The Knockout

 is the fifth episode in season two of Melissa & Joey, and the 35th episode of the overall series. It first aired on June 13, 2012.

Plot
When a video of Mel punching a guy in Ryder’s defense is posted online, Harper, Mel’s campaign manager, spins the story to help boost her image. Meanwhile, Ryder’s embarrassment gets him into more trouble in school, and Lennox makes a new friend!

Cast

 * Melissa Joan Hart as Melissa Burke
 * Joey Lawrence as Joe Longo
 * Taylor Spreitler as Lennox Scanlon
 * Nick Robinson as Ryder Scanlon
 * Debi Mazar as Harper Quinn
 * Hayley Erin as Noelle
 * Kylie Sparks as Hester
 * Carole Gutierrez as Eleanor
 * Michael Gambino as Phone Guy
 * Angela E. Gibbs as Woman Customer
 * Mike Kersey as Man Customer