It is a difficult decision for Joy to make about the man she will be marrying. Victoria's film proves to be very challenging. Elka attempts to bring film jobs to Cleveland.
Guest Stars:
Tom Parker, Craig Ferguson, Dave Foley, Karishma Ahluwalia, Connor Barrett
The ladies meet up with the creator of Victoria's new television show in L.A.. Elka attempts to convince him to have the production of the show moved to Cleveland.
Guest Stars:
Mario López, Andrew J. West, Timm Sharp, Casey Washington, Dio Johnson
The women decide to try out some new things after reading inspirational coffee sleeves. Joy attempts to help Victoria.
Guest Stars:
Robert Wagner, Ty Mayberry, Will Sasso, Nichola Fynn
Elka throws a party in an effort to sway the vote of a rival politician. Melanie attempts to discover if a cute neighbor saw her naked.
Guest Stars:
Timm Sharp, Bryce Johnson, Tyler Poelle, Rhys Darby
Victoria is taken on a ride-along with Joy and Bob. Elka and Melanie battle against Agnes and Mona.
Guest Stars:
Casey Washington, Dave Foley, Millicent Martin, Bayne Gibby, Stephanie Escajeda
Melanie and Jack try to spice up their relationship. Victoria becomes the spokesperson for a new vodka brand. Joy’s new hairstyle backfires when she meets Owen’s office crush. Elka and Mayor Deacon have a scandalous affair.
Guest Stars:
Ben Vereen, Rhys Darby, Michael McMillian, Carrie Wiita, Mary Buckley
Mortified by an old Christmas movie she made, Victoria tries to get the rights from her ex-husband, Ernie Hudson. Melanie and Sally compete over decorations. Joy spends Christmas without her mother but finds an unlikely proxy.
Guest Stars:
Melanie enlists Joy’s help to convince Jenna to go to medical school. Victoria obsesses over a nude scene for her new show. Elka takes “Councilman for the Day,” Lance, under her wing.
Guest Stars:
Samantha Martin, Adam Korson, River Alexander, Jim Wisniewski, Gary Kraus
When Melanie feels smothered by Jack, she gets Frankie's help; Victoria's father visits with an announcement; Elka fights off Alex's advances.
Guest Stars:
Will Sasso, Rhys Darby, Stacy Keach, Annie Heller
Joy's younger sister visits; Melanie helps Victoria write a children's book; Elka and Mamie Sue welcome British royalty.
Guest Stars:
Sophie Winkleman, Georgia Engel, Annie Heller, Adam Croasdell, Sunkrish Bala
When Bob helps Joy's grandson deal with a bully, Joy views him in a new light; Melanie is inspired to reconnect with a woman from her past; Victoria tries to keep pace with her younger boyfriend.
Guest Stars:
Tamara Lynn Davis, Mackenzie Phillips, Missi Pyle, Dave Foley, Adam Korson
Joy competes for Bob's affection. Elka enlists Melanie's help when her affair takes an unexpected turn. Victoria hires a bodyguard.
Guest Stars:
Brian Baumgartner, Missi Pyle, Michael Burger, Dave Foley, Juliocesar Chavez
Joy and Bob do damage control to cover up the details surrounding the mayor's death, so Melanie is tasked with keeping the story from the press, while Elka meets one of the mayor's mistresses. Elsewhere, Victoria confronts a woman who panned her show.
Guest Stars:
Nick Searcy, Amber Valletta, Gladys Knight, William Baldwin, Dave Foley
The women take DNA tests to learn about their ancestries; Melanie pretends to be someone else; Victoria learns she is Native American; Joy and Elka make a startling discovery.
Guest Stars:
Timothy Omundson, Andy Milder, Larry Omaha, Jason Grasi, Barry Livingston
Elka believes that Bob has given Joy a voodoo doll; Melanie doses her boyfriend with estrogen by accident; Victoria's agent visits.
Guest Stars:
Garry Marshall, Ray Abruzzo, William Baldwin, Dave Foley
Melanie is jealous when her boyfriend becomes Victoria's love interest in a play; Joy makes Bob watch "Love Actually"; Elka goes on a political talk show.
Guest Stars:
Ray Abruzzo, William Baldwin, Matt Walsh, Dave Foley, Alex Ellis
The gang helps Joy’s son plan the rehearsal dinner for his wedding. An unexpected guest from Joy’s past shows up.
Guest Stars:
Craig Ferguson, Michael McMillian, Kurt Fuller, Kelen Coleman, Dave Foley
After taking engagement photos, Joy learns something new about Bob; Melanie dates herself; Victoria wants a new picture on her driver's license; Elka and Mamie pose nude.
Guest Stars:
Yvette Nicole Brown, Jenny O'Hara, Marla Gibbs, Dennis Haskins, Laurel Coppock
Melanie deals with a temperamental chef; Victoria tries to impress a restaurant critic; Joy meets the mother of the baby he hopes to adopt; Elka goes on a date.
Guest Stars:
Jim O'Heir, Marla Sokoloff, Tate Ellington, John Kassir, John Colella
Victoria directs her mother and son in a musical. Elka auditions for a part. Joy and Melanie try to fire a touchy-feely waiter.
Guest Stars:
Carol Burnett, Chris Colfer, Todd Grinnell, Marco Martinez
Victoria and Melanie try to cope with Joy moving out. Bob does his best to impress Joy’s mother. Elka has difficulty breaking up with Victoria’s father.
Guest Stars:
Juliet Mills, Stacy Keach, Dave Foley
The cast and crew discuss their favorite episodes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments.
Guest Stars:
Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Andy Cadiff
Joy and Bob put their Paris wedding plans on hold when they learn a baby is available for adoption in Las Vegas, so the whole gang, including Bob's dad and Mamie, tags along for a trip to Sin City.
Guest Stars:
Tyler Ritter, Dave Foley, Bob Newhart, Thomas Gibson, Darlene Hunt
Joy and Bob put their Paris wedding plans on hold when they learn a baby is available for adoption in Las Vegas, so the whole gang, including Bob's dad and Mamie, tags along for a trip to Sin City.
Guest Stars:
Dave Foley, Bob Newhart, Thomas Gibson, Darlene Hunt, Huey Lewis
Ernie Hudson, Lesley Nicol, Steve Monroe, Robert Neary, Michael Edwin