Two people’s lives come together through some adverse circumstances. The incidents have left both of them helpless, and by coming together, they arrive at a situation, which would see them through the trouble.

The two characters that are being talked about here are Melissa and Joe from the sitcom Melissa & Joey. Joey was a commodities trader in Melissa’s brother-in-law’s Ponzi scheme, and was eventually left jobless when police caught up with the scheme.

Melissa’s brother-in-law fled to avoid arrest and his wife was caught by the police for being an accomplice. This lands Joe with no job and he ends up sleeping in the car.

On the other hand, with their father and mother both unavailable, Lennox and Ryder, the two kids and Melissa’s niece and nephew, become the ultimate responsibility of Melissa. She has to, take the kids in, and manage the responsibility of being a councilwoman and an aunt.

On being hit by the dual job, she hires Joey to take care of the two kids. Joey is looking for a job and can also see that Melissa needs help. Both ready themselves for the new challenge and Joey moves in with the two kids and Melissa. Now is when the fun starts, and thus begins Joey’s life as a ‘manny’.

Melissa Burke plays the lead role of the local politician and Joseph Lawrence pays Joe Longo. Taylor Spreitler and Nick Robinson play the role of two kids Lennox and Ryder respectively. David Kendall and Bob Young created the show, which has several episodes under its belt.

The sitcom is extremely fun to watch and, although the concept is not novel, the treatment and comic timing of the actors make Melissa & Joey a must watch.