Mel invites Joe to a work event and quickly regrets it based on Joe’s behavior. Joe decides to talk to the press about his and Mel’s strong opinions on various issues, which can never be a good thing. Obviously this leads to bad press and Mel is not too happy.

In other news, Ryder finds the courage to ask his new chemistry partner, Stella, out on a date. Elsewhere, Lennox and Zander discuss their future as a couple and what college will mean for their relationship.