Ep 23. Couples Therapy

Melissa & Joey season 3 episode 23, titled "Couples Therapy," sees Melissa and Joey heading to a couples' therapy session. Though they are not a couple, they are pretending to be to help them gain an opportunity to adopt a child.

The session is being overseen by Dr. Brown, who is played by none other than Christopher Gorham. The good doctor brings up the relationship dynamic that Melissa and Joey are portraying, noting that it is different from a typical romantic relationship.

As they delve into their "relationship," they uncover some deep-seated issues that need to be addressed. Melissa, for instance, reveals she is afraid of forever being stuck as caretaker to Joey's needs. In turn, Joey opens up about feeling frustrated by Melissa's constant need to control situations.

Their dynamic is further complicated by the fact that they are both trying to adopt a child, with Melissa having a reputation as being unable to make a relationship work, and Joey being a perpetual bachelor who focuses too much on his business.

Over the course of the episode, Melissa and Joey must find a way to work together and resolve their issues to ensure that their adoption application is successful.

"Couples Therapy" is a touching and heartwarming episode that explores the intricacies of human relationships. It also shows how two people who are seemingly incompatible can come together and work towards a common goal.

Aside from Melissa and Joey's relationship, the episode also explores the relationships of other characters in the show. For instance, Lennox is in a long-distance relationship with a boy she met at a college party and is trying to find a way to make it work. Ryder, on the other hand, is infatuated with his employer and is oblivious to the fact that she does not reciprocate his feelings.

Overall, "Couples Therapy" is an episode that deals with both the serious and light-hearted aspects of relationships. It delves into issues such as trust, communication, and compromise, while still maintaining its trademark humor and lightheartedness.

Fans of Melissa & Joey are sure to love this episode, as it provides a deeper insight into the characters and their motivations. Even for those who are not avid viewers of the show, this episode is a must-watch, as it deals with themes that are universal and relatable.