Melissa & Joey has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu. 4 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 125 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Melissa Joan Hart is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Melissa & Joey is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Melissa & Joey from the crowd. Mel is a local politician from a political family. When a family scandal leaves her niece, Lennox, and nephew, Ryder, without their parents, Mel takes them in. She hires Joe to become the family's male nanny, or "manny," after a Ponzi scheme leaves him broke. Between them, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 4 seasons (2010–2015), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The timing in Melissa & Joey is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Melissa & Joey. Fans of The Nanny will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Melissa Joan Hart anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Melissa & Joey wrapped up in 2015, created by Bob Young and David Kendall — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.