MEL AND JOE TURN CAT BURGLARS ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF ABC FAMILY'S "MELISSA & JOEY" WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th AT 8PM ET/PT

Directed by Series Star Joey Lawrence

Burbank, CA (July 25, 2013) When Joe and Ryder sell Mel's old belongings, they inadvertently sell a very personal item of hers. Desperate to reclaim her property, Mel and Joe turn to crime to get it back on an all new episode of "Melissa & Joey." "Bad Influence" airs Wednesday, August 14th at 8:00PM ET/PT.

Meanwhile, Lennox's new pen pal is eager to meet her in person, after his release from prison. Series star Joey Lawrence (Joe) directed the episode.

"Melissa & Joey" stars Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler and Nick Robinson, and is executive-produced by Bob Young & David Kendall, Paula Hart, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence.

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