At the conclusion of the two parts of the season 1 final, Joe financial changes of situation, which forced him to Mel and take some tough decisions. Meanwhile, a leaky roof becomes a big problem for Mel. In Part 1 of the two parts of the season 1 final, Mel and Joe are concerned about Lennox attend a party all night with her boyfriend after a school dance, so Mel convinces Joe to go after it. Elsewhere, stop reversing Holly Ryder. It airs: Wednesday September 14, 2011
Previous Episode: Mel is pleased that Lennox is now dating the mayor's son, but she is aware that his good guy image is just a facade. Elsewhere, Ryder does his community service duties with the help of an eccentric neighbor (Katherine Helmond). Ted McGinley guest stars as the mayor.
Mel asks Joe to play softball team from the office. Meanwhile, Ryder asks Lennox to publish the story of Holly on the school blog. Mel and Joe get into an argument with his neighbor (John Ratzenberger). Elsewhere, Ryder and Lennox film a public service announcement. Joe begins dating his ex-wife (Megan Hilty), bonds with Mel and reveals she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Lennox sets her sights on becoming more popular at school.