Melissa & Joey (2010)

S3E16 A New Kind of Christmas

Meredith (Jaime Pressly), Mel's sister, returns home on furlough from prison to join Mel and the kids for Christmas. Despite Joe's clear disdain for her, Meredith remains unfazed by his hostility. This episode serves as a festive special, strategically placed after Episode 15, which concludes on a cliffhanger and leads into Episode 17.