MEL'S FATHER TAKES A RACY PHOTO THAT THREATENS HER SENATE RUN ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC FAMILY'S "MELISSA & JOEY" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 AT 8PM ET/PT

Christopher Rich Guest Stars

Burbank, CA (March 28, 2014) - Mel's crazy father (guest star Christopher Rich) comes to town, and his antics may ruin her run for state senate on an all-new episode of "Melissa & Joey," airing Wednesday, April 16 (8:00PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

Mel's wild father comes to town to help Mel announce her state senate run. But when Joe teaches him about "selfies," he accidentally sends a racy photo to everyone involved in Mel's campaign, hurting her chances at winning.

Meanwhile, Ryder tries to come up with a winning idea for his Entrepreneur's Club.

"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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