8.7/10137 votesLoading...#1 - Accidents Will Happen
Season 3 Episode 31 - Aired 4/30/2014
Mel gets surprising news from her doctor, but is not sure if the timing is right to share it with Joe; Ryder forms a study group with an attractive student and the class genius.
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8.4/10103 votesLoading...#2 - Right Time, Right Place
Season 3 Episode 32 - Aired 5/7/2014
Mel has everything she needs for the perfect wedding after a close friend unexpectedly calls off her nuptials; Lennox helps Ryder construct an untruthful resume.
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8.3/10107 votesLoading...#3 - At Last
Season 3 Episode 37 - Aired 6/18/2014
Mel considers breaking things off with Joe after he invites his family to move into the house; Zander attempts to win Lennox back from Marco; an online course earns Ryder an unusual credential.
Director: David Kendall
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8.3/1095 votesLoading...#4 - Call of Duty
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 6/3/2015
Mel & Joe are reeling from both the pregnancy test results and Ryder's announcement that he's joining the Navy. Feeling Ryder is completely unprepared, they hatch a plan to have Joe put him through a rigorous mock Boot Camp.
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8.2/10104 votesLoading...#5 - Independence Day
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 1/22/2014
Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey. When he arrives, he's shocked to find Austin has shown up and wants to give his relationship with Mel another try. Deciding he can't stay and watch them fall in love all over again, Joe quits. Meanwhile, Lennox plots to get Joe and Mel together and Ryder gets sick from his own cooking.
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8.2/10113 votesLoading...#6 - Plus One
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 2/12/2014
Mel takes Joe to a work dinner. Upon meeting the press, Joe starts to spout his—and Mel’s—opinions on issues, which garners Mel bad press. Meanwhile, Ryder musters up the courage to ask his new Chem partner Stella out on a date.
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8.2/10102 votesLoading...#7 - Chaperones
Season 3 Episode 26 - Aired 3/26/2014
Mel and Joe serve as chaperones at Ryder's school dance, then get kicked out of the event; Ryder changes his mind about breaking up with Stella.
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8.2/10102 votesLoading...#8 - Maybe I'm Amazed
Season 3 Episode 36 - Aired 6/11/2014
Joe is forced to make a quick decision when Mel drops a bombshell on him during their wedding; Lennox is caught between Marco and Zander; Ryder tries to find the perfect time to reveal news about his future.
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8.2/10123 votesLoading...#9 - Double Happiness
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 8/5/2015
Mel and Joe both panic when she gets news that will directly affect her senate run. Meanwhile, Ryder gets his orders from the Navy, and Lennox and Zander both have life-changing epiphanies after they almost die in a car crash.
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8.1/10145 votesLoading...#10 - What Happens in Jersey... (2)
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 9/4/2013
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Director: Phill Lewis
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8.1/10104 votesLoading...#11 - The New Deal
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 1/29/2014
Mel insists on Joe "courting" her, but soon becomes frustrated at their lack of time together. Desperate to spend time with him, Mel sneaks over to his new digs, where he works as a live-in nanny, risking getting him fired—for a second time in as many weeks. Meanwhile, after witnessing a robbery, Ryder expects a hero’s welcome, but is horrified to discover that his interview with the local news has been turned into a viral video called "I Peed My Pants."
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8.1/1098 votesLoading...#12 - I'll Cut You
Season 3 Episode 27 - Aired 4/2/2014
Mel is completely on Joe’s side when he’s involved in a hit and run, until she discovers the other driver is her beloved hairdresser Calista. Meanwhile, Ryder tries to win Stella back with a grand romantic gesture during class — much to the frustration of her teacher.
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8.1/1098 votesLoading...#13 - You're the One That I Want
Season 3 Episode 35 - Aired 6/4/2014
It’s Mel and Joe’s wedding weekend, but things aren’t running as smoothly as they’d hoped. Before they can even make it down the aisle, Joe sees her in her dress, prompting Mel to trash it and get a new one. Plus, someone is injured during Joe’s bachelor party, Mel’s father is MIA, Marco’s making the moves on Lennox in front of Zander and someone accidentally confesses a hidden secret.
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8.0/10135 votesLoading...#14 - What Happens in Jersey... (1)
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 8/28/2013
In failing health, Joe's grandmother Sofia begs him to come visit her one last time for her birthday, and to bring his beautiful wife Tiffany along. Since Joe never got around to telling "Nona" he and Tiffany got divorced, he's forced to beg Mel to pretend to be his trampy ex. Soon, Joe and Mel are on the road to Jersey with Lennox and Ryder tagging along.
Director: David Kendall
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8.0/10121 votesLoading...#15 - A Decent Proposal
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 1/15/2014
Mel's sister Meredith comes home from prison on furlough to celebrate Christmas with the kids and Mel, and seems unruffled by Joe's obvious animosity towards her.
Director: David Kendall
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8.0/1098 votesLoading...#16 - House Broken
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 2/26/2014
Mel adopts a dog despite knowing that Joe doesn't want one, then feels ignored when he forms a bond with the pooch; Ryder spends time with Stella's daughter.
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8.0/10104 votesLoading...#17 - Couples Therapy
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 3/5/2014
Mel gets a reluctant Joe to agree to couple’s therapy to work on their constant arguing. But she’s completely caught off guard when the therapist turns out to be Joe’s ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lennox is conflicted about dating her Teaching Assistant after Zander shows up on her porch.
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8.0/1096 votesLoading...#18 - Catch & Release
Season 3 Episode 28 - Aired 4/9/2014
Joe gets into hot water when he tries to help a recently divorced friend get back into the dating game; Zander's decision to move in with two female coeds does not sit well with Lennox.
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8.0/1094 votesLoading...#19 - More Than Roommates
Season 3 Episode 30 - Aired 4/23/2014
Mel wants to get rid of the ugly chair that Joe inherited from his late grandmother; Ryder pretends to be a college student to get close to one of Zander's roommates.
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8.0/1093 votesLoading...#20 - The Book Club
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 6/17/2015
Joe finds himself in a compromising position with a famous “bondage romance” author that Mel invited to her book club.
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8.0/1092 votesLoading...#21 - The Parent Trap
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 7/1/2015
Mel tries to convince Joe to talk Gloria into drawing up a will, but Joe chickens out. So Mel invites Russell to come talk to her. Gloria is offended, but Russell soon charms her - a little too well for Mel's liking. Meanwhile, Lennox and Zander try to just be "friends with benefits."
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7.9/10120 votesLoading...#22 - Family Feud
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 7/31/2013
Mel and Joe are invited to co-host a week of “Good Morning Toledo” which Mel thinks will help her earn voters. Their constant bickering on air garners rave reviews with the audience and they’re an instant hit. But when the secret to their popularity turns out to be talking a little too personally about Lennox and Ryder, they have to decide if fame or family is more important.
Director: Adam Weissman
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7.9/10108 votesLoading...#23 - Bad Influence
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 8/14/2013
When Joe and Ryder sell Mel's old belongings, they inadvertently sell a very personal item of hers. Desperate to reclaim her property, Mel and Joe turn to crime to get it back. Meanwhile, Lennox's new pen pal is eager to meet her in person, after his release from prison.
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7.9/1092 votesLoading...#24 - You Say You Want an Ovulation
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2015
Mel and Joe want to have a child as soon as possible. Ryder wonders what to do with his future.
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7.9/1087 votesLoading...#25 - The Early Shift
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 6/24/2015
After taking a new job with crazy hours, Joe has to down a bunch of energy drinks to stay awake for a meeting Mel has with Hank, a rich backer who might finance her Congressional run. But with Joe wired and acting weird, Hank fears he's is on drugs. Meanwhile, Lennox decides to kill off Cassandra to break up Zander and McKenna.
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The Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey
Every episode of Melissa & Joey ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey!
Mel is a local politician from a political family. When a family scandal leaves her niece, Lennox, and nephew, Ryder, without their parents, Mel takes...
Genres:DramaComedyFamily
Network:ABC Family
Best Episodes Summary
"Accidents Will Happen" is the best rated episode of "Melissa & Joey". It scored 8.7/10 based on 137 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/30/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Right Time, Right Place".