Episodes
Pilot
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.
Who's Your Mama?
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.
Birthdates
Elka finds a lot to like about her blind date, though the other ladies aren't so lucky with their respective suitors.
The Sex That Got Away
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.
Good Neighbors
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.
Meet the Parents
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.
It's Not That Complicated
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.
The Play's the Thing
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.
Good Luck Faking the Goiter
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.
Tornado
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.
Free Elka
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.
Bad Bromance
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.
Hot For Lawyer
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.
Sisterhood of the Travelling SPANX
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.
I Love Lucci (1)
Victoria books an appearance on All My Children, and Melanie uses the opportunity to return to Los Angeles to sell her house.
I Love Lucci (2)
The ladies' trip to Los Angeles continues, as Elka searches for the movie star of her dreams.
Dog Tricks, Sex Flicks & Joy's Fix
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.
LeBron Is Le Gone
Melanie dates a basketball coach for the Cavaliers; Victoria takes a job as a local news personality; Joy gets engaged to a homeless man.
Elka's Snowbird
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.
Law & Elka
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.
Where's Elka?
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.
How I Met My Mother
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.
Unseparated at Birthdates
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.
Battle of the Bands
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.
Love Thy Neighbor
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."
Dancing Queens
The ladies go dancing to burn the Cleveland pounds; Vicoria catches Leandro's eye; Elka dukes it out with an old rival.
The Emmy Show
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.
Arch Enemies
Victoria and Joy make a plan to get revenge on Victoria's nemesis; Elka has a surprising revelation.
Too Hot for TV
A look at bloopers from the show's second season.
Indecent Proposals
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).
Bridezelka
Elka and Fred meet with Reverend Boyce; Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product; bridezilla's bidding.
Elka's Wedding
Joy and Victoria try to put together their memories of Elka's bachelorette party to find the bride.
Elka's Choice
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.
Beards
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.
Funeral Crashers
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.
Happy Fat
The ladies treat their neighbors to makeovers, while Elka adjusts to dating a younger man.
One Thing or a Mother
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.
How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?
How Did You Guys Meet, Anyway?
Two Girls and a Rhino
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.
God and Football
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.
Love is Blind
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.
Life with Lucci
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.
I'm with the Band
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.
Lost Loves
Valentine's Day inspires the women to look for their lost loves, including the man who jilted Joy at the altar.
Tangled Web
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.
Hot & Heavy
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.
Rubber Ball
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.
Everything Goes Better With Vampires
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.
Claus, Tails & High Pitched Males: Birthdates 3
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.
Cruel Shoes
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.
Bye George, I Think He's Got It!
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.
The Gateway Friend
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.
Some Like it Hot
The cast and crew look back at the favorite moments and best bloopers from the third season.
Storage Wars
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.
What's Behind the Door
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.
Blow Outs
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.
That Changes Everything
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.
A Midwinter Night's Sex Comedy
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.
Method Man
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.
GILFs
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.
A Box Full of Puppies
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.
Cleveland Fantasy Con
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.
Magic Diet Candy
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.
Extras
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.
The Conversation
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.
The Anger Games
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.
Fast and Furious
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.
What Now, My Love?
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.
It's Alive!
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.
Canoga Falls
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.
The Proposal
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.
Pony Up
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.
No Glove, No Love
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.
The Fixer
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.
Look Who's Hot Now
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.
Cleveland Indians
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.
Corpse Bride
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.
All My Exes
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.
Love Is All Around
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.
The Man That Got Away
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.
Stayin' Alive
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.
Surprise!
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.
Dr. Who?
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.
The Undead
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.
Elka Takes a Lover
On the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.
Rusty Banks Rides Again
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.
The One with George Clooney
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.
Brokeback Elka
Melanie uses an illness to get tickets to a sold-out concert. Meanwhile, Victoria becomes suspicious of an online acquaintance.
Bad George Clooney
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.
Bucket: We're Going to New York
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.
Undercover Lovers
Lines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.
I Just Met the Man I'm Going to Marry
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.
People Feeding People
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.
Murder House
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.
Playmates
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.
Auction Heroes
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.
Straight Outta Cleveland
Victoria gets a visit from the son she always forgets and Joy and Mitch debate their compatibility.
The Animated Episode
In an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.
Strange Bedfellows
Things heat up between Victoria & J.J. and Melanie & Donald during Elka’s City Council debate against Councilman Powell.
The Italian Job
The women go to Melanie's radio co-host for advice, making Melanie feel slighted; Victoria meets J.J.'s family.
Mystery Date: Oscar Edition
While deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.
Win Win
Victoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.
Don Elka
Simon sneaks back into Joy's life; Elka gets carried away with some new-found power.
The Bachelors
Every year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.
Comfort and Joy
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.
Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles
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.
Bossy Cups
The women decide to try out some new things after reading inspirational coffee sleeves. Joy attempts to help Victoria.
Naked and Afraid
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.
Tazed and Confused
Victoria is taken on a ride-along with Joy and Bob. Elka and Melanie battle against Agnes and Mona.
Out of Our Minds
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.
Cold in Cleveland: The Christmas Episode
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.
The Young and the Restless
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.
Bad Boys
When Melanie feels smothered by Jack, she gets Frankie's help; Victoria's father visits with an announcement; Elka fights off Alex's advances.
We Could Be Royals
Joy's younger sister visits; Melanie helps Victoria write a children's book; Elka and Mamie Sue welcome British royalty.
About a Joy
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.
One Wedding and One Funeral
Joy competes for Bob's affection. Elka enlists Melanie's help when her affair takes an unexpected turn. Victoria hires a bodyguard.
Scandalous
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.
Family Affair
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.
All Dolled Up
Elka believes that Bob has given Joy a voodoo doll; Melanie doses her boyfriend with estrogen by accident; Victoria's agent visits.
Bad Girlfriends
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.
Duct Soup
The gang helps Joy’s son plan the rehearsal dinner for his wedding. An unexpected guest from Joy’s past shows up.
Cleveland Calendar Girls
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.
Kitchen Nightmare
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.
All About Elka
Victoria directs her mother and son in a musical. Elka auditions for a part. Joy and Melanie try to fire a touchy-feely waiter.
Say Yes to the Mess
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.
Hot in Cleveland: Hot Damn!
The cast and crew discuss their favorite episodes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments.
Vegas Baby
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.
I Hate Goodbyes
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.
Cast
Valerie Bertinelli
Melanie Moretti
Jane Leeves
Joy Scroggs
Wendie Malick
Victoria Chase
Betty White
Elka Ostrovsky
Crew
Suzanne Martin
Executive Producer
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