He also believes Reba (McEntire) may have finally given in and admitted she and Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) are friends. "I think Barbra Jean and Reba became closer friends who settled into ...

"Obviously, you want to keep the essence of who Reba is and the essence of who Melissa ... Peterman said about what we’ve learned so far about the unseen character. “I want Jean Smart.