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The Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey Season 3

Every episode of Melissa & Joey Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Melissa & Joey Season 3!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 31 - Accidents Will Happen
    8.7/10(159 votes)

    S3:E31

    Mel gets surprising news from her doctor, but is not sure if the timing is right to share it with Joe; Ryder forms a study group with an attractive student and the class genius.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 32 - Right Time, Right Place
    8.4/10(127 votes)

    S3:E32

    Mel has everything she needs for the perfect wedding after a close friend unexpectedly calls off her nuptials; Lennox helps Ryder construct an untruthful resume.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 15 - What Happens in Jersey... (2)
    8.2/10(158 votes)

    S3:E15

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 35 - You're the One That I Want
    8.2/10(120 votes)

    S3:E35

    It’s Mel and Joe’s wedding weekend, but things aren’t running as smoothly as they’d hoped. Before they can even make it down the aisle, Joe sees her in her dress, prompting Mel to trash it and get a new one. Plus, someone is injured during Joe’s bachelor party, Mel’s father is MIA, Marco’s making the moves on Lennox in front of Zander and someone accidentally confesses a hidden secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 17 - A Decent Proposal
    8.1/10(143 votes)

    S3:E17

    Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey. When he arrives, he's shocked to find Austin has shown up and wants to give his relationship with Mel another try. Deciding he can't stay and watch them fall in love all over again, Joe quits. Meanwhile, Lennox plots to get Joe and Mel together and Ryder gets sick from his own cooking.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 30 - More Than Roommates
    8.1/10(116 votes)

    S3:E30

    Mel wants to get rid of the ugly chair that Joe inherited from his late grandmother; Ryder pretends to be a college student to get close to one of Zander's roommates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 34 - Uninvited
    8.1/10(117 votes)

    S3:E34

    Mel is less than thrilled when Joe’s mom drops by, but it’s Joe who hits the roof when his estranged brother Tony turns up unannounced. Meanwhile, Lennox insists on helping Ryder get into college even though he has plans of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 10 - Family Feud
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    S3:E10

    Mel and Joe are invited to co-host a week of “Good Morning Toledo” which Mel thinks will help her earn voters. Their constant bickering on air garners rave reviews with the audience and they’re an instant hit. But when the secret to their popularity turns out to be talking a little too personally about Lennox and Ryder, they have to decide if fame or family is more important.

    Director:Adam Weissman
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 14 - What Happens in Jersey... (1)
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    S3:E14

    In failing health, Joe's grandmother Sofia begs him to come visit her one last time for her birthday, and to bring his beautiful wife Tiffany along. Since Joe never got around to telling "Nona" he and Tiffany got divorced, he's forced to beg Mel to pretend to be his trampy ex. Soon, Joe and Mel are on the road to Jersey with Lennox and Ryder tagging along.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 24 - To Tell the Truth
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    S3:E24

    Mel and Joe have a fun game night with married couple Nate and Gillian, whom they hope to remain good friends with. But then Nate tells Joey a big secret…that Joe in turn tells Mel…who then tells Gillian… Meanwhile, after flunking out of art school, Zander shows up begging Ryder to let him secretly hide out in the basement without Lennox knowing.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 25 - My Roof, My Rules
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    S3:E25

    Lennox moves out after Mel forbids her from dating her teaching assistant; Ryder is stuck at the Canadian border when he can't find his passport.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 29 - Born to Run
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    S3:E29

    Mel's wild father sends out an inappropriate photograph that could harm her run for the state senate; Ryder tries to come up with a winning idea for a business club.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 36 - Maybe I'm Amazed
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    S3:E36

    Joe is forced to make a quick decision when Mel drops a bombshell on him during their wedding; Lennox is caught between Marco and Zander; Ryder tries to find the perfect time to reveal news about his future.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 37 - At Last
    8.0/10(130 votes)

    S3:E37

    Mel considers breaking things off with Joe after he invites his family to move into the house; Zander attempts to win Lennox back from Marco; an online course earns Ryder an unusual credential.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 18 - Independence Day
    7.9/10(127 votes)

    S3:E18

    Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey. When he arrives, he's shocked to find Austin has shown up and wants to give his relationship with Mel another try. Deciding he can't stay and watch them fall in love all over again, Joe quits. Meanwhile, Lennox plots to get Joe and Mel together and Ryder gets sick from his own cooking.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 26 - Chaperones
    7.9/10(125 votes)

    S3:E26

    Mel and Joe serve as chaperones at Ryder's school dance, then get kicked out of the event; Ryder changes his mind about breaking up with Stella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 19 - The New Deal
    7.8/10(127 votes)

    S3:E19

    Mel insists on Joe "courting" her, but soon becomes frustrated at their lack of time together. Desperate to spend time with him, Mel sneaks over to his new digs, where he works as a live-in nanny, risking getting him fired—for a second time in as many weeks. Meanwhile, after witnessing a robbery, Ryder expects a hero’s welcome, but is horrified to discover that his interview with the local news has been turned into a viral video called "I Peed My Pants."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 27 - I'll Cut You
    7.8/10(121 votes)

    S3:E27

    Mel is completely on Joe’s side when he’s involved in a hit and run, until she discovers the other driver is her beloved hairdresser Calista. Meanwhile, Ryder tries to win Stella back with a grand romantic gesture during class — much to the frustration of her teacher.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 28 - Catch & Release
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    S3:E28

    Joe gets into hot water when he tries to help a recently divorced friend get back into the dating game; Zander's decision to move in with two female coeds does not sit well with Lennox.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 16 - A New Kind of Christmas
    7.7/10(141 votes)

    S3:E16

    Mel's sister, Meredith (Jaime Pressly), comes home from prison on furlough to celebrate Christmas with the kids and Mel, and seems unruffled by Joe's obvious animosity towards her. Note: this episode is a Christmas special and was only put in after EP15 because it was near Christmas. Episode 15 ends on a cliff hanger and is continued in episode 17.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 21 - Plus One
    7.7/10(137 votes)

    S3:E21

    Mel takes Joe to a work dinner. Upon meeting the press, Joe starts to spout his—and Mel’s—opinions on issues, which garners Mel bad press. Meanwhile, Ryder musters up the courage to ask his new Chem partner Stella out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 22 - House Broken
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S3:E22

    Mel adopts a dog despite knowing that Joe doesn't want one, then feels ignored when he forms a bond with the pooch; Ryder spends time with Stella's daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 33 - Don't Look Back in Anger
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    S3:E33

    Mel and Joe recall the years they have spent together as they try to convince a counselor that they have the perfect relationship.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 12 - Bad Influence
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Joe and Ryder sell Mel's old belongings, they inadvertently sell a very personal item of hers. Desperate to reclaim her property, Mel and Joe turn to crime to get it back. Meanwhile, Lennox's new pen pal is eager to meet her in person, after his release from prison.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Melissa & Joey Season 3 Episode 2 - Toxic Parents
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    S3:E2

    Melissa and Joe are both happy in their new relationships, until they discover they are dating a divorced couple. Meanwhile, Lennox decides to get a tattoo after her boyfriend Zander forbids her and Ryder is surprised to find he actually misses school.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Accidents Will Happen" is the best rated episode of "Melissa & Joey" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Right Time, Right Place".