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The Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey

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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 them in. She hires Joe to become the family's male

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 31 - Accidents Will Happen
    8.7/10(149 votes)

    #1 - Accidents Will Happen

    S3:E31

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 32 - Right Time, Right Place
    8.5/10(116 votes)

    #2 - Right Time, Right Place

    S3:E32

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 13 - Call of Duty
    8.5/10(111 votes)

    #3 - Call of Duty

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 26 - Chaperones
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    #4 - Chaperones

    S3:E26

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 36 - Maybe I'm Amazed
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    #5 - Maybe I'm Amazed

    S3:E36

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 22 - Double Happiness
    8.3/10(138 votes)

    #6 - Double Happiness

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 15 - What Happens in Jersey... (2)
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #7 - What Happens in Jersey... (2)

    S3:E15

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 19 - The New Deal
    8.2/10(119 votes)

    #8 - The New Deal

    S3:E19

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 27 - I'll Cut You
    8.2/10(112 votes)

    #9 - I'll Cut You

    S3:E27

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 15 - The Book Club
    8.2/10(107 votes)

    #10 - The Book Club

    S4:E15

    Joe finds himself in a compromising position with a famous “bondage romance” author that Mel invited to her book club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 17 - The Parent Trap
    8.2/10(108 votes)

    #11 - The Parent Trap

    S4:E17

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 21 - Be The Bigger Person
    8.2/10(104 votes)

    #12 - Be The Bigger Person

    S4:E21

    Mel decides to run on a Healthy Diet campaign for her senate run but is then caught eating a Piggy Burger by a voter. After he tweets a photo of her and calls her a hypocrite, she gets into a war of the words with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 17 - A Decent Proposal
    8.1/10(135 votes)

    #13 - A Decent Proposal

    S3:E17

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 22 - House Broken
    8.1/10(113 votes)

    #14 - House Broken

    S3:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 28 - Catch & Release
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    #15 - Catch & Release

    S3:E28

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 30 - More Than Roommates
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #16 - More Than Roommates

    S3:E30

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 35 - You're the One That I Want
    8.1/10(112 votes)

    #17 - You're the One That I Want

    S3:E35

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 12 - You Say You Want an Ovulation
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #18 - You Say You Want an Ovulation

    S4:E12

    Mel and Joe want to have a child as soon as possible. Ryder wonders what to do with his future.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 16 - The Early Shift
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #19 - The Early Shift

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 10 - Family Feud
    8.0/10(137 votes)

    #20 - Family Feud

    S3:E10

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 14 - What Happens in Jersey... (1)
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #21 - What Happens in Jersey... (1)

    S3:E14

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 29 - Born to Run
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    #22 - Born to Run

    S3:E29

    Mel's wild father sends out an inappropriate photograph that could harm her run for the state senate; Ryder tries to come up with a winning idea for a business club.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 34 - Uninvited
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #23 - Uninvited

    S3:E34

    Mel is less than thrilled when Joe’s mom drops by, but it’s Joe who hits the roof when his estranged brother Tony turns up unannounced. Meanwhile, Lennox insists on helping Ryder get into college even though he has plans of his own.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 37 - At Last
    8.0/10(122 votes)

    #24 - At Last

    S3:E37

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 20 - Game Night
    8.0/10(105 votes)

    #25 - Game Night

    S4:E20

    On a family game night, questions and answers lead to a breakdown of Mel and Joe’s, as well as Lennox and Zander’s, relationship.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Accidents Will Happen" is the best rated episode of "Melissa & Joey". It scored 8.7/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Right Time, Right Place".