Melissa & Joey: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC Family | Freeform | Season Premiere Date: August 17, 2010

Starring: Melissa Joan Hart, Taylor Spreitler, Joey Lawrence

Summary: Mel (Melissa Joan Hart) is a local politician who ends up with her sister's two children, Lennox and Ryder. She ends up hiring an out of work commodities trader named Joe (Joey Lawrence) to be the nanny.

Creator: David Kendall and Bob Young and Bob Young

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E30. The Settlement
Air Date: September 14, 2011
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S1:E29. Do As I Say, Not As I Did
Air Date: September 14, 2011
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S1:E28. A House Divided
Air Date: September 7, 2011

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Tanner Stransky

Because this is on ABC Family, it comes with a big helping of cheesy jokes, but Hart and Lawrence share a buoyant, delightful chemistry. Read full review

Diane Werts

The "Melissa & Joey" pilot is no great shakes. But Melissa and Joey could be. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Old-chestnut premise notwithstanding, the show wants to be modern, and the humor occasionally pushes further than one might expect from a family comedy. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Despite the backstory, the humor is conventionally jolly. [30 Aug 2010, p.38]

Randee Dawn

It's far from unwatchable, and there's potential in its leads, if they're left to their own devices. It's also possible that this middle-of-the-road sitcom will hit nostalgic buttons in former "Sabrina" and "Blossom" fans. Read full review

Hank Stuever

The network has brought back Hart and Lawrence, who are both 34 (whoa!), in a sitcom called Melissa & Joey, premiering Tuesday night, which isn't half-bad. You could do worse--say, "Hot in Cleveland." Read full review

Brian Lowry

Melissa & Joey, by contrast, represents a decided lurch back toward the bland old days, grasping at "TGIF's" ostensible niche while offering precious little for which to be thankful. Read full review

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martinex

Aug 24, 2010

Ask yourself one question. Have you ever seen anything from Meliissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence that you actually thought was worth a crap? That's right! I haven't seen the show and I'm already judging it based on their previous body of work.

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tete99

Jan 15, 2012

i like it am huge fan of Melissa since Sabrina the teenage witch and joey is really good looking and funny guy i cant stop watching him what ever he is doing

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diamonds

Jan 6, 2014

I have followed the show from its first season and have to say it's become one of my favorite sitcoms by now. It's not that the jokes are so much better than those of other sitcoms but it's really up to Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence who have great chemistry on screen and were givenI have followed the show from its first season and have to say it's become one of my favorite sitcoms by now. It's not that the jokes are so much better than those of other sitcoms but it's really up to Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence who have great chemistry on screen and were given great characters. Am really glad the show has been picked up for a fourth season (although when you consider the breaks in between season one and three and that these seasons have 30+ episodes the fourth season would actually be season six!).… Expand

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IanM197

Sep 17, 2010

I originally gave Melissa & Joey a 4. After watching for the next couple of weeks I've decided to raise it. The show has progressed a bit and over time has become more and more watchable and fun. I'd recommend it now, although there's still a few episodes left, and it certainly isn't theI originally gave Melissa & Joey a 4. After watching for the next couple of weeks I've decided to raise it. The show has progressed a bit and over time has become more and more watchable and fun. I'd recommend it now, although there's still a few episodes left, and it certainly isn't the surprise hit like 'Cougar Town' was last year that I was hoping for.… Expand

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ScottReid

Sep 6, 2014

Melissa & Joey fails to provide any real laughs. It feels less like a mainstream sitcom, and more like something the Disney channel would air with it's lame storylines and even lamer jokes, however, at the heart of Melissa & Joey we find an obvious chemistry between the cast which providesMelissa & Joey fails to provide any real laughs. It feels less like a mainstream sitcom, and more like something the Disney channel would air with it's lame storylines and even lamer jokes, however, at the heart of Melissa & Joey we find an obvious chemistry between the cast which provides great potential to create a funny, natural feeling sitcom - if only the creators would realise this.… Expand

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ZombieWhosoever

Aug 7, 2013

The show has its moments, but its comedic material is so heavily overused that it never gains independence as an original comedy, depositing fewer laughs than it should.

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Slickstar16

Nov 5, 2010

i have to say this reminds my a lot of the new are we there yet series(also another horrible show). This show is just so predictable its sad and the jokes were never funny. I would not even watch this show if they paid me to. I hope this series is canceled soon so something better came come along.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 22, 2014
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 29, 2013
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 30, 2012
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 17, 2010
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  S1:E30. The Settlement
  Air Date: September 14, 2011
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  S1:E29. Do As I Say, Not As I Did
  Air Date: September 14, 2011
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  S1:E28. A House Divided
  Air Date: September 7, 2011
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  S1:E27. Play Ball
  Air Date: September 7, 2011
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  S1:E26. Teacher/Teacher
  Air Date: August 31, 2011
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  S1:E25. The Other Longo
  Air Date: August 31, 2011
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  S1:E24. All Politics is Local
  Air Date: August 24, 2011
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  S1:E23. Going the Distance?
  Air Date: August 24, 2011
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  S1:E22. Mel and Joe's Anniversary
  Air Date: August 17, 2011
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  S1:E21. Young Love
  Air Date: August 17, 2011
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  S1:E20. Waiting for Mr. Right
  Air Date: August 10, 2011
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  S1:E19. Auction Hero
  Air Date: August 3, 2011
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  S1:E18. The Mel Word
  Air Date: August 3, 2011
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  S1:E17. Toledo's Next Top Model
  Air Date: July 27, 2011
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  S1:E16. Joe Versus the Reunion
  Air Date: July 20, 2011
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  S1:E15. Lost in Translation
  Air Date: July 13, 2011
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  S1:E14. Don't Train on My Parade
  Air Date: July 6, 2011
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  S1:E13. Enemies With Benefits
  Air Date: June 29, 2011
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  S1:E12. Joe Knows
  Air Date: October 26, 2010
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  S1:E11. A Fright in the Attic
  Air Date: October 19, 2010
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  S1:E10. In Lennox We Trust
  Air Date: October 12, 2010
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  S1:E9. Seoul Man
  Air Date: October 5, 2010
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  S1:E8. Dancing With the Stars of Toledo
  Air Date: September 28, 2010
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  S1:E7. Up Close & Personal
  Air Date: September 21, 2010
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  S1:E6. Spies & Lies
  Air Date: September 14, 2010
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  S1:E5. The Perfect Storm
  Air Date: September 7, 2010
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  S1:E4. Boys Toys 'R' Us
  Air Date: August 31, 2010
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  S1:E3. Nanny Love
  Air Date: August 24, 2010
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  S1:E2. Moving On
  Air Date: August 17, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: August 17, 2010