REBA DVD

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

When this happened, they weren't sure if she would be back. There was the possibility of pulling a Judy from Family Matters and act as if she never existed in the first place. Luckily though, Scarlett made a full recovery to come back the last season.

Are you at season 6 yet? I'm curious to see your opinion on the final season.

I start season 6 next Saturday and i'm looking forward to it because I miss Kyra. I'm upset that it's only 13 episodes and not a full season so I have to prepare for the ending that's quickly going to come. I'm gonna miss it when i'm finished. Overall, it's been a really fun watch.

I'll have to find a new series for my weekends after this. I bought the first season of "Rhoda" i'll start for Sunday nights because that's when I watch MTM and they'll pair good together.

I caught a couple of episodes of the 1970's "Bob Newhart Show" on Decades channel and it looked good. I never watched that series because it was always an "adult" show like MTM was so at my age, it's right up my alley now.

[JO Sweet Heart]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"The Blond Leading the Blind" ---Reba suddenly needs glasses to drive. (she never did before)

I guess right then is when Reba's age where her eye sight is concerned was starting to set in since getting younger is not in the cards for anyone unfortunately.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

I don’t believe that was the case. They knew Scarlett was recovering by episode 10 as she was at the 100th Ep celebration party, but they wanted her to take the rest of the season off for her health. They still referenced Kyra in episodes, notably the thanksgiving Ep, brocks got stones, and bj saying she had three tickets in St. Louis was obviously for herself, Henry, and Kyra.

I remember back when this happened, the producers used the word "if" she comes back in interviews. They weren't sure if she would but said she's always welcome. It was Scarlett's choice. That's why in the last episodes of season 5 it's like Kyra never existed. Her name is never mention.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"The Trouble with Dr. Hunky" ---Ugh, it's Desperate Housewives guy back again. This was filmed in 2006 when he was doing that show, so why couldn't they hire an out of work actor who needed the money instead of this guy hogging up all the TV parts? Can you tell I don't care for this actor?

Well he was pretty popular back then along with Jesse Metcalf, the guy who played the gardener. The guys were lucky on Desperate Housewives. They were able to go do other shows on different networks. The core 4 had to go through hoops if they could guest star on shows on other networks. ABC didn't like competition.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

The good news is he's married and we'll never see him again. Hooray!

Are you sure about that? You still have another season to go

Originally Posted by cfr1970

And once again Barbara Jean openly lusts after this guy right in front of him and Reba, Van and Cheyenne....what the hell is wrong with her?!

She's in an unhappy marriage with Brock. That's why she looks around and flirts.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"Reba the Landlord"---I have to be honest and say I didn't understand ANY of this. Why on earth would Reba buy Brock & Barbara Jean's house so they can remain there and pay her rent?! NO ONE in their right mind would do such a thing.

She's basically taking out a whole 30 year MORTGAGE for these two and allowing them to pay her back in rent. I doubt she had the funds to buy that house outright. It just makes no sense that anyone would do this.

Why couldn't Brock & BJ just get a nice apartment or condo close by? He's still a successful dentist and most likely making enough money. I just didn't understand the whole thing so when they got to the story about Reba being their landlord, I just couldn't get into it because I kept wondering throughout the whole episode why Reba would do this...and HOW could she?

What bank would give a 30 year mortgage to her, especially since she's most likely still paying on her first house? Well, maybe Brock is, but still....I can't see her successfully getting a mortgage for this situation. And in real life there would be lawyers drawing up those leases for Brock & BJ.

It was all so unbelievable that I just couldn't get into it.

They were going for laughs with this episode than having a factual point to the story. The most ridiculous scene is the ending when Van holds up all those photoshop pictures. It's stupid.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"The Blond Leading the Blind" ---Reba suddenly needs glasses to drive. (she never did before) so after she sideswipes Van's car "Rhonda", she goes to have laser surgery to correct her vision. (It didn't help that I watched this right after seeing Final Destination 5 where a girl's eye is hideously lasered during her death scene )

Hilarity ensues when Reba has to wear dark glasses and is blind until her eyes heal. The kitchen scene was funny with BJ hiding while Reba tried to make a sandwich.
Reba insults BJ thinking she's talking to Cheyenne but it's BJ standing there to a blind Reba and listening and runs off hurt. And they have their umpteenth scene where they make up and Reba once again grudgingly tells BJ how much she cares for her. We've seen this before so it feels like a rehash.

Still an ok episode, but i'm glad there's only 4 episodes to watch tomorrow before starting season 6 next week. I want Kyra back already!!

Have you noticed the decrease in quality for this show yet? After season 3, it just doesn't have the great writing anymore. I got tired of the Van / Cheyenne drama and especially the Brock / BJ crap. You would think they would want to have Reba as the focus in a whole season for a change, but no. They reuse plots from before.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

I start season 6 next Saturday and i'm looking forward to it because I miss Kyra. I'm upset that it's only 13 episodes and not a full season so I have to prepare for the ending that's quickly going to come. I'm gonna miss it when i'm finished. Overall, it's been a really fun watch.

I'll have to find a new series for my weekends after this. I bought the first season of "Rhoda" i'll start for Sunday nights because that's when I watch MTM and they'll pair good together.

I caught a couple of episodes of the 1970's "Bob Newhart Show" on Decades channel and it looked good. I never watched that series because it was always an "adult" show like MTM was so at my age, it's right up my alley now.

Have you ever heard of Shameless? It's Van's other TV series. The first 7 seasons are superb. If you ever find that one on a streaming site for free, I recommend giving that a shot. It's similar to Roseanne and Married With Children.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by JO Sweet Heart

I guess right then is when Reba's age where her eye sight is concerned was starting to set in since getting younger is not in the cards for anyone unfortunately.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Ok it makes sense that this was the first time she needed glasses due to middle age setting in. Van made a comment that "You drove without your glasses?" that threw me because we never saw her before needing them. But it's possible it was a new development with her eyes so not a big plot hole.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

Well he was pretty popular back then along with Jesse Metcalf, the guy who played the gardener. The guys were lucky on Desperate Housewives. They were able to go do other shows on different networks. The core 4 had to go through hoops if they could guest star on shows on other networks. ABC didn't like competition.

Are you sure about that? You still have another season to go

Oh God no, he returns again!? Please don't say Reba ends up with him. Ugh. I liked the guy from season 2 she dated briefly and even the minister BJ lusted after would've been good. Anyone but Desperate Housewives guy.

Originally Posted by Christopher

She's in an unhappy marriage with Brock. That's why she looks around and flirts.

It's the way she does it about Reba's potential men. This is a woman who already took her husband and is openly lusting after her dates now. It's pathological and sick. Reba should've been really concerned there. BJ acts like she's Reba's best friend, yet openly and shamelessly lusts after all her men right in front of her. I'd have tossed her out of my home forever.

Originally Posted by Christopher

They were going for laughs with this episode than having a factual point to the story. The most ridiculous scene is the ending when Van holds up all those photoshop pictures. It's stupid.

I thought that end was dumb too. I like how in the early seasons they stayed rooted in reality yet still managed to be funny. Reba up and buying Brock's house was just too over the top unbelievable to enjoy the ensuing humor of her being the landlord. The whole show i'm scratching my head wondering how this was possible to do that I didn't laugh at anything.

Originally Posted by Christopher

Have you noticed the decrease in quality for this show yet? After season 3, it just doesn't have the great writing anymore. I got tired of the Van / Cheyenne drama and especially the Brock / BJ crap. You would think they would want to have Reba as the focus in a whole season for a change, but no. They reuse plots from before.

Yeah I noticed it back in season 4. Most shows unfortunately hit the wall by the fifth year. Even my favorite "All in the Family" is a downhill spiral after the 5th season. I think 5 seasons is the shelf life of most shows and after that, they're just pushing things along to get syndication packages over quality.

Originally Posted by Christopher

Have you ever heard of Shameless? It's Van's other TV series. The first 7 seasons are superb. If you ever find that one on a streaming site for free, I recommend giving that a shot. It's similar to Roseanne and Married With Children.

I never heard of that one, but will look it up and see if it's worth a look.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

Oh God no, he returns again!? Please don't say Reba ends up with him. Ugh. I liked the guy from season 2 she dated briefly and even the minister BJ lusted after would've been good. Anyone but Desperate Housewives guy.

No, he doesn't come back but I had to say that in response to your post

Originally Posted by cfr1970

It's the way she does it about Reba's potential men. This is a woman who already took her husband and is openly lusting after her dates now. It's pathological and sick. Reba should've been really concerned there. BJ acts like she's Reba's best friend, yet openly and shamelessly lusts after all her men right in front of her. I'd have tossed her out of my home forever.

BJ going after Reba's men is more concerning than the time she dyed her hair red doing an exact single white female on Reba? Oh if you haven't seen Single White Female, that's a good movie. But yeah, BJ does way too much to be in Reba's life. It's not natural. It's forced so whatever Reba feels, it's because BJ forced it on her.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

Yeah I noticed it back in season 4. Most shows unfortunately hit the wall by the fifth year. Even my favorite "All in the Family" is a downhill spiral after the 5th season. I think 5 seasons is the shelf life of most shows and after that, they're just pushing things along to get syndication packages over quality.

With Reba, they redo the same plot of a couple in despair. Starting back in season 2 or 3 with Van and Cheyenne, they switch to Brock and BJ. You'll see Van and Cheyenne fighting again in the last couple of episodes of season 5. There wasn't a lot of originality after season 3.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

I never heard of that one, but will look it up and see if it's worth a look.

There's a UK version and a US version. I haven't seen the UK version. I like the first 7 seasons the best of the US version. I feel like season 7's finale would have been a great series finale. Unfortunately, it wasn't and unfortunately I watched up to the end of season 9 It ends next year so I'll just binge watch seasons 10 and 11 when it's done. I've followed it this long that I've got to see how it ends. I hope it's something you can get into.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

No, he doesn't come back but I had to say that in response to your post

Thank God is all I can say to that. I'd hate to see Reba end up with him.

Originally Posted by Christopher

going after Reba's men is more concerning than the time she dyed her hair red doing an exact single white female on Reba? Oh if you haven't seen Single White Female, that's a good movie. But yeah, BJ does way too much to be in Reba's life. It's not natural. It's forced so whatever Reba feels, it's because BJ forced it on her.

Well, it's already accepted that BJ is obsessive of Reba so that didn't raise any red flags with me. She loves Reba too much which is concerning, but not in a "Single White Female" way imo. (I saw that movie back when it came out and loved it btw).

I think BJ openly chasing after Reba's men after she already took her husband is way more concerning and a line being majorly crossed. I think in reality, Reba would've thrown her out of the house and said never come back.

Wanting to emulate her idol is one thing, but openly wanting her dates is crossing the line imo, especially given the history.

Originally Posted by Christopher

With Reba, they redo the same plot of a couple in despair. Starting back in season 2 or 3 with Van and Cheyenne, they switch to Brock and BJ. You'll see Van and Cheyenne fighting again in the last couple of episodes of season 5. There wasn't a lot of originality after season 3.

Yeah, nothing seems to advance anymore. I'm STILL waiting for Reba to get serious with someone and this seems the perfect season for a whole season long story arc for it to play out....but I only have a few episodes left of season 5 and it doesn't look like it's coming.

Originally Posted by Christopher

There's a UK version and a US version. I haven't seen the UK version. I like the first 7 seasons the best of the US version. I feel like season 7's finale would have been a great series finale. Unfortunately, it wasn't and unfortunately I watched up to the end of season 9 It ends next year so I'll just binge watch seasons 10 and 11 when it's done. I've followed it this long that I've got to see how it ends. I hope it's something you can get into.

Used dvds of season 1 are going for 6 bucks on Amazon, so i'll pick it up and check that out.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

Yeah, nothing seems to advance anymore. I'm STILL waiting for Reba to get serious with someone and this seems the perfect season for a whole season long story arc for it to play out....but I only have a few episodes left of season 5 and it doesn't look like it's coming.


Used dvds of season 1 are going for 6 bucks on Amazon, so i'll pick it up and check that out.

Nope. For a show called Reba, it's rarely ever about her. It's always about her family.

I'm surprise Shameless is that cheap. It's worth it though. I know you like serious topic shows with humor. Shameless did this perfectly the first 7 seasons.

[cfr1970]

Final 4 episodes of season 5!

"Here We Go Again"----Every sitcom has it and it's inevitable to appear somewhere around the fifth season....the dreaded "clip show" rears it's nasty ugly head.

I know some people like them but I detest them with a fiery passion. At least Reba tried to insert some new stuff in between the clips but still...I can just never get into these episodes.

One of those new things was the revelation that the court mandated these therapy sessions that's STILL going on 5 years later. WTF?! I never heard of such a thing.

In any case, this was to be their last one (after FIVE YEARS?!) and Reba was thrilled to not have to do them anymore. Well, who wouldn't?! I just thought since it went on that long, it should've been a running gag throughout the series.

Like each episode have a small scene at their latest therapy session where hilarity ensued regarding the plot of that particular show. I think that would've been fun.

Oddly, Kyra isn't ever invited to these family sessions....but i'll get to her later on....


"Red Alert"----Barbara Jean gets a job as an insurance salesperson and of course in her creepy obsession with Reba, digs into her insurance files and goads her into updating her policy.

We learn Reba has high blood pressure at the physical when Reba transported to the 1950's and had a doctor make a house call to perform the physical right in her living room. That would never happen in the 21st century unless you're a homebound invalid on Medicare. Reba would surely have to go to the doctor for that!

Her high blood pressure is naturally thought by Reba (and me) to be caused by Barbara Jean and her creepy obsessiveness of her. When she thinks she has to stay away from Reba forever to keep her healthy, she actually asks for a lock of her hair as a keepsake. Ew!! The woman is certifiable!

It was an ok episode, but Barbara Jean seems to be getting crazier with each episode. I wish they'd tone down her cartoonish behavior and make her more of a real person.

"Two Weddings and a Funeral"---Van and Cheyenne are getting married again for their 5th wedding anniversary. Barbara Jean takes control and rearranges Reba's church decorations by adding a giant gaudy popcorn stand, a merry go round horse, a dozen doves in a box...(make that 11, one died lol) and a huge pink banner saying "Van & Cheyenne 4 Ever!". It looks more like a prom than a church wedding. This woman is insane.

Reba of course is horrified but Cheyenne is also horrified when she looks out into the church, but for different reasons. Van invited his coworkers and clients to the wedding and she's very upset about it saying they agreed only people they cared about would attend.

She confronts Van asking why her friends from her group aren't there and the place is filled with his clients instead. He tells her that her group friends are all downers and depressing. She takes offense because she's one of those people.

They have more words and the wedding is off!

Barbara Jean and Brock decide to renew their vows in their place, but before Reba can make the announcement, she sees BJ's doves fly in front of her and passes out. (to be continued...)

And again...no sign or mention of Kyra for this important episode that she would naturally be in. Yet she's still showing in the opening credits. So she's clearly still existing in the universe of the show....it's just never explained just where the hell she is. They could've just sent her off to that Europe school for a year to explain her absence if they wanted to keep her in the opening credits.

"Reba's Heart"---Reba is taken to the hospital and through a mix up she's told she has to have surgery, but no one tells her what the hell for...but they're prepping her for that surgery in a few minutes. LOL...would never happen but I just went with it.

Everyone is wondering what surgery Reba needs and BJ is being annoying with a camera and filming everything and even asks Reba for final last words. OMG someone just throw this woman out of the room!

Van & Cheyenne argue in the waiting room about their marriage. Her mother was just taken to the hospital after passing out and this is what they talk about?! There are more pressing issues here you two!!

I get that Van was a major ass to not invite her friends to the wedding, but Cheyenne kind of annoyed me with her "I'm a changed person now that I have an addiction and have my support groups!"

Actually her character is different, but not for the better imo. I liked Cheyenne before the whole alcohol story line. She was flaky, but a good character. Her whole existence seems to revolve around her support group and she's neglecting her child and husband.

In this whole season, I rarely saw her with her daughter at all. It's like she stopped taking care of her completely! They bicker and argue through most of the episode until the rushed end where they try and make Reba happy by saying their vows to each other in her hospital room, but while saying them, they realize they still love each other and quickly make up.

And still no mention of Kyra or where she is while her mother is laid up in the hospital!

Reba learns of the mix up and that she doesn't need surgery and she just fainted. Everybody is all happy and the show is over. And what comes next is a whole montage of the entire series that looks like it's a Series Finale which make me wonder did I pop in Season 6 and watch the last episode of that season instead of 5?

I went to the Wikipedia page and read this :

The show was cancelled when The WB and UPN merged into The CW. However, in an 11th hour move on May 17, 2006, The CW renewed Reba with a 13-episode order, reportedly to fulfill a syndication contract worth $20 million

This episode aired on May 5 so at the time, the show was cancelled and this was the finale. Oh boy what a slap to viewers that would've been if it was. It was so lame for a finale and I only hope the last one of season 6 closes things better. At least they included Kyra in the clips showed.


So season 5 is done. I can't say I enjoyed most of it. I think the first 3 seasons are the best, though i'm hoping season 6 isn't a total train wreck. Will watch the first 8 episodes next weekend!

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

Nope. For a show called Reba, it's rarely ever about her. It's always about her family.

I'm surprise Shameless is that cheap. It's worth it though. I know you like serious topic shows with humor. Shameless did this perfectly the first 7 seasons.

It would've been nice to see a long story arc about her in a relationship though. And I would've liked to have had more Reba and less Barbara Jean.

The Shameless dvds going for 6 bucks are used copies. I only buy brand new if it's something I know I love and want to keep forever. Otherwise, if it's just something I want to check out or will watch only once, I go for the used copies.

Brand new it's going for $17.34 on Amazon.

[Lorimar Television]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

In this whole season, I rarely saw her with her daughter at all. It's like she stopped taking care of her completely! They bicker and argue through most of the episode until the rushed end where they try and make Reba happy by saying their vows to each other in her hospital room, but while saying them, they realize they still love each other and quickly make up.

To be fair they rarely show Henry or Elizabeth at all after a while. Elizabeth was only in 3 eps, and the moment that sticks out most was not including Van in her family drawing. We just have to assume the kids are taken care of off screen.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

Reba learns of the mix up and that she doesn't need surgery and she just fainted. Everybody is all happy and the show is over. And what comes next is a whole montage of the entire series that looks like it's a Series Finale which make me wonder did I pop in Season 6 and watch the last episode of that season instead of 5?

Yeah, they actually had another scene instead of the montage that was a cliffhanger. Van and Cheyenne basically talk and realize they're not the same people they were and it ended with them deciding to split up. None of this ever aired so no need to keep any of this in mind as it will never come up.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

This episode aired on May 5 so at the time, the show was cancelled and this was the finale. Oh boy what a slap to viewers that would've been if it was. It was so lame for a finale and I only hope the last one of season 6 closes things better. At least they included Kyra in the clips showed.

It absolutely closes it far better, thankfully they got a proper final season and got Kyra back.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

So season 5 is done. I can't say I enjoyed most of it. I think the first 3 seasons are the best, though i'm hoping season 6 isn't a total train wreck. Will watch the first 8 episodes next weekend!

That's too bad, hope you enjoy s6. I do agree s3 is probably the best season but I still enjoy the others.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"Here We Go Again"----Every sitcom has it and it's inevitable to appear somewhere around the fifth season....the dreaded "clip show" rears it's nasty ugly head.

I know some people like them but I detest them with a fiery passion. At least Reba tried to insert some new stuff in between the clips but still...I can just never get into these episodes.

One of those new things was the revelation that the court mandated these therapy sessions that's STILL going on 5 years later. WTF?! I never heard of such a thing.

In any case, this was to be their last one (after FIVE YEARS?!) and Reba was thrilled to not have to do them anymore. Well, who wouldn't?! I just thought since it went on that long, it should've been a running gag throughout the series.

Like each episode have a small scene at their latest therapy session where hilarity ensued regarding the plot of that particular show. I think that would've been fun.

Oddly, Kyra isn't ever invited to these family sessions....but i'll get to her later on....

I never understood why they had to be in therapy again since it was dropped after season 1. I don't care for recap shows so this isn't one of my favorites either.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

"Red Alert"----Barbara Jean gets a job as an insurance salesperson and of course in her creepy obsession with Reba, digs into her insurance files and goads her into updating her policy.

We learn Reba has high blood pressure at the physical when Reba transported to the 1950's and had a doctor make a house call to perform the physical right in her living room. That would never happen in the 21st century unless you're a homebound invalid on Medicare. Reba would surely have to go to the doctor for that!

Her high blood pressure is naturally thought by Reba (and me) to be caused by Barbara Jean and her creepy obsessiveness of her. When she thinks she has to stay away from Reba forever to keep her healthy, she actually asks for a lock of her hair as a keepsake. Ew!! The woman is certifiable!

It was an ok episode, but Barbara Jean seems to be getting crazier with each episode. I wish they'd tone down her cartoonish behavior and make her more of a real person.

Yeah they kind of increased BJ's obsession over Reba as the seasons went on. I would say it gets better in season 6, but it doesn't. Reba and BJ's relationship is serious single white female territory.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

And again...no sign or mention of Kyra for this important episode that she would naturally be in. Yet she's still showing in the opening credits. So she's clearly still existing in the universe of the show....it's just never explained just where the hell she is. They could've just sent her off to that Europe school for a year to explain her absence if they wanted to keep her in the opening credits.

It's been so long ago but they kept her in the credits to show Scarlett she's still part of the show. They were all very supportive of Scarlett from what I read in interviews back then.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

And still no mention of Kyra or where she is while her mother is laid up in the hospital!

Nope and did you notice Jake is there at the beginning of the episode? Right after the "previous segment", we see Jake walking down the hallway as the doctor comes out. They were preparing themselves in case Scarlett told them she didn't want to act anymore.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

Reba learns of the mix up and that she doesn't need surgery and she just fainted. Everybody is all happy and the show is over. And what comes next is a whole montage of the entire series that looks like it's a Series Finale which make me wonder did I pop in Season 6 and watch the last episode of that season instead of 5?

I went to the Wikipedia page and read this :

The show was cancelled when The WB and UPN merged into The CW. However, in an 11th hour move on May 17, 2006, The CW renewed Reba with a 13-episode order, reportedly to fulfill a syndication contract worth $20 million

This episode aired on May 5 so at the time, the show was cancelled and this was the finale. Oh boy what a slap to viewers that would've been if it was. It was so lame for a finale and I only hope the last one of season 6 closes things better. At least they included Kyra in the clips showed.


So season 5 is done. I can't say I enjoyed most of it. I think the first 3 seasons are the best, though i'm hoping season 6 isn't a total train wreck. Will watch the first 8 episodes next weekend!

First, you can tell by the way a certain actress looks in season 6 if you had the wrong disc in

Yes, this was intended to be the series finale since The CW didn't want this type of show on their network. Back then the woman who ran The CW wanted nothing but teeny bopper shows on the network. She tried sabotaging Smallville and more importantly Supernatural She was one of those women who loved the Aaron Spelling shows by greenlighting 90210 and Melrose Place remakes. Oh cfr if you didn't see the Melrose Place follow up, you are lucky. They had the gull to bring Sydney back to life just to kill her off again Dumb ass network thinking fans would accept that

Anyways, yes they rewrote the final moment of the season 5 finale to do a montage honoring what they accomplished. I miss The WB. That network really became a hit with the young adults by allowing a variety of all kinds of shows and not just teeny bopper shows.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

It would've been nice to see a long story arc about her in a relationship though. And I would've liked to have had more Reba and less Barbara Jean.

I would have liked to have seen Reba meet someone and have a happy ending starting her life over again. She's too busy trying to fix all these other people's problems, that she's neglecting her own health and happiness.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

To be fair they rarely show Henry or Elizabeth at all after a while. Elizabeth was only in 3 eps, and the moment that sticks out most was not including Van in her family drawing. We just have to assume the kids are taken care of off screen.

But everyone else in the house is working f/t now....I guess we're to assume that nanny we saw once is taking care of them? Poor Elizabeth's family drawing would have no one in it at this point.

We do see BJ with Henry a lot more than we do Cheyenne with Elizabeth.

Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

Yeah, they actually had another scene instead of the montage that was a cliffhanger. Van and Cheyenne basically talk and realize they're not the same people they were and it ended with them deciding to split up. None of this ever aired so no need to keep any of this in mind as it will never come up.

Too bad they didn't include this on the dvd. I would've liked to have seen it.

Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

It absolutely closes it far better, thankfully they got a proper final season and got Kyra back.

I'm glad to know they closed the show properly and with Kyra there. I'm really looking forward to the final season now.

Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

That's too bad, hope you enjoy s6. I do agree s3 is probably the best season but I still enjoy the others.

I think all shows lose their creative quality around the 5th season. It's difficult to maintain the same quality as from the beginning. Maybe all shows should be capped to 5 season maximum.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

I never understood why they had to be in therapy again since it was dropped after season 1. I don't care for recap shows so this isn't one of my favorites either.

I guess since they thought the show was cancelled and this was the end, they tried for a full circle angle...ending the show where it began. But the therapy did seem to come out of nowhere. I don't think it was mentioned that they were still going weekly much less mandated by the court!

Originally Posted by Christopher

Yeah they kind of increased BJ's obsession over Reba as the seasons went on. I would say it gets better in season 6, but it doesn't. Reba and BJ's relationship is serious single white female territory.

I'm not liking that! BJ's behavior is growing more bizarre each episode and the whole "single white female" thing is more creepy than funny. They're turning that woman into a caricature at this point.

Originally Posted by Christopher

It's been so long ago but they kept her in the credits to show Scarlett she's still part of the show. They were all very supportive of Scarlett from what I read in interviews back then.

I get that, but I wish they would have acknowledged Kyra's whereabouts if she was still a part of the show. Say she went to boarding school or something. Not even mentioning her even in important episodes like the wedding and hospital only makes the viewer wonder where she is.

They even could've done a "Roseanne" and hired Sarah Chalke to play her for a while.

Originally Posted by Christopher

Nope and did you notice Jake is there at the beginning of the episode? Right after the "previous segment", we see Jake walking down the hallway as the doctor comes out. They were preparing themselves in case Scarlett told them she didn't want to act anymore.

Yeah, I found that strange because he just runs off down the hall and we never see him again. Where the hell did he go?!

Originally Posted by Christopher

First, you can tell by the way a certain actress looks in season 6 if you had the wrong disc in

When I did a search on Meleissa Peterson to see what she's doing now, I saw the pictures of her stick thin and then an article from back then how they incorporated it into the show. So I know about the weight loss and looking forward to seeing the new BJ in season 6...but not if they amp up her SWF behavior.

Originally Posted by Christopher

Yes, this was intended to be the series finale since The CW didn't want this type of show on their network. Back then the woman who ran The CW wanted nothing but teeny bopper shows on the network. She tried sabotaging Smallville and more importantly Supernatural She was one of those women who loved the Aaron Spelling shows by greenlighting 90210 and Melrose Place remakes. Oh cfr if you didn't see the Melrose Place follow up, you are lucky. They had the gull to bring Sydney back to life just to kill her off again Dumb ass network thinking fans would accept that

I remember in 2009 being excited for MP returning and all the viewers were pissed off what they did to Sydney and imo that's when the show tanked. Viewers massively tuned out after they killed her off. It was all so pointless, but I still tuned into it until they yanked it off the air.

No one wanted to see a new crop of 20 somethings---we tuned in to see the original cast....same with the new 90210 but incredibly, that one lasted a few seasons and actually became a hit for them.

Originally Posted by Christopher

Anyways, yes they rewrote the final moment of the season 5 finale to do a montage honoring what they accomplished. I miss The WB. That network really became a hit with the young adults by allowing a variety of all kinds of shows and not just teeny bopper shows.

I remember when the CW started and it was all comic book superhero shows.

Originally Posted by Christopher

I would have liked to have seen Reba meet someone and have a happy ending starting her life over again. She's too busy trying to fix all these other people's problems, that she's neglecting her own health and happiness.

I think it's terrible that they didn't do that for her character and think audiences wanted that for her. Don't tell me how it ends, but even if she had just met a man that insinuates it would go long term would've been enough.

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I dont think they amp up BJ's SWF behavior in s6, its pretty even to where it was in s4 and 5. If anything she gains more confidence with the weight loss.