6.8/10226 votesLoading...#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/17/2010
Former wild child Mel Burke has just been elected as city council person for Toledo, Ohio. However, in addition to her new job, she is also forced into raising her niece, Lennox, and her nephew, Ryder. Lennox and Ryder's father, Louis Scanlon, was part of a ponzi scheme and fled the country. Their mother was sent to prison, leaving Mel as the only option. Joe Longo, a former employee of Louis and lost all of his money. His wife kicked him out and left him with nothing. Joe tracks down Mel for information on Louis. Their paths continue to cross until Mel accidentally offers Joe a job to help her take care of the kids. Lennox got suspended from school and Joe saves the day getting Lennox to talk to the principal and accept her punishment.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: N/A
6.8/10158 votesLoading...#4 - Spies & Lies
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2010
Mel catches Joe having secret meetings with a girl named Tessa in the basement. When Mel begins to spy, she learns that Joe & Tessa are on a manhunt for her brother-in-law Lewis Scanlon. Mel & Joe think Ryder is getting bullied at school because he keeps losing his stuff. Joe & Mel come to his rescue by getting his stuff back, but proceed to make everything worse.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
6.8/10141 votesLoading...#5 - Joe Knows
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/26/2010
Lennox has a crush on her tutor. Joe creates a web site where he gives financial advice.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: N/A
6.9/10116 votesLoading...#6 - All Politics is Local
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/24/2011
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
6.9/10124 votesLoading...#7 - Mixed Doubles
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/27/2012
Mel and Joe arrange blind dates for each other, leading to an uncomfortable double date for the group. Meanwhile, Lennox decides to start her own blog after being kicked off the school website, but it consumes all of her time, leaving her boyfriend Haskal feeling ignored.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: N/A
7.0/10175 votesLoading...#8 - Nanny Love
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2010
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
7.0/10146 votesLoading...#9 - Up Close & Personal
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2010
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
7.0/10145 votesLoading...#10 - Seoul Man
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2010
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
7.0/10149 votesLoading...#11 - In Lennox We Trust
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2010
Lennox dates the Mayor's son, who may not be the good influence Mel thinks he is.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: N/A
7.0/10154 votesLoading...#12 - Enemies With Benefits
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/29/2011
Joe's ex, Tiffany, tries to rekindle their relationship
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: N/A
7.0/10142 votesLoading...#13 - Don't Train On My Parade
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/6/2011
Melissa's trainer, "Lindsay Gates" (Jessalyn Wanlim) has a physical thing for Joey.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: N/A
7.0/10143 votesLoading...#14 - Toledo's Next Top Model
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/27/2011
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
7.1/10167 votesLoading...#15 - The Perfect Storm
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2010
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
7.1/10136 votesLoading...#16 - Lost in Translation
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/13/2011
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
7.1/10128 votesLoading...#17 - Auction Hero
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/3/2011
Mel volunteers Joe for a school charity auction but the winner of the auction may have ulterior motives.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: N/A
7.1/10130 votesLoading...#18 - Waiting for Mr. Right
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/10/2011
Mel feels the pressure to find someone after her last single friend gets engaged.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: N/A
7.1/10131 votesLoading...#19 - Play Ball
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 9/7/2011
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
7.1/10135 votesLoading...#20 - A House Divided
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 9/7/2011
Mel and Joe get into a property dispute with their neighbor; Ryder films a PSA starring Lennox.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham
7.1/10130 votesLoading...#21 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2012
Mel plans to break up with her boyfriend, but seeks Joe's help in boosting his confidence before she gives him the bad news. Meanwhile, Ryder's girlfriend Holly confides a secret to Lennox and asks her to keep it from Ryder.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham
7.1/10113 votesLoading...#22 - A Melanie & Josiah Christmas
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2014
New couple Mel and Joe have a disagreement over whose family ornament gets to adorn the top of their Christmas tree.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10149 votesLoading...#23 - A Fright In The Attic
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/19/2010
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
7.2/10130 votesLoading...#24 - Mel and Joe's Anniversary
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/17/2011
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
7.2/10119 votesLoading...#25 - The Knockout
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/13/2012
Mel punches a person in Ryder's defense, then must think fast when video of the altercation is posted online. Meanwhile, Lennox attempts to befriend a new girl at school, but the girl takes advantage of Lennox's kindness, which dismays Joe.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Melissa & Joey
Every episode of Melissa & Joey ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Melissa & Joey". It scored 6.8/10 based on 226 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by N/A, it aired on 8/17/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Moving On".
