1. Works for Me
Air date: 2013-05-29 · 30 min
Mel tries to convince Joe of his importance to her and the family after she learns that he has been looking for another job.
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2. Toxic Parents
Air date: 2013-06-05 · 30 min
Melissa and Joe are both happy in their new relationships, until they discover they are dating a divorced couple. Meanwhile, Lennox decides to get a tattoo after her boyfriend Zander forbids her and Ryder is surprised to find he actually misses school.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Inside Job
Air date: 2013-06-12 · 30 min
Joe paints Mel into a corner, forcing her to get him a job at City Hall with fellow City Council member Paul. Once there, Joe gets wrapped up in another potential financial scandal, leading to all sorts of headaches for Mel.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Can't Hardly Wait
Air date: 2013-06-12 · 30 min
After a back injury lands Joe at the hospital, he asks out his cute chiropractor (guest star Marla Sokoloff). Joey thinks this could be really special and wants to take things slow, but even he doesn't anticipate her revelation that she's always taken things very slow.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Oh Brother
Air date: 2013-06-19 · 30 min
In the episode "Oh Brother," Mel's childhood friend, Austin, moves back to Toledo, and he and Mel quickly take their old friendship to a new level. But Joe starts to think that Mel and Austin may in fact be related, and schemes to break them up. Meanwhile, enterprising Lennox sells ads on her blog to earn extra money, but is horrified to discover her first sponsor may participate in unfair labor practices.
Open episode 5 ↗6. The Truth Hurts
Air date: 2013-06-26 · 30 min
Joe accidentally injures Mel's boyfriend, Austin, during a competitive game of pool. Mel accuses Joe of doing it on purpose to ruin her romantic weekend getaway.
Open episode 6 ↗7. The Unkindest Cut
Air date: 2013-07-10 · 30 min
Mel is taken aback when she finds out that Austin may not share her vision of their future and is resolute in his belief he never wants children. Trying to convince Mel not to give up on her dream of a family, Joe introduces her to the neighbor's baby (Melissa Joan Hart's real life son Tucker). Meanwhile, Joe's new girlfriend is only interested in a physical connection, which leaves him confused and wanting more in the relationship. And, Lennox can't motivate herself to write her college entrance paper, so she hires Ryder to be her full time babysitter until she does.
Open episode 7 ↗8. The Unfriending
Air date: 2013-07-17 · 30 min
After Joe convinces Mel to dump her needy friend Anita, he secretly starts dating her.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Something Happened
Air date: 2013-07-24 · 30 min
Mel desperately wants to be the cool aunt after she discovers that Lennox has taken her relationship with Zander to the next level. But Joe just wants to kill Zander.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Good Morning Toledo
Air date: 2013-07-31 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Fast Times
Air date: 2013-08-07 · 30 min
When his apartment needs to undergo emergency renovations, Mel invites her new boyfriend, Noah, to temporarily move in with her, accelerating their relationship. When she starts to change her personality, Joe questions whether Mel is allowing Noah to know the "real" Mel Burke.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Bad Influence
Air date: 2013-08-14 · 30 min
When Joe and Ryder sell Mel's old belongings, they inadvertently sell a very personal item of hers. Desperate to reclaim her property, Mel and Joe turn to crime to get it back.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Teach Your Children
Air date: 2013-08-21 · 30 min
Joe works out an alternative payment plan when he begins dating the mom (Krista Allen) of one of his students, which unintentionally earns him a reputation among the other mothers in the neighborhood as a tutor-prostitute.
Open episode 13 ↗14. What Happens in Jersey (1)
Air date: 2013-08-28 · 30 min
The family go to Joe's home of New Jersey as his grandmother is ill. Once there, they meet Joe's colorful mother Gloria, his sister Theresa and the formidable Sofia. Sensing something is amiss with her grandson and his "wife," Sofia resorts to trickery to see them repair their marriage by any means necessary. What started out as a silly ruse soon makes a wrong turn, and leaves Joe and Mel confused as to where they stand with each other.
Open episode 14 ↗15. What Happens in Jersey (2)
Air date: 2013-09-04 · 30 min
The family go to Joe's home of New Jersey as his grandmother is ill. Once there, they meet Joe's colorful mother Gloria, his sister Theresa and the formidable Sofia. Sensing something is amiss with her grandson and his "wife," Sofia resorts to trickery to see them repair their marriage by any means necessary. What started out as a silly ruse soon makes a wrong turn, and leaves Joe and Mel confused as to where they stand with each other.
Open episode 15 ↗16. A New Kind of Christmas
Air date: 2013-12-11 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 16 ↗17. A Decent Proposal
Air date: 2014-01-15 · 30 min
In picking up where the summer cliff-hanger left off, Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey. When he arrives, he's shocked to find Austin has shown up and wants to give his relationship with Mel another try. Deciding he can't stay and watch them fall in love all over again, Joe quits. Meanwhile, Lennox plots to get Joe and Mel together and Ryder gets sick from his own cooking.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Independence Day
Air date: 2014-01-22 · 30 min
Mel feels that it's a good idea for her and Joe to take things slow. Taking her literally, Joe finds another job, working so hard that they never have time to see each other. Meanwhile, Lennox is conflicted about putting her relationship with Zander on "Pause" when he asks her to collaborate with him on a comic book.
Open episode 18 ↗19. The New Deal
Air date: 2014-01-29 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 19 ↗20. Feel the Burn
Air date: 2014-02-05 · 30 min
After winning an 8-course dining experience in a raffle, Mel decides to preemptively join an exercise boot camp to lose weight before she gorges on the gourmet meal. She talks Joe into teaching the class, but his harsh tactics get her booted out. Still fighting, they head to the restaurant to meet celebrity chef Malcolm Sunderland, who immediately butts heads with Joe over cooking styles.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Plus One
Air date: 2014-02-12 · 30 min
Mel soon regrets taking Joe to a work function when he gets her in trouble with the press.
Open episode 21 ↗22. House Broken
Air date: 2014-02-26 · 30 min
Mel tries to talk Joe into letting her get a dog, but he argues that he'll be the one stuck taking care of it. She adopts the mutt anyway - much to Joe's chagrin. But soon, "father and son" are inseparable, leaving Mel feeling left out.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Couples Therapy
Air date: 2014-03-05 · 30 min
Mel gets a reluctant Joe to agree to couple's therapy to work on their constant arguing. But she's completely caught off guard when the therapist turns out to be Joe's ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lennox is conflicted about dating her Teaching Assistant after Zander shows up on her porch.
Open episode 23 ↗24. To Tell the Truth
Air date: 2014-03-12 · 30 min
Mel and Joe have a fun game night with married couple Nate and Gillian, whom they hope to remain good friends with. But then Nate tells Joey a big secret…that Joe in turn tells Mel…who then tells Gillian… Meanwhile, after flunking out of art school, Zander shows up begging Ryder to let him secretly hide out in the basement without Lennox knowing.
Open episode 24 ↗25. My Roof My Rules
Air date: 2014-03-19 · 30 min
When Mel and Joe discover Lennox is secretly dating her teaching assistant Emerson, Joe talks Mel into putting her foot down and forbidding the relationship. But things don't go as planned, and Lennox ends up moving out… and into Emerson's apartment. Meanwhile, Ryder is stuck at the Canadian border after leaving his passport somewhere in the house.
Open episode 25 ↗26. The Chaperones
Air date: 2014-03-26 · 30 min
Mel and Joe are forced to chaperone Ryder's school dance, getting themselves kicked out by the Vice Principal for bad behavior. Meanwhile, Ryder contemplates breaking up with Stella but does an about-face after helping her nurse a sick Isabel.
Open episode 26 ↗27. I'll Cut You
Air date: 2014-04-02 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 27 ↗28. Catch & Release
Air date: 2014-04-09 · 30 min
Joe tries to help his single friend Charlie get back in the dating game but ends up finding himself in hot water with Mel.
Open episode 28 ↗29. Born to Run
Air date: 2014-04-16 · 30 min
Mel's crazy father (guest star Christopher Rich) comes to town, and his antics may ruin her run for state senate.
Open episode 29 ↗30. More Than Roommates
Air date: 2014-04-23 · 30 min
Joe inherits his Nona Sophia's ugly chair - the one she died in - and can't wait to finally add a piece of his life into Mel's home. Mel, unfortunately, doesn't feel the same way and tries to find ways to get rid of the chair without hurting Joe's feelings.
Open episode 30 ↗31. Accidents Will Happen
Air date: 2014-04-30 · 30 min
A pregnancy scare creates havoc in the household.
Open episode 31 ↗32. Right Time, Right Place
Air date: 2014-05-07 · 30 min
Mel plans the perfect wedding day for her friend Carrie. But when Carrie calls it off, Mel wonders if she should keep all the flowers, catering and venue—for her and Joe. Meanwhile, Lennox helps Ryder lie on his resume to help him get a job.
Open episode 32 ↗33. Don't Look Back in Anger
Air date: 2014-05-14 · 30 min
Mel and Joe try a little too hard to impress a counselor that they have the perfect relationship.
Open episode 33 ↗34. Uninvited
Air date: 2014-05-28 · 30 min
Joe's mother (guest star Faith Prince) and estranged brother drop by unexpectedly.
Open episode 34 ↗35. You're the One That I Want
Air date: 2014-06-04 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 35 ↗36. Maybe I'm Amazed
Air date: 2014-06-11 · 30 min
On the heels of some shocking news at the wedding, Joe makes a rash decision that could alter his and Mel's relationship forever.
Open episode 36 ↗37. At Last
Air date: 2014-06-18 · 30 min
Still reeling from the unexpected news at the wedding, Joe impulsively invites his family to move in without asking Mel first, putting their new life together in jeopardy. Will she give in to an ever expanding household or will she break things off with Joe and run?.
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