Happy’s Place may not return for Season 2 until November, but the upcoming chapter of Reba McEntire‘s NBC comedy is already taking shape as new guest stars join the mix for the newest episodes arriving in Fall 2025.
Below, we’re breaking down everything we know about Happy’s Place Season 2 so far, including which stars are set to return, when it will arrive, and what else fans can anticipate. Plus, stay tuned for more details in the months ahead as Season 2 takes shape at NBC.
When will Happy’s Place Season 2 premiere?
Happy’s Place Season 2 will officially premiere on Friday, November 7, in the 8/7c timeslot on NBC.
Does Happy’s Place Season 2 have a trailer?
No, Happy’s Place Season 2 doesn’t have a trailer yet, but stay tuned for updates here.
Who stars in Happy’s Place?
Happy’s Place is led by McEntire, and she’s joined onscreen by series regulars Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. Throughout Season 1, various guest stars have featured, including Reba alums Steve Howey and Christopher Rich.
It has since been announced that Season 2 guest stars will include Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Cheri Oteri. Lloyd will play Clive, a gentleman who has lost his phone at the titular bar, and Kane is playing Theresa, a free-spirited woman in pursuit of justice, excitement, and her husband Clive. That team-up marks a mini Taxi reunion for Lloyd and Kane, who previously starred together on the iconic TV comedy. Meanwhile, Oteri is set to portray Monica, a no-nonsense health inspector appointed to Happy’s Place.
What landed Happy’s Place a Season 2 renewal?
Happy’s Place has improved NBC’s Friday 8/7c timeslot by 54 percent in total viewers. The pilot episode of the series has amassed 17.6 million viewers across various platforms, up 338 percent from its initial debut on the network last October. It is the second-biggest NBC comedy launch on Peacock behind fellow freshman hit, St. Denis Medical. Both new shows have reached nearly 45 million viewers across linear and digital platforms this season, making the renewal of Happy’s Place an easy choice.

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What is Happy’s Place about?
Happy’s Place follows the story of Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father’s titular tavern but is surprised to learn she has a new business partner in Isabella (Escobedo), her twentysomething half-sister whom she never knew about.
Who will make Happy’s Place Season 2?
Currently, Happy’s Place is made for television by co-creator and writer Kevin Abbott, who executive produces the series with McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Matt Berry, and Pamela Fryman. The show is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Meanwhile, Julie Abbott also serves as co-creator.
Stay tuned for more details, and let us know what you look forward to seeing in Happy’s Place Season 2 when it arrives.
Happy’s Place, Season 2 Premiere, Friday, November 7, 8/7c, NBC
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