Ep 8. The Cat's Meow

In season 3 episode 8 of the show Reba titled "The Cat's Meow", Reba has to deal with a series of problems all at once. While she is coping with her financial issues, she receives news that her daughter Kyra has decided to move back in with her ex-husband Brock and his new wife Barbra Jean. This news confuses Reba, but she tries not to let her emotions get the best of her.

Adding to her list of woes, Reba's cat, Lloyd, goes missing. Her son Jake is particularly worried about the lost pet, which only adds to the tensions at home. Reba and son Jake begin to search the neighborhood for Lloyd, but their efforts are to no avail.

While searching for the cat, Reba bumps into her neighbor, Lori-Ann. Lori-Ann tells Reba that she has had a dream that Lloyd has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. Initially, Reba dismisses Lori-Ann's dream as being unrealistic, but she begins to get worried that something might have indeed happened to Lloyd.

As she tries to find her missing cat, Reba also hesitantly admits to her friend and salon colleague Lillie Mae that she is broke and is struggling to pay the bills. Lillie Mae offers Reba financial support, but Reba is too proud to take it. This decision only makes matters more difficult for her.

Meanwhile, Kyra, who has returned home and away from her father's house, becomes homesick for her previous home with Reba. She also expresses reservations about living with Barbra Jean and Brock. Her concerns only add to the already stressful situation.

Things finally come to a head when Reba receives a note from Lloyd's alleged kidnappers. The note demands that Reba offers a substantial amount of money in exchange for Lloyd’s safe return. Reba, who is still struggling financially, is left in an even more difficult position.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers on tenterhooks as they wonder what will be the outcome. Will Reba be able to retrieve Lloyd without having to spend all her savings? Will Kyra eventually move back in with Reba? The season 3 episode 8 of Reba titled "The Cat's Meow" leaves the viewers on an emotional rollercoaster as they wait to watch what happens next.