Ep 4. Boy Toys 'R' Us

Melissa & Joey is an American television sitcom that follows the lives of Melissa Burke (Melissa Joan Hart), a councilwoman who takes custody of her niece and nephew after their parents were arrested for fraud, and her hired nanny Joseph "Joey" Longo (Joey Lawrence), a former trader who lost everything and moved to Melissa's house to start a new life. In this episode, titled "Boy Toys 'R' Us," Melissa and Joey find themselves struggling to connect with Ryder (Nick Robinson), Melissa's teenage nephew, as he starts to develop an interest in girls.

At the beginning of the episode, Melissa and Joey are trying to keep up with Ryder's growth spurts. They notice he's gotten taller and his voice has deepened, and he's started to dress differently. They begin to feel like they're out of touch, and that they're no longer cool or relevant. When Ryder starts hanging out with a group of girls, Melissa and Joey are unsure how to handle it.

Melissa decides to take Ryder to a store called "Boy Toys 'R' Us," which she remembers as a place where she used to hang out as a teenager. The store has since closed down, but Melissa convinces the owner to let them in after hours to look around. As they wander through the store, Melissa reminisces about her own teenage years, and realizes that things have changed. The store is filled with outdated toys and posters that seem juvenile to Ryder and Melissa.

While they're in the store, Ryder meets a girl named Stella (Maddie Hasson), who he seems to have a connection with. Melissa and Joey try to interfere, but they end up embarrassing themselves in front of the girl and making things worse. Later, Melissa wants to talk to Ryder about relationships and sex, but she's unsure how to approach the topic. She ends up asking Joey for advice, and the two of them have an awkward conversation about sex education.

As the episode progresses, Melissa and Joey both realize that they need to adjust their parenting methods to fit Ryder's changing needs. They learn to respect his independence and trust him to make good decisions. They also come to understand that they don't need to be cool or trendy to be good role models for Ryder. They just need to be themselves and support him as he grows up.

Overall, "Boy Toys 'R' Us" is a funny and heartwarming episode of Melissa & Joey that deals with issues that many parents can relate to. It shows the challenges of raising a teenager, and the importance of respecting their independence while still being an involved and supportive parent. The episode also features strong performances from the cast, particularly Nick Robinson as Ryder.