Ep 5. Calling the Pot Brock
- TV14
- October 10, 2003
- 21 min
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7.7 (12)
Reba season 3 episode 5, titled "Calling the Pot Brock," follows the main character Reba as she tries to navigate her relationship with her ex-husband, Brock, and his new wife, Barbra Jean.
The episode begins with Brock and Barbra Jean announcing that they are trying to get pregnant. Reba tries to be supportive, but she also feels uncomfortable about the situation, especially since Brock and Barbra Jean have been having trouble conceiving. Meanwhile, Kyra is struggling in school and Reba plans on hiring a tutor to help her catch up.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Reba and Barbra Jean when they both show up to the same hair appointment. After an argument, Reba accidentally takes Barbra Jean's purse, which leads to a series of misunderstandings between the two women.
Amid all of this, Brock calls Reba and asks her to come over to his house to fix a leaky faucet. Reba is hesitant at first, but she ultimately agrees to help. When she arrives, she finds that Brock has also invited his old college friend, Tom, to help with the faucet. Tom immediately hits it off with Barbra Jean, which makes Reba feel jealous and left out.
As the four of them work on the faucet, they reminisce about old times and Reba realizes that she still has feelings for Brock. She tries to hide her emotions, but Barbra Jean catches on and confronts her. The two have a heart-to-heart conversation about their insecurities and ultimately make amends.
The episode ends with Kyra's tutor arriving, and Reba feeling grateful for her family and the strength of her relationships with Brock and Barbra Jean.
Overall, "Calling the Pot Brock" is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of blended families and the importance of communication and forgiveness. It showcases the talented cast's ability to balance humor with emotional depth, and leaves viewers feeling satisfied with the resolution of the various plotlines.