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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(249 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 2 - A Melanie & Josiah Christmas
    6.7/10(127 votes)

    #2 - A Melanie & Josiah Christmas

    S4:E2

    New couple Mel and Joe have a disagreement over whose family ornament gets to adorn the top of their Christmas tree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 4 - Boy Toys 'R' Us
    6.8/10(182 votes)

    #3 - Boy Toys 'R' Us

    S1:E4

    Lennox starts dating a bad boy that Mel disapproves of, while Mel is also dating a bad boy of her own. Joe takes it upon himself to reorganize Mel‘s closet.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 2 - Moving On
    6.9/10(201 votes)

    #4 - Moving On

    S1:E2

    Mel dates a guy with ulterior motives. Joe deals with getting his stuff back from his ex-wife, most importantly his flat screen TV. Lennox tries to make friends in her new school.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 6 - Spies & Lies
    6.9/10(175 votes)

    #5 - Spies & Lies

    S1:E6

    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

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  6. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 12 - Joe Knows
    7.0/10(161 votes)

    #6 - Joe Knows

    S1:E12

    Lennox has a crush on her tutor. Joe creates a web site where he gives financial advice.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 17 - Toledo's Next Top Model
    7.0/10(164 votes)

    #7 - Toledo's Next Top Model

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown

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  8. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 13 - Teach Your Children
    7.0/10(128 votes)

    #8 - Teach Your Children

    S3:E13

    Joe works out an alternative payment plan when he begins dating the mom of one of his students, which unintentionally earns him a reputation among the other mothers in the neighborhood as a tutor-prostitute. Meanwhile, Zander and Lennox decide to skip college and drive around the country in a motor home – which doesn't sit well with "cool" aunt Mel. And Ryder introduces his vegan girlfriend to the joys of meat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Melissa & Joey Season 4 Episode 18 - Melissa & Joey's Frozen
    7.0/10(126 votes)

    #9 - Melissa & Joey's Frozen

    S4:E18

    After being frozen in an avalanche on a ski trip, Mel and Joe thaw out 100 years in the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 3 - Nanny Love
    7.1/10(191 votes)

    #10 - Nanny Love

    S1:E3

    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

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  11. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 5 - The Perfect Storm
    7.1/10(184 votes)

    #11 - The Perfect Storm

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  12. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 7 - Up Close & Personal
    7.1/10(167 votes)

    #12 - Up Close & Personal

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  13. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 9 - Seoul Man
    7.1/10(165 votes)

    #13 - Seoul Man

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 10 - In Lennox We Trust
    7.1/10(167 votes)

    #14 - In Lennox We Trust

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 13 - Enemies With Benefits
    7.1/10(174 votes)

    #15 - Enemies With Benefits

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 24 - All Politics is Local
    7.1/10(135 votes)

    #16 - All Politics is Local

    S1:E24

    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:Unknown

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  17. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 27 - Play Ball
    7.1/10(151 votes)

    #17 - Play Ball

    S1:E27

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Driscoll

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  18. Melissa & Joey Season 2 Episode 6 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    #18 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    S2:E6

    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

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  19. Melissa & Joey Season 2 Episode 7 - Mixed Doubles
    7.1/10(144 votes)

    #19 - Mixed Doubles

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown

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  20. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 14 - Don't Train On My Parade
    7.2/10(161 votes)

    #20 - Don't Train On My Parade

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 28 - A House Divided
    7.2/10(152 votes)

    #21 - A House Divided

    S1:E28

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Sarah Jane Cunningham

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  22. Melissa & Joey Season 2 Episode 12 - Mother of all Problems
    7.2/10(124 votes)

    #22 - Mother of all Problems

    S2:E12

    During her first visit in a few years, Joe gives Mel's mother, Monica some advice that upsets Mel. Meanwhile, Lennox gets into some hot water when her gym teacher assumes that she is pregnant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Melissa & Joey Season 2 Episode 13 - Wherefore Art Thou Lennox
    7.2/10(129 votes)

    #23 - Wherefore Art Thou Lennox

    S2:E13

    Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.

    Director:Joey Lawrence
    Writer:Sarah Jane Cunningham

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  24. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 11 - A Fright In The Attic
    7.3/10(171 votes)

    #24 - A Fright In The Attic

    S1:E11

    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

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  25. Melissa & Joey Season 1 Episode 15 - Lost in Translation
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    #25 - Lost in Translation

    S1:E15

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Melissa & Joey". It scored 6.7/10 based on 249 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Melanie & Josiah Christmas".