visiting, celebrating their 46 years of marriage. Her mother tells Reba what makes a good marriage and Reba feels like she failed. Reba makes a celebration lunch for her parents and Barbra Jean attends - uninvited.
Episode 12
A Mid-Semester Night's Dream
Fri, Jan 25, 2002 22 mins
Reba gets a teaching job at Cheyenne & Van's school. Cheyenne does not like it, but her friends do. Seems her friends want to marry because Cheyenne & Van seem so happy. Reba tells Cheyenne to tell her friends how difficult it really is.
Episode 13
Brock's Swan Song
Fri, Feb 1, 2002 22 mins
Brock's father died on a golf course. Brock asks Reba to help plan the funeral. Barbra Jean wants the funeral a grand event and play the bereaved woman. Brock changes the plans. Cheyenne and Van get an ultrasound and find out it is a girl.
Episode 14
The Story of a Divorce
Fri, Feb 15, 2002 22 mins
Reba gets the final divorce papers, and Lori Ann tells her it is time to start dating again. Lori Ann makes her call Parker, Reba's former college boyfriend. Reba and Parker go out, and Reba remembers why she dumped him before.
Episode 15
You May Kick the Bride
Fri, Feb 22, 2002 22 mins
Brock and Barbra Jean's wedding day is near: BJ got Cheyenne and Kyra shiny purple dresses, Kyra doesn't want to attend, BJ wants Reba's blessings. Reba saves the day by talking to Kyra, changing the dresses, giving her blessing, and more.
Episode 16
Vanny Dearest
Fri, Mar 15, 2002 22 mins
Van is named Football Player of the Year. All plan to go to the awards banquet. Van also wants his parents there. His mother goes and is moved by her son's speech. She decides to live with Van, at Reba's. Kyra gets straight A's at school.
Episode 17
He's Having a Baby
Fri, Apr 12, 2002 22 mins
Cheyenne signs her and Van up for Lamaze class. He is reluctant, but he enjoys the first session; Cheyenne does not. For the next session, Cheyenne cannot attend due to homework, so Reba goes with Van. Brock & Barbra Jean are in the class.
Episode 18
She Works Hard for Their Money
Fri, Apr 19, 2002 22 mins
Reba throws a baby shower for Cheyenne & Van. Reba tells Brock to get Cheyenne something practical, so he buys them a car. But, they have to pay for half before they can drive it. Van gets a pizza delivery job; Reba has to drive him around.
Episode 19
Labor of Love
Fri, Apr 26, 2002 22 mins
Both Cheyenne and Barbra Jean's due dates for the babies is near. A football recruiter comes to see Van; Brock goes on an annual camping trip. Cheyenne thinks she is in labor and all go to the hospital. Turns out, BJ is in labor.
Episode 20
The King and I
Fri, May 3, 2002 22 mins
Van & Cheyenne are voted for Prom King & Queen. Van is sure to win, but probably not Cheyenne. Van asks the dorks at school to vote for Cheyenne and they can attend one of his parties. She wins, but the loser queen tells her why she won.
Episode 21
Up a Treehouse without a Paddle
Fri, May 10, 2002 22 mins
Jake scored his first goal at a soccer game - and Brock missed it, breaking another promise to Jake. Brock says they can build a treehouse, and Reba worries he will not keep the promise. Brock buys the treehouse, and the days pass.
Episode 22
It Ain't Over till the Red-Head Sings
Fri, May 10, 2002 22 mins
Cheyenne and Van are graduating from high school. The principal does not want Cheyenne there, but she is determined to walk the stage to get her diploma. At the ceremony, Cheyenne goes into labor, so Van carries her across the stage.