Ep 13. Don't Mess With Taxes

Reba season 5 episode 13 "Don't Mess With Taxes" follows the story of Reba, a single mom, and her family as they navigate the complexities of life. In this episode, Reba is excited to celebrate her one-year anniversary with her boyfriend, Dr. Morgan, but their plans are derailed when Reba receives a letter from the IRS informing her that she owes an exorbitant amount of money in back taxes.

Desperate to come up with the money, Reba enlists the help of her ex-husband, Brock, and his wife, Barbra Jean. While the three of them frantically try to figure out how to pay the taxes, Reba's son, Kyra, is trying to deal with her own issue - a huge project due the next day that she hasn't even started. As tensions rise, Reba begins to question whether her relationship with Dr. Morgan can withstand the financial strain.

Meanwhile, Brock and Barbra Jean's marriage is on shaky ground when they discover that they are not on the same page when it comes to their finances. Barbra Jean is frustrated with Brock's lack of financial responsibility, while Brock feels like Barbra Jean spends too much money. The two of them argue over how to handle their own financial issues and their roles in helping Reba out of her tax predicament.

As the deadline to pay the taxes looms closer, Reba comes up with a creative way to make the money she needs. With the help of her friend Lori Ann, Reba hosts a garage sale, selling off items that no longer serve her family. However, the garage sale encounters several mishaps and setbacks, including a fight between Barbra Jean and a potential customer. Eventually, they are able to make enough money to pay the taxes, but the experience leaves Reba questioning whether she and Dr. Morgan are truly compatible.

In the end, Reba and Dr. Morgan have a heart-to-heart conversation about their respective financial situations and how it could impact their relationship moving forward. Kyra finishes her project and learns a lesson about taking responsibility for her own actions. And Brock and Barbra Jean realize that they need to have open and honest conversations about their finances in order to avoid future conflict.

"Don't Mess With Taxes" is an episode that deals with the universal issue of financial stress, and how it can impact relationships and create tension within families. Through its humor and relatable characters, the episode delivers a poignant message about the importance of communication, responsibility, and making tough choices in order to overcome financial obstacles.