Ep 10. Pretty Big Liars

Melissa & Joey season 2 episode 10 titled "Pretty Big Liars" follows the unfolding drama in Mel's personal and professional life. Mel, a councilwoman, is in the midst of a campaign to ban smoking in public spaces. Meanwhile, her niece Lennox gets into a bit of trouble with her parents and sneaks out of house partying with her friend Marco.

The family dynamic is already tense and the pressure is only mounting as Mel's ex-husband Joe comes into the picture. In this episode, Joe is struggling with his feelings for Mel and is torn between his feelings for her and his need to protect their family.

Things take a turn when Lennox returns from her night out with Marco and finds her dad, Joe, in the kitchen with her aunt, Mel. She jumps to conclusions and is convinced that Joe and Mel are dating, jumping to conclusions was not new to Lennox as she did this like three times before. What follows is a series of misunderstandings that put a strain on everyone's relationships.

To make matters worse, a group of girls at Lennox's school is spreading rumors about her personal life, causing her even more stress. Mel tries to help her niece by getting involved, but in doing so, she only makes the situation worse.

Meanwhile, Joe is dealing with his own problems at work. His boss has assigned him to work on a project with a new co-worker named Elena, who turns out to be a bit of a distraction. The two of them develop a flirtatious relationship, but Joe isn't sure if he's ready to start dating again.

Throughout the episode, Mel and Joe's interactions become increasingly tense as they try to navigate their relationships with each other and with their families. The pressure mounts as they try to deal with the rumors about Lennox and their own complicated emotions.

Despite the tense moments, there are also some heartwarming scenes in the episode. Lennox's friend Marco proves to be a good friend when he comes to her defense against the rumors, and Mel and Joe both show that they care deeply about their family despite their differences.

Overall, "Pretty Big Liars" is a complex episode that explores themes of family, trust, and communication. It is a great addition to the series and shows the depth of the characters and their relationships.