Ep 21. Young Love

Melissa & Joey is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC Family from August 17, 2010 to August 5, 2015. The show stars Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence as the main characters, Melissa Burke and Joe Longo.

In season 1 episode 21, titled "Young Love," Melissa and Joe find themselves dealing with teenage love and drama. When Ryder brings home a girl named Holly, who he believes to be the one, Melissa and Joe can't help but feel skeptical about her intentions. Meanwhile, Lennox is crushing on her teacher and struggles to keep her feelings in check.

As the episode progresses, Melissa and Joe decide to keep a closer eye on Holly, especially when they discover a box full of expensive gifts that Ryder had bought for her. They become convinced that Holly is only using Ryder for his money and try to steer him away from her. However, Ryder is convinced that Holly is genuine and nothing can change his mind.

Lennox, on the other hand, attempts to channel her feelings for her teacher into her writing. She creates a fictional story about a high school student who falls in love with her older, more experienced teacher. When her teacher discovers the story, he can't help but feel uncomfortable and asks Lennox to stop writing about their relationship.

As the episode comes to a close, both Ryder and Lennox learn valuable lessons about love and relationships. Ryder comes to the realization that Holly was only using him for his money, and Lennox learns that it's important to keep her emotions in check and not get too attached to someone who is unattainable.

Overall, "Young Love" is a heartfelt and humorous episode that touches on the complexities of teenage relationships. With its relatable themes and lovable characters, Melissa & Joey is a show that will leave audiences laughing and smiling.