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…

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…

Mel decides to perform the wedding ceremony between Joe and Elena so the Russian can get a green card.

After Lennox breaks up with her new boyfriend, Mel starts dating his father behind her back. Joe tries to teach Ryder a lesson about how to invest in the stock…

Joe gives Lennox driving lessons without Mel’s consent. After Lennox gets into a minor accident, Joe tries to cover it up from Mel. Mel & Ryder are keeping a secret…

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…

Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.

The visit of Elena, Joe’s Russian colleague and on-line crush, disrupts the life in the Burke household.

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…

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…

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…

Mel’s friend declares she wants to have a baby, and thinks Joe should be the father.

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

In the second-season opener, Mel has her home renovated, but the construction work does not go smoothly. Meanwhile, Lennox’s school puts on a play she wrote, but the audience reaction…

Mel and Joe attempt to respect each other’s privacy after they have a quarrel about boundaries. Elsewhere, Lennox dreads working on the spirit committee at school, but her attitude changes…

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 are delighted at the idea of…

Joe thinks that Mel is having an affair with a married man and seeks to expose her. Lennox’s friend has a boyfriend, Haskal (Gregg Sulkin), that has been crushing on…

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

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…

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

Fearing that she will give into peer pressure, Mel and Joe follow Lennox to her all night after-party. Meanwhile, while studying with another girl, Ryder seizes the opportunity to stand…

Joe considers newfound possibilities, when he comes into a large sum of money. Meanwhile, a water leak is found on the living room ceiling.

Mel feels the pressure to find someone after her last single friend gets engaged.

Mel begins dating a younger man (Scott Michael Foster). Elsewhere, Lennox encourages her classmate to edit the school blog

George has a party to introduce Mel to his friends. Meanwhile, Joe gets upset at his ex-wife for disrespecting their anniversary.

Mel reexamines her romance with George. Elsewhere, Holly introduces her folks to Ryder.

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.

Joe’s younger brother visits and takes an interest in Mel.

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…

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…

Lennox is asked to be a model but she must get permission from Mel. Joe helps Ryder ask a girl out.

Mel plans a wedding at her home; Lennox and Ryder work on a documentary.

Mel volunteers Joe for a school charity auction but the winner of the auction may have ulterior motives.

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…

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

Mel hears something in the attic but when she goes to investigate it is the last thing she expected.

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

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

Melissa’s trainer, “Lindsay Gates” (Jessalyn Wanlim) has a physical thing for Joey.

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.