Ep 20. Happy Pills

Reba Season 3 Episode 20, "Happy Pills", begins with Cheyenne, Reba's eldest daughter, taking medication for her postpartum depression. However, she fails to mention this to Van, her husband, despite Reba's advice. Van is unaware of his wife's medication, but he starts to get suspicious of her behaviors.

At the same time, Kyra, Reba's teenaged daughter, has a crush on a boy named Tyler and convinces her mother to allow her to go out with him. The family is overjoyed when Kyra comes back home with a smile on her face, believing that she had a good date. But, Kyra later admits that watching Cheyenne on antidepressants made her feel guilty about hiding her feelings about Tyler, making her nervous and anxious throughout their date.

Meanwhile, Reba is frustrated with her ex-husband's continuous efforts to get back together with her. Brock, Reba's ex-husband, invites her to participate in a cooking competition which she agrees to do so that she can teach Brock a lesson, but also because she is confident in her cooking skills.

The episode takes a dramatic turn when Van confronts Cheyenne about her medication, causing a fight between the couple. Cheyenne admits to taking the medication, and Van feels betrayed for not being informed by his wife. The fight intensifies, and Van storms out of the house. Reba tries to smoothen things out between them, but both Cheyenne and Van resort to sleeping on the couch to avoid each other after their disagreement.

Cheyenne's depression hits her hard, and she becomes too reliant on the medication, leading to an overdose. Reba and Van find out and rush her to the hospital in time for a quick recovery. Cheyenne is relieved to have survived the overdose and regrets her decision to exclude Van in her mental health struggles. Van, on the other hand, also feels guilty for not noticing her pain sooner. The incident helps Cheyenne understand that she needs to rely on therapy more than medication to overcome her depression.

Towards the end of the episode, Reba and Brock's competition ends in a tie, causing tension between them yet again. However, they both acknowledge that their mutual support of Cheyenne had been significant and agree to co-parent peacefully. The episode ends on a happy note, with both Cheyenne and Van coming closer together and Kyra learning an important lesson about honesty and communication.

Overall, Reba Season 3 Episode 20, "Happy Pills," deals with sensitive topics such as depression and mental health with sensitivity and humor, all while maintaining the show's signature lightheartedness without being too preachy. The episode ultimately shows the importance of communication and honesty in any relationship, especially when dealing with matters as serious as mental health.