Best Episodes
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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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.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 129 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 127 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 126 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 137 votes.
The visit of Elena, Joe's Russian colleague and on-line crush, disrupts the life in the Burke household.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 133 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 130 votes.
Mel's date thinks Joe's cooking is something Mel made; Lennox's friend has a crush on Ryder.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 130 votes.
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).
The episode was rated 7.88 from 138 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 139 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 135 votes.
Mel decides to perform the wedding ceremony between Joe and Elena so the Russian can get a green card.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 134 votes.
Lennox starts working as an intern with her Aunt Mel. Joe doesn't sleep well because of his 'other' job as an on-line consultant for a Russian financial firm.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 127 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 138 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 123 votes.
Mel's friend declares she wants to have a baby, and thinks Joe should be the father.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 135 votes.
