Ep 21. Up a Treehouse with a Paddle

Reba season 1 episode 21, titled "Up a Treehouse with a Paddle," follows the Hart family as they decide to take on a new project: building a treehouse.

The episode begins with Reba and Brock arguing over their divorce settlement, which includes the cost of their children's extracurricular activities. Brock is determined to save money, while Reba wants her children to have the best opportunities. Meanwhile, Kyra is excited about her upcoming birthday and asks her parents if she can have a party at home. Reba is hesitant as she doesn't want to deal with the drama that comes with hosting a party, but ultimately agrees.

Van and Cheyenne decide to build a treehouse for Kyra as a birthday present, which Brock sees as an opportunity to save money by having them do it themselves instead of buying her an expensive gift. However, the project proves to be more difficult than expected and tensions rise between the couple.

Reba steps in to mediate their argument and helps them come to a compromise. In the end, the treehouse is completed and becomes a symbol of the family's unity.

Throughout the episode, there are also subplots involving Reba's son Jake and his new imaginary friend, and Van's struggle to balance schoolwork and football.

"Up a Treehouse with a Paddle" is a heartwarming episode about the importance of compromise and family. The Hart family learns that working together towards a common goal can bring them closer and strengthen their relationships.