Ep 7. The Unkindest Cut

Melissa & Joey is an American sitcom that aired on ABC Family (now known as Freeform) from 2010 to 2015. The show follows the lives of Melissa (Mel) Burke, a politician, and Joey Longo, a former professional athlete, as they navigate their lives together as they take care of Mel's niece and nephew.

In the third season of the show, the episode titled "The Unkindest Cut" focuses on Mel's desire to get a haircut from the same barber as her father. Mel's dad passed away a year ago and she is feeling nostalgic and wanting to hold onto her memories of him. Mel drags Joey along to the barber shop where they meet Frankie, who is the owner of the barber shop and has been cutting Mel's dad's hair for as long as Mel can remember.

Mel and Joey quickly find out that the barber shop is in financial trouble and that Frankie is thinking about closing its doors for good. Melissa offers to help by throwing a fundraiser to help keep the shop open. Meanwhile, Lena, Mel's campaign advisor, sees this as an opportunity to gain political points by helping with the fundraiser and currying favor with the community.

As the fundraiser approaches, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. Joey and Frankie get into a heated argument about the state of the barber shop and Frankie's ability to keep it afloat. Mel learns that Lena has been using the fundraiser as a way to gain political points, and that her true motives may not be in the best interest of the community.

The episode ends with the fundraiser being a success and the barber shop being saved from closing its doors. However, Mel is left feeling conflicted about Lena's true motives and Joey and Frankie's argument. Mel realizes that her desire to hold onto her memories of her father may not be as important as she initially thought, and that sometimes it's better to let go and move forward.

Overall, "The Unkindest Cut" is a heartwarming episode that explores the themes of nostalgia, community, and the importance of moving on. The episode is filled with laughs and poignant moments that are sure to leave viewers feeling satisfied and wanting more.