Happy’s Placehas been renewed for season 2 at NBC. Serving as Reba McEntire’s return to a leading sitcom role, the multi-cam series is one of the new comedies on the network alongsideSt. Denis Medical, with McEntire portraying Bobbie. After the surprising news of inheriting her father’s restaurant, Bobbi finds out she has an unexpected partner in the venture: her half-sister Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a sibling she didn’t know she had. Created by Julie and Kevin Abbott,Happy’s Placeseason 2looked to be in a good position for confirmation.
It is now official, withDeadlinereporting thatNBC has renewedHappy’s Placefor season 2. As is the case withSt. Denis Medical, the Reba-led sitcom experienced a leap in viewership which meant that the network was satisfied with the performance of its two new entries on the comedy block.
What The Renewal Of Happy’s Place Means
Viewership Surged
Happy’s Placehas done well in the ratings, even growing in its Friday timeslot. A dive into the numbers reveals thatthe show’s premiere episode has risen to 17.6 million viewers. The number takes viewership from all platforms, broadcast, and streaming, into account andrepresents a jump of 338% since the sitcom first debuted in October.Happy’s Placeis also the second-biggest comedy debut on NBC’s streaming service Peacock,just behindSt. Denis Medical.
The cast ofHappy’s Placealso includes fellowRebaalum Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn.
The renewals of veteran NBC comediesNight CourtandLopez vs. Lopezare not guaranteed, with both described as being “on the bubble.” Perhaps with the strength of the new shows, though, there will be enough goodwill to carry the network’s entire comedy block forward. For fans of Reba’s leading return, the renewal meansa continuation of the personality clash between Bobbi and Isabella, not to mention more reunions.
Our Take On Happy’s Place Getting Renewed
It’s A Good Year For Stars On Broadcast
Rebawas a formative sitcom for a lot of viewers, andHappy’s Placehas carried that forward with reunions that reunited some of the actors from that popular show. But at the same time, the fortunes of the NBC series speak to a notably solid year for broadcast where several comedies and dramas are touting high ratings.
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Happy’s Place: In 2024’s Happy’s Place, Bobbie unexpectedly inherits her father’s restaurant and navigates unforeseen challenges alongside the half-sister she never knew existed. The series explores themes of family and partnership amid the bustling backdrop of restaurant life.
