JOE TAKES A SHOCKING STEP IN HIS RELATIONSHIP ON THE SUMMER FINALE OF "MELISSA AND JOEY," AIRING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (August 15, 2012) - Joe may be getting married, on the summer finale episode of "Melissa and Joey," airing on Wednesday, August 29 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

In the episode, "Mel Marries Joe," Mel is shocked when Joe offers to marry Elena in order to keep her in the country, and refuses to take part in his scheme. But when it looks like everything will fall apart, Mel takes charge in order to protect both of them. But will Joe really go through with the wedding?

The series cast includes Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, and Nick Robinson. Guest stars include Lucy DeVito, Anya Monzikova, and Keith Pillow.

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