MEL AND JOE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT LENNOX'S FRIENDS, SO MEL INTRODUCES HER TO THE MAYOR'S SON, ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF "MELISSA & JOEY," PREMIERING ON ABC FAMILY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT 8:00 ET/PT

Katherine Helmond ("Who's the Boss?") and Ted McGinley ("Hope & Faith") Guest Star

Burbank, CA (October 6, 2010) - Mel is concerned about Lennox's friends and suggests she spend some time hanging out with the son of the mayor (McGinley). But when he proves to be a less stellar example, their relationship could interfere with Mel's community health plans. Mel has to learn to be a little less judgmental when it comes to Lennox's friends, and Joe isn't above snooping to find out if Lennox is lying. Ryder uses their oddball neighbor, Mrs. Geller (Helmond), to complete his community service requirements, on "In Lennox We Trust," an all new episode of "Melissa & Joey," premiering on ABC Family on Tuesday, October 12, at 8:00PM ET/PT.

"Melissa & Joey" is a half-hour multi-cam comedy executive-produced by Bob Young & David Kendall, Paula Hart, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. "In Lennox We Trust" was written by Jennifer Glickman and directed by Steve Zuckerman. Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler and Nick Robinson star. Katherine Helmond, Ted McGinley, Justin Prentice and Elizabeth Tobias also guest star.

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