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After her dentist husband of 20 years leaves her for his dental hygienist, Reba Hart's seemingly perfect world is turned upside down.​

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Reba Season 1 Episode 13 - Brock's Swan Song
    7.2/10(151 votes)

    #1 - Brock's Swan Song

    S1:E13

    Brock finds out that his estranged father has passed away, and he asks Reba to help him with the funeral plans. Meanwhile, Cheyenne goes to the doctor's office for an ultrasound.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Gary H. Miller

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  2. Reba Season 2 Episode 1 - House Rules
    7.2/10(135 votes)

    #2 - House Rules

    S2:E1

    Reba suspects that Brock and Barbra Jean are more lenient with the kids than she is, so she pokes around to find out just what Jake and Kyra get away with while in their care. Back at the Hart residence, Cheyenne and Van bicker over the constant attention they need to give their newborn baby girl. But Reba comes to the rescue with a plan for the feuding pair to reconnect and have some time away from their crying infant.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Kevin Abbott

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  3. Reba Season 1 Episode 18 - She Works Hard for Their Money
    7.3/10(136 votes)

    #3 - She Works Hard for Their Money

    S1:E18

    Reba throws a baby shower for Cheyenne and gives her a homemade present: a quilt sewn from Cheyenne's own baby clothes. But when Brock runs out and buys the parents-to-be a car without consulting Reba, she has a bit of a problem with it.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Chris Atwood

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  4. Reba Season 2 Episode 2 - Skating Away
    7.3/10(135 votes)

    #4 - Skating Away

    S2:E2

    With Cheyenne, Van, and the baby living in student housing, things are finally back to normal and Reba plans to focus more attention on Kyra, who has become distant. However, her plans suddenly fall short when Van injures himself, suspending his scholarship and losing his off-campus housing, forcing the Montgomery family back into Reba's home.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Matt Berry

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  5. Reba Season 2 Episode 3 - Proud Reba
    7.3/10(140 votes)

    #5 - Proud Reba

    S2:E3

    With finances tight, Reba sets out to find a job but quickly learns that her many years of experience as a mother don't transfer over into the job field. When Cheyenne and Van happily announce that they've applied for food stamps, a very frustrated Reba swallows her pride and takes Brock up on his offer to give her a job in his dental office.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Chris Case

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  6. Reba Season 2 Episode 8 - Switch
    7.3/10(140 votes)

    #6 - Switch

    S2:E8

    In hopes of resuscitating her non-existent love life, Reba hits the bar scene with her friend Lori Ann but is mortified when they run into Brock, Barbra Jean, Cheyenne and Van on a double date. Cheyenne finally convinces a reluctant Reba to try speed dating, and everyone is surprised when she actually makes a love connection.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writer:Stevie Ray Fromstein

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  7. Reba Season 2 Episode 16 - Valentine's Day
    7.3/10(125 votes)

    #7 - Valentine's Day

    S2:E16

    Reba is so freaked out about spending Valentine's Day with Brian that she pretends to be sick to get out of the date, but her plan backfires when he shows up with chicken soup and tells her he loves her. Meanwhile, in a battle of male egos, Brock and Van compete to see who can be the most romantic with their wives.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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  8. Reba Season 5 Episode 4 - And God Created Van
    7.3/10(136 votes)

    #8 - And God Created Van

    S5:E4

    The Hart family becomes concerned when Van continuosly sits at home watching football instead of attending church. After many failed attempts in talking him into going, Reba and Barbra Jean confront him on his refusal. Van confesses that he no longer believes in God, greatly disappointing Reba and Barbra Jean. To try and bring Van to God, they drag him to Reverend Parks who tells Reba and Barbra Jean that he can't help the people who don't want help. Reba in a heated discussion finally admits to the Reverend that she too has had her doubts.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Reba Season 1 Episode 3 - Someone's at the Gyno with Reba
    7.4/10(177 votes)

    #9 - Someone's at the Gyno with Reba

    S1:E3

    Van moves his belongings into his and Cheyenne's room, and Reba and Kyra are shocked when Cheyenne accepts the mess, which includes a large neon sign, 12 pairs of sneakers, exercise equipment and a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders poster. Meanwhile, Jake has his first visitation with his father, and Reba makes a discovery about herself.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Eric Horsted

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  10. Reba Season 1 Episode 4 - You Make Me Sick
    7.4/10(182 votes)

    #10 - You Make Me Sick

    S1:E4

    Cheyenne has morning sickness and tries to hide it from Van; Reba learns that Jake's friend isn't allowed to sleep over because his mother disapproves of the Harts' dysfunctional lifestyle.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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  11. Reba Season 1 Episode 8 - Don't Know Much About History
    7.5/10(163 votes)

    #11 - Don't Know Much About History

    S1:E8

    Reba helps tutor Van when being on the football team takes up too much of his time and his history grade starts to slip. Meanwhile, Kyra is attracted to a tuba player in the school band.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Mike Larsen

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  12. Reba Season 1 Episode 10 - When Good Credit Goes Bad
    7.5/10(157 votes)

    #12 - When Good Credit Goes Bad

    S1:E10

    Brock springs a surprise on Reba regarding his upcoming wedding, and Reba has her credit card rejected when she goes out to lunch with Lori-Ann.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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  13. Reba Season 1 Episode 16 - Vanny Dearest
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #13 - Vanny Dearest

    S1:E16

    After Van is named his football team's Player of the Year, Reba tries to get his parents to attend an event in his honor. Unfortunately, her efforts don't go as planned and she ends up with a new houseguest.

    Director:Dana De Vally Piazza
    Writer:Eric Horsted

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  14. Reba Season 2 Episode 5 - It's Jake's Party, Cry if You Want to
    7.5/10(138 votes)

    #14 - It's Jake's Party, Cry if You Want to

    S2:E5

    Reba loves to make fun of Barbra Jean but vows to suck it up for Kyra's sake; however her plan backfires during Jakes birthday party when Barbra Jean starts thowing out a few insults of her own. Meanwhile, Brock shows up to the party fresh from his first Botox treatment.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writer:Christopher Lehr

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  15. Reba Season 2 Episode 19 - The Wall
    7.5/10(126 votes)

    #15 - The Wall

    S2:E19

    When Van and Cheyenne reconcile with Van's parents, Reba feels threatened by the extravagant gifts they shower on baby Elizabeth and the situation soon escalates into a competition over who are the better grandparents. Meanwhile, Cheyenne has difficulty adjusting to life now that Van has returned to the football team and has little time to spend with her.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Chris Case

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  16. Reba Season 5 Episode 10 - Issues
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    #16 - Issues

    S5:E10

    After observing their constant bickering in the real estate office, Reba and Van's boss insists they see the company's occupational therapist to work things out. Meanwhile, Brock and Barbra Jean consult a sleep doctor who suggests they videotape themselves in bed to find out why Brock is waking up exhausted and achy every morning.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Reba Season 1 Episode 5 - The Steaks Are High
    7.6/10(171 votes)

    #17 - The Steaks Are High

    S1:E5

    Van gets a "kidnap breakfast," a tradition that includes the drill team making the football player of the week an early morning meal. Meanwhile, Reba decides to host the Wildcat pregame dinner for the team and everything goes well until Barbra Jean discovers the potato salad.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Robert Peacock

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  18. Reba Season 1 Episode 6 - The Man and the Moon
    7.6/10(170 votes)

    #18 - The Man and the Moon

    S1:E6

    When Reba calls a plumber to fix a leaky faucet, their encounter leads to a date at the hardware store. Meanwhile, Cheyenne decides that she's going to "moon" Van and his teammates.

    Director:Amanda Bearse
    Writers:Chris Alberghini, Mike Chessler

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  19. Reba Season 1 Episode 9 - Every Picture Tells a Story
    7.6/10(166 votes)

    #19 - Every Picture Tells a Story

    S1:E9

    Reba decides that she wants to move Brock's things out of the house, so she has a garage sale with her friend Lori Ann. Meanwhile, Cheyenne feels the baby kick for the first time.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Gary H. Miller

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  20. Reba Season 1 Episode 11 - Meet the Parents
    7.6/10(175 votes)

    #20 - Meet the Parents

    S1:E11

    Reba's family is delighted when her parents stop by for the weekend, and a special lunch is planned to celebrate their anniversary. Meanwhile, Reba's mom, Helen, and Barbra Jean hit it off and the ladies go shopping together.

    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  21. Reba Season 1 Episode 12 - A Mid-Semester's Night Dream
    7.6/10(156 votes)

    #21 - A Mid-Semester's Night Dream

    S1:E12

    Reba decides to go back to work, and she takes a job as a substitute teacher at Cheyenne's high school. But when she discourages two teens from considering marriage, her advice is misunderstood and gets her in trouble with the school.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Robert Peacock

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  22. Reba Season 1 Episode 14 - The Story of a Divorce
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    #22 - The Story of a Divorce

    S1:E14

    With Reba and Brock's divorce final, Lori Ann looks up Reba's old college boyfriend and sets the pair up for a date. All is well--until Reba recalls why she originally dumped him.

    Directors:Gary Shimokawa, Amanda Bearse
    Writers:Gary H. Miller, Chris Alberghini, Mike Chessler

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  23. Reba Season 1 Episode 17 - He's Having a Baby
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    #23 - He's Having a Baby

    S1:E17

    Reba gets roped into going to Lamaze class with Van when Cheyenne can't attend a session. To make matters worse, Barbra Jean and Brock show up at the same meeting.

    Director:Dana De Vally Piazza
    Writer:Heather Wordham

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  24. Reba Season 1 Episode 20 - The King and I
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    #24 - The King and I

    S1:E20

    Cheyenne and Van have been nominated for prom king and queen, and while the popular Van's a shoo-in, Cheyenne isn't , so Van does the political math and comes up with an electoral strategy of appealing to "alienated" students (i.e., nerds).

    Director:Amanda Bearse
    Writer:Gary H. Miller

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  25. Reba Season 1 Episode 21 - Up a Treehouse without a Paddle
    7.6/10(131 votes)

    #25 - Up a Treehouse without a Paddle

    S1:E21

    Brock promises Jake that he will build him a tree house, but he gets preoccupied with his newborn and breaks his word, so Reba has to open up the toolbox to lend a hand.

    Director:Amanda Bearse
    Writer:Robert Peacock

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Brock's Swan Song" is the worst rated episode of "Reba". It scored 7.2/10 based on 151 votes. Directed by Gail Mancuso and written by Gary H. Miller, it aired on 2/1/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "House Rules".