Melissa Peterman Wants a 'Baby Daddy' Reboot — and She's Ready to Say Yes

Sitcom veteran Melissa Peterman is currently lighting up prime-time screens on NBC’s comedy *Happy’s Place*, but she still holds a massive torch for her former hit series *Baby Daddy*. While attending the Dance Party to End ALZ benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, the actress made it clear that she would instantly jump at the opportunity to play her beloved character Bonnie Wheeler once again. The popular Freeform show concluded its six-season run back in 2017, but fan appetite for the Wheeler family antics hasn't faded. According to Peterman, the desire for a reunion isn't just coming from viewers at home. The entire cast is reportedly on board to step back onto the soundstage, whether that means a full-fledged reboot series, a quick revival run, or a special limited project. ## Is a Baby Daddy Reboot Currently in the Works? While television executives haven't officially greenlit a new chapter just yet, Peterman dropped a major hint about who is pulling the strings behind the curtain. She singled out her former co-star Derek Theler as the primary catalyst pushing for the project to come back to life. While she confessed to being out of the loop regarding the exact state of development, her personal stance is totally locked in: if the powers that be give the signal, she is ready to sign on immediately. Peterman spoke lovingly about her time on the original set, giving huge props to show creator Dan Berendsen for giving her such a vibrant role. She celebrated the fact that Bonnie was written as a flawed woman past 40 who owned every single room she walked into with supreme, unbothered poise, regardless of how much drama she was carrying. ## What Shows Is Melissa Peterman Famous For? Before reuniting with her close pal Reba McEntire for *Happy’s Place*, Peterman established herself as one of television's most reliable comedic scene-stealers. She remains globally recognized for playing the delightfully eccentric Barbra Jean on the classic sitcom *Reba*, and later logged memorable guest stints as Brenda Sparks on *Young Sheldon*. For now, audiences can catch her bringing the laughs on her brand-new weekly comedy series. But with the entire cast seemingly aligned and eager to revisit their former roles, a nostalgia trip back to the world of *Baby Daddy* remains very much on the table.