In the conclusion of the two-part Season 1 finale, Joe's financial situation changes, forcing him and Mel to make some hard choices. Meanwhile, a leaky ceiling grows into a huge problem for Mel.
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In Part 1 of the two-part Season 1 finale, Mel and Joe are concerned about Lennox attending an all-night party with her boyfriend following a school dance, so Mel persuades Joe to go after her. Elsewhere, Ryder stops backing down to Holly.
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Mel and Joe get into a dispute with their neighbor (John Ratzenberger). Elsewhere, Ryder and Lennox film a public-service announcement.
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Play Ball
Season 1, Episode 27
Mel asks Joe to play softball for her office team. Meanwhile, Ryder asks Lennox to post Holly's story on the school blog.
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Ryder lands in hot water with his teacher (Andrew Lawrence) because of Joe. Elsewhere, Mel gets Lennox into an over-18 concert.
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Joe's little brother, Tony (Matthew Lawrence), unexpectedly arrives in town and Mel becomes interested in his photography. However, problems arise when Tony's pictures of Mel appear on the Internet.
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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.
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Mel reexamines her romance with George. Elsewhere, Holly introduces her folks to Ryder.
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George has a party to introduce Mel to his friends. Meanwhile, Joe gets upset at his ex-wife for disrespecting their anniversary; and Lennox's feelings for Roman intensify.
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Young Love
Season 1, Episode 21
Mel begins dating a younger man (Scott Michael Foster). Elsewhere, Lennox encourages her classmate to edit the school blog.
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Mel's last single friend accepts a marriage proposal, so Mel pushes herself to find a mate.
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Mel ropes Joe into doing a charity auction, but she may regret it when the winner's questionable motives surface.
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Mel throws a wedding at her house. Meanwhile, Lennox and Ryder decide to make a documentary.
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Mel is skeptical about allowing an eager Lennox to do some modeling, but then Lennox becomes hesitant when the modeling-agency owner (Vivica A. Fox) makes her uncomfortable. Elsewhere, Joe gives Ryder tips on dating.
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Unhappy with recent setbacks in his life, Joe reluctantly attends his college reunion. Mel then tries to help him out by arriving at the event and telling people she's his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lennox and Ryder attempt to throw a party.
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Joe puts his translation skills to use when Mel dines with a Japanese businessman, but the dinner takes an uncomfortable turn. Elsewhere, Lennox is paired with her rival for a school assignment.
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Joe starts dating Mel's new personal trainer, but both Mel and Joe find it difficult to share her with one another. Elsewhere, Lennox gets jealous when her former geeky pal starts going out with her friend.
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Joe begins dating his ex-wife (Megan Hilty), who bonds with Mel and reveals to her that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Lennox sets her sights on becoming popular at school.
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Joe Knows
Season 1, Episode 12
Joe imparts financial advice in a Web series he creates, and Mel becomes an investor in the show. Mel also offers Joe some feedback, though he'd rather she didn't. Elsewhere, Lennox gets a crush on her nerdy tutor.
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Mel hears scary noises in the attic on Halloween, so she goes up there and finds her brother-in-law, who's still hiding from the law.
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Mel is pleased that Lennox is going out with the mayor's son, but she's unaware that his good-boy image is just a facade. Elsewhere, Ryder fulfills his community-service duties with help from an eccentric neighbor (Katherine Helmond). Ted McGinley guest stars as the mayor.
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Seoul Man
Season 1, Episode 9
Joe's citizenship is questioned, and he faces losing his job if his missing paperwork isn't found. Meanwhile, Lennox's decision to attend a dance with a girlfriend incites rumors about her sexuality.
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Mel needs to learn how to dance---quickly---after accepting an invitation to dance with "Dancing With the Stars" pro Mark Ballas at a local charity function.
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Joe dates a TV reporter who's doing a story on Mel.
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Mel becomes suspicious of Joe and fears that he's a spy trying to catch her unlawful brother-in-law, so she installs a nanny cam to keep a closer eye on him. Meanwhile, Mel worries that Ryder has fallen victim to a school bully.
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Mel's father (Christopher Rich) visits and throws the household off balance by encouraging the kids to break the rules. He then asks Lennox to move to Washington, D.C., with him.
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While Mel is unhappy that Lennox's new beau is a bad boy, she has no problem dating a guy with a similar reputation. Meanwhile, Joe attempts to reorganize Mel's messy closet.
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Joe realizes his social life has suffered since becoming a nanny, so Mel lies about his profession to get him a date with her sorority sister.
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Moving On
Season 1, Episode 2
Joe wants his ex-wife to return his flat-screen TV to him. Elsewhere, Mel's new beau can't be taken at face value; and Lennox attempts to make some new friends.
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Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1
A busy politician (Melissa Joan Hart) hires a male nanny (Joey Lawrence) in the series opener of this comedy about an aunt who assumes custody of her teenage niece and nephew. Hart and Lawrence are also executive producers of the show.
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