Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Former wild child Mel Burke has just been elected as city council person for Toledo, Ohio. However, in addition to her n
Moving On
Mel dates a guy with ulterior motives. Joe deals with getting his stuff back from his ex-wife, most importantly his flat
Nanny Love
Joe fears that being a nanny will prevent him from having a love life. Mel is worried that a depressed Joe means no more
Boy Toys 'R' Us
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
The Perfect Storm
Mel grounds Lennox because she is failing chemistry and needs to study. However, when Senator Russell Burke, Mel‘s fat
Spies & Lies
Mel catches Joe having secret meetings with a girl named Tessa in the basement. When Mel begins to spy, she learns that
Up Close & Personal
Mel is working on her public image and invites a TV reporter to do a story on her and the kids. Celeste Vega (Valery Ort
Dancing With the Stars of Toledo
Mel agrees to dance with a dancer from "Dancing with the Stars'' at a charity event.
Seoul Man
Due to a recent scandal at the city council, Mel is asked to prove Joe’s legal working status in the United States. Mu
In Lennox We Trust
Lennox dates the Mayor's son, who may not be the good influence Mel thinks he is.
A Fright In The Attic
Mel hears something in the attic but when she goes to investigate it is the last thing she expected.
Joe Knows
Lennox has a crush on her tutor. Joe creates a web site where he gives financial advice.
Enemies With Benefits
Joe's ex, Tiffany, tries to rekindle their relationship
Don't Train On My Parade
Melissa's trainer, "Lindsay Gates" (Jessalyn Wanlim) has a physical thing for Joey.
Lost in Translation
Mel has an important deal with a Japanese businessman and asks Joe to teach her Japanese. When the businessman's son arr
Joe Versus The Reunion
After debating whether to show his face after the tumultuous year he's had, Joe ultimately decides to go to his 10-year
Toledo's Next Top Model
Lennox is asked to be a model but she must get permission from Mel. Joe helps Ryder ask a girl out.
The Mel Word
Mel plans a wedding at her home; Lennox and Ryder work on a documentary.
Auction Hero
Mel volunteers Joe for a school charity auction but the winner of the auction may have ulterior motives.
Waiting for Mr. Right
Mel feels the pressure to find someone after her last single friend gets engaged.
Young Love
Mel begins dating a younger man (Scott Michael Foster). Elsewhere, Lennox encourages her classmate to edit the school bl
Mel and Joe's Anniversary
George has a party to introduce Mel to his friends. Meanwhile, Joe gets upset at his ex-wife for disrespecting their ann
Going the Distance?
Mel reexamines her romance with George. Elsewhere, Holly introduces her folks to Ryder.
All Politics is Local
Mel's dad comes back to town to support a bill Mel opposes. Meanwhile, Lennox's poetry proves popular with a classmate w
The Other Longo
Joe's younger brother visits and takes an interest in Mel.
Teacher/Teacher
Joe gets Ryder in trouble with his teacher; Mel sneaks Lennox into an 18-and-over concert.
Play Ball
Mel recruits Joe to play on her office softball team, as she is determined to beat her rival's team (Tom Wilson). Meanwh
A House Divided
Mel and Joe get into a property dispute with their neighbor; Ryder films a PSA starring Lennox.
Do as I Say, Not as I Did
Fearing that she will give into peer pressure, Mel and Joe follow Lennox to her all night after-party. Meanwhile, while
The Settlement
Joe considers newfound possibilities, when he comes into a large sum of money. Meanwhile, a water leak is found on the l
I Can Manage
In the second-season opener, Mel has her home renovated, but the construction work does not go smoothly. Meanwhile, Lenn
If You Can't Stand the Heat
Mel and Joe attempt to respect each other's privacy after they have a quarrel about boundaries. Elsewhere, Lennox dreads
Good to Go
When Mel and Joe walk in on Lennox and Aidan in bed together, they try to steer her away from sex, while Aidan's parents
All Up in My Business
Joe thinks that Mel is having an affair with a married man and seeks to expose her. Lennox's friend has a boyfriend, Has
The Knockout
Mel punches a person in Ryder's defense, then must think fast when video of the altercation is posted online. Meanwhile,
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Mel plans to break up with her boyfriend, but seeks Joe's help in boosting his confidence before she gives him the bad n
Mixed Doubles
Mel and Joe arrange blind dates for each other, leading to an uncomfortable double date for the group. Meanwhile, Lennox
The Donor
Mel's friend declares she wants to have a baby, and thinks Joe should be the father.
Eat, Pray, Date
Mel's date thinks Joe's cooking is something Mel made; Lennox's friend has a crush on Ryder.
Pretty Big Liars
After Lennox breaks up with her new boyfriend, Mel starts dating his father behind her back. Joe tries to teach Ryder a
A Pair of Sneakers
Joe gives Lennox driving lessons without Mel's consent. After Lennox gets into a minor accident, Joe tries to cover it u
Mother of all Problems
During her first visit in a few years, Joe gives Mel's mother, Monica some advice that upsets Mel. Meanwhile, Lennox get
Wherefore Art Thou Lennox
Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.
From Russia with Love
The visit of Elena, Joe's Russian colleague and on-line crush, disrupts the life in the Burke household.
Mel Marries Joe
Mel decides to perform the wedding ceremony between Joe and Elena so the Russian can get a green card.
Works for Me
Mel tries to convince Joe of his importance to her and the family after she learns that he has been looking for another
Toxic Parents
Melissa and Joe are both happy in their new relationships, until they discover they are dating a divorced couple. Meanwh
Inside Job
Joe paints Mel into a corner, forcing her to get him a job at City Hall with fellow City Council member Paul. Once there
Can't Hardly Wait
Joe dates his chiropractor following a back injury, and he doesn't want to rush their new romance. Elsewhere, Ryder and
Oh Brother
Mel's childhood friend, Austin, moves back to Toledo, and he and Mel quickly take their old friendship to a new level. B
The Truth Hurts
Joe accidentally injures Mel's boyfriend, Austin, during a competitive game of pool. Mel accuses Joe of doing it on purp
The Unkindest Cut
Mel is taken aback when she finds out that Austin may not share her vision of their future and is resolute in his belief
The Unfriending
After Joe convinces Mel to dump her needy friend Anita, he secretly starts dating her. Meanwhile, Lennox gets super comp
Something Happened
Mel desperately wants to be the cool aunt after she discovers that Lennox has taken her relationship with Zander to the
Family Feud
Mel and Joe are invited to co-host a week of “Good Morning Toledo” which Mel thinks will help her earn voters. Their
Fast Times
When his apartment needs to undergo emergency renovations, Mel invites her new boyfriend Noah to temporarily move in wit
Bad Influence
When Joe and Ryder sell Mel's old belongings, they inadvertently sell a very personal item of hers. Desperate to reclaim
Teach Your Children
Joe works out an alternative payment plan when he begins dating the mom of one of his students, which unintentionally ea
What Happens in Jersey... (1)
In failing health, Joe's grandmother Sofia begs him to come visit her one last time for her birthday, and to bring his b
What Happens in Jersey... (2)
A New Kind of Christmas
Mel's sister, Meredith (Jaime Pressly), comes home from prison on furlough to celebrate Christmas with the kids and Mel,
A Decent Proposal
Mel's sister Meredith comes home from prison on furlough to celebrate Christmas with the kids and Mel, and seems unruffl
Independence Day
Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey. When he arri
The New Deal
Mel insists on Joe "courting" her, but soon becomes frustrated at their lack of time together. Desperate to spend time w
Feel the Burn
Mel joins an exercise boot camp to lose weight before an eight-course meal; Joe clashes with a celebrity chef; Lennox an
Plus One
Mel takes Joe to a work dinner. Upon meeting the press, Joe starts to spout his—and Mel’s—opinions on issues, whic
House Broken
Mel adopts a dog despite knowing that Joe doesn't want one, then feels ignored when he forms a bond with the pooch; Ryde
Couples Therapy
Mel gets a reluctant Joe to agree to couple’s therapy to work on their constant arguing. But she’s completely caught
To Tell the Truth
Mel and Joe have a fun game night with married couple Nate and Gillian, whom they hope to remain good friends with. But
My Roof, My Rules
Lennox moves out after Mel forbids her from dating her teaching assistant; Ryder is stuck at the Canadian border when he
Chaperones
Mel and Joe serve as chaperones at Ryder's school dance, then get kicked out of the event; Ryder changes his mind about
I'll Cut You
Mel is completely on Joe’s side when he’s involved in a hit and run, until she discovers the other driver is her bel
Catch & Release
Joe gets into hot water when he tries to help a recently divorced friend get back into the dating game; Zander's decisio
Born to Run
Mel's wild father sends out an inappropriate photograph that could harm her run for the state senate; Ryder tries to com
More Than Roommates
Mel wants to get rid of the ugly chair that Joe inherited from his late grandmother; Ryder pretends to be a college stud
Accidents Will Happen
Mel gets surprising news from her doctor, but is not sure if the timing is right to share it with Joe; Ryder forms a stu
Right Time, Right Place
Mel has everything she needs for the perfect wedding after a close friend unexpectedly calls off her nuptials; Lennox he
Don't Look Back in Anger
Mel and Joe recall the years they have spent together as they try to convince a counselor that they have the perfect rel
Uninvited
Mel is less than thrilled when Joe’s mom drops by, but it’s Joe who hits the roof when his estranged brother Tony tu
You're the One That I Want
It’s Mel and Joe’s wedding weekend, but things aren’t running as smoothly as they’d hoped. Before they can even
Maybe I'm Amazed
Joe is forced to make a quick decision when Mel drops a bombshell on him during their wedding; Lennox is caught between
At Last
Mel considers breaking things off with Joe after he invites his family to move into the house; Zander attempts to win Le
Witch Came First
A doctor's Halloween house call is anything but ordinary when it is revealed that Mel was once a teenage witch and her h
A Melanie & Josiah Christmas
New couple Mel and Joe have a disagreement over whose family ornament gets to adorn the top of their Christmas tree.
The Honeymooners
When their honeymoon to Tahiti gets canceled due to Mel's broken leg, Joe surprises her with a cabin getaway. But their
The Day After
Dani wants to go on a date with a boy at school, but Joe tells her she’s too young. So she tricks Mel into taking her
Let's Get It Started
Joe wants Mel to stop taking birth control so they can start a family, but she's unsure. So he invites Nate and Gillian
Failure to Communicate
It's Ryder's 18th birthday, and the family gathers to video chat with him, but the computer crashes before they get a ch
Thanks But No Thanks
Joe has to return a fancy wedding gift from her relatives and then learns that they are going to pay a visit.
Face the Music
Mel learns the true reason why Joe is unsupportive of Dani's musical talents.
Being There
Joe, wanting the family to spend more time with each other, puts a ban on cell phones and computers all weekend long. Bu
Parental Guidance (1)
Joe is shocked to learn that Dani snuck friends in to the house, drank wine and then lied about it. Meanwhile, Mel is le
Gone Girl (2)
Lennox wishes to follow her professor to Colombia; Joe wants Dani to tell her mother about her irresponsible behavior.
You Say You Want an Ovulation
Mel and Joe want to have a child as soon as possible. Ryder wonders what to do with his future.
Call of Duty
Mel & Joe are reeling from both the pregnancy test results and Ryder's announcement that he's joining the Navy. Feeling
You Little Devil
When Joe learns the significance of the little devil tattoo on Mel's backside, it's a big turnoff for him in the bedroom
The Book Club
Joe finds himself in a compromising position with a famous “bondage romance” author that Mel invited to her book clu
The Early Shift
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 wi
The Parent Trap
Mel tries to convince Joe to talk Gloria into drawing up a will, but Joe chickens out. So Mel invites Russell to come ta
Melissa & Joey's Frozen
After being frozen in an avalanche on a ski trip, Mel and Joe thaw out 100 years in the future.
Put A Ring On It
Mel pretends to love her birthday gift from Joe. But that turns out to be a fake gift to throw her off. Instead, he had
Game Night
On a family game night, questions and answers lead to a breakdown of Mel and Joe’s, as well as Lennox and Zander’s,
Be The Bigger Person
Mel decides to run on a Healthy Diet campaign for her senate run but is then caught eating a Piggy Burger by a voter. Af
Double Happiness
Mel and Joe both panic when she gets news that will directly affect her senate run. Meanwhile, Ryder gets his orders fr
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