Ep 22. Mel And Joe's Anniversary

Melissa & Joey season 1 episode 22, titled "Mel And Joe's Anniversary," focuses on the titular characters' relationship on their first anniversary. Mel is excited about celebrating the special day with Joe and plans a surprise weekend getaway for the both of them. However, Joe is too busy dealing with his former wife's (Tiffany) new boyfriend's harassment and doesn't have time for celebrating their anniversary.

Mel is disappointed when she finds out and becomes frustrated with Joe's lack of effort. She feels like their relationship isn't a priority for him anymore. Meanwhile, Lennox, Mel's niece, is trying to plan a surprise party for the couple back home. Lennox enlists her younger brother, Ryder, and their cousin, Marco, to help her with the preparations.

Joe's preoccupied with Tiffany's new boyfriend's constant phone calls and texts, which takes his focus off Mel and their anniversary. To make things worse, Tiffany shows up at the hotel where Mel and Joe are staying and causes a scene. Joe has to deal with the drama, and Mel is left feeling even more neglected and unimportant to him.

As the drama with Tiffany unfolds, Lennox's surprise party for Mel and Joe is also unfolding. She goes through all the trouble to prepare for it, but no one shows up as she planned. Lennox is frustrated and upset, feeling like she failed Mel and Joe.

After dealing with Tiffany and her boyfriend's drama, Joe manages to make it back to the hotel room on time for Mel's final surprise, which is a special dinner just for the both of them. Joe apologizes for being so distracted and assures Mel of his love for her. Mel forgives him and they have a romantic evening together, making up for the earlier disappointment.

In the end, Lennox, Ryder, and Marco surprise Mel and Joe with a mini-party in their hotel room, and everyone celebrates their first anniversary together. The episode ends on a happy note with Mel and Joe rekindling their romance, and Lennox feeling satisfied that she was able to make the couple happy.

Overall, "Mel And Joe's Anniversary" is a fun and heartwarming episode that showcases the ups and downs of a relationship. It demonstrates the importance of communication, compromise, and celebrating special occasions together. The episode also highlights the importance of family and their support during difficult times.