The Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey Season 1

Joe considers newfound possibilities, when he comes into a large sum of money. Meanwhile, a water leak is found on the living room ceiling.

Director: Jeff Melman

Writer: N/A

Mel agrees to dance with a dancer from "Dancing with the Stars'' at a charity event.

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: N/A

Joe's younger brother visits and takes an interest in Mel.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: Seth Kurland

After debating whether to show his face after the tumultuous year he's had, Joe ultimately decides to go to his 10-year college reunion. On the same evening, per the Mayor's request, Mel goes out to dinner with an artist to discuss bringing his installations to Toledo. But when Mel gets a call from a depressed Joe at his reunion, she rushes over there to surprise him by posing as his girlfriend and save the day - only to realize that in the meantime, Joe has found and reconnected with an old flame. And Lennox and Ryder decide to throw a party with Mel and Joe out for the evening, but it does not go as planned.

Director: Jeff Melman

Writer: N/A

Mel plans a wedding at her home; Lennox and Ryder work on a documentary.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham

Fearing that she will give into peer pressure, Mel and Joe follow Lennox to her all night after-party. Meanwhile, while studying with another girl, Ryder seizes the opportunity to stand up to Holly.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: Julie Brown

Mel begins dating a younger man (Scott Michael Foster). Elsewhere, Lennox encourages her classmate to edit the school blog

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: N/A

Mel reexamines her romance with George. Elsewhere, Holly introduces her folks to Ryder.

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: N/A

Joe gets Ryder in trouble with his teacher; Mel sneaks Lennox into an 18-and-over concert.

Director: Jeff Melman

Writer: N/A

Mel hears something in the attic but when she goes to investigate it is the last thing she expected.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: Seth Kurland

Mel has an important deal with a Japanese businessman and asks Joe to teach her Japanese. When the businessman's son arrives in his place and speaks no English, Joe has to translate between the two. When the Japanese businessman develops a romantic interest in Mel, Joe sabotages the translation. Meanwhile, Lennox is forced to work with her ex-best friend on a school project, and Ryder tries to mediate.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: Seth Kurland

Mel feels the pressure to find someone after her last single friend gets engaged.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: N/A

George has a party to introduce Mel to his friends. Meanwhile, Joe gets upset at his ex-wife for disrespecting their anniversary.

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: Seth Kurland

Joe fears that being a nanny will prevent him from having a love life. Mel is worried that a depressed Joe means no more gourmet food so she lies to help him get a date with her former sorority sister. Joe needs to keep the lie going to help out Mel in her job.

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: Seth Kurland

Mel grounds Lennox because she is failing chemistry and needs to study. However, when Senator Russell Burke, Mel‘s father, shows up unexpected, he undermines her authority. Senator Burke sweet talks Joe and takes the kids out for a night of fun against Mel‘s wishes. Seeing the conflict between Mel and Lennox, Senator Burke invites Lennox to move in with him and her grandmother in Washington, D.C.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Mel is working on her public image and invites a TV reporter to do a story on her and the kids. Celeste Vega (Valery Ortiz) finds out that Mel has a male nanny working for her and shifts the story to Joe. Stephanie alerts Joe that the piece is not flattering for Mel. Joe goes down to Celeste‘s office to defend Mel.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: N/A

Due to a recent scandal at the city council, Mel is asked to prove Joe’s legal working status in the United States. Much to her surprise, Joe was born in Korea while his family was stationed abroad, and he can’t find his legal documents. Meanwhile, when Lennox decides to go to a school dance with one of her girlfriends, rumors start circulating about her sexuality.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Mel volunteers Joe for a school charity auction but the winner of the auction may have ulterior motives.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: N/A

Mel recruits Joe to play on her office softball team, as she is determined to beat her rival's team (Tom Wilson). Meanwhile, Ryder wants Lennox to feature Holly's short story in the school blog.

Director: N/A

Writer: Ed Driscoll

Mel and Joe get into a property dispute with their neighbor; Ryder films a PSA starring Lennox.

Director: Ted Wass

Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham

Lennox dates the Mayor's son, who may not be the good influence Mel thinks he is.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Joe's ex, Tiffany, tries to rekindle their relationship

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Melissa's trainer, "Lindsay Gates" (Jessalyn Wanlim) has a physical thing for Joey.

Director: Steve Zuckerman

Writer: N/A

Lennox is asked to be a model but she must get permission from Mel. Joe helps Ryder ask a girl out.

Director: David Trainer

Writer: N/A

Mel's dad comes back to town to support a bill Mel opposes. Meanwhile, Lennox's poetry proves popular with a classmate who's an aspiring singer.

Director: Shelley Jensen

Writer: N/A