Ep 6. Failure to Communicate

Melissa & Joey season 4 episode 6 titled "Failure to Communicate" is a comedy that revolves around two people Melissa (played by Melissa Joan Hart) and Joey (played by Joey Lawrence) who become unlikely roommates after Melissa hires Joey as a nanny for her niece and nephew. In this episode, the duo is faced with a big challenge when it comes to communication.

Melissa has decided to throw a charity ball, and things don't go as she expects when she can't find her phone, and Joey has forgotten to check his messages that are important for the ball. In addition, they both have personal issues to sort out, and this leads to a drastic downfall in communication between the two. Melissa and Joey's communication breakdown starts to cause problems, and they start to misunderstand each other.

As the day of the charity ball approaches, the duo becomes increasingly frustrated with each other. Melissa tries to explain her disappointment in Joey for forgetting an important message, but he doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation. Joey, on the other hand, becomes frustrated because Melissa is not being straightforward with him and constantly changing her mind about the ball's agenda. At some point, they both decide not to work with each other.

Their communication issues spill over into their personal lives as well. Melissa's sister Dani (played by Danielle Fishel) confides in Joey about something personal, but Joey doesn't feel comfortable sharing it with Melissa. This leads to a rift between the sisters and between Joey and Melissa.

As the charity ball approaches, tensions rise between Melissa and Joey. They argue again, and this time it seems like it might be the end of their working relationship. In a twist of events, they both realize that their communication breakdown has led to the charity ball's failure. They make the decision to put aside their personal issues and work together to salvage the event.

It takes a lot of effort, but they finally find a way to work together efficiently. They communicate their needs and ideas effectively, which results in the charity ball being a huge success. As the event ends, Joey apologizes to Melissa for not being on top of his game, and Melissa apologizes for not being easy to work with.

Overall, "Failure to Communicate" is a hilarious episode that highlights the importance of communication in any relationship. Melissa and Joey learn that when they communicate effectively, they are an unstoppable team. They have to resolve their personal issues and figure out how to work together to realize their potential. The episode is a testament to the strength of their friendship and professional relationship.