Melissa & Joey: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Melissa & Joey Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
I Can Manage
May 30, 2012
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 react
If You Can't Stand the Heat
May 30, 2012
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
Good to Go
Jun 6, 2012
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 "fi
All Up in My Business
Jun 6, 2012
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 tr
The Knockout
Jun 13, 2012
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 g
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Jun 20, 2012
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 t
Mixed Doubles
Jun 27, 2012
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 sc
The Donor
Jul 11, 2012
Mel's friend declares she wants to have a baby, and thinks Joe should be the father.
Eat, Pray, Date
Jul 18, 2012
Mel's date thinks Joe's cooking is something Mel made; Lennox's friend has a crush on Ryder.
Pretty Big Liars
Jul 25, 2012
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.
A Pair of Sneakers
Aug 1, 2012
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.
Mother of all Problems
Aug 8, 2012
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
Wherefore Art Thou Lennox
Aug 15, 2012
Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.
From Russia with Love
Aug 22, 2012
The visit of Elena, Joe's Russian colleague and on-line crush, disrupts the life in the Burke household.
Mel Marries Joe
Aug 29, 2012
Mel decides to perform the wedding ceremony between Joe and Elena so the Russian can get a green card.