Pilot

what happens

Former wild child Mel Burke has just been elected as city council person for Toledo, Ohio. However, in addition to her new job, she is also forced into raising her niece, Lennox, and her nephew, Ryder. Lennox and Ryder's father, Louis Scanlon, was part of a ponzi scheme and fled the country. Their mother was sent to prison, leaving Mel as the only option. Joe Longo, a former employee of Louis and lost all of his money. His wife kicked him out and left him with nothing. Joe tracks down Mel for information on Louis. Their paths continue to cross until Mel accidentally offers Joe a job to help her take care of the kids. Lennox got suspended from school and Joe saves the day getting Lennox to talk to the principal and accept her punishment.

who made it

directed

Ted Wass

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Vernee Watson as Ms. Lunt
• Don Stark as Phil DeMarco
• Cameron Bender as Griffin
• DDeena Freeman as Loud Woman
• Elizabeth Ho as Rhonda Cheng