Melissa & Joey
Overview
Melissa, a dedicated local politician hailing from a prominent political lineage, faces an unexpected challenge when a family scandal leaves her niece Lennox and nephew Ryder orphaned. Taking on the responsibility of guardianship, Mel enlists Joe, a down-on-his-luck man whose financial woes stem from a Ponzi scheme, to serve as their male nanny, or "manny." As they navigate the complexities of their new family dynamics, humor and heartwarming moments unfold, showcasing the trials and triumphs of modern family life.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Mel Burke, a former party girl, has just stepped into her role as a city council member in Toledo, Ohio. Alongside her new responsibilities, she sudde...
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2
Moving On
Mel starts dating a guy who has hidden intentions. Meanwhile, Joe faces the challenge of retrieving his belongings from his ex-wife, with his flat scr...
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3
Nanny Love
Joe is anxious that his role as a nanny will hinder his chances at romance. Meanwhile, Mel is concerned that if Joe is feeling down, there will be a l...
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4
Boy Toys 'R' Us
Lennox begins seeing a rebellious guy that Mel doesn’t like, but ironically, Mel is also involved with her own troublemaker. Meanwhile, Joe decides ...
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5
The Perfect Storm
Mel decides to ground Lennox for not doing well in chemistry, insisting she needs to focus on her studies. However, things take a turn when Senator Ru...
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6
Spies & Lies
Mel discovers Joe having clandestine meetings with a girl named Tessa in the basement. Curious, she starts to eavesdrop and finds out that Joe and Tes...
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7
Up Close & Personal
Mel is focused on improving her public image and arranges for a TV reporter to feature her and the kids. However, Celeste Vega (Valery Ortiz) discover...
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8
Dancing With the Stars of Toledo
Mel consents to perform a dance with a contestant from "Dancing with the Stars" during a charity event.
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9
Seoul Man
After a recent scandal rocks the city council, Mel is tasked with verifying Joe's legal work status in the U.S. She learns that Joe was born in Korea ...
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10
In Lennox We Trust
Lennox starts dating the Mayor's son, but Mel begins to question whether he's as positive of an influence as she believes.
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11
A Fright In The Attic
Mel hears a noise coming from the attic, and when she goes to check it out, she is completely unprepared for what she discovers.
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12
Joe Knows
Lennox finds herself infatuated with her tutor, while Joe launches a website dedicated to offering financial guidance.
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13
Enemies With Benefits
Tiffany, Joe's former girlfriend, makes an attempt to reignite their romance.
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14
Don't Train On My Parade
Melissa's coach, Lindsay Gates (played by Jessalyn Wanlim), finds herself attracted to Joey.
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15
Lost in Translation
Mel is gearing up for a crucial business deal with a Japanese entrepreneur and requests Joe's help in learning Japanese. However, when the businessman...
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16
Joe Versus The Reunion
After much consideration about revealing himself after a challenging year, Joe makes the choice to attend his 10-year college reunion. Meanwhile, Mel ...
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17
Toledo's Next Top Model
Lennox receives an invitation to model, but she needs to get Mel's approval first. Meanwhile, Joe lends a hand to Ryder as he works up the courage to ...
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18
The Mel Word
Mel is busy organizing her wedding at her house, pouring her heart into the details. Meanwhile, Lennox and Ryder are focused on creating a documentary...
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19
Auction Hero
Mel signs Joe up for a charity auction at school, but it soon becomes clear that the winning bidder might have hidden intentions.
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20
Waiting for Mr. Right
With her last single friend now engaged, Mel feels the urgency to start dating again. The weight of expectations grows heavier as she navigates the da...
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21
Young Love
Mel starts a relationship with a younger guy named Scott Michael Foster. Meanwhile, Lennox urges one of her classmates to make some edits to the schoo...
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22
Mel and Joe's Anniversary
George throws a gathering to help Mel meet his friends. At the same time, Joe feels hurt and frustrated with his ex-wife for not honoring their annive...
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23
Going the Distance?
Mel takes a moment to reflect on her relationship with George. Meanwhile, Holly brings Ryder home to meet her parents for the first time.
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24
All Politics is Local
Mel’s father returns to town to champion a bill that Mel strongly disagrees with. At the same time, Lennox’s poetry gains traction with a classmat...
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25
The Other Longo
When Joe's younger brother comes to town, he quickly becomes captivated by Mel.
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26
Teacher/Teacher
Joe accidentally lands Ryder in hot water with his teacher, creating a tense situation for both of them. Meanwhile, Mel pulls off a daring move by sne...
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27
Play Ball
Mel enlists Joe to join her office softball team, driven by her fierce desire to triumph over her competitor, Tom Wilson's team. At the same time, Ryd...
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28
A House Divided
Mel and Joe find themselves in a heated disagreement with their neighbor over property lines. Meanwhile, Ryder decides to produce a public service ann...
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29
Do as I Say, Not as I Did
Concerned about succumbing to peer pressure, Mel and Joe decide to tag along with Lennox to her all-night after-party. At the same time, while studyin...
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30
The Settlement
Joe reflects on the exciting opportunities that come with his unexpected windfall. At the same time, a water leak is discovered on the ceiling of the ...
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1
I Can Manage
In the premiere of the second season, Mel decides to renovate her house, but the renovation process proves to be quite chaotic. At the same time, Lenn...
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2
If You Can't Stand the Heat
Following an argument regarding personal space, Mel and Joe make an effort to honor each other’s privacy. Meanwhile, Lennox feels anxious about her ...
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3
Good to Go
Mel and Joe stumble upon Lennox and Aidan in bed, prompting them to attempt to dissuade Lennox from rushing into a sexual relationship. Meanwhile, Aid...
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4
All Up in My Business
Joe suspects that Mel is involved with a married man and is determined to reveal the truth. Meanwhile, Lennox's friend is dating Haskal (Gregg Sulkin)...
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5
The Knockout
Mel throws a punch to defend Ryder, but soon finds herself in a tight spot when footage of the incident surfaces online. Meanwhile, Lennox tries to co...
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6
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Mel is gearing up to end things with her boyfriend but asks Joe for assistance in building his confidence before she delivers the tough news. At the s...
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7
Mixed Doubles
Mel and Joe set up blind dates for one another, resulting in a rather awkward double date for everyone involved. At the same time, Lennox, having been...
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8
The Donor
Mel's friend announces her desire to become a mother and suggests that Joe would be the perfect candidate to be the father.
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9
Eat, Pray, Date
During Mel's date, her companion mistakenly believes that Joe's cooking is her own creation. Meanwhile, Lennox's friend has developed a crush on Ryder...
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10
Pretty Big Liars
Following Lennox's split from her recent boyfriend, Mel secretly begins a relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Joe takes it upon himself to educat...
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11
A Pair of Sneakers
Joe decides to teach Lennox how to drive without first getting Mel's approval. When Lennox ends up in a small accident, Joe attempts to hide the incid...
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12
Mother of all Problems
On her first visit in several years, Joe offers some unsolicited advice to Mel's mother, Monica, which displeases Mel. At the same time, Lennox finds ...
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13
Wherefore Art Thou Lennox
Joe is an online financial consultant.
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14
From Russia with Love
Elena, Joe's Russian coworker and online love interest, arrives for a visit, throwing the Burke household into disarray.
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15
Mel Marries Joe
Mel takes it upon herself to officiate the wedding between Joe and Elena, helping the Russian secure her green card in the process.
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1
Works for Me
After discovering that Joe has been searching for a new job, Mel makes an effort to assure him of his value to her and their family. She wants him to ...
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2
Toxic Parents
Melissa and Joe are enjoying their new romances, but things take a turn when they realize they’re both seeing a divorced couple. In another storylin...
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3
Inside Job
Joe corners Mel into securing him a position at City Hall with her colleague, Council member Paul. As Joe settles in, he unwittingly finds himself ent...
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4
Can't Hardly Wait
After suffering a back injury, Joe starts dating his chiropractor but prefers to take things slow in their budding relationship. Meanwhile, Ryder and ...
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5
Oh Brother
Mel's longtime friend, Austin, returns to Toledo, and they quickly rekindle their bond, taking it to a more intimate level. However, Joe grows suspici...
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6
The Truth Hurts
In the heat of a pool game, Joe inadvertently hurts Mel's boyfriend, Austin. Mel jumps to conclusions, believing Joe intentionally sabotaged her roman...
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7
The Unkindest Cut
Mel is shocked to discover that Austin might not see their future the same way she does, especially since he firmly insists he never wants kids. At th...
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8
The Unfriending
After Joe persuades Mel to break things off with her overly dependent friend Anita, he secretly begins a relationship with her. At the same time, Lenn...
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9
Something Happened
Mel is eager to embrace her role as the fun aunt when she learns that Lennox and Zander have advanced their relationship, but Joe is fixated on gettin...
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10
Family Feud
Mel and Joe receive an opportunity to co-host a week of “Good Morning Toledo,” and Mel believes it could boost her appeal to voters. Their on-air ...
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11
Fast Times
When Mel's apartment requires urgent repairs, she asks her new boyfriend Noah to stay with her for a while, which speeds up the progression of their r...
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12
Bad Influence
Joe and Ryder accidentally part with a deeply personal belonging of Mel's while clearing out her old things. Determined to recover it, Mel and Joe res...
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13
Teach Your Children
As Joe starts dating the mother of one of his students, he devises a different payment plan that inadvertently gives him a dubious reputation among th...
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14
What Happens in Jersey... (1)
Joe's grandmother Sofia, in declining health, pleads with him to visit her for her birthday one last time, asking him to bring his lovely wife Tiffany...
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15
What Happens in Jersey... (2)
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16
A New Kind of Christmas
Meredith (Jaime Pressly), Mel's sister, returns home on furlough from prison to join Mel and the kids for Christmas. Despite Joe's clear disdain for h...
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17
A Decent Proposal
Meredith, Mel's sister, returns home on furlough from prison to spend Christmas with Mel and the kids. Despite Joe's clear hostility towards her, Mere...
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18
Independence Day
Joe hurries back home, eager to confess his feelings for Mel after their enchanting night in New Jersey. To his surprise, he finds Austin there, hopin...
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19
The New Deal
Mel is determined to have Joe pursue her, but she quickly grows frustrated with their limited time together. Eager to be near him, she sneaks over to ...
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20
Feel the Burn
Mel signs up for an intense boot camp to shed some pounds in time for a lavish eight-course dinner. Meanwhile, Joe finds himself at odds with a famous...
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21
Plus One
Mel invites Joe to join her for a work dinner, but things take a turn when he begins sharing his and Mel’s views on various topics in front of the p...
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22
House Broken
Mel decides to adopt a dog, fully aware that Joe is against the idea. However, she soon feels sidelined as he develops a close relationship with the n...
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23
Couples Therapy
Mel finally persuades a hesitant Joe to try couples therapy to address their ongoing disputes. However, she’s thrown for a loop when she discovers t...
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24
To Tell the Truth
Mel and Joe enjoy a lively game night with their friends, married couple Nate and Gillian, as they aim to strengthen their friendship. However, things...
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25
My Roof, My Rules
Lennox decides to leave home after Mel tells her she can't date her teaching assistant. Meanwhile, Ryder finds himself stranded at the Canadian border...
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26
Chaperones
Mel and Joe take on the role of chaperones at Ryder's school dance, but things take a turn when they are asked to leave the event. Meanwhile, Ryder ha...
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27
I'll Cut You
Mel wholeheartedly supports Joe after he gets caught up in a hit and run, but her loyalty wavers when she learns that the other driver is her cherishe...
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28
Catch & Release
Joe finds himself in trouble when he attempts to assist a recently divorced friend in navigating the dating scene. Meanwhile, Zander's choice to move ...
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29
Born to Run
Mel's unpredictable father circulates a scandalous photo that threatens to derail her campaign for the state senate. Meanwhile, Ryder struggles to bra...
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30
More Than Roommates
Mel is determined to dispose of the unattractive chair that Joe received from his late grandmother. Meanwhile, Ryder adopts a fake college student per...
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31
Accidents Will Happen
Mel receives unexpected news from her doctor, leaving her uncertain about whether it's the right moment to tell Joe. Meanwhile, Ryder decides to creat...
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32
Right Time, Right Place
Mel finds herself fully prepared for a flawless wedding when a close friend suddenly cancels her plans to marry. Meanwhile, Lennox lends a hand to Ryd...
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33
Don't Look Back in Anger
As Mel and Joe reflect on their time together, they aim to persuade a counselor that their relationship is flawless.
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34
Uninvited
Mel isn't too excited about Joe's mom showing up unexpectedly, but it's Joe who really loses his cool when his estranged brother Tony arrives out of t...
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35
You're the One That I Want
Mel and Joe's wedding weekend is filled with chaos, far from the seamless celebration they envisioned. Just as they’re about to walk down the aisle,...
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36
Maybe I'm Amazed
During their wedding, Mel surprises Joe with shocking news that compels him to make an immediate choice. Meanwhile, Lennox finds herself torn between ...
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37
At Last
Mel starts to contemplate ending her relationship with Joe when he suggests that his family move into their home. Meanwhile, Zander is determined to r...
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1
Witch Came First
During a Halloween house call, a doctor finds the situation taking a surprising turn when it comes to light that Mel was a teenage witch. As the night...
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2
A Melanie & Josiah Christmas
Mel and Joe, a newly formed couple, find themselves at odds when it comes to choosing which family ornament should sit atop their Christmas tree.
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3
The Honeymooners
After Mel's broken leg derails their honeymoon plans to Tahiti, Joe steps in with a surprise cabin retreat. However, what was meant to be a romantic e...
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4
The Day After
Dani is eager to go on a date with a boy from school, but Joe insists she’s not old enough. Determined to go, she cleverly manipulates Mel into taki...
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5
Let's Get It Started
Joe is eager for Mel to stop using birth control so they can begin their journey to parenthood, but she's hesitant about the idea. To sway her decisio...
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6
Failure to Communicate
Ryder is celebrating his 18th birthday, and the family comes together for a video call to connect with him. Just as they’re about to chat, the compu...
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Thanks But No Thanks
Joe needs to take back an extravagant wedding present from her family, and just as she’s dealing with that, she discovers they’re planning to drop...
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Face the Music
Mel discovers the real reason behind Joe's lack of support for Dani's musical abilities.
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Being There
Joe decides to enforce a weekend ban on cell phones and computers, hoping to encourage his family to connect more with one another. However, his plan ...
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10
Parental Guidance (1)
Joe is taken aback when he discovers that Dani secretly brought friends over, enjoyed some wine, and then deceived him about it. At the same time, Mel...
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Gone Girl (2)
Lennox dreams of accompanying her professor to Colombia, eager for the adventure. Meanwhile, Joe is urging Dani to come clean to her mother about the ...
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12
You Say You Want an Ovulation
Mel and Joe are eager to start a family right away, while Ryder finds himself contemplating his own future and the direction it should take.
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13
Call of Duty
Mel and Joe are grappling with the shock of the pregnancy test results and Ryder's decision to enlist in the Navy. Concerned that Ryder isn't ready fo...
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14
You Little Devil
Joe discovers the meaning behind the small devil tattoo on Mel's lower back, which becomes a major mood killer for him in their intimate moments. At t...
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15
The Book Club
Joe unexpectedly ends up in an awkward situation with a renowned author of “bondage romance” novels, who was brought to the book club by Mel.
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The Early Shift
After starting a job with unpredictable hours, Joe finds himself chugging energy drinks to stay alert for an important meeting that Mel has with Hank,...
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17
The Parent Trap
Mel encourages Joe to persuade Gloria to create a will, but Joe backs out at the last minute. In response, Mel brings in Russell to have the conversat...
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18
Melissa & Joey's Frozen
During a ski trip, Mel and Joe find themselves trapped in an avalanche and end up frozen in time. When they finally thaw out, they discover they have ...
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19
Put A Ring On It
Mel feigns excitement over the birthday present Joe gives her, unaware that it’s merely a decoy. In reality, Joe has commissioned a unique wedding r...
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20
Game Night
During a lively family game night, the questions posed spark tensions that ultimately unravel the relationships between Mel and Joe, as well as Lennox...
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21
Be The Bigger Person
Mel launches a Healthy Diet campaign as part of her senate candidacy, but things take a turn when a voter spots her munching on a Piggy Burger. When h...
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Double Happiness
Mel and Joe are thrown into a frenzy when she receives news that could significantly impact her campaign for the Senate. At the same time, Ryder is in...
