Hot in Cleveland poster
8.9/10 (331 votes)
#1

Love Is All Around

S4:E23

Elka and Mamie's bowling team gets back together. Meanwhile, Joy dates a professor; Victoria goes out with a director; and Melanie has a fling with a surgeon.

8.9/10 (190 votes)
#2

Vegas Baby

S6:E23

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.

8.5/10 (232 votes)
#3

Stayin' Alive

S5:E1

After Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes from prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is not-so-secret and already occupied by other criminals.

8.4/10 (241 votes)
#4

It's Alive!

S4:E13

When Elka and Mamie's illegal business activities put them all in danger, Joy, Melanie, and Victoria step in to save the day and wind up getting help from a local mobster and his mother.

8.4/10 (241 votes)
#5

Cleveland Indians

S4:E20

Lying to Cleveland's top pediatrician leads Joy to host a traditional Indian dinner party. When Victoria's wedding planner arrives, the stage is set for a classic farce--appropriate as Elka auditions for a play.

8.3/10 (255 votes)
#6

Unseparated at Birthdates

S2:E13

The ladies play matchmaker for each other for hit-and-miss date nights that include Melanie getting a holier-than-thou type; and Elka hiding her intelligence from a wealthy bachelor.

8.3/10 (235 votes)
#7

Canoga Falls

S4:E14

Victoria goes home for a visit after being tricked by her sister, but is surprised to find their mother in a disturbing state. Meanwhile, Joy and Melanie get nostalgic for the 1970s; and Elka has advice for Victoria's mother.

8.3/10 (128 votes)
#8

Win Win

S5:E22

Victoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.

8.3/10 (130 votes)
#9

Duct Soup

S6:E17

The gang helps Joy’s son plan the rehearsal dinner for his wedding. An unexpected guest from Joy’s past shows up.

8.2/10 (283 votes)
#10

Free Elka

S2:E1

Elka encounters an old friend in prison, while Melanie, Joy and Victoria struggle to raise money for her bail. Meanwhile, Joy gets an interesting letter from the INS and Victoria loses her fortune.

8.2/10 (198 votes)
#11

Life with Lucci

S3:E10

Victoria's enemy Susan Lucci comes looking for support after the cancellation of "All My Children," but Victoria warns her friends that the soap star is not to be trusted. Meanwhile, Elka talks hoops with Baron Davis of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

8.2/10 (203 votes)
#12

Tangled Web

S3:E13

The ladies seek refuge at a lake house after Victoria loses a poisonous spider that belongs to her ex-husband; Melanie's potential new beau turns out to be Joy's former fiancé.

8.2/10 (128 votes)
#13

The Bachelors

S5:E24

Every year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.

8.1/10 (317 votes)
#14

Birthdates

S1:E3

Elka finds a lot to like about her blind date, though the other ladies aren't so lucky with their respective suitors.

8.1/10 (260 votes)
#15

Tornado

S1:E10

In the first-season finale, threats of a tornado cause the ladies to seek shelter in Elka's secret room in the cellar, but they're nearly blown away by what they find.

8.1/10 (270 votes)
#16

I Love Lucci (1)

S2:E5

Victoria books an appearance on All My Children, and Melanie uses the opportunity to return to Los Angeles to sell her house.

8.1/10 (221 votes)
#17

Elka's Wedding

S2:E22

Joy and Victoria try to put together their memories of Elka's bachelorette party to find the bride.

8.1/10 (233 votes)
#18

Beards

S3:E2

Victoria brings Joy, Melanie and Elka along for the ride when she's a guest speaker on a gay cruise, where Melanie has a surprise reunion with her estranged sister, and Victoria and Joy's lesbian facade could come crashing down when they meet the ship's handsome captain.

8.1/10 (210 votes)
#19

Rubber Ball

S3:E15

When Melanie, Joy, and Victoria try to join a prestigious Cleveland country club, they discover that Elka has a long history with the clubs president and he's bent on revenge.

8.1/10 (211 votes)
#20

Everything Goes Better With Vampires

S3:E16

Melanie dates a professor who makes her feel dumb; Victoria wants to get rid of the housekeeper; Elka's frustrated by her writing partner; Joy goes out with a guy she thinks is Rick Springfield.

8.1/10 (161 votes)
#21

Some Like it Hot

S3:E21

The cast and crew look back at the favorite moments and best bloopers from the third season.

8.1/10 (140 votes)
#22

Playmates

S5:E15

Elka decides to write and direct a play about their life in Cleveland and the ladies are surprised and upset on how they are portrayed.

8.1/10 (129 votes)
#23

Cold in Cleveland: The Christmas Episode

S6:E7

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.

8.0/10 (260 votes)
#24

Good Luck Faking the Goiter

S1:E9

Melanie comes to regret her nosy nature when her son pays a visit. Elka helps Victoria campaign for sympathy votes after she's nominated for a Daytime Emmy.

8.0/10 (238 votes)
#25

Hot For Lawyer

S2:E3

Elka’s handsome lawyer, Kirk, attempts to convince the court she is incompetent to stand trial. Meanwhile, Melanie, Joy & Victoria compete for his affections while Elka stews over her breakup with Max.

8.0/10 (243 votes)
#26

Sisterhood of the Travelling SPANX

S2:E4

A pair of 'magic SPANX' come into the ladies' lives and leads them to unexpected adventures. Joy seeks love, but ends up with a much, much younger man. Melanie wants to catch the eye of a doctor and ends up with all eyes on her. Victoria dons the SPANX for a big audition, but ends up in a major catfight with Melanie Griffith. Elka just wants her team, the Cleveland Indians, to win.

8.0/10 (235 votes)
#27

How I Met My Mother

S2:E12

The son Joy gave up stops by for a surprise visit; the women are on alert when Victoria's prison pen pal heads their way.

8.0/10 (237 votes)
#28

Dancing Queens

S2:E16

The ladies go dancing to burn the Cleveland pounds; Vicoria catches Leandro's eye; Elka dukes it out with an old rival.

8.0/10 (212 votes)
#29

One Thing or a Mother

S3:E5

The ladies host a dinner party to solve their dating dilemmas, which include Roy's mother's hatred of Elka, Victoria's hand-model boyfriend and Melanie's boyfriend's resemblance to Winnie the Pooh.

8.0/10 (194 votes)
#30

How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?

S3:E6

How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?

8.0/10 (207 votes)
#31

Love is Blind

S3:E9

Victoria's daughter, Emmy, arrives for a visit with the news that she and Melanie's son, Will, are engaged. Meanwhile, Joy's blind boyfriend thinks she's 26; and Elka has a ball prank calling the New York Yankee's third baseman.

8.0/10 (186 votes)
#32

The Gateway Friend

S3:E20

The ladies need to get a friend visiting from Los Angeles back together with her boyfriend—a popular Beverly Hills dermatologist—if they hope to ever have another appointment with him.

8.0/10 (194 votes)
#33

What's Behind the Door

S3:E23

When Victoria wants to turn her cancelled soap opera into an app, she has to get the series creator on board. They enlist the cast, including the actor who played Honor St. Ravens ex-husband, to film a new episode picking up where the finale left off.

8.0/10 (190 votes)
#34

Magic Diet Candy

S4:E7

Joy's mom meets her new family members at Wilbur's christening. To avoid friction with her mom, Joy makes her son Owen pretend to be someone else. Elka touches up a church fresco. Victoria's incessant Emmet talk annoys Melanie.

8.0/10 (184 votes)
#35

The Man That Got Away

S4:E24

It's the big day of Victoria's wedding to incarcerated movie star Emmet Lawson. Elka helps Joy reunite with her baby daddy, who she hasn't seen in thirty two years.

8.0/10 (123 votes)
#36

Mystery Date: Oscar Edition

S5:E21

While deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.

8.0/10 (122 votes)
#37

Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles

S6:E2

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.

7.9/10 (262 votes)
#38

Bad Bromance

S2:E2

Melanie begins to question her relationship after she meets her boyfriend's family. Meanwhile, Joy attempts a green card scam and Victoria dates a elderly billionaire.

7.9/10 (227 votes)
#39

LeBron Is Le Gone

S2:E8

Melanie dates a basketball coach for the Cavaliers; Victoria takes a job as a local news personality; Joy gets engaged to a homeless man.

7.9/10 (230 votes)
#40

Where's Elka?

S2:E11

Elka's on the lam and the women go looking for her... in Amish country. Meanwhile, Joy's a source of scandal as the Governor's alleged mistress and risks deportation while Victoria finds herself a little too 'at home' with the Amish.

6.7/10 (188 votes)
#1

The Animated Episode

S5:E18

In an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.

6.8/10 (123 votes)
#2

Kitchen Nightmare

S6:E19

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.

7.2/10 (205 votes)
#3

Elka's Choice

S3:E1

Elka faces a choice of three suitors: her fiancé, Fred ; her ex-boyfriend Max; and Bobby, the husband she thought was dead. Meanwhile, Victoria gets some mileage out of her marriage to Joy in a TV appearance.

7.2/10 (188 votes)
#4

I'm with the Band

S3:E11

Victoria takes a trip down memory lane when her old flame Johnny Revere comes to Cleveland to record a song for charity. Meanwhile, Elka wants a lock of a singer's hair for a good cause; Joy wonders what life is like as a rock star; and Melanie chases a musical idol.

7.2/10 (145 votes)
#5

Look Who's Hot Now

S4:E19

While preparing for a "Hot in Cleveland" show taping, the ladies are surprised by a special guest and begin to reminisce about their favorite moments and bloopers from Season 4.

7.2/10 (132 votes)
#6

Dr. Who?

S5:E3

Joy's baby daddy Simon meets his son and grandson for the very first time as they pretend to be a happy family to get Wilbur into a prestigious pre-school. Melanie and Elka try to find the perfect doctor.

7.2/10 (133 votes)
#7

Elka Takes a Lover

S5:E5

On the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.

7.3/10 (211 votes)
#8

Battle of the Bands

S2:E14

For a Woman's Day column, Melanie forms a group to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, an idea embraced by Joy, who, with encouragement from Rick (Wayne Knight), pursues her childhood dream of becoming a rock star.

7.3/10 (153 votes)
#9

Murder House

S5:E14

During a super storm, the ladies get stuck in the house with some unwanted guests: Victoria's island boyfriend, Melanie's downer friend and Joy's mother. Elka thinks the ghost of a murdered woman has come back, seeking revenge.

7.3/10 (132 votes)
#10

All Dolled Up

S6:E15

Elka believes that Bob has given Joy a voodoo doll; Melanie doses her boyfriend with estrogen by accident; Victoria's agent visits.

7.4/10 (245 votes)
#11

It's Not That Complicated

S1:E7

Melanie's ex-husband Anders comes to town and she starts to have feelings for him again. Meanwhile, Elka tries to juggle relationships with two men.

7.4/10 (251 votes)
#12

The Play's the Thing

S1:E8

Victoria lends her acting expertise to a high school's production of "Romeo and Juliet". Melanie's new romance causes a rift with Joy. Elka crashes funerals.

7.4/10 (209 votes)
#13

Elka's Snowbird

S2:E9

Elka tries to persuade Max to spend the winter in Cleveland instead of going to Florida. Meanwhile, Victoria falls for a man she meets during a TV interview; and Melanie recruits Joy to help her serve meals at a senior-citizen center.

7.4/10 (194 votes)
#14

Happy Fat

S3:E4

The ladies treat their neighbors to makeovers, while Elka adjusts to dating a younger man.

7.4/10 (183 votes)
#15

Two Girls and a Rhino

S3:E7

Joy and Elka camp out at the zoo to help save an endangered species of rhinoceros. Meanwhile, Melanie dates a senator; and Victoria goes out with a janitor.

7.4/10 (126 votes)
#16

Rusty Banks Rides Again

S5:E6

Victoria wants to get nominated for an Oscar, so she gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Melanie is assigned a teen idol, Joy is assigned an indie darling, and Elka reunites with Roy.

7.5/10 (386 votes)
#17

Pilot

S1:E1

In the premiere of this comedy, three women from L.A. on their way to Paris make an emergency landing in Cleveland. They decide to stick around and rent a house with an elderly caretaker.

7.5/10 (264 votes)
#18

Meet the Parents

S1:E6

Melanie's mother and Victoria's father visit on the same weekend forcing them to see their parents in a new light; Erika brings Joy and her mother together.

7.5/10 (224 votes)
#19

The Emmy Show

S2:E17

A visit from Victoria's daughter, Emmy, prompts Victoria to ask Elka—and her Irish accent—for help in dissuading Emmy from writing a revealing autobiography about her childhood. Meanwhile, Melanie and Joy share a secret admirer.

7.5/10 (203 votes)
#20

Indecent Proposals

S2:E20

Melanie's column about casual sex sends the women in search of Mr. Right Now, which results in a proposal for Elka from an old friend (Buck Henry) and a potentially life-threatening encounter for Victoria's former rock-star boyfriend (Huey Lewis).

7.5/10 (191 votes)
#21

Hot & Heavy

S3:E14

Eyeing an opportunity to win a Newsie Award, Victoria dons a fat suit at Overeaters Anonymous, and Elka comes along to claim she lost 600 pounds. Meanwhile, Joy dates a man who's not exactly her type; and Melanie meets a new guy in an unusual place.

7.5/10 (177 votes)
#22

The Conversation

S4:E9

Victoria has doubts about her relationship with Emmet when Nikki, a woman from his past, shows up. Meanwhile, Melanie and Elka deal with an unwanted house guest. Joy falls for a handsome doctor but he has just one flaw.

7.5/10 (163 votes)
#23

What Now, My Love?

S4:E12

Victoria's movie wraps up filming, but it leaves her wondering if she and Emmet have a future. Meanwhile, Melanie ponders her relationship with Alec; and Joy discovers a new mystery about Elka during her internship.

7.5/10 (156 votes)
#24

No Glove, No Love

S4:E17

While Melanie and Alec consider the thought of having a family of their own, Elka has her own idea of how life would have been with children.

7.5/10 (138 votes)
#25

Surprise!

S5:E2

Melanie shocks Alec with the news that she's pregnant; an FBI agent keeps an eye on the women in the wake of Emmet's disappearance; Joy learns that men now find her irresistible.

7.5/10 (126 votes)
#26

The Undead

S5:E4

Elka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so she can join her husband in hiding. Her nemesis, Susan Lucci attends. Simon and Joy face a dilemma in their relationship.

7.5/10 (123 votes)
#27

Bad George Clooney

S5:E9

The ladies take their depressed puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist who has her own radio show. Dr. Deb blames the women for George’s bad behavior and gives them assignments to better their lives and their dog’s.

7.5/10 (117 votes)
#28

Undercover Lovers

S5:E11

Lines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.

7.5/10 (131 votes)
#29

Comfort and Joy

S6:E1

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.

7.5/10 (119 votes)
#30

Bossy Cups

S6:E3

The women decide to try out some new things after reading inspirational coffee sleeves. Joy attempts to help Victoria.

7.5/10 (111 votes)
#31

Naked and Afraid

S6:E4

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.

7.5/10 (117 votes)
#32

Out of Our Minds

S6:E6

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.

7.5/10 (121 votes)
#33

Bad Girlfriends

S6:E16

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.

7.6/10 (304 votes)
#34

Who's Your Mama?

S1:E2

Joy's fling with a younger man dredges up a secret from her past. Melanie coaxes Elka to dive back into the dating pool and Victoria's new shopping habits come with fringe benefits.

7.6/10 (207 votes)
#35

Bridezelka

S2:E21

Elka and Fred meet with Reverend Boyce; Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product; bridezilla's bidding.

7.6/10 (204 votes)
#36

Funeral Crashers

S3:E3

Elka teaches the ladies how to go funeral crashing to find the dress lost by Melanie's dry cleaner; Elka has a reunion with a man from her past.

7.6/10 (187 votes)
#37

God and Football

S3:E8

On Elka's (and Betty White's) 90th birthday, Melanie takes her to the Browns' locker room and ends up dating the kicker. Joy and Elka get some surprising medical news. And after a near-death experience Victoria's convinced that Elka is God.

7.6/10 (177 votes)
#38

Lost Loves

S3:E12

Valentine's Day inspires the women to look for their lost loves, including the man who jilted Joy at the altar.

7.6/10 (176 votes)
#39

Cruel Shoes

S3:E18

Victoria tries designing shoes and uses Melanie and Joy as runway models, but Elka is more anxious to see the latest in tracksuits. Meanwhile, Joy dates a man who lives life to the fullest.

7.6/10 (183 votes)
#40

Bye George, I Think He's Got It!

S3:E19

Elka's twin sister returns for a visit; Joy accepts a proposal from her terminally ill boyfriend; a billionaire wants a makeover from Melanie and Victoria to make him attractive to women.

7.5/10 (386 votes)

Pilot

S1:E1

In the premiere of this comedy, three women from L.A. on their way to Paris make an emergency landing in Cleveland. They decide to stick around and rent a house with an elderly caretaker.

7.6/10 (304 votes)

Who's Your Mama?

S1:E2

Joy's fling with a younger man dredges up a secret from her past. Melanie coaxes Elka to dive back into the dating pool and Victoria's new shopping habits come with fringe benefits.

8.1/10 (317 votes)

Birthdates

S1:E3

Elka finds a lot to like about her blind date, though the other ladies aren't so lucky with their respective suitors.

7.7/10 (289 votes)

The Sex That Got Away

S1:E4

During an event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Victoria reconnects with a former rock-star boyfriend, while Melanie gets a bit overzealous with her music idol.

7.7/10 (259 votes)

Good Neighbors

S1:E5

Melanie throws a party to meet their neighbors and she comes off as insulting to one of her next door neighbors, a columnist for The Plain Dealer, leading Melanie to fear that he'll write something negative about her. Meanwhile, Victoria gets a offer to do a commercial for underpants in Japan and Elka sports a dyed hairdo that draws criticism from Joy.

7.5/10 (264 votes)

Meet the Parents

S1:E6

Melanie's mother and Victoria's father visit on the same weekend forcing them to see their parents in a new light; Erika brings Joy and her mother together.

7.4/10 (245 votes)

It's Not That Complicated

S1:E7

Melanie's ex-husband Anders comes to town and she starts to have feelings for him again. Meanwhile, Elka tries to juggle relationships with two men.

7.4/10 (251 votes)

The Play's the Thing

S1:E8

Victoria lends her acting expertise to a high school's production of "Romeo and Juliet". Melanie's new romance causes a rift with Joy. Elka crashes funerals.

8.0/10 (260 votes)

Good Luck Faking the Goiter

S1:E9

Melanie comes to regret her nosy nature when her son pays a visit. Elka helps Victoria campaign for sympathy votes after she's nominated for a Daytime Emmy.

8.1/10 (260 votes)

Tornado

S1:E10

In the first-season finale, threats of a tornado cause the ladies to seek shelter in Elka's secret room in the cellar, but they're nearly blown away by what they find.

8.2/10 (283 votes)

Free Elka

S2:E1

Elka encounters an old friend in prison, while Melanie, Joy and Victoria struggle to raise money for her bail. Meanwhile, Joy gets an interesting letter from the INS and Victoria loses her fortune.

7.9/10 (262 votes)

Bad Bromance

S2:E2

Melanie begins to question her relationship after she meets her boyfriend's family. Meanwhile, Joy attempts a green card scam and Victoria dates a elderly billionaire.

8.0/10 (238 votes)

Hot For Lawyer

S2:E3

Elka’s handsome lawyer, Kirk, attempts to convince the court she is incompetent to stand trial. Meanwhile, Melanie, Joy & Victoria compete for his affections while Elka stews over her breakup with Max.

8.0/10 (243 votes)

Sisterhood of the Travelling SPANX

S2:E4

A pair of 'magic SPANX' come into the ladies' lives and leads them to unexpected adventures. Joy seeks love, but ends up with a much, much younger man. Melanie wants to catch the eye of a doctor and ends up with all eyes on her. Victoria dons the SPANX for a big audition, but ends up in a major catfight with Melanie Griffith. Elka just wants her team, the Cleveland Indians, to win.

8.1/10 (270 votes)

I Love Lucci (1)

S2:E5

Victoria books an appearance on All My Children, and Melanie uses the opportunity to return to Los Angeles to sell her house.

7.7/10 (245 votes)

I Love Lucci (2)

S2:E6

The ladies' trip to Los Angeles continues, as Elka searches for the movie star of her dreams.

7.7/10 (226 votes)

Dog Tricks, Sex Flicks & Joy's Fix

S2:E7

Joy meets a wonderful guy in the waiting room of her therapist, then steals his file to learn more about him quickly. Meanwhile, Elka tries to train a rescue dog and Victoria tries to jump-start her career by making a sex tape -- with Melanie.

7.9/10 (227 votes)

LeBron Is Le Gone

S2:E8

Melanie dates a basketball coach for the Cavaliers; Victoria takes a job as a local news personality; Joy gets engaged to a homeless man.

7.4/10 (209 votes)

Elka's Snowbird

S2:E9

Elka tries to persuade Max to spend the winter in Cleveland instead of going to Florida. Meanwhile, Victoria falls for a man she meets during a TV interview; and Melanie recruits Joy to help her serve meals at a senior-citizen center.

7.7/10 (209 votes)

Law & Elka

S2:E10

Elka finally goes on trial, but she'll have to rely on someone other than her lawyer to stay out of jail. Meanwhile, Joy does a favor for the First Lady of Ohio that makes the wrong kind of headlines.

7.9/10 (230 votes)

Where's Elka?

S2:E11

Elka's on the lam and the women go looking for her... in Amish country. Meanwhile, Joy's a source of scandal as the Governor's alleged mistress and risks deportation while Victoria finds herself a little too 'at home' with the Amish.

8.0/10 (235 votes)

How I Met My Mother

S2:E12

The son Joy gave up stops by for a surprise visit; the women are on alert when Victoria's prison pen pal heads their way.

8.3/10 (255 votes)

Unseparated at Birthdates

S2:E13

The ladies play matchmaker for each other for hit-and-miss date nights that include Melanie getting a holier-than-thou type; and Elka hiding her intelligence from a wealthy bachelor.

7.3/10 (211 votes)

Battle of the Bands

S2:E14

For a Woman's Day column, Melanie forms a group to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, an idea embraced by Joy, who, with encouragement from Rick (Wayne Knight), pursues her childhood dream of becoming a rock star.

7.7/10 (203 votes)

Love Thy Neighbor

S2:E15

Melanie asks Rick for help when she thinks Joy may be using drugs. Meanwhile, Elka gives Victoria tips on portraying an older character for a musical version of "Driving Miss Daisy."

8.0/10 (237 votes)

Dancing Queens

S2:E16

The ladies go dancing to burn the Cleveland pounds; Vicoria catches Leandro's eye; Elka dukes it out with an old rival.

7.5/10 (224 votes)

The Emmy Show

S2:E17

A visit from Victoria's daughter, Emmy, prompts Victoria to ask Elka—and her Irish accent—for help in dissuading Emmy from writing a revealing autobiography about her childhood. Meanwhile, Melanie and Joy share a secret admirer.

7.7/10 (196 votes)

Arch Enemies

S2:E18

Victoria and Joy make a plan to get revenge on Victoria's nemesis; Elka has a surprising revelation.

7.9/10 (206 votes)

Too Hot for TV

S2:E19

A look at memorable clips from the show's second season.

7.5/10 (203 votes)

Indecent Proposals

S2:E20

Melanie's column about casual sex sends the women in search of Mr. Right Now, which results in a proposal for Elka from an old friend (Buck Henry) and a potentially life-threatening encounter for Victoria's former rock-star boyfriend (Huey Lewis).

7.6/10 (207 votes)

Bridezelka

S2:E21

Elka and Fred meet with Reverend Boyce; Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product; bridezilla's bidding.

8.1/10 (221 votes)

Elka's Wedding

S2:E22

Joy and Victoria try to put together their memories of Elka's bachelorette party to find the bride.

7.2/10 (205 votes)

Elka's Choice

S3:E1

Elka faces a choice of three suitors: her fiancé, Fred ; her ex-boyfriend Max; and Bobby, the husband she thought was dead. Meanwhile, Victoria gets some mileage out of her marriage to Joy in a TV appearance.

8.1/10 (233 votes)

Beards

S3:E2

Victoria brings Joy, Melanie and Elka along for the ride when she's a guest speaker on a gay cruise, where Melanie has a surprise reunion with her estranged sister, and Victoria and Joy's lesbian facade could come crashing down when they meet the ship's handsome captain.

7.6/10 (204 votes)

Funeral Crashers

S3:E3

Elka teaches the ladies how to go funeral crashing to find the dress lost by Melanie's dry cleaner; Elka has a reunion with a man from her past.

7.4/10 (194 votes)

Happy Fat

S3:E4

The ladies treat their neighbors to makeovers, while Elka adjusts to dating a younger man.

8.0/10 (212 votes)

One Thing or a Mother

S3:E5

The ladies host a dinner party to solve their dating dilemmas, which include Roy's mother's hatred of Elka, Victoria's hand-model boyfriend and Melanie's boyfriend's resemblance to Winnie the Pooh.

8.0/10 (194 votes)

How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?

S3:E6

How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?

7.4/10 (183 votes)

Two Girls and a Rhino

S3:E7

Joy and Elka camp out at the zoo to help save an endangered species of rhinoceros. Meanwhile, Melanie dates a senator; and Victoria goes out with a janitor.

7.6/10 (187 votes)

God and Football

S3:E8

On Elka's (and Betty White's) 90th birthday, Melanie takes her to the Browns' locker room and ends up dating the kicker. Joy and Elka get some surprising medical news. And after a near-death experience Victoria's convinced that Elka is God.

8.0/10 (207 votes)

Love is Blind

S3:E9

Victoria's daughter, Emmy, arrives for a visit with the news that she and Melanie's son, Will, are engaged. Meanwhile, Joy's blind boyfriend thinks she's 26; and Elka has a ball prank calling the New York Yankee's third baseman.

8.2/10 (198 votes)

Life with Lucci

S3:E10

Victoria's enemy Susan Lucci comes looking for support after the cancellation of "All My Children," but Victoria warns her friends that the soap star is not to be trusted. Meanwhile, Elka talks hoops with Baron Davis of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

7.2/10 (188 votes)

I'm with the Band

S3:E11

Victoria takes a trip down memory lane when her old flame Johnny Revere comes to Cleveland to record a song for charity. Meanwhile, Elka wants a lock of a singer's hair for a good cause; Joy wonders what life is like as a rock star; and Melanie chases a musical idol.

7.6/10 (177 votes)

Lost Loves

S3:E12

Valentine's Day inspires the women to look for their lost loves, including the man who jilted Joy at the altar.

8.2/10 (203 votes)

Tangled Web

S3:E13

The ladies seek refuge at a lake house after Victoria loses a poisonous spider that belongs to her ex-husband; Melanie's potential new beau turns out to be Joy's former fiancé.

7.5/10 (191 votes)

Hot & Heavy

S3:E14

Eyeing an opportunity to win a Newsie Award, Victoria dons a fat suit at Overeaters Anonymous, and Elka comes along to claim she lost 600 pounds. Meanwhile, Joy dates a man who's not exactly her type; and Melanie meets a new guy in an unusual place.

8.1/10 (210 votes)

Rubber Ball

S3:E15

When Melanie, Joy, and Victoria try to join a prestigious Cleveland country club, they discover that Elka has a long history with the clubs president and he's bent on revenge.

8.1/10 (211 votes)

Everything Goes Better With Vampires

S3:E16

Melanie dates a professor who makes her feel dumb; Victoria wants to get rid of the housekeeper; Elka's frustrated by her writing partner; Joy goes out with a guy she thinks is Rick Springfield.

7.7/10 (189 votes)

Claus, Tails & High Pitched Males: Birthdates 3

S3:E17

On another round of "birthdates," Elka thinks her date is Santa Claus; Victoria is reunited with Capt. Lebeau; Melanie goes out with a guy with a high-pitched voice; and Joy is a man's first date since leaving the priesthood.

7.6/10 (176 votes)

Cruel Shoes

S3:E18

Victoria tries designing shoes and uses Melanie and Joy as runway models, but Elka is more anxious to see the latest in tracksuits. Meanwhile, Joy dates a man who lives life to the fullest.

7.6/10 (183 votes)

Bye George, I Think He's Got It!

S3:E19

Elka's twin sister returns for a visit; Joy accepts a proposal from her terminally ill boyfriend; a billionaire wants a makeover from Melanie and Victoria to make him attractive to women.

8.0/10 (186 votes)

The Gateway Friend

S3:E20

The ladies need to get a friend visiting from Los Angeles back together with her boyfriend—a popular Beverly Hills dermatologist—if they hope to ever have another appointment with him.

8.1/10 (161 votes)

Some Like it Hot

S3:E21

The cast and crew look back at the favorite moments and best bloopers from the third season.

7.6/10 (175 votes)

Storage Wars

S3:E22

An abandoned storage unit up for bid contains an important historical artifact that calls for Artie Firestone's expertise. Meanwhile, Joy befriends a truck driver and learns how to operate a CB.

8.0/10 (194 votes)

What's Behind the Door

S3:E23

When Victoria wants to turn her cancelled soap opera into an app, she has to get the series creator on board. They enlist the cast, including the actor who played Honor St. Ravens ex-husband, to film a new episode picking up where the finale left off.

7.7/10 (179 votes)

Blow Outs

S3:E24

When Melanie's hair blow out lasts unusually long, Joy and Victoria demand to know who's blowing her. When Melanie tries to keep it a secret from them, tensions arise amongst our ladies and the two rival hairdressers at Elka's favorite salon.

7.8/10 (185 votes)

That Changes Everything

S4:E1

In the Season 4 premiere, the ladies learn the identity of the baby who was left on their doorstep. Meanwhile, Melanie gets a job offer from a public-relations firm; and Elka tries to regain the upper hand with Pierre.

7.6/10 (171 votes)

A Midwinter Night's Sex Comedy

S4:E2

Melanie is put in an awkward situation with a coworker by her boss; Joy worries about fitting in at college; Victoria is unnerved by her director's request to change her appearance; Elka keeps a secret.

7.9/10 (175 votes)

Method Man

S4:E3

Victoria schemes to get to the bottom of her co-star's true intentions. Joy is still trying to fit in at college while Elka befriends the popular girls. Meanwhile, Melanie gets herself into a dishonest situation.

7.8/10 (178 votes)

GILFs

S4:E4

Victoria fakes a romance with a costar to make headlines; Joy gets conned by Elka and Mamie into helping their new business venture; Melanie wonders if Alec knows how she feels about him.

7.6/10 (194 votes)

A Box Full of Puppies

S4:E5

Mamie gets flirting lessons from Elka on a trip to the vet; Victoria discusses second chances in life in an interview with her daughter; Joy is smitten with an animal-loving firefighter.

7.7/10 (180 votes)

Cleveland Fantasy Con

S4:E6

Melanie's embroiled in an office love triangle. Joy learns a tidbit about Sean that threatens her fireman fantasy. Victoria's insecurity about dating a movie star leads her to extremes. Elka and Mamie have a run-in with the law.

8.0/10 (190 votes)

Magic Diet Candy

S4:E7

Joy's mom meets her new family members at Wilbur's christening. To avoid friction with her mom, Joy makes her son Owen pretend to be someone else. Elka touches up a church fresco. Victoria's incessant Emmet talk annoys Melanie.

7.9/10 (157 votes)

Extras

S4:E8

Melanie wants her first time with Alec to be perfect but ends up "fake-porning" it. Joy works as an extra on Victoria and Emmet's movie and meets a forbidden love interest. Elka and Mamie are bad influences on baby Wilbur.

7.5/10 (177 votes)

The Conversation

S4:E9

Victoria has doubts about her relationship with Emmet when Nikki, a woman from his past, shows up. Meanwhile, Melanie and Elka deal with an unwanted house guest. Joy falls for a handsome doctor but he has just one flaw.

7.9/10 (168 votes)

The Anger Games

S4:E10

Elka becomes Victoria's agent; Melanie sets Joy up on a date with her boyfriend's friend; the women's monthly game night is dominated by gossip and secrets.

7.6/10 (161 votes)

Fast and Furious

S4:E11

Joy is suspicious of a yogi at a spa retreat; Mamie accuses Elka of controlling behavior; Melanie suffers side effects from fasting; Victoria learns the true meaning of friendship.

7.5/10 (163 votes)

What Now, My Love?

S4:E12

Victoria's movie wraps up filming, but it leaves her wondering if she and Emmet have a future. Meanwhile, Melanie ponders her relationship with Alec; and Joy discovers a new mystery about Elka during her internship.

8.4/10 (241 votes)

It's Alive!

S4:E13

When Elka and Mamie's illegal business activities put them all in danger, Joy, Melanie, and Victoria step in to save the day and wind up getting help from a local mobster and his mother.

8.3/10 (235 votes)

Canoga Falls

S4:E14

Victoria goes home for a visit after being tricked by her sister, but is surprised to find their mother in a disturbing state. Meanwhile, Joy and Melanie get nostalgic for the 1970s; and Elka has advice for Victoria's mother.

7.9/10 (178 votes)

The Proposal

S4:E15

Emmet, who's been married four times, asks the women to help make his wedding proposal to Victoria a special one, since it would be her sixth walk down the aisle.

7.6/10 (155 votes)

Pony Up

S4:E16

Victoria acts as a spokesmodel and inadvertently commits to a very generous donation on national TV. Joy works with private investigator, Bob, and reunites with hot Brony fireman, Sean.

7.5/10 (156 votes)

No Glove, No Love

S4:E17

While Melanie and Alec consider the thought of having a family of their own, Elka has her own idea of how life would have been with children.

7.7/10 (174 votes)

The Fixer

S4:E18

Melanie, reeling from her break-up, finds a rebound in alcohol and the unsavory Danny. Victoria hires a shady lawyer to help her jailed fiance while Joy and Elka get competitive in film class. A conflict of interest causes Melanie to juggle two men, including blast from the past: Dr. Everett.

7.2/10 (145 votes)

Look Who's Hot Now

S4:E19

While preparing for a "Hot in Cleveland" show taping, the ladies are surprised by a special guest and begin to reminisce about their favorite moments and bloopers from Season 4.

8.4/10 (241 votes)

Cleveland Indians

S4:E20

Lying to Cleveland's top pediatrician leads Joy to host a traditional Indian dinner party. When Victoria's wedding planner arrives, the stage is set for a classic farce--appropriate as Elka auditions for a play.

7.7/10 (186 votes)

Corpse Bride

S4:E21

Melanie gets her dream engagement ring, but not the way she expected, Joy deals with mysterious family issues, and Victoria tests a new product from the Mrs. Ladypants line. Elka and Mamie test jokes for a Senior Center roast.

7.8/10 (161 votes)

All My Exes

S4:E22

Stuck in the hospital on the day of her bachelorette trip, Victoria contacts her many ex-husbands to find out where things went wrong. Joy and Melanie fantasize over a man in a coma and Elka and Mamie bring Vegas to Cleveland.

8.9/10 (331 votes)

Love Is All Around

S4:E23

Elka and Mamie's bowling team gets back together. Meanwhile, Joy dates a professor; Victoria goes out with a director; and Melanie has a fling with a surgeon.

8.0/10 (184 votes)

The Man That Got Away

S4:E24

It's the big day of Victoria's wedding to incarcerated movie star Emmet Lawson. Elka helps Joy reunite with her baby daddy, who she hasn't seen in thirty two years.

8.5/10 (232 votes)

Stayin' Alive

S5:E1

After Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes from prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is not-so-secret and already occupied by other criminals.

7.5/10 (138 votes)

Surprise!

S5:E2

Melanie shocks Alec with the news that she's pregnant; an FBI agent keeps an eye on the women in the wake of Emmet's disappearance; Joy learns that men now find her irresistible.

7.2/10 (132 votes)

Dr. Who?

S5:E3

Joy's baby daddy Simon meets his son and grandson for the very first time as they pretend to be a happy family to get Wilbur into a prestigious pre-school. Melanie and Elka try to find the perfect doctor.

7.5/10 (126 votes)

The Undead

S5:E4

Elka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so she can join her husband in hiding. Her nemesis, Susan Lucci attends. Simon and Joy face a dilemma in their relationship.

7.2/10 (133 votes)

Elka Takes a Lover

S5:E5

On the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.

7.4/10 (126 votes)

Rusty Banks Rides Again

S5:E6

Victoria wants to get nominated for an Oscar, so she gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Melanie is assigned a teen idol, Joy is assigned an indie darling, and Elka reunites with Roy.

7.6/10 (129 votes)

The One with George Clooney

S5:E7

The women attempt to adopt a dog but a shelter volunteer manages ruin their plans. Elka's relationships with Mamie and Roy take a surprising twist.

7.8/10 (132 votes)

Brokeback Elka

S5:E8

Melanie uses an illness to get tickets to a sold-out concert. Meanwhile, Victoria becomes suspicious of an online acquaintance.

7.5/10 (123 votes)

Bad George Clooney

S5:E9

The ladies take their depressed puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist who has her own radio show. Dr. Deb blames the women for George’s bad behavior and gives them assignments to better their lives and their dog’s.

7.6/10 (134 votes)

Bucket: We're Going to New York

S5:E10

Victoria resolves to come clean about something to her longtime friend, Maddie Banks, but gets cold feet in this KIRSTIE crossover episode. Melanie, Joy, and Elka cross things off their bucket lists.

7.5/10 (117 votes)

Undercover Lovers

S5:E11

Lines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.

7.8/10 (115 votes)

I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry

S5:E12

The women fly to Los Angeles to watch Victoria announce the Oscar nominations. Elka gets campaign advice from a statistics expert, Victoria has nerves over the unknown, and Joy meets the man she’s going to marry.

7.6/10 (121 votes)

People Feeding People

S5:E13

Elka needs Ross Barkley’s endorsement for City Council so Melanie gets strong-armed into going on a date with him. Meanwhile, Joy hides her feelings for Mitch while he tries to get over Melanie.

7.3/10 (153 votes)

Murder House

S5:E14

During a super storm, the ladies get stuck in the house with some unwanted guests: Victoria's island boyfriend, Melanie's downer friend and Joy's mother. Elka thinks the ghost of a murdered woman has come back, seeking revenge.

8.1/10 (140 votes)

Playmates

S5:E15

Elka decides to write and direct a play about their life in Cleveland and the ladies are surprised and upset on how they are portrayed.

7.7/10 (127 votes)

Auction Heroes

S5:E16

Joy decides to finally tell Mitch how she feels but a handsome dating coach gets in the way. Victoria is surprisingly taken with a very Clevelandy screenwriter.

7.8/10 (155 votes)

Straight Outta Cleveland

S5:E17

Victoria gets a visit from the son she always forgets and Joy and Mitch debate their compatibility.

6.7/10 (188 votes)

The Animated Episode

S5:E18

In an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.

7.7/10 (125 votes)

Strange Bedfellows

S5:E19

Things heat up between Victoria & J.J. and Melanie & Donald during Elka’s City Council debate against Councilman Powell.

7.7/10 (128 votes)

The Italian Job

S5:E20

The women go to Melanie's radio co-host for advice, making Melanie feel slighted; Victoria meets J.J.'s family.

8.0/10 (123 votes)

Mystery Date: Oscar Edition

S5:E21

While deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.

8.3/10 (128 votes)

Win Win

S5:E22

Victoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.

7.7/10 (114 votes)

Don Elka

S5:E23

Simon sneaks back into Joy's life; Elka gets carried away with some new-found power.

8.2/10 (128 votes)

The Bachelors

S5:E24

Every year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.

7.5/10 (131 votes)

Comfort and Joy

S6:E1

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.

8.0/10 (122 votes)

Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles

S6:E2

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.

7.5/10 (119 votes)

Bossy Cups

S6:E3

The women decide to try out some new things after reading inspirational coffee sleeves. Joy attempts to help Victoria.

7.5/10 (111 votes)

Naked and Afraid

S6:E4

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.

7.9/10 (113 votes)

Tazed and Confused

S6:E5

Victoria is taken on a ride-along with Joy and Bob. Elka and Melanie battle against Agnes and Mona.

7.5/10 (117 votes)

Out of Our Minds

S6:E6

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.

8.1/10 (129 votes)

Cold in Cleveland: The Christmas Episode

S6:E7

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.

7.7/10 (121 votes)

The Young and the Restless

S6:E8

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.

7.7/10 (111 votes)

Bad Boys

S6:E9

When Melanie feels smothered by Jack, she gets Frankie's help; Victoria's father visits with an announcement; Elka fights off Alex's advances.

7.8/10 (123 votes)

We Could Be Royals

S6:E10

Joy's younger sister visits; Melanie helps Victoria write a children's book; Elka and Mamie Sue welcome British royalty.

7.9/10 (119 votes)

About a Joy

S6:E11

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.

7.7/10 (119 votes)

One Wedding and One Funeral

S6:E12

Joy competes for Bob's affection. Elka enlists Melanie's help when her affair takes an unexpected turn. Victoria hires a bodyguard.

7.9/10 (124 votes)

Scandalous

S6:E13

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.

7.8/10 (134 votes)

Family Affair

S6:E14

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.

7.3/10 (132 votes)

All Dolled Up

S6:E15

Elka believes that Bob has given Joy a voodoo doll; Melanie doses her boyfriend with estrogen by accident; Victoria's agent visits.

7.5/10 (121 votes)

Bad Girlfriends

S6:E16

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.

8.3/10 (130 votes)

Duct Soup

S6:E17

The gang helps Joy’s son plan the rehearsal dinner for his wedding. An unexpected guest from Joy’s past shows up.

7.7/10 (121 votes)

Cleveland Calendar Girls

S6:E18

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.

6.8/10 (123 votes)

Kitchen Nightmare

S6:E19

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.

7.8/10 (126 votes)

All About Elka

S6:E20

Victoria directs her mother and son in a musical. Elka auditions for a part. Joy and Melanie try to fire a touchy-feely waiter.

7.7/10 (103 votes)

Say Yes to the Mess

S6:E21

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.

7.9/10 (103 votes)

Hot in Cleveland: Hot Damn!

S6:E22

The cast and crew discuss their favorite episodes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments.

8.9/10 (190 votes)

Vegas Baby

S6:E23

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.

0.0/10

I Hate Goodbyes

S6:E24

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 7.8 24
★ 8.9 Love Is All Around
★ 7.2 Look Who's Hot Now
2 ★ 7.8 22
★ 8.3 Unseparated at Birthdates
★ 7.3 Battle of the Bands
3 ★ 7.8 24
★ 8.2 Life with Lucci
★ 7.2 Elka's Choice
6 ★ 7.8 23
★ 8.9 Vegas Baby
★ 6.8 Kitchen Nightmare
1 ★ 7.7 10
★ 8.1 Birthdates
★ 7.4 It's Not That Complicated
5 ★ 7.7 24
★ 8.5 Stayin' Alive
★ 6.7 The Animated Episode