Ep 8. The Unfriending
- TV14
- July 17, 2013
- 21 min
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7.1 (112)
Melissa & Joey season 3 episode 8, titled "The Unfriending," centers on a conflict between Mel and her sister Meredith. Mel's sister has always been a bit of a troublemaker, but things escalate when she posts a photo of Mel's daughter on social media without Mel's permission.
Mel confronts Meredith about her actions, but Meredith doesn't see the harm in what she did. The situation is further complicated when Mel's daughter's school calls and tells her that someone has been cyberbullying her daughter. Mel suspects it's connected to Meredith's post but can't prove it.
As the episode unfolds, Mel tries to get to the bottom of things. She enlists Joey's help to investigate who might be behind the online attacks. Meanwhile, Meredith continues to brush off Mel's concerns and make matters worse.
The tension between the sisters reaches a boiling point during a family dinner, resulting in a heated argument and the ultimate decision to unfriend each other on social media. While Meredith thinks this is a minor issue, Mel is hurt by her sister's lack of respect for her boundaries.
The episode ends with Mel and Joey discovering the identity of the cyberbully and confronting them. It's a satisfying resolution to the conflict, and the episode ends on a hopeful note as Mel and Meredith seem to be making progress towards repairing their relationship.
Overall, "The Unfriending" is a timely and relevant episode that highlights the dangers of social media and the importance of boundaries in family relationships. It's a well-crafted episode that balances humor and drama, and features strong performances from the talented cast.