Melissa & Joey

Melissa & Joey

A good manny is hard to find.

Created by Bob Young, David Kendall

On ABC Family

2010–20154 seasons104 episodes30 min6.8 / 10

A warm, character-driven family sitcom built on the bonds between a politician, her newly adopted niece and nephew, and their unconventional male nanny.

Mel is a local politician from a political family. When a family scandal leaves her niece, Lennox, and nephew, Ryder, without their parents, Mel takes them in. She hires Joe to become the family's male nanny, or "manny," after a Ponzi scheme leaves him broke.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Melissa & Joey one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of series.

  • Is Melissa & Joey violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.

  • Is Melissa & Joey easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 80% of series.

  • Is Melissa & Joey scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Melissa & Joey sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Does Melissa & Joey leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity2

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Melissa & Joey, and what each one shares →

Like Melissa & Joey

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Melissa & Joey

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Melissa & Joey, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Melissa & Joey, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Melissa & Joey, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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