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A good manny is hard to find.
Mel is a local politician from a political family. When a family scandal leaves her niece, Lennox, and nephew, Ryder, without their parents, Mel takes them in. She hires Joe to become the family's male nanny, or "manny," after a Ponzi scheme leaves him broke.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Mel is a local politician from a political family. When a family scandal leaves her niece, Lennox, and nephew, Ryder, without their parents, Mel takes them in. She hires Joe to become the family's male nanny, or "manny," after a Ponzi scheme leaves him broke.
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Episode 1
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 is not what she anticipated.
Directed by Jeff Melman
Episode 2
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 after she meets the president of the club, Aidan (Cody Linley).
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Kevin Norman
Episode 3
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 the two being each other's "first." Holly tries to get Ryder to shave for the first time.
Guest stars Rachel Fox
Episode 4
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 her and she tries to find the right words to tell Scarlett. Ryder looks for a perfect birthday present for Holly.
Directed by Melissa Joan HartWritten by Sarah Jane CunninghamGuest stars Rachel Fox
Episode 5
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 the girl takes advantage of Lennox's kindness, which dismays Joe.
Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Episode 6
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 to Lennox and asks her to keep it from Ryder.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Sarah Jane CunninghamGuest stars Rachel Fox
Episode 7
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 the school website, but it consumes all of her time, leaving her boyfriend Haskal feeling ignored.
Directed by David TrainerGuest stars Dilshad Vadsaria
Episode 8
Mel's friend declares she wants to have a baby, and thinks Joe should be the father.
Directed by David Kendall
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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Episode 10
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 market.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Victor Togunde
Episode 11
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 of their own.
Directed by Linda Mendoza
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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Episode 13
Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.
Directed by Joey LawrenceWritten by Sarah Jane CunninghamGuest stars Jacob Artist
Episode 14
The visit of Elena, Joe's Russian colleague and on-line crush, disrupts the life in the Burke household.
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Episode 15
Mel decides to perform the wedding ceremony between Joe and Elena so the Russian can get a green card.
Where to watch Melissa & JoeyEpisode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Melissa Joan HartMelissa Burke
Joey LawrenceJoe Longo
Taylor SpreitlerLennox Scanlon
Nick RobinsonRyder Scanlon
Maïté SchwartzLiz
Christopher Rich
Finola Hughes
Hal OzsanDylan
ABC FamilyUnited States
Hartbreak FilmsUnited States
