The NBC sitcom Happy’s Place is back with more episodes, bringing laughter and family drama to Friday nights. The show follows Reba McEntire as Bobbie, a woman who runs her late father’s tavern in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Season 2 continues to explore the bond between Bobbie and her half-sister Isabella. The show also brings in famous guest stars who add more fun to the bar. If you want to know who plays whom, here is the complete guide to the Happy’s Place Season 2 cast and characters.
The Main Cast Returns for Season 2
All the main actors are back for the second season. The group has great chemistry, making the show a favorite for many viewers. The series has brought in millions of viewers and made NBC’s Friday night ratings much stronger.
Reba McEntire plays Bobbie. She is the strong and smart owner of Happy’s Place. McEntire is a country music star and a veteran of sitcoms. She also serves as an executive producer on the show. Her real-life partner Rex Linn plays Emmett, the head chef and Bobbie’s close friend. Their on-screen friendship feels real because of their off-screen relationship.
Belissa Escobedo returns as Isabella, Bobbie’s younger half-sister. The first season showed how they went from strangers to family. Season 2 gives them more room to grow as sisters. Melissa Peterman plays Gabby, the funny bartender. Peterman and McEntire worked together on the hit show Reba.
Tokala Black Elk plays Takoda, the friendly waiter. He often has the simplest answer to the bar’s problems. Pablo Castelblanco plays Steve, the accountant who has OCD and loves cleanliness. Castelblanco shared that the characters know each other better now, so the show can go deeper into their stories.
Big Guest Stars Walk Into the Bar
Season 2 has brought in some very famous actors to make guest appearances. These stars add new energy to the tavern.
Christopher Lloyd and Carol Kane
Christopher Lloyd, famous for Back to the Future and Taxi, plays Clive. He is a man who loses his phone at the bar and comes back to get it. Carol Kane plays his wife, Theresa. The show describes her as a free-spirited woman looking for justice and excitement.
Cheri Oteri Returns as the Health Inspector
Cheri Oteri, known for Saturday Night Live, plays Monica. She is a health inspector who does not joke around. She takes her job very seriously and will not cut any corners on cleanliness. The character has become a fan favorite. Cast member Pablo Castelblanco said Oteri is one of his favorite additions to the show because her vibe fits perfectly.
Jane Lynch and More Surprises
Jane Lynch from Glee is set to appear as Gabby’s mother. Castelblanco told PopCulture.com that working with Lynch was amazing. He said she came in prepared and was very giving as an actor. Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family will also appear later in the season.
More Reba Reunions on the Way
Happy’s Place Season 2 cast and characters also include actors from McEntire’s past work. JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played McEntire’s daughter Cheyenne on the show Reba, will appear as Kenzie. Kenzie is a local influencer hired to run the bar’s social media. Bobbie is not happy about this new hire.
Swisher recently had dinner with Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman. Peterman posted photos on Instagram with the caption about friends being everything.
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Where to Watch New Episodes
New episodes of Happy’s Place air on Fridays at 8/7c on NBC. If you miss the live show, episodes are available to stream on Peacock the next day. The show has already been renewed for a third season, so there is plenty more to come from this group.
The actors have also shared their wish lists for future guests. Rex Linn wants his friends John Lithgow and Jean Smart to come on the show. The cast also dreams of having Kevin Costner play Bobbie’s late father, Happy, in flashback scenes.
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