The BEST episodes written by Larry Reitzer

Teacher/Teacher
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7.86
369 votes

#1 - Teacher/Teacher

Melissa & Joey - Season 1 - Episode 26

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

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Joe Versus The Reunion
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7.79
416 votes

#2 - Joe Versus The Reunion

Melissa & Joey - Season 1 - Episode 16

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.

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The Perfect Storm
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7.78
488 votes

#3 - The Perfect Storm

Melissa & Joey - Season 1 - Episode 5

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.

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Mother of all Problems
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7.69
386 votes

#4 - Mother of all Problems

Melissa & Joey - Season 2 - Episode 12

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.

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Eat, Pray, Date
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7.66
383 votes

#5 - Eat, Pray, Date

Melissa & Joey - Season 2 - Episode 9

Mel's date thinks Joe's cooking is something Mel made; Lennox's friend has a crush on Ryder.

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Big Night
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7.25
8 votes

#6 - Big Night

My Big Fat Greek Life - Season 1 - Episode 5

Thomas tries to impress Gus by saying he knows tennis celebrity Pete Sampras, but then is stuck when Gus wants him to invite the man to their house.

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