Buckle up, “Happy’s Place” fans! Melissa Peterman is spilling the tea on what’s to come. With the show renewed for a second season, Peterman teases new characters and surprising twists, promising an even deeper look into the lives of the beloved bar crew. Get ready for a season that takes the comedy—and the heart—to the next level.

Happy’s Place season 2 gets exciting update from star Melissa Peterman

HAPPY'S PLACE -- "The Macallister Girls" Episode 110 -- Pictured: (l-r) Tokala Black Elk as Takoda, Melissa Peterman as Gabby, Pablo Castelblanco as Steve, Rex Linn as Emmett

Who’s ready for more laughs, heartwarming moments, and behind-the-bar chaos? Happy’s Place season 2 just got an exciting update, and star Melissa Peterman is the person to deliver the good news!

After the first season premiered on NBC back in October 2024, it didn’t take long for people to catch on and fall in love with Happy’s Place. Season 1 had a total of 18 episodes, with the season finale airing in March 2025. Given the success of the show, NBC made the decision to renew it a month before the season 1 finale aired. Now, it’s been a waiting game for fans eager to hear updates about season 2. Thanks to a recent tease from Peterman, the excitement is officially building again.

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At the time of the season 1 finale, ScreenRant had the opportunity to speak with co-creator, showrunner, and executive producer Kevin Abbott about the upcoming second season. He mentioned that they planned to start shooting the new episodes at the beginning of June 2025. While we don’t have confirmation that filming for season 2 actually began in early June, we do know that production is currently in progress based on one of Peterman’s latest Instagram posts.

On June 25, Peterman shared a post on Instagram of her at the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, California. In the photo, she’s happily posing in front of the stage where Happy’s Place season 2 is being shot. In case the picture didn’t give it away, her caption makes it clear that filming is underway.

“Back at my Happy Place!! Season 2! Look Ma! They painted the name on the stage!! #grateful #HAPPY @nbc @nbcuniversal #happysplace”

Now with the cameras rolling on the second season, we’re another step closer to seeing all of our favorite characters back on our screens. Happy’s Place season 2 is confirmed to start airing on NBC in the fall. An official premiere date has not been announced yet, but you can count on us to share it as soon as it is revealed.

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Happy’s Place stars Reba McEntire as a woman named Bobbie McAllister who, after unexpectedly inheriting her late father’s bar, finds herself juggling the challenges of running the business while also getting to know her newfound half-sister. She’s joined in the cast by Peterman, Belissa Escobedo, Rex Linn, Pablo Castelblanco, and Tokala Black Elk.

McEntire and Peterman previously starred together in Reba. In Happy’s Place season 1, there were more Reba alums making guest appearances on the show, such as Steve Howey and Christopher Rich. Back in May 2025, McEntire revealed that fellow Reba alum JoAnna Garcia Swisher would eventually make a cameo appearance in the show as well. That should be exciting!