Reba McEntire has planned something special this week as a tribute. Dolly Parton left her Earthly abode in August 2026. However, the legendary star’s co-workers still have not been able to move past her lasting impact.
According to an update, McEntire’s Happy’s Place will be celebrating Día de los Muertos this week. Alongside, the NBC show will also pay a special tribute to Parton. Reflecting on the decision, McEntire stated, “We were filming this episode on the day she passed, and it just felt like the right thing to do as our way of honoring her. The episode is all about remembering those we love who have passed on, and we will always love and remember Dolly.”
The update also states that the episode is titled Skeletons in the Closet. Fans can catch the special episode on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 8 p.m. onward on NBC. Those hoping to watch it on Peacock will have to wait until the next day.
The October 30 Episode brings family memories, Halloween mischief and a special guest
Episode 302 on October 30 will revolve around two major storylines. Bobbie and Isabella are dealing with unresolved emotions about their late father, Happy. They have placed a photograph of Happy on their ofrenda to remember him during Día de los Muertos. Meanwhile, Gabby plans Halloween pranks while Emmett tries his best to avoid them. Amid the chaos, a familiar guest star returns. Justina Machado reprises her role as Maritza, Isabella’s mother.
Several other guest stars will also appear in the episode. James Denton will play JB, a handsome man whom Gabby and Bobbie find attractive. However, JB ultimately pursues Bobbie romantically. Jane Lynch returns as Val.
The series summary reads, “Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father’s tavern (Happy’s Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twenty-something half-sister that she never knew she had.”
Kevin Abbott and Julie Abbott created the series. Kevin Abbott is also the screenwriter and executive producer for Happy’s Place. Alongside him, Reba McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Pamela Fryman, Julie Abbott, and Franco Bario are also contributing as executive producers.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
