The Best Episodes Written By Kevin Abbott

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Tapped Out

   S1:E210/25/2024

   When Isabella starts trying to make changes to the tavern, Bobbie worries that this new partnership may not work out. Bobbie offers to take Isabella under her wing so she can learn the ins and outs of the tavern, but Happy's lawyer fumbles Bobbie's plan.

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Welcome Baxter

   S7:E19/28/2018

   Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's return from the Air Force Academy; Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Vanessa Fixes Kyle

   S3:E811/15/2013

   Vanessa feels guilty after encouraging Mandy to end things with Kyle, so she decides to try to make things right.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Seeing Red

   S2:E141/31/2003

   Kyra convinces an exhausted Barbra Jean to treat herself to a make-over. However, much to everyone's surprise, Barbra Jean transforms herself into a Reba look-alike. To make matters worse, Reba begins to feel Kyra pulling away from her while growing closer to her stepmom Barbra Jean.

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   #5 - She's Leaving Home, Bye Bye

   S3:E19/12/2003

   Kyra's decision to move in with Brock and Barbra Jean leaves Reba reeling while the rest of the family tries to sort out their feelings of hurt, anger, and guilt. A series of flashbacks revisits the turbulent milestones in the family history that led them to this point including when Barbara Jean first meets the Hart family, where we find out Brock used to find her really annoying and Reba thought she was nice.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Happy Pills

   S3:E204/30/2004

   Reba has problems with Kyra going out on a date alone with her 17 year old boyfriend, so she asks Cheyenne and Van to double date with them. Later, Kyra gets dump because she would not "take the next step" in the relationship. Meanwhile, Barbara Jean believes Brock is cheating on her and asks Reba to interrogate him. Reba finds out that Brock has been seeing a therapist and taking "Happy Pills". Barbara Jean is upset that Brock is doing this but comes to the conclusion that it's alright cause Reba did the same thing when Brock and her split up.

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   #7 - Core Focus

   S3:E225/14/2004

   Van & Cheyenne decide it's time to become more independant, so they go apartment shopping. They find the perfect place but they don't have enough money. They ask Reba to co-sign and she refuses. They forge her signature on the lease only to be turned down due to Reba's poor credit. Brock breaks down to Reba about all the stuff he's done and the people he has hurt and they embrace in a tearful hug only to be seen by Barbara Jean. Reba confronts Barbara Jean after BJ tells Kyra that she caught the two of them in bed. She tells BJ that Brock loves her and she has no reason to worry. Brock comes home to talk to BJ, but first asks BJ if he could first talk to Reba for a minute. BJ tells Brock that this better be an important mintute and that he better figure everything out as she stomps out of the room. Reba trys to convince Brock to run after her and tell her that it wasn't a mistake that he left Reba for BJ. Brock then tells Reba that he believes it was a mistake...

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - The Trouble with Dr. Hunky

   S5:E162/24/2006

   Dr. Jack Morgan moves back to town and tries to rekindle his relationship with Reba, However, Jack reveals to a shocked Reba that he is technically still married. Reaching the startling conclusion that she has unknowingly become the "Barbra Jean" in her relationship, Reba goes to an unlikely source for advice - Brock.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Let's Get Physical

   S6:E111/19/2006

   Barbra Jean shows off her new sleek figure, but Brock fears her interest in exercising is really about spending time with a sexy male trainer, so he persuades Reba to spy on her.

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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Hit Me with Your Best Shot

    S2:E203/7/1988

    Willie abandons his belief in pacifism after meeting the hostile father of the bully who's been pushing Brian around.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Date Of Mirth

    S4:E132/4/2005

    BJ confesses to Reba that she's attracted to her new marriage therapist. Reba tells her to go talk to him about it. Van and Cheyenne convince Reba to go with BJ to talk to Dr. Morgan so nothing happens. BJ gets all giddy while talking to Dr. Morgan and tells him she's attracted to him. Dr. Morgan explains why she's attracted to him and then transfers her and Brock to another therapist. Meanwhile Reba is very attracted to Dr. Morgan also and she asks him out. Cheyenne and Van find out that Reba is going out with Dr. Morgan and tells her to tell BJ because she is unaware of their date. After much discussion Reba finally goes out on a interesting date with Dr. Morgan...

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - House Rules

    S2:E19/20/2002

    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.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - And the Grammy Goes to...

    S2:E182/28/2003

    Brock's mother comes to visit and drops the bomb that Brock confided to her that he may have made a huge mistake by leaving Reba to marry Barbra Jean. Meanwhile, Cheyenne convinces Van that it might be time to forgive and forget with his parents.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Your Place or Mine?

    S2:E245/9/2003

    Although Kyra has accepted the fact that Reba gave her summer-abroad money to Cheyenne so she could remain in college, it makes her decide she should move in with her father and Barbra Jean. If she goes, Cheyenne and Van contemplate using her old room as a nursery.

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    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E110/18/2024

    When Bobbie inherits her late father's tavern, Happy's Place, she's shocked to learn that she also has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew existed.

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    #16 - Promises, Promises

    S2:E111/7/2025

    When Emmett continues his nightly check-ins with Bobbie to ensure her safety, Isabella pays the price as she's kept up by their loud late-night chats, prompting her to tell Bobbie to advance their relationship. Or at least take it out of the house.

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