Happy's Place (2024 TV series)
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Julie Abbott & Kevin Abbott |
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| Music by | Doug Sisemore |
| Opening theme | "You Belong at Happy's Place" by Reba McEntire |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Cinematography | Gary Baum |
| Editor | Kris Trexler |
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| Network | NBC |
| Release | October 18, 2024 – present |
Happy's Place is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 18, 2024, on NBC. The series is created by Kevin & Julie Abbott and stars Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo and Rex Linn.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Reba McEntire as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's bar following his death, Isabella's half-sister[1]
- Belissa Escobedo as Isabella, Bobbie's half-sister, who inherits half of her father's bar following his death[1]
- Melissa Peterman as Gabby, a bartender at Happy's Place
- Rex Linn as Emmett, the cook at Happy's Place
- Pablo Castelblanco as Steve, the accountant for Happy's Place who is also a germaphobe with Obsessive–compulsive disorder
- Tokala Black Elk as Takoda, a waiter at Happy's Place
Recurring
[edit]- Michael O'Neill as Jim Jackoway, Happy's lawyer who reveals to Bobbie and Isabella their familial relationship
- Elizabeth Alderfer as Gracie, Bobbi's daughter
Notable guest stars
[edit]- Steve Howey as Danny Howey, a wealthy business owner that Gabby has met at a dog park
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [2] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Pamela Fryman | Teleplay by : Kevin Abbott Story by : Julie Abbott & Kevin Abbott | October 18, 2024 | 4.03[3] |
| 2 | "Tapped Out" | Pamela Fryman | Kevin Abbott | October 25, 2024 | 3.49[4] |
| 3 | "Don't Sweat It" | Joanna Kerns | Gemma Baker | November 1, 2024 | 3.48[5] |
| 4 | "Fish Fry Monday" | Pamela Fryman | Matt Berry | November 8, 2024 | 3.48[6] |
| 5 | "Ladies' Night" | Victor Gonzalez | Erin Berry | November 15, 2024 | 2.95[7] |
| 6 | "Happy's House" | TBA | TBA | November 22, 2024 | TBD |
| 7 | "Ho-Ho-Howey" | TBA | TBA | December 6, 2024 | TBD |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The series is created by Kevin Abbott, who will serve as showrunner and executive producer. The other executive producers are Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis and Julie Abbott.[1] Reba McEntire is also an executive producer. On January 29, 2024, the series received a put pilot commitment by NBC.[8] On May 7, 2024, the series had been given a series order and reveals the title as Happy's Place. Universal Television produced the series.[9] On November 15, 2024, the series was given additional script orders, making the season total of 13 episodes.[10] On November 21, 2024, the series adds 5 episodes, given it a 18-episode full first season order.[11]
Casting
[edit]McEntire, who helped develop the pilot, plays the lead role of Bobbie.[8] On March 18, 2024, Melissa Peterman and Belissa Escobedo were cast in main roles for the pilot.[12] A minute later, Rex Linn, Tokala Black Elk and Pablo Castelblanco were cast in main roles for the pilot.[13] McEntire and Peterman previously were co-stars on the sitcom Reba.
Broadcast
[edit]Happy's Place premiered on October 18, 2024, on NBC.[14]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 70% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[16]
Ratings
[edit]| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | October 18, 2024 | 0.4/5 | 4.03[3] |
| 2 | "Tapped Out" | October 25, 2024 | 0.3/4 | 3.49[4] |
| 3 | "Don't Sweat It" | November 1, 2024 | 0.3/4 | 3.48[5] |
| 4 | "Fish Fry Monday" | November 8, 2024 | 0.3/4 | 3.48[6] |
| 5 | "Ladies' Night" | November 15, 2024 | 0.2/4 | 2.95[7] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Manno, Jackie (July 9, 2024). "All About Reba McEntire New NBC Sitcom, Happy's Place". NBC. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – happy's place on nbc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 21, 2024). "Friday Ratings: Reba McEntire Sitcom Happy's Place Debuts Well for NBC". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 26, 2024). "Friday Ratings: MLB World Series on Fox Begins on 7-Year High with Yankees-Dodgers Game 1 Classic". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (November 4, 2024). "Friday Ratings: CBS Leads the Night in Total Viewers and Key Adult Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (November 11, 2024). "Friday Ratings: USA Network and ESPN in Tight Battle for Tops in Prime Time 18-49s". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (November 18, 2024). "Friday Ratings: Boxing on Netflix Dominates the Night Despite Tech Glitches; S.W.A.T. on CBS Leads Non-Sports Telecasts During Prime Time in Key Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (January 29, 2024). "Reba McEntire Reunites With 'Reba' Team on New NBC Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 7, 2024). "Reba McEntire Comedy 'Happy's Place' Lands Series Order At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 15, 2024). "'Happy's Place' & 'Lopez vs. Lopez' Get Additional Script Orders From NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2024). "Reba McEntire NBC Comedy 'Happy's Place' Gets Full-Season Order With Pickup Of 5 More Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 18, 2024). "Melissa Peterman To Reunite With Reba McEntire, Joins NBC Comedy Pilot Alongside Belissa Escobedo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 18, 2024). "Reba McEntire's NBC Comedy Pilot Adds Tokala Black Elk, Rex Linn & Pablo Castelblanco". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 9, 2024). "NBC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Voice', One Chicago, 'Law & Order' Dramas, 'Happy's Place', NFL & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Happy's Place: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Happy's Place: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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