Ep 4. Can't Hardly Wait

Melissa & Joey season 3 episode 4 titled "Can't Hardly Wait" follows the story of Melissa Burke (played by Melissa Joan Hart) and Joey Longo (played by Joey Lawrence) as they navigate their complicated personal and professional lives.

The episode opens with Melissa's sister Meredith (played by Marissa Jaret Winokur) asking for her help in planning a surprise party for her husband's birthday. Melissa is hesitant to take on the task, but Joey volunteers to assist her.

Meanwhile, Joe's ex-wife Felicia (played by Romy Rosemont) comes to town and requests that he help her prepare for a court case that could potentially send her to jail. Joe is torn between helping his ex-wife and staying loyal to his current girlfriend, Zoe (played by Taylor Spreitler).

As Melissa and Joey work on the party planning, they find themselves growing closer and confiding in each other about their personal lives. Melissa opens up about her recent break-up and Joey admits that he's struggling to balance his loyalty to both Felicia and Zoe.

On the night of the party, everything seems to be going according to plan until an unexpected guest arrives and causes chaos. Melissa and Joey must work together to save the party and salvage Meredith's birthday surprise.

Meanwhile, Joe's loyalty is put to the test when Felicia's case takes a turn for the worse and he's forced to make a decision that could impact his personal and professional life.

"Can't Hardly Wait" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the close bond between Melissa and Joey. It also explores the theme of loyalty and the difficult choices that come with it. Fans of the series will love the witty banter, comedic timing, and heartfelt moments that are characteristic of the show.